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Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Port of call and expedition port · Svalbard, Norway·Northern Europe, the Norwegian Fjords & the Arctic

Bykaia

About Longyearbyen, Svalbard

Port Longyear says cruise and cargo vessels dock at Bykaia, and ships contact Port Control for a berth on arrival. Expedition ships begin and end Arctic voyages here.

Why it's on our list

  • Cruise ships berth at Bykaia
  • Start of Svalbard expedition voyages
  • Svalbard Museum in town

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Longyearbyen, Svalbard before you go.

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