Svalbard

Policy, Regulations, & Consultations

Tax Requirement for Vessels

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Environmental Regulations

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Visitor Fee

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Latest News

Feb 27 2026

News

Svalbard Guides update: Publication of Guide Course and Training Requirements

Jan 22 2026

News

Reflections from the Norwegian Cruise Conference

Jan 20 2026

News

Derby Day 2026: Fast Bookings and Clear Trends 

Dec 09 2025

News

AECO Submits Input on Guide Training Requirements

Nov 20 2025

News

Member Survey: Feedback on Svalbard Guide Certification Proposal

Nov 12 2025

News

Letter to the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries regarding the Field Safety Regulations and Guide Certification

Oct 24 2025

News, Press Release

Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators Target Underwater Noise

Jun 06 2025

News

New Regulation on Field Safety in Svalbard Introduces Guide Approval Scheme

Guidelines

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Longyearbyen

The Northernmost Town in the World
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Ny-Ålesund

The Most Northernmost Community

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The Northerners

People and Cultures Shaped by Nature

Projects

Clean Up Svalbard

Community Specific Guidelines

Made in the Arctic

Meet the Destinations & Market Place

Stakeholder Cruises

Svalbard Cruise Forum

Events

In Collaboration

Gateway to Svalbard
In Collaboration

Norwegian Cruise Conference
Industry Related

Cruise Norway Cruise Conference 
Industry Related

Polar Bear Webinar For Arctic Guides

Polar Bears International (PBI) hosts a webinar for guides focused on polar bear conservation.

Last update: 20. February 2026

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