Forlandsundet

A sound separating Svalbard’s largest island of Spitsbergen from the western island of Prins Karls Foreland

Forlandsundet

Region: Arctic

Destinations: Svalbard

The facts about Forlandsundet

The sound of Forlandsundet is 88 km long (54.7 miles) and divides Prins Karls Forland from Spitsbergen. Its northern limits are Fuglehuken to the west and Kvadehuken to the east, while its southern limits are Salpynten to the west and Daudmannsodden to the east. As in most of Svalbard’s waters, you stand the chance to see certain species of whale, such as humpbacks or minkes, in Forlandsundet.

0 photo

Related cruises

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife

3 Jun - 10 Jun, 2025

Tripcode: 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 whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...

North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

8 Jun - 18 Jun, 2025

Tripcode: RVR06-25

  • EN

The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears.

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife

9 Jun - 16 Jun, 2025

Tripcode: 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 whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special

12 Jun - 19 Jun, 2025

Tripcode: 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 wildlife.

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

16 Jun - 23 Jun, 2025

Tripcode: 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 whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...

Loading