Isfjorden - 3 day Mini-Cruise

We love our local fjord. It hosts a lot of the experiences that make up Svalbard, and they are just a few hours sailing from Longyearbyen. Come with us and we will show you.

DAY 1

Check in is at 1 PM. After receiving you all on board, we head for one of the many exciting branches and bays of the largest fjord of Spitsbergen. There are a multitude of bays both west, north and east of Longyearbyen. Our plan for the tour will be shaped by the weather, and Isfjorden has protected bays where we can safely anchor in most weather conditions.

At our first anchorage, you will have a chance to explore the surroundings on an early evening walk, while the crew prepares dinner. Then it is time for dinner and social activities, in the saloon and on deck.

DAY 2

After a delicious breakfast the next morning, we set sail for a new destination. Here, we prepare for a longer hike, for those who would like to explore more on foot. Perhaps we set sail for Bjonahamna, to admire the beautiful bird mountains and geological formations. Or we might sail to Ekmanfjorden, where a surging glacier has left a red moraine mixed in with corals from an ancient reef.

During the day, the boat is available to fish from, or take a bath in the fjord, or to simply kick back and enjoy the tranquility of the arctic summer life from the deck or the wheel house. We have binoculars. And books.

In the evening, it is time for another great dinner. This time followed by what many consider the highlight of our trips; a bath in our wood fired hot tub on deck (as long as the weather allows).

DAY 3

After breakfast, and perhaps a short hike the next morning, we set sail for Longyearbyen again, rich with new memories and experiences. With luck, some of the whales and birds that inhabit Isfjorden will escort us back to port

 

On board Ylva, we have a beautiful, large saloon where you can enjoy your meals, read, relax and make new friends. On deck we have a wood-fired hot tub that we fill with seawater.

Our cabins are very cozy, with shower and toilets in each one. If you want a special experience we recommend the aft double cabins with windows overlooking our wake.

After adventures on shore, coming back to Ylva will feel like coming home.

 

• Price: 17 300 NOK per person (3 days, full board)
• Duration: 3 days / 2 nights
• Cabins: 4 comfortable cabins (most with private bathroom)
• Group: Maximum 8 guests
• Additional experiences in Longyearbyen can be arranged
• Travel to/ from Svalbard is not included

 

This trip's highlights

• Experience hiking in Isfjorden - peaks, glaciers, and hidden valleys
• Travel onboard the small expedition sailboat YLVA
• Join in life on board: sailing, fishing, and scouting for wildlife 
• A perfect balance of adventure and comfort - active days followed by relaxing evenings under the midnight sun  

Who is this trip for?

This trip is for you if you love active outdoor adventures and are in good physical shape – no prior experience is needed. It’s for you if you want to experience Svalbard in an exclusive and unique way, close to nature and far from the crowds.

© Bilder: Eira Expeditions og Tommy Simonsen