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Vlissingen to Aberdeen
Cross the North Sea to the picturesque and historic Scottish city of Aberdeen, enjoying local wildlife and fascinating lectures
HDS01-25 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...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
29 May - 31 May, 2025
Berths start from:
300 USD
Can be booked in combination only
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19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
HDS01c25 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...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
29 May - 16 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
6000 USD
Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
HDS01a25 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.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
29 May - 9 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
3200 USD
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Sail from the North Sea into the Arctic Ocean, visiting the distinct islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen
HDS01b25 Venture into the Arctic Ocean on your way to Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, the first known for its knitwear and the second for its stark volcanic scenery. Wildlife sightings may include grey seals, various seabirds, and whales such as minke, fin, orca, and...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
31 May - 9 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
2900 USD
17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
HDS01d25 Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales,...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
31 May - 16 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
5760 USD
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
The best opportunity to get active while spotting exotic Arctic wildlife!
PLA02-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen’s visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
3 Jun - 10 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
5950 USD
North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer
Watch for wildlife in iconic Arctic terrain
RVR06-25 The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears.
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
8 Jun - 18 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
5350 USD
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
The best opportunity to get active while spotting exotic Arctic wildlife!
HDS02-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen’s visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
9 Jun - 16 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
6450 USD
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & more
Encounter icons of the Arctic, from the sea to the shore
PLA03-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen's visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and the many opportunities to spot wildlife like whales, polar bears, seabirds, and walruses.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
10 Jun - 17 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
4300 USD
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special
The best opportunity to experience deep field pack ice and exotic wildlife
OTL03-25 This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
12 Jun - 19 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
4300 USD
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice
The best opportunity to get active while spotting exotic Arctic wildlife!
HDS03-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen’s visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
16 Jun - 23 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
4300 USD
North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer - Summer Solstice
Watch for wildlife in iconic Arctic terrain
RVR07-25 The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears.
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
18 Jun - 28 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
5700 USD
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Summer Solstice - Polar Bear Special
The best opportunity to experience deep field pack ice and exotic wildlife
OTL04-25 This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
19 Jun - 26 Jun, 2025
Berths start from:
5950 USD
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
The best opportunity to get active while spotting exotic Arctic wildlife!
PLA05-25 This expedition focuses on the versatility of north Spitsbergen’s visually stunning landscapes, vast spans of sea ice, and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife. Enjoy the fantastically beautiful...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
24 Jun - 1 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
4300 USD
North Spitsbergen Basecamp - Free kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Cleaning the Shores
The best activity voyage in the Arctic
OTL05-25 The North Spitsbergen Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy this Arctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, and learn to take perfect pictures of the polar flora and fauna.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
26 Jun - 3 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
4300 USD
North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer
Watch for wildlife in iconic Arctic terrain
RVR08-25 The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears.
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
28 Jun - 8 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
5350 USD
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
HDS05-25 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
30 Jun - 9 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
9500 USD
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
PLA06-25 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
1 Jul - 10 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
8200 USD
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
OTL06-25 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
3 Jul - 12 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
5650 USD
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
PLA07-25 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
10 Jul - 19 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
5650 USD
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
OTL07-25 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
12 Jul - 21 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
5650 USD
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
OTL08-25 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch site of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
21 Jul - 30 Jul, 2025
Berths start from:
5650 USD
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
PLA09-25 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
26 Jul - 4 Aug, 2025
Berths start from:
8200 USD
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
OTL09-25 Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
30 Jul - 8 Aug, 2025
Berths start from:
5650 USD
East and South Greenland Explorer, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen
Explore the remote fjords and shorelines of East Greenland, seeing remains from Thule, Norse, and Viking cultures in addition to Arctic wildlife
PLA11-25 East Greenland is among the most remote and least populated areas of the Arctic, a wild place of dramatic fjords, small Inuit settlements, and ancient remains from Viking and Thule cultures. Sail and explore the coastlines of this ruggedly beautiful...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
13 Aug - 2 Sep, 2025
Berths start from:
11000 USD
Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet
Full Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
HDS10-25 This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
14 Aug - 23 Aug, 2025
Berths start from:
7000 USD
Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
A classic three island voyage: Ice , Inuit and Remoteness
HDS11-25 The Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breath-taking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights.
