These incredible voyages follow in the footsteps of Arctic pioneers and intrepid whalers, taking in remarkable towns like Longyearbyen, Barentsburg and Ny-Ålesund and crossing the 80th Parallel to sail through the rich waters off Moffen Island.

Sailing beneath skies that echo to the cries of countless seabirds we cross ocean landscapes that can boast seal and walrus, whale and polar bear. These Spitsbergen cruises explore gigantic ice sculptures and remote bays by nimble Polarcirkel boats and have a unique opportunity to trek, kayak and camp amongst some of the most unspoilt natural beauty anywhere on Earth.

Landbased organisation:
Spitsbergen Travel is the only landbased organisation on Svalbard organising cruises in these proportions. We are able to run a quality control on everything from A to Z.

Destination experience:
20 years of experience from the destination, and only “local” guides.

Landings/learning:
Our landings in Spitsbergen are exciting and safe. They include amazing wildlife and places of historical interest. The use of Polar Circle boats allows us to offer a wide range of landings to unique locations. Our expedition teams are experienced with in-depth knowledge of the areas we sail in. Lectures are conducted on topics such as Biology, History and Geology throughout your trip.

Spitsbergen, in spite of its proximity to the North Pole, has a relatively mild climate compared with other areas at the same latitude. In Longyearbyen the average summer temperature is 43ºF, and the highest ever recorded is 70.34ºF. Rain is scarce, with an average annual rain and snowfall of only 7-11 inches.

Average Temperatures - Longyearbyen
June - 35ºF
July - 43ºF 
Aug - 41ºF

These are 24-hour temperatures. Average daytime temperatures will be higher.

Midnight Sun

Spitsbergen is above the Arctic Circle and therefore benefits from the Midnight Sun during the summer. This means 24 hours of sunlight to experience this unique landscape from April to late August.