The Arctic cruise review: Outstanding Arctic Expedition

Destinations: Svalbard

Highlights: Arctic Fox, Beluga Whale, Arctic Tern, Barnacle Goose, Kittiwake, Minke Whale, Polar Bear, Walrus, Little Auk, Thick-billed Murre, Svalbard reindeer, King Eider, Black Guillemot, Ivory Gull, Pink-footed Goose, Ringed Seal, Parasitic Jaeger

An absolutely amazing trip with a super friendly and expert team of guides who are passionate about the wildlife and landscape they are immersing you in from the start to the end of the trip. I had a wonderful week aboard the Ortelius; everyone from the captain right the way through the team were so welcoming, the hospitality and food was great, the ship is spotless and modern, and the excursions were so well thought-out to allow me to experience as much variety of wildlife (fauna and flora as well) as could humanly be possible - never a dull moment!! There were Zodic cruises and land hikes where you can choose a level to suit you - when the conditions changed one day, the expedition leader Sara and her team altered the itinerary seamlessly and we had a brilliant day on the alternative plan - plan B doesn't mean second best on this ship! The team strike just the right balance of getting guests close to nature without bothering animals, and it's evident that conservation awareness is at the core of their expertise, both of which are important for me. This is the best trip I have ever taken in my entire life and I would 100% recommend it to anyone who wants to explore the Svalbard region.

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