Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife
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$11,586
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Aberdeen
Scotland
Explore the enchanting Royal Deeside valley where Scottish castles, whisky distilleries, and rugged Highlands create an unforgettable inland adventure.
Arrive
2027-05-02 00:00:00
Day 2
Aberdeen
Scotland
Explore the enchanting Royal Deeside valley where Scottish castles, whisky distilleries, and rugged Highlands create an unforgettable inland adventure.
Arrive
2027-05-03 00:00:00
Day 3
Orkney Islands
Scotland
Explore 5,000-year-old Stone Age villages and standing stones that rival Stonehenge in mystery and scale.
Arrive
2027-05-04 00:00:00
Day 4
Shetland Islands
Scotland
Wander windswept cliffs where Atlantic puffins nest and Viking history echoes through ancient stone settlements and museums.
Arrive
2027-05-05 00:00:00
Day 5
🌊 At Sea
Day 6
🌊 At Sea
Day 7
🌊 At Sea
Day 8
Bear Island
Norway
Witness massive polar bears roaming pristine Arctic wilderness from the safety of your expedition vessel.
Arrive
2027-05-09 00:00:00
Day 9
Svalbard Archipelago
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Witness polar bears roaming across Arctic glaciers and ice floes during unforgettable wildlife expeditions in the world's northernmost accessible archipelago.
Arrive
2027-05-10 00:00:00
Day 10
🌊 At Sea
Day 11
Hornsund
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Witness massive tidewater glaciers calving into pristine Arctic fjords while spotting polar bears, whales, and Arctic seabirds in their natural habitat.
Arrive
2027-05-12 00:00:00
Day 12
Bellsund
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Witness massive glaciers calving into Arctic fjords while spotting polar bears, walruses, and whales in their pristine natural habitat.
Arrive
2027-05-13 00:00:00
Day 13
🌊 At Sea
Day 14
🌊 At Sea
Day 15
Isfjorden
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Witness the raw power of Arctic glaciers calving into pristine fjords while spotting polar bears and walruses in their natural habitat.
Arrive
2027-05-16 00:00:00
Day 16
Longyearbyen
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights dance across Arctic skies while exploring the world's northernmost settlements and pristine glacial landscapes.
Arrive
2027-05-17 00:00:00
Day 17
Helsinki
Finland
Explore the stunning white Neo-Renaissance architecture and charming island character of Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage gem just minutes from port.
Arrive
2027-05-18 00:00:00
About This Cruise
Few itineraries feature such contrasting destinations in a single trip—but our 17-day Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife voyage does just that. You’ll start in Scotland, exploring the Shetland and Orkney Islands—visiting impressive bird colonies and Scottish Neolithic historical sites—then cross the Norwegian Sea to the seldom-visited Bear Island, which sits alone and isolated between mainland Norway and Svalbard. Because you’re traveling in May, you’ll encounter plenty of ice in the many fjords we’ll visit, such as Storfjorden. These ice-covered expanses increase our chances of seeing walruses, polar bears, seals and other wildlife. In addition to our seasoned Expedition Team, you’ll also learn from our special guest ornithologist and historian, who will join us for the entire voyage.
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