Reviews

The scale of the surroundings of sea and mountains is both overwhelming and humbling. Nature nearly devoid of humans is wonderful but seeing their scattered remains brings shame. Svalbard heightens the awareness of what humans have been and are still doing to ruin our planet. It hits you especially hard in these beautiful and nearly unspoilt places like Svalbard.

Esperienza emozionante - vero spirito artico - cruise in zodiac e passeggiate artiche sempre piene di sorprese! Guide esperte ed eccellenti e sempre a disposizione. Personale della nave preparato e professionale.

Wir durften wunderbare Landschaften, eine artenreiche Tierwelt und ein super Team erleben.

This was definitely one of the best adventures ever. Interresting, exotic, with calm sea, well organized. But most of all it was the GOOD VIBE among the staff which you simply feel. You might say it is professionalism. OK, yes, but you can say when one is just "professional" or pationate. Thank you for this and have safe travels on which I hope to join you again, soon.

Everything was perfect, thank you so much to everyone on board!

I experienced the Artic with its blue ice, glaciers, turquise sea, mountains and wildlife (polar bears). We were taken on expeditions in small boats The “Zodiacs” which was very exciting. The staff/ crew were service minded (friendly and helpful). The food was really good. I shared a cabin with 3 very nice dutch ladies.

One of the most incredible trip I've done yet, amazing wildlife, people, staff, crew. Extremely enjoyable trip with comfortable rooms, delicious meals and exciting expeditions. Surely an adventure of a lifetime.

Great in every meaning !

a wonderful trip

The birding part was probably good but it was not my main intention. Not enough information given before the trip and during the trip.

Schneebedeckte Berge, wunderschöne Fjorde, ein toll konzipiertes Schiff (mit nur 80 Passagieren bei dieser Fahrt) und wunderschöne (Schneeschuh-)Wanderungen machten die Tour Ende Mai/Anfang Juni 2022 zu einem Erfolg. Wenn man sich vor Reisebuchung darüber im Klaren ist, dass gem. AECO Expeditionsschiffe einen Abstand von mindestens 200 m zu den Eisbären halten müssen und Zodiacausflüge nicht stattfinden, wenn ein Eisbär im Wasser ist, dann hat man mit Oceanwide-Expeditions einen kompetenten Partner.

Kaum an Bord habe ich mich schon irgendwie wie zu Hause gefühlt. Die komplette Crew hat mir den zehntägigen Aufenthalt sehr angenehm gemacht, und das gilt für alle, egal ob Expeditionsteam, Servicepersonal (Restaurant, Kabinenservice, Rezeption) oder die sonstige Crew. Auch wenn wetterbedingt Anlandungen ausfielen, war es für mich eine schöne, interessante und erholsame Expeditions-Kreuzfahrt. Höhepunkte waren natürlich die Eisbären und am nächsten Abend das Barbeque mitten im Packeis - total verrückt, aber genial.

het was een geweldige ervaring, crew was geweldig. in 1 woord doe deze cruise !!!!

My husband and I had a fabulous trip from Aberdeen to the artic circle. Our trip began with more than a little concern when the ship was not in dock, thanks to excellent communication between the ship and people on the Quayside we learnt that the ship was not allowed into the harbour as it was too foggy.. QWe were kept informed that negotiations were on going and eventually the ship sent the zodiacs into the harbour to collect us...what an exciting way to get on board. The accommodation was good: very comfy bed, good shower and heated towel rail which we put to use.. We found the food on board excellent and ALL the staff knowledgeable, helpful and extremely friendly. The guides were terrific providing lectures on their areas of interest when at sea and taking us out on the zodiacs when conditions permitted. We were blessed to see a mother and male cub polar bear ( that was bigger than her!) very close by, we had a lovely encounter with walrus and a further more distant polar bear siting. It was definitely the experience of a lifetime. Thank you

A wonderful trip for anyone wanting to see life in the Arctic. It was definitely an expedition and not a cruise.