Overview - Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
From $6,495
Big Island, Big Adventure
Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago, lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. It is rugged, wild, unspoiled - utterly unforgettable. When it comes to viewing Arctic wildlife, Spitsbergen is known as one of the most prolific destinations.
Offering the world’s best opportunity to view Polar Bears, you’ll be able to see the world’s largest carnivores in their natural habitat. Walrus populations love Spitsbergen as well, feeding in the food-rich icy waters around the island. Whales and seabirds will entertain you during the sailing portions of the expedition, while you may catch a sighting of reindeer or Arctic Fox when taking Zodiac excursions to land.
Spitsbergen Circumnavigation Images
Spitsbergen Circumnavigation Itinerary
Expedition Summary
- Day 1
- Embarkation Day - Longyearbyen
- Day 2-12
- Circumnavigating Spitsbergen
- Day 13
- Disembarkation Day in Longyearbyen
Exepedition Leaders on this Voyage
David Wood and Alex McNeil will be teamed up this Arctic Season to lead the Spitsbergen Circumnavigation Voyages in 2013.
David Wood, also known as "Woody", is a historian with an unquenchable passion for travelling through and sharing the marvels of the polar regions. He is passionate about the landscapes, ice, wildlife and his love of the ocean and the wild places at the extremes of the planet has resulted in a lifetime at sea.
Alex McNeil has worked for Quark since 2007 and has filled the roles of Expedition Co-ordinator, Logistics Manager, Historian, Zodiac Driver, and Expedition Leader. He has traveled extensively in the Arctic and Antarctic, completing over 50 expeditions.
