SPITSBERGEN
Bears, Birds & Whales

June 12 – 19, 2026

In association with Bird’s Wildlife & Nature LTD of Plymouth, England.

Visit the remote north on the MV Ortelius for an ocean adventure to search out the mighty Polar Bear, as well as sleepy herds of Walrus, feeding whales including the two biggest in the world, the mighty Blue Whale and the Fin Whale. This cruise takes you around majestic fjords and astounding ice formations and staggering seabird cliffs where we will be on the look out for the sought after and elegant Ivory Gull, plus other seabirds and ducks, and several species of seal that could be hauled out on the pack ice or floating icebergs.

The MV Ortelius accommodates just 108 passengers and offers a more personal feel than the huge cruise vessels. With great viewing and photo opportunities, this cruise takes you through fjords and along-side the pack ice, some of the favorite hunting grounds of the powerful and threatened Polar Bear. Almost 65% of Svalbard is a protected nature reserve or a national park and lies along an archipelago off the north coast of Norway. If you want an arctic, wildlife adventure - join us, but please book early as this popular destination can run short of available flights to and from Longyearbyen the capital of the Spitsbergen archipelago.

For itinerary details, go to Bird’s Wildlife & Nature LTD>

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