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Boat trips

If you want to see and experience as much of the wild, raw and untouched Arctic nature as possible, you need to go on a boat trip or a combined cruise and fishing trip. 

From early spring until late November or early December, you have many options to depart the quayside in Longyearbyen by boat to explore beautiful Svalbard. Many different types of trips are available so you need to decide what really interests you. Does a short trip by rigid inflatable boat (RIB) to the spectacular bird cliffs tempt you, or does a glacier safari perhaps sound exciting? There is no shortage of options. The menu often consists of large glacier termini, exciting Arctic wildlife and a tasty lunch straight from the barbecue. 


Roy MangersnesUnique wildlife at sea

Svalbard’s unique animal life is well worth experiencing. If you have dreamt of having a close-up encounter with a walrus or experiencing the world’s largest mammal – the majestic whale – then we recommend a walrus and whale safari during the Polar Summer. You can see, smell and photograph the walruses laying and rolling on the beach while enjoying the panoramic view from the boat.

If you visit in the autumn when the Midnight Sun season has ended, you may be lucky enough to see the northern lights on boat trips in the evening. Can you imagine a more magical way of experiencing the Northern Lights? Far removed from artificial light, you will be able to experience the majestic Northern Lights stronger than ever.

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    Spot the dot - Wildlife and glacier safari with closed boat - Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen

    Longyearbyen

    Explore Isfjorden’s hidden treasures with our enclosed cabin boat.
    The summer light is revealing the treasures of the mountains, glaciers and the Arctic ocean. Can you spot the dot?

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Photo safari

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    Arctic Glacier and Walrus safari - RIB adventure on Svalbard - Spitzbergen Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on our fjord safari and explore the Isfjord where you can absorb all the impressions of the glaciers, mountains and wildlife surrounding us. Along the way, your guide will provide insights into Svalbard's fragile yet unique summer landscape.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness - Not recommended if you are pregnant or have back problems

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    • Open boat

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    Svalbard Adventure Mini-Cruise - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an adventure along Spitsbergen’s spectacular west coast aboard MS Serenissima. You will have the opportunity to visit impressive fjords, observe Arctic wildlife, and go ashore using Zodiac boats to explore the rugged Arctic landscape.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Bed accomodation
    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Sightseeing and lectures
    • Toilet

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    Walrus Safari Boat Tour – Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    During the summer and autumn, walrus colonies are often seen resting on beaches and small islets around Svalbard. Join us for an unforgettable boat trip as we venture out to spot these remarkable creatures in their natural habitat!

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Toilet

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 995 reviews995 reviews

    One of natures great events - The bird jumping in Trygghamna - Better Moments

    Longyearbyen

    Better Moments will offer you a chance to see Svalbard’s biggest bird event during the summer – The bird jumping. For just a few days in July, the chicks will jump from their nests on the huge bird cliff Alkhorne and we will be there to see them…

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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Closed boat
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    Glacier safari - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Welcome to the heart of the fjords surrounded by a ton of jaw-droppingly beautiful attractions you will not find anywhere else. Travel by RIB boat and experience the huge expanses of glaciers, unique wildlife, and fast-paced joy.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Open boat

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    Isfjord Safari: Cultural & Historic Svalbard - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on a tour in Isfjorden with an open, steady Polarcirkel boat. Visit places with cultural monuments and experience the vivid bird life.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat

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  8. To the Northernmost Isfjord glaciers & haunted house - a full day boat tour – Snowfox Travel''

    Longyearbyen

    Boat trip in the Arctic! A unique chance to explore the Arctic, where we combine wildlife, glaciers, landings and history.

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Food
    • Toilet
  9. Sail & Hike Isfjorden - Husky Sailing

    Longyearbyen

    Do you dream of stepping ashore on a desolate beach in front of a glacier in the wilderness of Svalbard after arriving by sailboat?

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    • 3 - 3 - Suitable for those in normal/good physical condition.

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    • Closed boat
    • Food
    • Hiking
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    Wildlife and Glacier | Hybrid Catamaran Tour - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join Hurtigruten Svalbard on a boat tour with a hybrid-electric catamaran. With this new vessel, an exciting and more environmentally friendly boat trip awaits you. The tour takes you through breathtaking landscapes, to Billefjorden and the glacier…

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Sightseeing and lectures
    • Toilet

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    Ny-Ålesund - The northernmost town in the world - Better Moments

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on a trip to Ny-Ålesund, a former mining town and gateway to the Arctic. This was the starting point for famous explorers’ race to the North pole. Roald Amundsen, known as the first person, to reach both to the South- and North pole, used…

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    • 1 - Suitable for all

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    • Closed boat
    • Food
    • Handicap-friendly
    • Toilet

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 995 reviews995 reviews
  12. 9-day sailing trip from Longyearbyen to Ny-Ålesund and back - Husky Sailing

    Longyearbyen

    Do you dream of experiencing the wilderness of Svalbard from the deck of a sailboat?
    Are you tempted to spend every night at a new anchorage in spectacular nature?
    Is the idea of going on daily hikes in untouched Arctic nature appealing?

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    • 3 - 3 - Suitable for those in normal/good physical condition.

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    • Closed boat
    • Expedition
    • Food
    • Hiking
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    Bird Cliffs Fjord Safari - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an exciting rib boat tour, that combines birds and wildlife with Svalbard’s rich cultural history.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat

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    Atlantic Puffin Safari - Hurtigruten Svalbard

    Longyearbyen

    Join us on an exciting trip to see the Arctic's own parrot: the Atlantic Puffin. From May to the beginning of August, Svalbard is a bustling bird paradise, as birds from all corners of the world migrate here.

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    • 3 - Average physical fitness

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Open boat

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  15. Glaciers & Wildlife by closed RIB boat – Snowfox Travel

    Longyearbyen

    An Arctic introduction to Svalbard’s nature, wildlife and stunning glaciers by closed boat!

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
    • Food
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    Glacier Safari - HTG

    Longyearbyen

    Write a new entry in your travel diary and join us on one of the world’s northernmost Glacier Safaris
    The cruise includes a warm meal, a unique chance to experience a possibly calving glacier and Arctic wildlife, maybe even a Polar Bear, the real…

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    • 2 - Suitable for most

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    • Closed boat
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    Fjord Safari to Elveneset with a Hike to Hyperittfossen - Svalbard Adventures

    Longyearbyen

    Spectacular RIB safari through Isfjorden, where we combine a fjord adventure with a scenic hike to the impressive Hyperittfossen waterfall. This tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Svalbard’s landscapes both from the sea and on foot

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    • 3 - Suitable for those in normal physical condition.

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    • Environmentally-friendly company
    • Food
    • Open boat

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    TripAdvisor Traveller Rating - 720 reviews720 reviews
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