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
23 Aug - 5 Sep, 2025
Berths start from:
7450 USD
East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
Witness the Northern Lights at Scoresby Sund
OTL12-25 The East Greenland – Scoresby Sund cruise crosses the Arctic Circle into the home waters of multiple species of whale. The expedition will spot huge icebergs as it journeys into the largest and deepest fjord system in the world. Along the way the Northern...
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
30 Aug - 8 Sep, 2025
Berths start from:
5650 USD
South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq
Experience history, dazzling glaciers, and search for polar bears in aurora-lit southeast Greenland
PLA12-25 Southeast Greenland offers many historic sites relating to ancient Thule, Norse, and Moravian culture while also allowing us to walk in the footsteps of famed polar explorers like Fridtjof Nansen. Glaciers, icebergs, and fjords make for a dazzling environment...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
2 Sep - 11 Sep, 2025
Berths start from:
5150 USD
East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes
Witness the Northern Lights at Scoresby Sund
HDS12-25 The East Greenland – Scoresby Sund cruise crosses the Arctic Circle into the home waters of multiple species of whale. The expedition will spot huge icebergs as it journeys into the largest and deepest fjord system in the world. Along the way the Northern...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
5 Sep - 14 Sep, 2025
Berths start from:
5650 USD
East Greenland - Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail
Experience the northern lights on Earth’s largest fjord
RVR15-25 Sail through Earth’s largest fjord system on a historic three-masted vessel, getting the chance to encounter exotic Arctic wildlife like musk oxen and Arctic hares under the enchanting aurora borealis. Greenland whales may also appear between landing...
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
1 Oct - 12 Oct, 2025
Berths start from:
5900 USD
Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. bus back up
Experience Iceland’s remote and breathtaking fjords, harbors, and inlands at an exceptional time of year
RVR16-25 Northern and eastern Iceland are characterized by small villages, dramatic coastlines, narrow fjords, waterfalls, geothermal areas, volcanoes, and mountains. We are in the heart of nature here, and the scenery is breathtaking. This destination offers...
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
12 Oct - 18 Oct, 2025
Berths start from:
3750 USD
North Sea - Vlissingen to Aberdeen
Cross the North Sea to the picturesque and historic Scottish city of Aberdeen, enjoying local wildlife and fascinating lectures
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...
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
25 May - 27 May, 2026
Berths start from:
300 USD
Can be booked in combination only
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Sail the East Greenland ice edge north of Spitsbergen in search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife
OTL02-26 Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to our favorite Arctic island group.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
27 May - 5 Jun, 2026
Berths start from:
3050 USD
North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail
Explore the shores and seas of an amazing Arctic island
RVR08-26 At the end of a long Arctic winter, spring is starting to awaken. The climate, however, still clings to the cold: snow-covered mountains, snow-swept shores, temperatures around –4° C (25°F). It’s a good time to experience the last of winter scenery,...
s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Cruise date:
29 May - 5 Jun, 2026
Berths start from:
4200 USD
Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice
Encountering the fringes of the sea ice
HDS02-26 Enter a world of Norse mythology, wild, dramatic coastlines, and seabirds in their thousands as you voyage from Iceland, crossing the Arctic Circle and encountering the fringes of the sea ice, with good possibilities of viewing seals, whales, and a lonely...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
29 May - 5 Jun, 2026
Berths start from:
4450 USD
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special
The best opportunity to experience deep field pack ice and exotic wildlife
OTL03-26 This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.
m/v Ortelius
Cruise date:
5 Jun - 12 Jun, 2026
Berths start from:
4450 USD
Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Perfectly combine Spitsbergen & Iceland
HDS03-26 Voyage from the volcanic shores of Iceland to the icy fjords and snow-capped peaks of Spitsbergen, crossing the Arctic Circle, visiting remote Jan Mayen with its rich seabird life, and following the edge of the ice as you go. Watch for whales, seals,...
m/v Hondius
Cruise date:
5 Jun - 13 Jun, 2026
Berths start from:
2750 USD
North Sea - Vlissingen to Aberdeen
Cross the North Sea to the picturesque and historic Scottish city of Aberdeen, enjoying local wildlife and fascinating lectures
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...
m/v Plancius
Cruise date:
10 Jun - 12 Jun, 2026
Berths start from:
300 USD
Can be booked in combination only
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