Thrilling arctic adventure

by Shaun Robson

Departure in June 2023

Region: Arctic

Destinations: Svalbard, Jan Mayen

Ship: m/v Hondius

Highlights: Arctic Fox, Arctic Tern, Barnacle Goose, Blue Whale, Bowhead Whale, Fin Whale, Harp Seal, Killer Whale, Kittiwake, Minke Whale, Polar Bear, Atlantic puffin, Walrus, Northern Gannet, Little Auk, Rock Ptarmigan, Thick-billed Murre, Svalbard reindeer, North Atlantic Bottlenose Whale, King Eider, Shearwater, Snow Bunting, Glaucous Gull, Black Guillemot, Long-tailed Jaeger, Grey Phalarope, Fulmar, Ivory Gull, Pink-footed Goose, Parasitic Jaeger, Birding

Our trip from Aberdeen to Svalbard via Fair Isle, Jan Mayen and the Greenland drift ice was spectacular. Everyday contained a memorable event, the wildlife watching was constantly inspiring and it was hard to find time to sleep. On board the ship, staff, food, cabin were all perfect. We will be back. Fantastic.Text

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