Most Inspirational Moment
Got to be the polar bears.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Bertie was excellent and inspirational.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Get the layering right and you'll be fine.
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Great trip to Svalbard. Polar bears, walruses, seals, reindeer and loads of birds, gorgeous scenery. Comfortable ship, good food, wonderful friendly and helpful staff. Interesting talks every evening after supper. An excellent introduction to the Arctic.
Incredible
You take a big gamble on both weather and wildlife viewings on this trip but we were incredibly lucky with both. The scenery and polar bear sightings were out of this world. If you are willing to take a risk on both of these factors then this trip is an absolute must.
Most Inspirational Moment
Too many moments to nail just one down
Thoughts on Group Leader
There were many guides and staff on the boat, all of whom were absolutely outstanding.
Advice for Potential Travellers
You really are at the mercy of the weather so you need to be prepared for some rough days and the conditions change rapidly. Layers are the way forward!
What an amazing trip !!
We loved every moment of this trip – the ship (Ocean Adventurer) was extremely comfortable the food and service was second to none the guides were experts in their fields and passionate about the wildlife and the area. We were lucky enough to see Polar Bears in their own Enviroment as well as Puffins, Seals.Walrusss,Artic fox and other bird species. I would advise anyone thinking about this trip to go ahead and do it !!
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing our first Polar Bear in the wild.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent , knowledgeable and passionate.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Just do it
Introduction to Spitsbergen
A thoroughly we organised and interesting trip.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing polar bears
Thoughts on Group Leader
Excellent and enthusiastic.
On top of the world with an incredible crew
More of an expedition around a remote arctic archipelago than a cruise. Everyday provided a different exciting element of wildlife and nature features, with plenty of time to relax and reflect. We were very lucky with the weather and we’re able to go twice a day on zodiacs. We saw incredible birds, walruses, seals, reindeer, arctic fox, and polar bear. In fact we saw 10 polar bears from different distances. Very clearly. Final we also saw a big chunk of glazier wall breaking up and falling in the sea with a loud noise and subsequent tsunami. The ship was very comfortable and the crew was fantastic and very patient. Food outstanding.
Most Inspirational Moment
Seeing the polar bears was incredible and moving. The vastness and quietness was spiritual. Kayaking around sea ice was great. The most inspiration aspect though was the expedition crew. There knowledge, passion and care was incredible.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Woody was brilliant. He was funny and exhume an air of confidence and authority. He was very open and gave detailed briefings.
Advice for Potential Travellers
Make sure they have enough space in their luggage to fit the complementary parker, and not to take too much extra gear. Just the essentials. Also it they want to they spend more time in Longyearbyen and arrange to take a later flight to spend an extra day or two there. It would be a great way to wind down and say goodbye to this incredible place.