Special offer for SIOS members: Free transport between Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund

The Institute of Geophysics, Polish Academy of Sciences is offering SIOS members free transport of cargo and people every year between Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund. This offer is subject to application.

This year's transport offer is for September 2023 and includes transport of cargo and/or persons between Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund. This is offered for free for SIOS members (non-members have to pay the standard price). The offer is valid for one planned round trip (Longyearbyen - Ny-Ålesund - Longyearbyen) during summer 2023 at the following times:

  1. Departure from Longyearbyen: September 4, 18:00 CET

  2. Arrival to Ny Ålesund: September 5, 8:00 CET

  3. Departure from Ny Ålesund: September 5, 17:00 CET

  4. Arrival to Longyearbyen: September 6, 8:00 CET

The full schedule for 2023 is available HEREApplications and enquiries should be sent to Wlodek Sielski (sielski@igf.edu.pl; +48 501 548 555).

Please bear in mind that submitting an application is no guarantee to secure a place at the Station and/or on board the vessel. Accommodation at the Station or access to the expedition vessel will be officially confirmed by appropriate agreements signed with IG-PAS.