Magdalen Fjord cruise port guide

About Magdalen Fjord

Magdalenefjord (Magdalenefjorden) is a scenic fjord on the northwest coast of Spitsbergen island in Svalbard, Norway. One of the most visited sites in Svalbard by expedition cruises, it is known for its dramatic glacial scenery including the Waggonwaybreen glacier, its historic 17th-century Dutch whaler graves, and abundant wildlife including Arctic foxes and seabirds. Ships anchor in the sheltered bay and land passengers by zodiac.