The remains of Dutch whaling operations can be found here, including the graves of over 200 unlucky whalers
Region: The Arctic
Destinations: Svalbard
Ytre Norskøya, a small island which was used for many years as a lookout point for Dutch whalers. There we can still follow the Dutch whalers tracks to the summit of the island. On shore the remains of 17th century blubber ovens can be found near the graves of 200 Dutch whalers.
29 May - 5 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: RVR08-26
At the end of a long Arctic winter, spring is starting to awaken. The climate, however, is still shrouded in cold. Expect ice-covered mountains, snow-swept shores, and temperatures around –4 °C (25°F). It’s a good time to experience the last of the winter...
25 Jun - 5 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: RVR11-26
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.
5 Jul - 15 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: RVR12-26
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.
14 Jun - 24 Jun, 2027
•Tripcode: RVR10-27
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.
24 Jun - 4 Jul, 2027
•Tripcode: RVR11-27
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.
