The expedition includes an experienced Svalbard skipper and a professionally trained guide trained specifically to work in the Arctic and Svalbard region, so you will always be sure to get the best possible information / options during the expedition regarding animals, places to visit etc. The plan is to sail from Longyearbyen (home of the world famous Global Seed Vault) up the West side of Svalbard towards the glaciers in the north west and then working back down along the coast.

Most notable sights would be

• Sea calving glaciers
• Ice floes and ice bergs (very common)
• walruses
• high likelihood of Blue Whales and other whales like Minke, Fin Whales etc.
• potential beluga sightings
• potential Polar Bear sightings
• lots of puffins, arctic terns and other marine bird species
• foxes, reindeer, seals etc.
• stops at places like
  • Ny-Ålesund (the most northerly research town)
  • Pyramiden / Barentsburg (Russian terretories, with Pyramiden being completely abandoned)
• stops at suitable landings with a highly skilled guide.
• and more… simply google ‘Svalbard wildlife’ for a taste!

Due to the incredibly poor visibility underwater in summer, this will not be a diving or snorkeling expedition and the primary focus will be land and topside sea based with emphasis on spending enough time for guests to photograph / explore interesting sights.

It is really a remarkable place to visit and during summer you have daylight 24 hours a day making it even more special.
For more information including details on  picing and availability, please send us a message using the contact form.

This expedition is open to anyone and is a ‘must do’ for any adventure traveler, photographer or nature lover!