Day 7: Sundneset and Negribreen

Day 7 dawned in Freemansundet, Spitsbergen’s iconic sund in the east, but a thick blanket of fog enveloped our surroundings. Unfortunately the shore less than 2 NM distant was invisible, so our morning activity had to be cancelled.

With the fog still lingering, we opted for a Zodiac cruise at Negribreen glacier, providing, close-up views of this majestic tidewater glacier that dominates the Olav V Land landscape. We navigated carefully through a labyrinth of icebergs, marvelling at their sculptural forms. A group of Belugas (white whales) was encountered, their ghostly white forms gliding through the icy waters, reminding us of the vibrant marine life thriving below the dramatic glacial landscape.

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