The Arctic cruise review: Best trip ever!

Highlights: Polar Bear, Atlantic puffin, Walrus, Bearded Seal, Northern Gannet, King Eider, Grey Seal

A beautiful ship, kind and knowledgeable expedition team, lead by lovely Sarah, beautiful calm weather, great destinations (Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Packice, Svalbard), spotting of two (!) polar bears and numerous seals, Walrusses, spectacular landings, one on floating ice(!), delicious food, great bbq on back of the ship with quiet a view over the packice, very kind staf, and last but not least Bill (William Smith), a one of a kind!

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