What’s it like to do an expedition cruise around Svalbard?
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- čas přidán 12. 08. 2019
- Polar bears, glaciers, and oh so many seabirds… Embarking on an expedition cruise to the Arctic islands of Svalbard is like venturing into another world or an earlier version of this one.
As you’ll see in this beautifully shot video, Svalbard (also known as Spitsbergen) is virtually overflowing with well-earned superlatives: Amazing, astonishing, and especially epic are all adjectives that come to mind when trying to describe what makes Svalbard expedition cruises so special.
And since Svalbard is virtually bursting with eye-popping landscapes and exotic wildlife, we asked travel filmmaker Tim Charody to embark on one of our expedition cruises to the archipelago to ask our passengers what they love so much about this incomparable location.
Included in this video are interviews shot on location in Svalbard, giving you a little taste of what you might experience on an expedition cruise there. We also explain what exactly an expedition cruise is, since it differs so radically from standard cruises by emphasizing wildlife and exploration.
Also featured in this video are clips of the many activities you can enjoy in Svalbard, such as shoreline hikes and Zodiac cruises, as well as shots of the local land mammals, marine life, and seabirds. These species include but are not limited to:
• Polar bears
• Humpback whales
• Walruses
• Bearded seals
• Puffins
• Arctic foxes
• Kittiwakes
• Reindeer
Though we cannot guarantee you will see any one species, our expedition guides will always be on the lookout for them. And if safety concerns regarding weather, ice conditions, and polar bear presence force us to alter out itinerary, we will always choose the best possible alternative.
Whatever your personal experience on a Svalbard cruise, our expedition leaders and guides will always do their utmost to get you off the ship and into the action as much as possible. That is what separates an Oceanwide cruise from the rest of the polar pack.
If you want more details about all you can see and do in Svalbard, see our numerous Svalbard blogs: bit.ly/36KeL42
And if you’re ready to experience these incredible islands for yourself, check out our exciting list of Svalbard expedition cruises: bit.ly/3iGtT4P
Really great, thanks for sharing excellent video and useful comments congratulations 🙏
You're welcome, we're happy to hear you enjoyed the video 😄
Can't wait until it is August 2020....
May be August 2021 by now...
I'm afraid that's true.........
which type of tour do i have to choose on your website if i want to see all places and do all experiences in this video ?
This video was made during a trip Around Spitsbergen. Of course, we can never guarantee that you will get to see the same locations and animals, because that depends on weather and ice conditions.
What month of the year was this video shot? It is so beautiful, perfect conditions 😊
This trip was in July 2019. We indeed had perfect conditions during this trip 😄
What are the seas like in terms of choppiness? I really want to see the island but I'm a bit apprehensive abut spending a week on a boat. Also have you heard of any trips that offer deep sea fishing around Svalbard?
Well, as our cruises are around Svalbard, and along the North coast of Svalbard, we sail near the shores of the islands.
We don't cross the oceans in this case. In most cases we sail in calm waters, and you make landings everyday. We do not offer fishing on our trips.
@@OceanwideExpeditions Thanks for your reply. That does sound quite manageable.
Svalwat, the name is Spitsbergen
Well yes, the Dutch name is Spitsbergen, and The Norwegian name is Svalbard, and Svalbard is part of Norway.