Svalbard Museum

Destinations: Svalbard

Museums of Spitsbergen

Besides that this is the best place in town to by Arctic books and maps the museum has a beautiful collection on the Arctic flora and fauna and the history of the Arctic.

The Spitsbergen Airship Museum, which is located close to the Svalbard Museum near the waterfront, covers the history of Arctic exploration by means of Zeppelin and balloon. At the end of the 19^th century these dirigibles were getting popular for polar exploration. Famous airship explorers of that time are Salomon Andrée, Walter Wellman and Roald Amundsen who all tried to reach the North-pole by means of an airship.

Related cruises

Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Sail from the North Sea into the Arctic Ocean, visiting the distinct islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen

HDS01b25 Venture into the Arctic Ocean on your way to Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, the first known for its knitwear and the second for its stark volcanic scenery. Wildlife sightings may include grey seals, various seabirds, and whales such as minke, fin, orca, and...

m/v Hondius

Cruise date:

31 May - 9 Jun, 2025

Berths start from:

2900 USD

Cruise page

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife

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:

5950 USD

Cruise page

North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Watch for wildlife in iconic Arctic terrain

RVR06-25 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.

s/v Rembrandt van Rijn

Cruise date:

8 Jun - 18 Jun, 2025

Berths start from:

5350 USD

Cruise page

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife

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

Cruise page

North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & more

Encounter icons of the Arctic, from the sea to the shore

PLA03-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen's visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and the many opportunities to spot wildlife like whales, polar bears, seabirds, and walruses.

m/v Plancius

Cruise date:

10 Jun - 17 Jun, 2025

Berths start from:

4300 USD

Cruise page

We have a total of
51 cruises

All cruises