Ny-Ålesund

Ny-Ålesund can be visited fairly easily as a cruise stopover, but spending any more time there is difficult, to say the least. Bona fide scientists interested in running a research project at Ny-Alesund may contact NySMAC to apply.

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By plane
By plane

Lufttransport operates semi-regular flights all year round 2-3 weekly to Longyearbyen 25 minutes, albeit subject to weather conditions. Reservations can only be arranged via Kings Bay, and seats must be booked well in advance.

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By ship
By ship

For most non-scientists a cruise stopover is the only way of reaching Ny-Ålesund. The cheapest and fastest way appears to be Spitsbergen Travel's (http://www.spitsbergentra...) 3/4-day cruises from Longyearbyen, with rates starting at 7900 kr c. US$1500, cheapest cabin, twin sharing. Cruises operate only from May to October.

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