Title
Vlissingen to Aberdeen
Start – End
Tripcode
HDS01-25
Language
English speaking voyage
Ship
Embarkation / Disembarkation
Vlissingen - Aberdeen
Nights / Days
2 nights
Important
Voyage HDS01-25 can only be booked in combination with voyage HDS01b25
All itineraries are for guidance only. Programs may vary depending on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions. Landings are subject to site availabilities, permissions, and environmental concerns per AECO regulations. Official sailing plans and landing slots are scheduled with AECO prior to the start of the season, but the expedition leader determines the final plan. Flexibility is paramount for expedition cruises. The average cruising speed of our vessel is 10.5 knots.
Short description
Search for whales, seals, and seabirds on a scenic voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to culturally rich Aberdeen, the "Granite City" of northeast Scotland. White-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, orcas, and various species of seabird are all possible sights.
Birding: -
We will have at least one dedicated expedition guide in our team who will share their expert knowledge about bird species and who will be available to help you identify, photograph on deck and learn more about the birds that we see. In addition to outdoor sessions, our guide will focus on species and related information on the birds of the Arctic in re-caps and lectures onboard.
Day 1: Northward bound
You board the vessel at midday in Vlissingen, headed north. Far north.
Day 2: Sea life on the move
Crossing the North Sea and sailing by Doggersbank, we hope to be lucky enough to spot such species as white-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, and orcas.
Day 3: Sights of the Granite City
Passengers who boarded in Vlissingen will be offered an excursion by bus to Fowlsheugh, a seabird cliff south of Aberdeen. Over 100,000 pairs of seabird of different species can be seen here. Alternatively, you can join an excursion to the Ythan Estuary, where the beaches are teeming with harbor seals, grey seals, and birds that keep to the shorelines. Both outings are included in the price of booking.
m/v Hondius
Hondius is the world’s first-registered Polar Class 6 vessel and was built from the ground up for expedition cruising.
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19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the Scottish port of Aberdeen, the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales, and other animals of the land, sea, and air.
| Tripcode: | HDS01c25 |
| Dates: | 29 May - 16 Jun, 2025 |
| Ship: | m/v Hondius |
| Embarkation – Disembarkation: | Vlissingen – Longyearbyen |
| Duration: | 2 nights |
| Price: | 6000 USD |
| 20% off from individual cruises | |
| More info |
Cruises included:
Vlissingen to Aberdeen
Cross the North Sea to the picturesque and historic Scottish city of Aberdeen, enjoying local wildlife and fascinating lectures
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Sail from the North Sea into the Arctic Ocean, visiting the distinct islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife
The best opportunity to get active while spotting exotic Arctic wildlife!
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Combination
Discount
Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the Scottish port of Aberdeen, the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales, and other animals of the land, sea, and air.
| Tripcode: | HDS01a25 |
| Dates: | 29 May - 9 Jun, 2025 |
| Ship: | m/v Hondius |
| Embarkation – Disembarkation: | Vlissingen – Longyearbyen |
| Duration: | 2 nights |
| Price: | 3200 USD |
| 0% off from individual cruises | |
| More info |
Cruises included:
Vlissingen to Aberdeen
Cross the North Sea to the picturesque and historic Scottish city of Aberdeen, enjoying local wildlife and fascinating lectures
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
Sail from the North Sea into the Arctic Ocean, visiting the distinct islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen
