Norwegian Cruising Guide: Volume 4 – Svalbard & Jan Mayen / 8th Edition – Update 2017 – Republished 2026

Norwegian Cruising Guide, Volume 4: Svalbard & Jan Mayen is a practical pilot-style cruising guide for yachts and small craft sailing in the High Arctic.This volume covers Svalbard, Bjørnøya and Jan Mayen, including Southwest Spitsbergen, West Spitsbergen, Northwest Spitsbergen, North Spitsbergen, Hinlopenstretet, Nordaustlandet and Jan Mayen.Written for real cruising use rather than armchair reading, the guide provides practical information on approaches, anchorages, shelter, holding, hazards, shore access, chart references, local restrictions, wildlife considerations and places of interest.The Norwegian Cruising Guide series has been developed over many editions and remains a specialist English-language cruising resource for Norway, Svalbard and Jan Mayen.Volume 4 includes:• Arctic anchorages and harbour notes• Approach and pilotage information• Chart and Den Norske Los references• Notes on shelter, holding and sea conditions• Wildlife, cultural heritage and landing restrictions• Practical comments from visited anchorages• Planning maps and photographs• Coverage of Svalbard, Bjørnøya and Jan MayenThis is a working cruising guide for sailors preparing to cruise in remote Arctic waters. It is intended for onboard reference, passage planning and anchorage selection. Read more