Port Information
The Port of Longyearbyen is the main logistics hub for the cruise industry and for cargo to the various settlements on Spitsbergen. Conveniently located near the town center and Longyearbyen Airport—with regular flights to Tromsø and Oslo—the port has become a key driver for Arctic research in recent years. Numerous research vessels and projects rely on Longyearbyen’s logistics services, supported by skilled local businesses ready to assist with most challenges above 78° north.
The cruise pier, Bykaia, is situated 1.5 km from the town center and features a port lounge available to all guests, offering free Wi-Fi and comfortable seating. In addition, a 350-meter floating pier serves smaller expedition cruise ships, daily tour boats, leisure vessels up to 24 meters, and other passenger boats with regular departures.
We welcome you to Longyearbyen!
Kjetil Bråten
Port Director
Bykaia
9171 Longyearbyen
Norway
Port Director
Bykaia
9171 Longyearbyen
Norway
+47 79 02 21 50
Nautical Information
| Max. length for berth | 335m |
| Max. draught | 9m |
| More info draught | - |
| Max. air draught | no bridgesm |
| More info air draught | - |
| Anchorage available | yes |
| Anchorage compulsory | no |
| Ships tenders allowed | yes |
| Pilotage compulsory | yes |
| Tugs available | no |
| Tidal movement/range | max 2 mm |
| Ballast water disposal | - |
| Garbage disposal | yes |
| No. of quays | 4 |
| Quay length total | - |
| Quay depth, m | - |
| Bunkering | yes |
| Water | yes |
Sustainability Information
Are ships allowed burn HFO using:
✔ Other
Heavy Fuel Oil Ban in SvalbardThe use and carriage of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) is prohibited in all Svalbard waters under the Svalbard Environmental Protection Act.
On-shore power supply to cruise vessels:
No
LNG bunkering supply to cruise vessels:
Supplying alternative fuels:
No
Reception Facilities for Contaminated Ballast Water:
Yes
Reception Facilities for Waste Oils:
Yes