Spitsbergen Summer holiday on Svalbard

We always encourage those who travel with us to take care of the environment in which they are visiting as they would their own by making use of litter bins and recycling options and by travelling with a reusable water bottle to reduce the plastic waste and to enjoy the pure, high quality water available in Svalbard.
Our local partners in Svalbard are highly focussed the local environment and are continuously working towards the reduction of energy consumption and waste levels. All of their guides are well-versed in the important policies in place that regulate Svalbard and help to protect the flora and fauna of the Arctic environment and strive to increase visitors’ knowledge and understanding of the vulnerable Arctic nature and the protective policies in place.

This program utilises the new hybrid electric catamaran in Svalbard, the MS Bard, which allows guest to explore the pristine Arctic fjords in silence and free of environmentally harmful emissions. Not only does this style of travel help preserve the environment by reducing pollution, it also helps preserve the natural state of the animal habitats here by eliminating the noise pollution that accompanies traditional boat travel.

While polar bears are occasionally spotted during fjord cruises around Spitsbergen, it is illegal to promote or conduct designated polar bear spotting or hunting tours. Svalbard has very strict laws around protecting the safety and habitat of this endangered species. All of our guides are trained in these laws as well in safety and protection methods.

The hotels available to use in this program are environmentally focused and offer local, environmentally responsible produce in their restaurants. In addition, the hotels are also imploring their guests to make green choices by reducing services such as daily towel and linen changes.