When expedition guides refer to the Nordaustlandet ice cap, they are generally referring to two in particular: Austfonna and Vegafonna. These ice caps have a combined surface area of 8,450 square km (3,263 square miles), and Austfonna alone covers around 58% of Nordaustlandet. This cap in fact forms a colossal glacier front that spans from the bay of Vibebukta to the headland of Kapp Laura.
The best opportunity to get active while spotting exotic Arctic wildlife!
PLA02-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen’s visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and many opportunities to spot
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
3 Jun - 10 Jun, 2025
Price:
5950 USD
The best opportunity to get active while spotting exotic Arctic wildlife!
HDS02-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen’s visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and many opportunities to spot
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
9 Jun - 16 Jun, 2025
Price:
6450 USD
The best opportunity to experience deep field pack ice and exotic wildlife
OTL03-25 This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such w
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
12 Jun - 19 Jun, 2025
Price:
4300 USD
The best opportunity to get active while spotting exotic Arctic wildlife!
HDS03-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen’s visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and many opportunities to spot
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
16 Jun - 23 Jun, 2025
Price:
4300 USD
The best opportunity to experience deep field pack ice and exotic wildlife
OTL04-25 This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such w
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
19 Jun - 26 Jun, 2025
Price:
5950 USD