Abundant wildlife, spectacular zodiac cruises
by Peter Ras
Departure in July 2022
by Peter Ras
Departure in July 2022
Region: Arctic
Destinations: Svalbard
Ship: m/v Plancius
Highlights: Arctic Fox, Beluga Whale, Arctic Tern, Barnacle Goose, Blue Whale, Fin Whale, Harp Seal, Kittiwake, Minke Whale, Polar Bear, Walrus, Bearded Seal, Little Auk, Brünnich's Guillemot, Svalbard reindeer, King Eider, Snow Bunting, Glaucous Gull, Black Guillemot, Long-tailed Skua, Fulmar, Ivory Gull, Birding
Abundant wildlife, including 4 polar bears, 2 blue whales, 40+ belugas, arctic foxes, reindeer, ivory gulls, king eider. Very spectacular zodiac cruises near glaciers. Beautuful hikes. Excellent staff. Great views from the Plancius.
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Leave your own reviewClimb snow covered alpine mountains and ski downhill
RVR01-24 This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered ski techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain. A typical day involves ski climbs on mountaintops averaging heights of 700—850 meters (2,300—2,800...
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
1 May - 8 May, 2024
Berths start from:
on request
Climb snow covered alpine mountains and ski downhill
RVR02-24 This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered ski techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain. A typical day involves ski climbs on mountaintops averaging heights of 700—850 meters (2,300—2,800...
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
8 May - 15 May, 2024
Berths start from:
on request
Explore the shores and seas of an amazing Arctic island
RVR03-24 At the end of a long Arctic winter, spring is starting to awaken. The climate, however, still clings to the cold: snow-covered mountains, snow-swept shores, temperatures around –4° C (25°F). It’s a good time to experience the last of winter scenery,...
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
15 May - 22 May, 2024
Berths start from:
3350 USD
Explore the shores and seas of an amazing Arctic island
RVR04-24 At the end of a long Arctic winter, spring is starting to awaken. The climate, however, still clings to the cold: snow-covered mountains, snow-swept shores, temperatures around –4° C (25°F). It’s a good time to experience the last of winter scenery,...
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
22 May - 29 May, 2024
Berths start from:
3300 USD
Sail the East Greenland ice edge north of Spitsbergen in search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife
PLA01a24 Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to our favorite Arctic island group.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
26 May - 6 Jun, 2024
Berths start from:
4500 USD