Svalbard: Wildlife and Isfjorden Boat Trip

About This Experience

This is a short, small-group outing rather than a full expedition: two and a half hours on Isfjorden, the big fjord that Longyearbyen sits on. The boat is closed, with hot and cold drinks and snacks served on board, and you can step out onto the deck whenever you want an unobstructed view.

The route runs along the fjord to Grumant, the remains of a former Russian mining settlement, and on to the Fuglefjella bird cliffs, where thousands of seabirds nest through the Arctic summer. Along the way the guide keeps an eye out for seals, whales and reindeer on the shore. Nothing is guaranteed, and the trip is better judged by the fjord, the cliffs and the settlement than by any single animal.

Groups are capped at eight and the trip needs at least two guests to run; if too few book, the operator asks to reschedule or refunds you. It sails in the season from May to October, and the listing is flagged as likely to sell out.

Highlights

• Small-group boat trip through Isfjorden with a maximum of 8 guests
• Visit the remains of Grumant, a former Russian mining settlement
• See the bird cliffs of Fuglefjella, home to nesting seabirds in the Arctic summer
• Keep an eye out for seals, whales and reindeer along the shore
• Stay warm inside the closed boat or step out on deck for an unobstructed view

What's Included

• ✓ Boat trip
• ✓ Guide
• ✓ Hot and cold drinks
• ✓ Snacks
• ✓ Life vest
• ✓ Outdoor clothing

What to Bring

• Warm clothing
• Camera
• Weather-appropriate clothing

Good to Know & Caveats

• Small groups, maximum 8
• Indoor and outdoor viewing options
• Seasonal, May to October
• Likely to sell out
• A minimum of 2 participants is needed to run the trip; if there are too few, you are offered another date or a refund
• Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed

Meeting Point

Pickup is included. Check availability on the booking page for pickup details and starting times.