Arctic cruise review: Around Spitsbergen

Destinations: Svalbard

Highlights: Arctic Fox, Arctic Tern, Fin Whale, Kittiwake, Polar Bear, Atlantic puffin, Little Auk, Brünnich's Guillemot, Glaucous Gull, Black Guillemot, Fulmar, Arctic Skua

Fantastic trip. Very well organised. Expedition leader Christophe was really on-the -ball when it came to changing the daily zodiac activities due to unfavourable weather conditions. All the expedition team were really knowledgeable and helpful. Food and cabins also very good.

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