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Spitsbergen – Sailing – Ski-touring – Arctic exploration

Set sail for an adventure to Spitsbergen, the jewel of the Svalbard archipelago

An Arctic climate tempered by the Gulf Stream

Spitsbergen represents Norway’s Arctic crown.
Located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole, one might assume that the climate there is extremely cold.

Thanks to the warm Gulf Stream, Svalbard enjoys a surprisingly mild climate, despite its location north of the Arctic Circle.
The weather remains very changeable, but the seasons are clearly defined.

An exceptional and protected wildlife

The archipelago is home to a rich and varied Arctic fauna, protected by 20 nature reserves and 7 national parks, covering more than 65% of the territory. Walruses have been protected there since 1952 and polar bears since 1973, an unmistakable symbol of Spitsbergen.
Aquarelle de Bertrand Lebert : vue du Spitzberg
(c) B. Lebert

Spectacular landscapes of northwestern Spitsbergen

Between mountains, fjords, and glaciers, the northwest of Spitsbergen offers spectacular landscapes:
  • fjords lined with ice fronts,
  • icebergs drifting at sea,
  • sharp peaks and alpine valleys.
It was this impressive terrain that inspired Willem Barents in 1596, when he named these lands Spitsbergen, meaning “pointed mountains.”

Svalbard, a unique place to observe polar bears

Svalbard is one of the best places on earth to photograph polar bears in their natural environment. The boat’s human scale allows for observation approaches that would be impossible on a traditional cruise on a larger boat.
In the land of seals, walruses, reindeer, and polar bears, every sea voyage offers unique moments.
You will be able to observe up close:

  • Arctic reindeer,
  • polar foxes,
  • polar bears,
  • walruses and seals,
  • as well as thousands of seabirds nesting on the cliffs

In the evening, this observation is enhanced by the midnight sun skimming the horizon, bathing nature in a very special light.

KAMAK au Spitzberg
Discover the itinerary for the Spitsbergen cruises in 2026: