SVALBARD 78-80°N

Traverse the glacial waters of the arctic in style. Small ship cruises are unparalleled in an arctic expedition experience, and on the SV Linden we are the envy of the fleet.

Explore Svalbard in a sail vessel, a journey that very few ever enjoy
Travel and sleep on a traditionally rigged sailing vessel
Visit some of the most remote areas of Svalbard in search of beluga whales, polar bears and peace
Have the opportunity to see amazing Arctic wildlife over 10 days
Undertake the expedition in a small group of 12 amazing people from all over.
Enjoy stunning Arctic vistas and landscapes with many of the trappings of civilisations
Pursue an intentional, knowledge-oriented expedition experience with respect to the destination
Experienced crew and Expedition Leader that are at least as excited to be there as you (!)(!!!!!!!)

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Dates

13 - 22 July 2027

Price

€8495 EURO

Fly into/out of

Board in Tromso

Disembark in Longyearbyen

Available berths

S/V Linden is undeniably a swoon-worthy vessel. This elegant 1993, 50 meter three-masted tall ship captures everyones attention as she glides on the polar seas. She is very strong, capable, and best suited scouring the ice in the Arctic. She has been sailing for more than thirty years around the northerly seas, proving that she is trustworthy and made for arctic adventures. Whether you are standing on deck, searching for wildlife, or falling asleep to the creaking sounds of a wooden ship, when you are on board of Linden, you are at one with the harsh surroundings and striking beauty of the Arctic.

Accommodatioxn is made up of 5 twin bunk-style cabins and 2 single cabins. Home-cooked meals by the on board chef will be enjoyed in her main saloon, amid a well stocked library of polar literature. Day to day life on board is exciting yet easy-going: we will discuss the upcoming route over a hearty breakfast, plan our days activities, share life experiences over warm tea, and keep our binoculars in hand whilst we look out for wildlife.

Having been built in Finland there is, of course, a well-sized sauna on board, which will be the perfect refuge after a polar-plunge!

As you already know with a catsharks expedition: none of the wildlife that we may see will be baited: this is unethical and not how we operate. Therefore, wildlife is by no means guaranteed. However, since we will be sailing quietly along remote coastal edges, we stand a good chance of discovering marine wildlife and terrestrial mammals: polar bears searching for their next meal, curious seals, playful arctic foxes, bathing walrus and the shy (often elusive) minke whales and, my personal favourite, beluga whales- all in their natural habitat.

The wildlife in Svalbard enjoy their existence on their own terms, and are therefore not accustomed to people. We will keep a safe and respectful distance if and when we find any wildlife. As such, bring a pair of binoculars and be prepared to be on the look out.

You can be as active or inactive as you desire. We will have opportunities to take a zodiac ashore and hike along the various coastlines to explore the Arctic tundra on foot. We will will discover interesting historical relics, geographic formations, rare Arctic botany, as well as observing terrestrial mammals such a reindeer, muskox and the Arctic fox.

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