Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding Special - 10 days

This ten-day expedition sails between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and Svalbard, one of the most cherished archipelagos in the Arctic. Along the way the voyage takes in the remote islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, before reaching the spectacular ice edge off Spitsbergen. The route is designed to bring you close to the extraordinary wildlife of the far north, offering the chance to search for whales as well as a wealth of birds and other creatures of land, sea and air. With its focus on remote landfalls and dramatic polar scenery, the trip combines genuine adventure with the comfort of expedition cruising. Setting out from northern Scotland and pushing steadily towards the high Arctic, it is an ideal choice for travellers and birding enthusiasts keen to experience some of the most pristine and rarely visited corners of the northern seas.