While most of the Svalbard island of Nordaustlandet is covered in beautiful ice caps, two in particular are by far the most astounding
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.
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
OTL08-24 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
28 Jul - 6 Aug, 2024
Berths start from:
7700 USD
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation with a visit to Kvitøya
HDS10-24 This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears. The expedition will make a landing on the island of Kvitøya, a site of historical significance, and home of a large walrus population.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
8 Aug - 17 Aug, 2024
Berths start from:
on request
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation with a visit to Kvitøya
PLA10-24 This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears. The expedition will make a landing on the island of Kvitøya, a site of historical significance, and home of a large walrus population.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
9 Aug - 18 Aug, 2024
Berths start from:
on request
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 whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
3 Jun - 10 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
4300 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 whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
9 Jun - 16 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
4300 USD
