In the footsteps of
Svalbard
Mid-June is the perfect time to explore the far north. The beginning of the polar summer and the sun circling above us 24 hours a day allow us to make the most of our time! Over the course of 12 days, we plan to sail north along the western coast of Spitsbergen, visiting places that played a key role in the legendary Arctic expeditions of Roald Amundsen and Umberto Nobile.
The Arctic is all about wild animals, untouched nature, glaciers descending straight into the sea, and magnificent rocky mountains. That’s why we’re planning numerous landings and treks in pristine terrain, under the supervision of an armed, experienced guide. We’ve been sailing here since 2015 – we know exactly which places are worth visiting!
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Welcome to Svalbard's capital - the land of polar bears - here the bear population exceeds the permanent human settlement!
We aim to sail quickly and efficiently to the North. We plan our first stop at a walrus colony! In the bay above we will spend a few hours on our first mountain trek.
This is the site of the famous, tragically ended balloon expedition to the North Pole by Swedish polar explorer Salomon August Andrée in 1897. Across the bay on Amsterdamøya Island, bear tracks are often found, and on the eastern tip lies another walrus colony!
Exploring North:Woodfjorden, MonacoBreen or Texas Bar would be one of th emost exciting days.
We are slowing down the sailing pace - focusing on the glaciers. Quite close by is the spectacular and gigantic one - Hans Henrikbreen. Further on, we sail to Magdalenfiorden - considered by many to be Spitsbergen's most beautiful glacier. An excellent opportunity to compare the two and form your own opinion.
We arrive at the northernmost permanent human settlement in the world. Ny-Ǻlesund is also known as the starting point of Roald Amundsen's expedition to the North Pole and Albert Nobile's later expedition. Remains of the docking site of the airship 'Norge' can still be found here today. Today, the village is an international scientific campus - with a bar serving the cheapest drinks in the Arctic as a socialising attraction! Further afield, we can visit Ny London or sail under the Blomstrandbreen glacier!
Fancy something out of the ordinary? How about a long trek and traverse from Ny Alesund to Englesbukta? Fantastic! We will then sail on to Kaffiøyra - where the Polish Toruń Polar Station is located!
Long sailing to an abandoned mining town. It's especially worth climbing the towering peak above the settlement! We might as well anchor at the place where the indigenous trappers lived and go trekking up a giant gorge or go under a phenomenal lake located on a plateau.
In the morning we catch a plane to Tromso - onwards back home!
The schedule includes one possible route. The actual route depends on meteorological conditions. The exchange of crew between Stages 1 and 2 can be done by air, ferry, bus. The return crew will cover the route in the other direction.
The map contains only one possibility of the cruise plan. The actual route depends on the weather conditions in the area at the time. The amount of time spent at sea depends on the willingness of the entire crew to sail, safety is supervised by the skipper - so it is up to him to make the final decision on the route.
Thermally insulated, double heating system. Great construction with many unique functions.
Our captains have spent many seasons in the Arctic. To ensure safety, we have satellite communications on board and strictly follow procedures to protect us from the consequences of an unexpected encounter with a polar bear, and we make all shore visits secured with hunting weapons under the guidance of someone familiar with the area!
It is the largest settlement and capital of the Svalbard archipelago. The town was founded as a mining settlement. On one of the slopes above the town, you can visit the remains of a coal mine.
The town is also practically the only place where we can shop, replenish our equipment or buy souvenirs.
It is a mining settlement abandoned by the Russians. At its peak, the town was considered the best place to live in the Soviet Union.
After a brief period of complete abandonment at the beginning of this century, a hotel and restaurant have opened in the town. Efforts are being made to make it a tourist attraction.
According to some – Spitsbergen’s most beautiful fjord. Turquoise water and a sandy lagoon…. If it wasn’t for the stable +5°C, we might have felt like we were in Greece.
We sail in summer – constant temperatures of around +5°C . Precipitation is rare. Warm clothing is a must – remember that it is only 550 miles from here to the North Pole.
The last contact with civilisation is Ny-Alesund, the northernmost human settlement in the world. A mysterious place, full of antennas and strange installations – supposedly scientific. Mobile networks do not work here and internet is only available via a cable connection.
Sailing on Spitsbergen is not just about sailing itself. The insanely clear air visually shortens the distance – everything seems closer – so it’s worth going out to the nearby summit to savour the views!
Bears, walruses, reindeer polar foxes, whales – this is their world, we are just guests here.
Greenlandic Settlements is a coastal voyage between the remote settlements of the Ammassalik region. It is also an unforgettable journey among majestic icebergs, through the kingdom of whales, orcas, and the polar bear.
From Spitsbergen to Jan Mayen – and if the winds allow, we’ll push on to Greenland, before finishing in Iceland. Three – and possibly four -extraordinary Arctic destinations in one unforgettable voyage.
