by Simon Wilcox
Departure in July 2023
Region: The Arctic
Destinations: Svalbard
Ship: m/v Plancius
Highlights: Arctic Fox, Arctic Tern, Fin Whale, Kittiwake, Polar Bear, Atlantic puffin, Little Auk, Thick-billed Murre, Glaucous Gull, Black Guillemot, Fulmar, Parasitic Jaeger
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27 May - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL02C26
Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales,...
27 May - 5 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL02-26
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.
29 May - 5 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: RVR08-26
At the end of a long Arctic winter, spring is starting to awaken. The climate, however, is still shrouded in cold. Expect ice-covered mountains, snow-swept shores, and temperatures around –4 °C (25°F). It’s a good time to experience the last of the winter...
5 Jun - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL03-26
This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.
10 Jun - 21 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: PLA03C26
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.
