A unique boat expedition to Ny-Ålesund - A historical research settlement
Join us for a full day at sea where we will set course to a unique location even more up North, at 79°degrees.
Our destination Ny-Ålesund is a unique settlement for researchers, and a few lucky tourists. This will be a day for the memory books with spectacular fjords and glaciers, wildlife scouting and revisiting historical moments at the world's northernmost research station.
This tiny cluster of colorful wooden houses isn't a mining town anymore. You can't simply book a hotel and show up. For most people, arriving by boat is the only way in.
Scientists from all over the globe come here to study everything from glaciers to atmospheric pollution. Ny-Ålesund exists to protect that research. Mobile phones go into flight mode the moment we arrive, as this is a radio-silent zone.
We will spend around two hours ashore in Ny-Ålesund. You'll see the world's northernmost post office, and the mast where Roald Amundsen's giant airship "Norge" once stood ready for the North Pole expedition back in 1926. Your guide will tell you the story behind it. We'll enjoy our packed lunch along the way, with hot drinks to keep you warm.
Sailing there and back is half the adventure. On our way we'll stop at Poolepynten to scout for walruses. Poolepynten is a well known area where often walrus colonies can be found. We'll keep an eye out for other wildlife too, like seals, whales and the seabirds nesting along the cliffs and if we are very lucky maybe even a polar bear. We’ll also visit one of the spectacular glaciers while we are in Kongsfjorden or Isfjorden, depending on the weather conditions that day.
Grab the opportunity to explore a remarkable destination, a full day of Arctic wonders, and a story you'll be telling for years to come!