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 reviewExplore the shores and seas of an amazing Arctic island
RVR20-23 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, 2023
Price:
on request
The best opportunity to spot the King of the Arctic
PLA02-23 Start your North Spitsbergen cruise with a trek around historic Longyearbyen, then join our expedition to the north of the island to take in the fantastically beautiful landscapes, the thousands of seabirds, and of course the star of the show, the polar...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
1 Jun - 8 Jun, 2023
Price:
4000 USD
Sail the East Greenland ice edge north of Spitsbergen in search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife
HDS01a23 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 Hondius
Cruise date:
3 Jun - 14 Jun, 2023
Price:
3000 USD
Sail the East Greenland ice edge north of Spitsbergen in search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife
HDS01b23 Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to our favorite Arctic island group.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
5 Jun - 14 Jun, 2023
Price:
2750 USD
The best opportunity to spot the King of the Arctic
PLA03-23 Start your North Spitsbergen cruise with a trek around historic Longyearbyen, then join our expedition to the north of the island to take in the fantastically beautiful landscapes, the thousands of seabirds, and of course the star of the show, the polar...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
8 Jun - 15 Jun, 2023
Price:
4000 USD