4.3 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Spitsbergen Island for around 4.3 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.

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When to Visit Spitsbergen Island

Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes

Spring Season
Mar – May
2,208 estimated passengers across 6 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
21,400 estimated passengers across 49 ship visits. Moderate activity — good availability.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
3,474 estimated passengers across 8 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.

Cruise Lines Visiting Spitsbergen Island

8 cruise lines. View full breakdown →

HX Expeditions Cruises (35) Hurtigruten Cruises (32) Quark Expeditions Cruises (16) Ponant Cruises Cruises (11) Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (9) Scenic Cruises Cruises (6) Phoenix Reisen Cruises (2) Aurora Expeditions Cruises (2)

Why Book with Blue Seas Tours?

1% Commission
The lowest in the industry. Other platforms charge 20–30%. We charge 1%.
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99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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