Overview - Spitsbergen Explorer
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Wildlife Capital of the Arctic
If there is such a thing as a “classic Arctic” expedition cruise, this is it. You’ll get all the best of Spitsbergen, by exploring the western edge of the island and venturing to some northern outlying areas home to Polar Bears and Walrus. You’ll come across colonies of seabirds numbering into the thousands and watch for whales in the water. Packed with options for snowshoeing and sea-kayaking, this is the perfect expedition for exploring the “wildlife capital of the Arctic.”
Spitsbergen Explorer Images
Spitsbergen Explorer Itinerary
Expedition Summary
- Day 1
- Embarkation Day - Longyearbyen
- Day 2 - 10
- Exploring Spitsbergen
- Day 11
- Disembarkation Day in Longyearbyen
Expedition Leaders on this Voyage
David Wood and Alex McNeil will be teamed up this Arctic Season to lead the Spitsbergen Explorer 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.
