Arctic Sailing Voyage - North Spitsbergen
Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
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Polar Bears Gentle; enigmatic; ferocious; the polar bear is all of these and much more. The unequivocal Lord of this Arctic realm, the polar bear walks mile after long mile, searching for food in a desolate land. Persecuted throughout history and ... more |
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Walrus Watch these fascinating, lumbering giants haul themselves from the icy waters onto the freezing land and marvel at their sheer size; their strength; their smell! Truly one of the most charismatic animals seen anywhere in the world ... more |
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Seals of the Arctic On our polar voyages we have the good fortune to meet with several species of seals; peeking their inquisitive heads out of the water to inspect us, lazing in groups on the ice floes and always keeping a wary eye open for a passing ... more |
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Beluga Gliding through the icy waters, these ephemeral creatures move with a grace and beauty which stands out as much as their snow-white skin. Inquisitive and intelligent, the beluga whales may be a common sight on an Arctic voyage but ... more |
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Bowhead whales The bowhead whale truly is an ancient leviathan from the icy depths. When 200 year old spear heads were found embedded in the skin of a dead whale, the bowhead was given the title for the longest-living mammal on Earth. Hunted ... more |
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Minke whales These mysterious and often-elusive ocean giants rarely reveal much of their hidden lives but are an incredible and fascinating group. Whilst some live for centuries, others represent the largest living things seen on the face of the Earth ... more |
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Reindeer Although smaller than its counterparts across a wide Holarctic range, the Svalbard reindeer is no less hardy in its ability to adapt and survive on poor vegetation and harsh Arctic winters. This sturdy little reindeer is too agile for the ever-hungry ... more |
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Birdlife Although only one species of bird (the ptarmigan) is able to withstand the harsh Svalbard winters, this Arctic archipelago is a hub for many species of visiting breeding birds, especially sea birds. As you explore the ancient fjords and sail ... more |
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Arctic Flora Unlike the dramatic monochrome of the Antarctic landscape, one of the first things we notice when exploring the High Arctic and particularly Spitsbergen is the rich and vibrant swathes of colour bestowed upon the scene by the plant life of ... more |