Walrus Safari to Borebukta onboard Kvitbjørn

Your guide will pick you up at the hotel and drive to the harbour in Longyearbyen. Here, the speedboat Kvitbjørn awaits. This 14.9-meter-long boat has a modern design, comfortable seats and a capacity of 12 passengers.

We begin the tour by crossing the majestic Isfjorden (the ‘Ice Fjord’). After about an hour, we reach the tranquil bay of Borebukta, where the sea is often calm and peaceful. This area is a popular spot for walrus colonies. As we move slowly through the bay, we ensure a quiet and respectful approach, giving us a unique opportunity to observe the wildlife without causing disturbance.

Walruses can be seen all year round on Svalbard. They often rest on ice floes, but during the summer and autumn you can also see walrus colonies relaxing on beaches and small islets. They tend to stick to specific locations where access to food and resting places are conveniently combined. Walruses are extremely social animals and usually appear in groups. After hunting for food in the sea, they pull up on land or ice floes to rest together with the herd. Here they like to lie close together – or even on top of each other!

We will stay on the boat throughout the tour, but spend plenty of time outside on the aft deck. Here, you really get close to nature. After some hot drinks and freshly baked buns, we set course back to Longyearbyen again.