by Felicity Peatfield
Departure in July 2022
Region: The Arctic
Destinations: Svalbard
Ship: m/v Ortelius
Highlights: Arctic Fox, Arctic Tern, Barnacle Goose, Blue Whale, Kittiwake, Polar Bear, Atlantic puffin, Walrus, Bearded Seal, Thick-billed Murre, Svalbard reindeer, Parasitic Jaeger
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25 May - 27 May, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01-26
Search for whales, seals, and seabirds on a scenic voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to culturally rich Aberdeen, the "Granite City" of northeast Scotland. White-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, orcas, and various species of seabird...
25 May - 5 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01C26
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.
25 May - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01D26
Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the Scottish port of Aberdeen, the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you...
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...
10 Jun - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: PLA03-26
Search for whales, seals, and seabirds on a scenic voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to culturally rich Aberdeen, the "Granite City" of northeast Scotland. White-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, orcas, and various species of seabird...
