Jan Mayen

Embark on an epic Arctic experience when you explore this remote volcanic island

Cruises to Jan Mayen

Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, 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

PLA01a24 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 Plancius

m/v Plancius

Cruise date:

26 May - 6 Jun, 2024

Berths start from:

4500 USD

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

PLA01b24 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 Plancius

m/v Plancius

Cruise date:

28 May - 6 Jun, 2024

Berths start from:

4200 USD

Blog

Hondius begins her Arctic season, with other ships to follow

Oceanwide’s Polar Class 6 vessel Hondius set sail from her homeport Vlissingen in the Netherlands on Sunday, delivering

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Jan Mayen wildlife

Map of Jan Mayen

Reviews

Overall rating based on 16 votes

Renée van den Berge
The best
by Renée van den Berge

A service, engagement & knowledge that makes the the team of Ocean Wide the number one!

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From Aberdeen to Arctic
by Julia Garner

This expedition exceeded all our expectations. We went to experience the Arctic and that's what we did. The pack ice, views, wildlife ...all wonderful. Fair Isle was uncharacteristically hot in the Briti

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Best trip ever!
by Edzard Valk

A beautiful ship, kind and knowledgeable expedition team, lead by lovely Sarah, beautiful calm weather, great destinations (Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Packice, Svalbard), spotting of two (!) polar bears an

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Thrilling arctic adventure
by Shaun Robson

Our trip from Aberdeen to Svalbard via Fair Isle, Jan Mayen and the Greenland drift ice was spectacular. Everyday contained a memorable event, the wildlife watching was constantly inspiring and it was hard to f

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An amazing adventure!
by Marie Smith

This expedition exceeded all my expectations. I loved the trip from start to finish. The little surprises along the way made it exciting while the varied programme kept my interest. I have already been sharing

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Review trip Vlissingen - Spitsbergen
by Daan van Bendegom

Amazing trip with an amazing crew! We had wonderful wildlife sightings during our trip. Also, the daily lectures of the guides were very nice and informative (both for. laymens and more experienced passengers).

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Jan Mayen FAQ

What is the weather on Jan Mayen like?

The weather around Jan Mayen is often not so good: it is said the weather is foul for 362 days of the year. There may be heavy rain, wind and fog but then, soon after, the sun may break through and the air becomes clear. In June, when our ships visit

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What to wear during a trip to Jan Mayen?

Although it is not always cold, warm and waterproof clothing is needed on Jan Mayen. Waterproof trousers and jacket against wind, rain and salt spray coming into the zodiac. Furthermore fleece jackets, gloves and a warm hat. Rubber-boots for the land

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