Longyearbyen Cruise Holidays

Cruises to Longyearbyen take you to one of the world’s most isolated cruise destinations: the extraordinary Arctic island of Spitzbergen, hundreds of miles north of mainland Norway and a mere 800 miles from the North Pole. With around 60% of the Svalbard archipelago covered with glaciers it is hard to imagine a place further removed from traditional Mediterranean cruise destinations! But don’t let the wintry statistics put you off. Summer cruises to Longyearbyen reveal a hauntingly beautiful island of vividly green valleys, copious wild flowers, striking rock formations and dramatic jagged snow-covered mountains. Spitzbergen also boasts wonderful fjords. Larger Spitzbergen cruise ships usually head for spectacular Magdalenefjord in the north west of the island. Given the difficulties and expense of independent travel, Spitzbergen cruises are the only practicable way of exploring the island. Our online cruise search can find a Longyearbyen cruise to suit your budget.

Longyearbyen cruise excursions focus on remarkable glaciers and nature safaris. Spitzbergen wildlife includes reindeer, seals, walruses, polar bears and whales. Spitzbergen cruises are also popular with keen birdwatchers. A popular excursion is the Russian settlement of Barentsburg. Ask your Longyearbyen cruise ship about glacier hikes, horse riding, sea rafting, fossil hunting, dog sleds and snowmobiles. Cosy accommodation and the sheer novelty of the location make Longyearbyen cruise & stay holidays an exciting option! Search for Longyearbyen cruises with directline-cruises.

Cruise to Longyearbyen from UK ports like Dover, or fly/cruise Longyearbyen via cities like Amsterdam. Search for Longyearbyen cruise holidays with cruise lines like Costa, Princess and Crystal. Ships like the Costa Marina offer some of the cheapest mainstream cruises to Spitsbergen and the Arctic Circle. For adventurous luxury cruises to Longyearbyen try cruise lines like Holland America. Longyearbyen usually features in Norway cruise itineraries alongside destinations like Hellesylt, Geiranger, Honningsvag and the North Cape. Longyearbyen also features in European, Baltic and Scandinavian cruise holidays alongside destinations like Akureyri, Isafjord, Reykjavik, St Petersburg, Helsinki, Visby, Stockholm and the British Isles. You can search and book a Longyearbyen cruise with directline-cruises.