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HDS14-22, trip log, East Greenland Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis
While we sail out of the fjord, the scenery is stunning and how could it get any better… we have the first sightings of whales. Some humpbac
Secrets of the Stone: Restoration of Svalbard’s 1878 Memorial
Verheul's goal was refreshingly simple: make the 1878 stone legible again so that future visitors can continue to enjoy it.
OTL14-22, trip log, East Greenland Scoresby Sund - Basecamp
Before most of us retreat to our cabins to rest we hear Jan’s voice through the speakers. We have northern lights – while crossing the Arcti
PLA13-22, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
Dinner was served and we got to meet some of our fellow travellers who would be sharing this voyage to Greenland. As we began our navigation
Falling into Place: Iris van Zalinge’s Arctic Expedition
Iris van Zalinge, a native of the Dutch province of Zeeland where our headquarters is based, took the nine-night voyage on Plancius in July.
OTL13-22, trip log, Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland
Today is the day! Our long-awaited Arctic adventure is about to begin (a few years wait for some of us!). Our story begins in Longyearbyen,
Wahlbergøya beach cleanup results in 250 kg (600 pounds) of waste collected
“There was so much rubbish collected that we couldn’t fit it all in the white bags he had brought. Instead, we put the larger bits of rope,
South Georgia Whaling Stations
South Georgia is an animal lover’s dream. In fact, it’s one of the most wildlife-rich locations we visit in all of our polar voyages, whethe
HDS12-22, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Farthest North
As the day drew to a close there were dolphin and whale sightings, and eventually the sun got low enough in the sky to give dramatic “sunset
Svalbard’s Texas Bar
Texas Bar is one of the historic areas we visit on certain Svalbard trips, and it always proves to be a cherished landing site among both ou
PLA12-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
It was a beautiful evening as we sailed out into Isfjord and we hoped this weather would be with us for the next 9 days. As we began our nav
HDS11X22, trip log, North Spitsbergen - Farthest North
As we set sail, we received a warm welcome and orientation briefing from our Hotel Manager Michael and Expedition Leader (EL) Sara. They gav
PLA11-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen - Kvitoya, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Once on board the passengers started to get acquainted with the ship and were soon invited to a general introduction. A safety briefing was
OTL11-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
When we were enjoying our lovely breakfast, we heard the voice of our expedition leader Claudio that there was a Polar Bear on the ice, clos
HDS10X22, trip log, Spitsbergen - Greenland - Jan Mayen - Spitsbergen
Our Arctic adventure began on a grey drizzly afternoon – let’s be honest, it was raining. Happily, the weather cleared as the afternoon adva
In the evening, a hit: three minke whales
Until that day, we had seen very few whales from Plancius, the ship on which we spent a week near Svalbard.
OTL10-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Today was the day! Our long-awaited Arctic adventure was about to begin (a few years wait for some of us!) our story begins in Longyearbyen,
OTL09-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Our first full day of expedition cruising officially began with a wake-up call from Expedition Leader (EL) Pippa at 7:15am, but some excited
OTL08-22, trip log, East Spitsbergen - Arctic Academy
During this expedition scientists and tourists travelled together to one of the most remote places of the arctic region. The primary goal of
PLA09-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
The black mines and muddy hangars of Longyearbyen are certainly not quite as charming as the colorful traditional houses of Oslo, but the ci
Insider’s Expedition: Interview with Toto Vermue
As part of our reservations department, one of Toto’s responsibilities is helping book our guests on the many Antarctic and Arctic cruises w
HDS07-22, trip log, Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
Shortly afterwards everyone attended the last of our mandatory briefings; this one was regarding zodiac operations, which would come in usef
