Sail through the powerful Billefjord and marvel at Nordenskiöld Glacier on a hybrid-electric catamaran cruise. Enjoy panoramic views, an expert guide, glaciers, and wildlife.

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Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
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Duration 6 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English, Norwegian
Pickup included: Please be ready at your selected pickup point on time. The driver is not able to wait for latecomers. Pickup is only included from the 4 listed locations.

Highlights

Sail past historical areas including Skansbukta and Pyramiden
Cruise across Isfjord and admire panoramic views from the catamaran
Visit Nordenskiöld Glacier and be amazed by the sound of the ice

Full description

Take a cruise to Nordenskiöld Glacier on an eco-friendly catamaran trip, with lunch included. During the trip, your knowledgeable onboard guides will share the history of the area with you, and point out sites of interest and any wildlife they may spot along the way. See the highlights and listen to expert commentary as you speed across Isfjord towards the ghost town. Once you have entered the Billefjord, scenic highlights will be seen from the ship, including the picturesque Skansbukta, the ghost town of Pyramiden, and the towering mountains carved by prehistoric glaciers. With the hybrid electric capacity of the ship, you will be able to sail in complete silence in glacial areas, or if there are wildlife sightings. At the Nordenskiöld Glacier, you can listen to the ice as it pops and crackles in the water, before heading back towards Longyearbyen.

Along the way, learn about wildlife beneath the surface, and feel free to ask the onboard guide team any questions you might have.

Includes

Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected locations
Guide onboard the catamaran
Light lunch

Drinks and extra snacks

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Know before you go

During the early season, the fjord may still be covered with ice, meaning a visit to the glacier is not possible. In these cases, the ship will follow the ice edge, allowing you to look for wildlife such as seals, and perhaps even a polar bear
Snacks and drinks are available for purchase aboard the catamaran

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 22 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5

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A very good excursion, well worth the cost! Comfortable and nice way to move around, nice and knowledgeable staff who could tell you about places we passed and also answer follow-up questions that came afterwards. The guide in the Pyramid was really interesting, an experience! At the Nordenskiöld Glacier, we were lucky enough to see a polar bear with two cubs, which really counts as a very positive bonus!

September 13, 2021

The catamaran was clean, spacious and comfortable. The guides were professional; biologists and knew birds and animals. Getting to know the Pyramids was more interesting than I expected. Lunch was served on the outward journey, there was no possibility to dine on the return journey and there was little hunger.

July 26, 2021

June 12, 2022

Longyearbyen: Cruise to Billefjorden & Nordenskiöld Glacier

Longyearbyen: Cruise to Billefjorden & Nordenskiöld Glacier

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