RIB Walrus Safari to Borebukta Bay from Longyearbyen in Svalbard
Join an expedition to Borebukta Bay on the search for Svalbard's walruses! Available in an open or closed RIB boat, this experience is fun and cosy!
Practical information
For the open-air RIB boat safari, you will begin the adventure by being driven to the Svalbard Adventures base to gear up in weatherproof overalls and boots.
You will then spend the entire trip in the open seas, so make sure to have your warm hat and gloves with you!
Course of events
Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity is weather-dependent.
Pick-up is available from the following locations. Please specify your location when booking.
- Basecamp Hotel
- Coal Miners Cabins
- Cruise Port
- Flyplassen/Airport
- Funken Lodge
- Gjestehuset 102
- Haugen Pensjonat
- Mary-Ann's Polarrigg
- Radisson Blu Polar Hotel
- Svalbard Hotell I Polfareren
- Svalbard Hotell I The Vault
- Tommy's Lodge
- Tourist Information Centre
- UNIS Guesthouse
Activity requirements
- A minimum number of 2 participants is required for this activity to take place.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant people or those with back problems.
The minimum age for this activity is 12 years old. However, children under 12 may still participate if they meet the required minimum leg length of 74 cm (measured from heel to crotch).
For safety reasons, all passengers must be able to understand and communicate in either Norwegian or English. If this is not possible, the passenger must be accompanied by someone who is fluent in one of these languages.
Special terms
- Wild animals are unpredictable; we cannot guarantee that you will see them during this activity.
- This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund. This excursion takes place from June to July.
Spoken languages:
English, NorwegianIncluded
- Thermal overalls
- Hot drinks, lunch and biscuits
- Guide
- Safety equipment and rescue insurance
- Pick up from specific accommodations in Longyearbyen (please check the list and specify when booking)
- Boots
Excluded
- Pick up from unlisted locations
Do not forget to bring
- Thermal underwear
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Gloves
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Join an expedition to Borebukta Bay from Longyearbyen in search of Svalbard's iconic walruses on this RIB boat tour!
The mighty walrus can often be observed in these parts of the waters West of Longyearbyen, either lounging on a beach, floating on an iceberg or paddling around the shallow waters. By RIB boat, you will be able to explore the waters in search of these great marine mammals without disturbing their ecosystem.
The adventure begins when your guide picks you up from your accommodation. Then, you will head straight to Longyearbyen Harbour, where you will board the motor boat and set off into the icy water.
The itinerary itself is almost unbelievable, you'll cruise past huge glaciers and icebergs, and enjoy the wide panoramic views over the Arctic Ocean. As you cross the Isfjord, make sure to keep an eye out for other wildlife as well! If luck is on your side, you may spot some of Svalbard's resident birdlife, while on the surface of the water, you may catch a glimpse of the tail of a whale.
Once you've arrived at Borebukta Bay, your guide will scout out the walruses for you to observe from the boat. On land, these big-tusked mammals flap about comically, but in the water, they transform into the most beautiful animals. Some might come and swim alongside you, showing off their graceful strokes as they do so.
You will be provided with food and hot drinks aboard the boat to enjoy as you observe the animals in their natural habitat, a truly unforgettable experience! You'll return to the original departure point in Longyearbyen with memories that will last a lifetime.
Come aboard for an exciting day with Svalbard's marine wildlife and book this RIB boat walrus safari to Borebukta Bay from Longyearbyen today!
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