A wonderful experience with the best crew
by Helena Auer
Departure in June 2022
Region: Arctic
Destinations: Svalbard
Ship: m/v Plancius
Highlights: Arctic Fox, Blue Whale, Fin Whale, Minke Whale, Atlantic puffin, Walrus, Bearded Seal, White-Beaked Dolphin, Svalbard reindeer
It was our first time in the Arctic. It was a wonderful expedition. The small ship Plancius makes the whole trip very familiar. The tour was led by a phenomenal expedition team, whether it was the Zodiac Cruise, hikes, subsequent recaps and educational lectures, every single guide made this a unique experience. Many thanks for that. The excursions were very well prepared, you always felt safe with the team. Also on the ship you have enjoyed only the best service, the whole team was extremely friendly and the food super delicious, has exceeded my expectations. However the operating on the ship could be more sustainable in total, especially in nower days and the focus on polar bears creates wrong expectations. Therefore one star less.
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