North Atlantic Odyssey

The Arctic and North Atlantic Expedition Cruising

As the expedition ship Plancius moves north for the summer there is a wonderful opportunity to explore the islands of the North Atlantic. You join the ship in Oban on Scotland's west coast and voyage north, calling at St Kilda and North Rona before heading to the Faroe Islands with their dramatic scenery and fascinating history. From here you cross the North Atlantic, calling at Jan Mayen, an island dominated by a 2,300 meter volcano. The final destination is Spitsbergen from where you fly back to the UK via Oslo.

During your voyage you will be entertained by the ship's knowledgeable expeditions leaders whose subjects vary from the wildlife to the cultural heritage of the places you will be visiting and whose talks not only enrich the experience you take home but also entertain during the days at sea.

The delight of expedition cruising is that, using zodiacs (small rubber dinghies) it is possible to access remote corners or the equally remote places you are visiting. The crew are skilled in landings and make the process very simple for the passengers. And, with only 50 of the latter, you soon get to know your travelling companions, giving an extra dimension to the whole holiday.

Berenberg Jan Mayan