Bowheads & Bears Cruise, Svalbard 2024
I’ve been a tiny bit obsessed with seeing a Bowhead Whale for as long as I can remember and I’m not sure why. Maybe it is because they are the longest-lived mammal on the plane
Oceanwide Expeditions Svalbard Pre-tour Manual 2024
Ruta and me joined Oceanwide Expeditions in June 2024 onboard the Hondius for their “North Spitsbergen Explorer – Polar Bears , Bowhead Whales & more” (6 days / 7 nights)
Want to cruise Western Svalbard with me in June 2024? Bowhead Whales and Polar Bears
I’ve wanted to see Bowhead Whales for as long as I can remember but they are a not an easy species to find, especially now that Russia it out of bounds for most of us. So I w
New Trip Report: Western Spitsbergen, 2019
Here’s a report from Jon Swenson. Western Spitsbergen, 2019: Jon Swenson, 4 days & 13 species including Blue, Beluga and Bowhead Whales. Jon
Recommendation for Svalbard Arctic Cruise
Hi everyone! My soon-to-be-wife and I are looking to take a trip this July to Svalbard for arctic mammals. my targets would be: #1 – Polar Bear of course!! 2. Walrus 3. Narwh
New Trip Report: Svalbard
Another report from John Wright. Great pictures and sad to read about the ever worsening impact of climate change in the Arctic. Svalbard, 2019: John Wright, 5 days & 10 specie
Svalbard Season Report 2017
A smashing Arctic season 2017 summarized with 15 (18) species of mammal including mouthwatering observations of polar bear, walrus, seals and whales. Svalbard 2017 SR
New Trip Report: Svalbard
Here’s a great report with excellent photos from Lennart Verheuvel, a first time contributor. Svalbard, 2017: Lennart Verheuvel, 1 week & 12 species including Blue and B
Svalbard 2016 season report
Svalbard 2016 season Report (small) NozoMojo Tours and Arts had 32 days in the High Arctic in 2016, with a total of 15 mammal species recorded. Enjoy!