The Arctic cruise review: Svalbard

Destinations: Svalbard

Highlights: Arctic Fox, Beluga Whale, Arctic Tern, Barnacle Goose, Blue Whale, Bowhead Whale, Kittiwake, Polar Bear, Atlantic puffin, Walrus, Rock Ptarmigan, Thick-billed Murre, Svalbard reindeer, Glaucous Gull, Black Guillemot, Fulmar, Hiking

Our cruise was wonderful. It was our second time around Svalbard, both of them with Plancius. We deliberately chose the same vessel because we really enjoyed our first experience : crew, meals, expedition guides, rooms...We had a superior room, more expensive but the best choice if you can afford it. This year we had the surprise of 100% - different crew and expedition team, and they were perfect : a good sign that proves that Oceanwide is a great company. About the cruise itself : in August we had some kind of automnal weather, July may be a better fit for sunny conditions. The principle of daily landings and zodiac cruises corresponds to our expectations. In a nutshell we built additional unforgettable memories.

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