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Antarctica – Uncharted islands of the Deep South
18 Feb - 4 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL30a26
On this extraordinary journey, we navigate the unexplored waters around Lazarev Bay and the mysterious Glinka Islands, a region where old aerial photographs (1939–1941) serve as reference for existing charts. Ice and daylight permitting, we will be aiming...
Deep South Basecamp experience
4 Mar - 17 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL30b26
The Deep South Basecamp experience offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic region. This expedition allows you to (long) hike, snowshoe, kayak, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
Antarctica - Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp - free polar activities (kayaking, hiking, photo workshop, snorkeling)
17 Mar - 29 Mar, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL31a26
The Weddell Sea Explorer Basecamp voyage offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the wildlife-rich Weddell Sea. During this expedition in one of the most remote regions of the world, we will do all kinds of activities such as kayaking and a...
North Sea - Vlissingen to Aberdeen
25 May - 27 May, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01-26
Search for whales, seals, and seabirds on a scenic voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to culturally rich Aberdeen, the "Granite City" of northeast Scotland. White-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, orcas, and various species of seabird...
Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
25 May - 5 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01C26
Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to our favorite Arctic island group.
19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
25 May - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL01D26
Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the Scottish port of Aberdeen, the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you...
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
27 May - 5 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL02-26
Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to our favorite Arctic island group.
17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
27 May - 12 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL02C26
Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales,...
North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice - Free Kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop, Diving (supplemented)
19 Jun - 26 Jun, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL05-26
The North Spitsbergen Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy this Arctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, and learn to take perfect pictures of the polar flora and fauna.
East Spitsbergen - Home of the Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes & Cleaning the Shores
26 Jun - 3 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL06-26
Experience the high Arctic summer solstice with an expedition that visits some of the top sites of eastern Spitsbergen. Our goal is to take you to amazing glaciers, fascinating historical sites, bountiful seabird colonies, and sprawling fjord systems...
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
3 Jul - 12 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL07-26
Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
12 Jul - 21 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL08-26
Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice
21 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL09-26
Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
17 Aug - 26 Aug, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL12-26
This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears.
Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet
26 Aug - 4 Sep, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL13-26
This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears.
Antarctica - Basecamp - free camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop
3 Nov - 15 Nov, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL21-26
The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
15 Nov - 25 Nov, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL22-26
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
25 Nov - 5 Dec, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL23-26
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin, incl. helicopters
5 Dec - 15 Dec, 2026
•Tripcode: OTL24-26
A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.
Falkland Islands - South Georgia - Antarctica
27 Dec, 2026 - 14 Jan, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL26-27
This Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and Antarctic Peninsula cruise is an animal-lover’s dream come true. The expedition explores one of the last untamed areas on Earth – a land of ruggedly beautiful landscapes and amazingly varied wildlife.
Bellingshausen Sea / Peter I Island + Ellsworth Land - incl. helicopters
14 Jan - 7 Feb, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL27-27
This adventurous expedition offers a unique opportunity to discover very rarely visited places, deep South along the coast of Antarctica to the Bellingshausen Sea, along the coast of Ellsworth Land and even to Peter I Island.
Remote Weddell Sea Explorer - incl. helicopters
7 Feb - 6 Mar, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL28-27
This adventurous expedition explores one of the least-visited areas on Earth, Antarctica’s amazing Weddell Sea. During our visit to South Georgia, we may have the opportunity to visit sites closely tied to the life and legend of Sir Ernest Shackleton,...
Antarctica - Polar Circle - Deep South Discovery voyage - Aurora Australis / Southern Lights
6 Mar - 18 Mar, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL29-27
This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike and dive in the iceberg-heavy waters.
Antarctica - Whale watching discovery and learning voyage
18 Mar - 28 Mar, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL30-27
This Antarctic Peninsula cruise delivers you into a landscape of rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and penguins.
North Sea - Vlissingen to Aberdeen
29 May - 31 May, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL01-27
Search for whales, seals, and seabirds on a scenic voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to culturally rich Aberdeen, the "Granite City" of northeast Scotland. White-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, orcas, and various species of seabird...
Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding
29 May - 9 Jun, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL01C27
Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to our favorite Arctic island group.
19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
29 May - 16 Jun, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL01D27
Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the Scottish port of Aberdeen, the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you...
Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding Special
31 May - 9 Jun, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL02-27
Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to our favorite Arctic island group.
17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer
31 May - 16 Jun, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL02C27
Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales,...
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the Pack Ice - Polar Bear Special
9 Jun - 16 Jun, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL03-27
This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.
North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the Pack Ice - Polar Bear Special - Summer Solstice
16 Jun - 23 Jun, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL04-27
This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife.
North Spitsbergen Basecamp - Free kayaking, Hiking, Photo Workshop
23 Jun - 30 Jun, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL05-27
The North Spitsbergen Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy this Arctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, and learn to take perfect pictures of the polar flora and fauna.
A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure
30 Jun - 5 Jul, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL06-27
This 5-night voyage packs great value into a condensed time period, providing superb opportunities to encounter iconic Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, seals, and walruses, without the need for extended vacation leave! Venture to the edge of the...
A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure
5 Jul - 10 Jul, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL07-27
This 5-night voyage packs great value into a condensed time period, providing superb opportunities to encounter iconic Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, seals, and walruses, without the need for extended vacation leave! Venture to the edge of the...
South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving (supplemented)
10 Jul - 19 Jul, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL08-27
Across 9 nights, prepare to explore southern Spitsbergen, the largest island in Svalbard and home to a plethora of Arctic wildlife. From walrus haul-outs and encounters with the king of the Arctic, you'll glimpse the drama of life in one of Earth's most...
Around Spitsbergen, in the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear
19 Jul - 28 Jul, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL09-27
Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
Around Spitsbergen, in the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear
28 Jul - 6 Aug, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL10-27
Take a cruise around Spitsbergen and explore the icy waters of the North Atlantic. This special expedition offers you the chance to catch sight of whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the star attraction, the polar bear.
Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet, In the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear
15 Aug - 24 Aug, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL12-27
This cruise around Spitsbergen gives you a great chance to see whales, foxes, reindeer, seals, and polar bears.
Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes
24 Aug - 6 Sep, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL13-27
The Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breath-taking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights.
Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes
6 Sep - 19 Sep, 2027
•Tripcode: OTL14-27
Venturing to the dramatic, rugged coastline of Northeast Greenland, you'll enter the world's largest fjord, Scoresby Sund, encountering whales, seabirds, and musk oxen before voyaging north through the most beautiful straits and fjords. Along the way,...
