Spitsbergen Voyages

We have several cruises which explore the area around Svalbard. Experience the glaciers, gigantic icebergs and a surrounding landscape of mountains and tundra. Explore with zodiacs and look for Arctic wildlife. Shore landings bring breathtaking scenery; snow-capped volcanoes, tranquil fjords, and towering sea cliffs, home to some of the largest breeding sea bird colonies in the North Atlantic...

	North Atlantic Explorer (11 nights) Scotland - Faroes - Jan Mayen - Spitsbergen Departures: June 2006 This 12 day voyage of discovery sails from the temperate North Atlantic to the High Arctic and the outer limits of the inhabitable world. As the route takes in some spectacular coastlines, noted for an abundance of bird life and superb whale watching opportunities, this expedition will delight wildlife enthusiasts. Please click here for further details >>
	Arctic Odyssey (9 nights) Iceland - Jan Mayen - Spitsbergen Departures: June 2006 This epic arctic voyage travels from Iceland to the remote and very beautiful volcanic island of Jan Mayen and on to Bear Island and Spitsbergen. Sailing the open seas, appreciate the sense of distance and isolation of these places while hopefully observing a variety of whales and dolphins. Please click here for further details >>
	North Spitsbergen (8 nights) Longyearbyen - Ny Alesund - Isfjorden Departures: June 2006 A voyage around Spitsbergen’s north coast is probably the most popular choice for first time visitors to the islands and with good reason. The scenery is dramatic and there are good chances of seeing a variety of wildlife including reindeer, seal, walrus, polar bear and huge numbers of nesting birds. Please click here for further details >>
	Around Spitsbergen (11 nights) Longyearbyen - Hinlopen Strait - Nordaustlandet Departures: July & August 2006 The emphasis on this voyage is on exploring the east coast of Spitsbergen, the large island of Nordaustlandet and locations where sightings of polar bear are anticipated. If the route is ice-free, sail around Nordaustlandet, past the island of Kvitøya - about as remote as you can get in Svalbard! Please click here for further details >>
	Spitsbergen to North East Greenland (15 nights) Spitsbergen - Greenland - Iceland Departures: September 2006 This wonderful voyage, which focuses on the rugged and seldom visited north-east coast of Greenland, begins in Spitsbergen and ends in Iceland. Visit the largest fjord in the world, which penetrates almost 200 miles inland; witness glaciers, gigantic icebergs, remnants of Inuit settlements and a surrounding landscape of mountains and tundra. Please click here for further details >>