Description
The Svalbard Cruise Handbook (Norwegian edition) is the Norwegian Polar Institute’s official guide to travel along the coast of Svalbard. The handbook is designed for expedition cruises, private sailors, guides, and others visiting the archipelago by sea, and provides quality-assured information on nature, cultural history, and landing sites.
This book serves as a practical pilot guide to the west and north coasts of Svalbard, with descriptions of the most frequently visited landing sites on Spitsbergen. For each area, the book provides information on what there is to experience, the natural and cultural features found there, and the precautions that must be taken to protect the vulnerable Arctic environment.
The report begins with a presentation of Svalbard’s geology, wildlife, flora, cultural heritage sites, and environmental regulations. This is followed by a systematic overview of the coastal and fjord areas, including descriptions of selected landing sites and recommendations for safe and responsible travel.
The Svalbard Cruise Handbook has been prepared by the Norwegian Polar Institute, Norway’s leading institution for research and management in the polar regions. The content is based on up-to-date scientific knowledge and has been developed to promote sustainable travel and a greater understanding of Svalbard’s unique natural and cultural heritage.
The Norwegian edition is a natural choice for Norwegian visitors, expedition leaders, guides, researchers, and anyone looking for a thorough, quality-assured handbook on traveling along the coast of Svalbard.
