Realm of the Polar Bear In Depth - Douglas Mawson

Revel in the diversity of the Svalbard Island and sail into the kingdom of the polar bear. We explore the coastline, with no open sea crossings, against a backdrop of spectacular glacier-covered peaks. We discover deep fjords in the west; mysterious, fossil-rich desert plains in the east and best of all, seal and whale in the Arctic pack ice. This voyage offers the best chance for seeing reindeer and polar bear and features wildflower walks across sweeping tundra, trapper camps and historic sites. On foot and by Zodiac, we visit abandoned whaling settlements, search for walrus, Arctic fox and reindeer and observe millions of migratory birds, including little auk, guillemot and puffin.



See the mighty polar bear - the King of the Arctic

Visit the bird cliffs of Alkfejellet - where thousands of Brunnich's guillemot swirl around

See walrus - lounging around on ice floes

Get up close to the wildlife - as you cruise by Zodiac