Arctic season 2025
Signature trips with Waterproof Expeditions from the Netherlands.
With „M/V Polarfront” (max 16 passengers), one voyage in the archipelago of Spitsbergen with the main focus on wildlife viewing and in particular Polar Bears.
Dates:
June 10 – June 19 (9 nights) (fully booked)
On board the „M/V Explorer”, (max 12 passengers) Pack Ice voyages in search primarily of Polar Bears
June 19 – June 28 (9 nights)
June 28 – July 13 a unique, 15 nights long pack ice voyage in search of Polar Bears and other animals like Walruses and Bearded Seals. This is a wildlife photography special with many days in the sea ice. (fully booked)
July 13 – July 24 11 nights, same as previous voyage. Wildlife focused particularly on Polar Bears with many days in the sea ice. (spots available)
Orca and Humpback Whales
Snorkeling Expeditions in Northern Norway
This is unique in the world! Orca and Humpback Whales gather here in large numbers for feeding. It is also the only place in the world to have the opportunity to swim with these gentle giants.
From late October until December, I will be leading unique signature trips again for Waterproof Expeditions as this time of the year hundreds of Orca and Humpback Whales are entering the sheltered fjords near Tromsø, in northern Norway, to feast on Herring which congregate en masse for seasonal spawning. This is also the only area in the world where you can find Orca and Humpbacks operating together in the same feeding frenzy!
We are based on small ships (12 passengers) and for snorkeling, or to create close encounters we work from Zodiacs. Tours leave from Tromsø and are 6 nights or 5 full excursion days.
You can check out ships on this website; MV Polarfront, MV Explorer and MV Virgo.
All the equipment, like drysuits, thermal undergarment and snorkeling gear are on board, as well as special warm floating suits for Zodiac trips.
If you are not particularly interested in snorkeling it is a great opportunity to observe and capture Orca and Humpback Whales from topside only a few meters away!!
The beautiful fjords with snowcapped mountains and the possibility the see the Northern Lights, makes this trip an amazing experience for photographers and nature lovers.
Arctic season 2026
Signature trips with Waterproof Expeditions
Dates and rates will be available soon!!!
On board the „M/V Explorer”, (max 12 passengers)
For any questions about the voyages mentioned above, like rates and booking info or anything else please contact me at: rinievanmeurs@gmail.com
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