Ytre Norskøya

The remains of Dutch whaling operations can be found here, including the graves of over 200 unlucky whalers

Ytre Norskøya

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.  

Related cruises

North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer - Summer Solstice

14 Jun - 24 Jun, 2027

Tripcode: RVR10-27

  • 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, Arctic Summer

24 Jun - 4 Jul, 2027

Tripcode: RVR11-27

  • 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, Arctic Summer

4 Jul - 14 Jul, 2027

Tripcode: RVR12-27

  • 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.

Around Spitsbergen - Arctic Summer

28 Jul - 11 Aug, 2027

Tripcode: RVR14-27

  • EN

Sail around Spitsbergen taking in the wildlife, whaling history, and stunning landscapes. Visit historic whaling stations and search for walruses and reindeer. Head to Hornsund to explore the glaciers and the hunting grounds of the Polar Bear.

Loading