06 Jun 2026 - 16 Jun 2026 (11 days)
From USD8,695 SAVE USD1,500
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(**Prices can vary depending upon the cabin of choice and time of booking**)
Tour Leader: Expedition Leader
Tour Price (Per person):
USD10,195 (GBP7,738 * EUR8,907 * AUD15,495)
Discounted Price (Per person): USD8,695 (GBP6,599 * EUR7,596 * AUD13,215)
Pricing notes : Special prices vary depending on when an enquiry is made, and the spaces available at time of booking. **A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum number of participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.**
08 Jun 2027 - 18 Jun 2027 (11 days)
From USD13,000
SPACES AVAILABLE
(**Prices can vary depending upon the cabin of choice and time of booking**)
Tour Leader: Expedition Leader
Tour Price (Per person): USD13,000 (GBP9,866 * EUR11,357 * AUD19,758)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* *Special prices vary depending on when an enquiry is made, and the spaces available at time of booking.* **A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum number of participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.**
06 Jun 2028 - 16 Jun 2028 (11 days)
From USD13,700
SPACES AVAILABLE
(**Prices can vary depending upon the cabin of choice and time of booking**)
Tour Leader: Expedition Leader
Tour Price (Per person): USD13,700 (GBP10,398 * EUR11,969 * AUD20,822)
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated, and dates may change* *Special prices vary depending on when an enquiry is made, and the spaces available at time of booking.* **A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum number of participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.**
This fascinating expedition provides a taste of everything Spitsbergen has to offer, starting with its largest settlement, Longyearbyen. The largest island of the Svalbard archipelago is known as the “wildlife capital of the Arctic,” and we’ll show you why on this 10-day voyage. A key focus of this expedition will be to seek out the abundant wildlife that resides here, including Walrus, Reindeer, and that most iconic of Arctic denizens, the Polar Bear, in their natural habitat, while marvelling at the surreal experience of continuous daylight. Explore the unique Arctic landscape, hike the vast and colourful tundra, learn about the history and geology of this remote wilderness, and join us on a gripping excursion to a faraway, unforgettable land.
This exciting introductory journey to the remote Norwegian island, renowned for its stunning scenery and abundant, varied wildlife, is now available on two ships, each providing a distinct polar experience. Ultramarine, our new, game-changing polar vessel, can take you to remote destinations most larger ships can’t reach. Aboard Ultramarine, explore Spitsbergen in brand new ways—taking advantage of the 20 quick-launching Zodiacs, and more outdoor wildlife viewing spaces than other expedition ships its size—to create the Arctic experience perfect for you. Your other ship option is Ocean Adventurer, a passenger favourite that’s much loved for its intimate onboard ambience that enables guests to connect with other travellers and members of the expedition team.
**A Rockjumper leader will not accompany the expedition unless a minimum number of participants are signed up through Rockjumper. In the case that a Rockjumper leader is not on board, the professional expedition staff will take care of all participants signed up through Rockjumper.**
Prices are subject to foreign exchange fluctuations.
Ivory, Ross's (Rare), Iceland & Glaucous Gulls; Little Auk; Snow Bunting; Atlantic Puffin; Black Guillemot; Thick-billed & Common Murres; Black-legged Kittiwake; Long-tailed Duck; King Eider; Sabine's Gull; Pink-footed Goose
Polar Bear; Walrus; Arctic Fox; Bearded & Ringed Seals; Humpback, Beluga, Bowhead (Greenland), Northern Minke & Fin Whales; Svalbard Reindeer
coastal and pelagic waters, glaciers, polar tundra, pack ice
temperate to subzero, sunny and calm conditions expected
dependent on ship capacity
UNDEMANDING: This tour is ideal for birders and wildlife enthusiasts of all experience levels. It’s suitable for most mobility levels and offers a relaxed pace, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone.
easy pace, mostly undemanding walks, some wet zodiac landings
comfortable expedition cruise ship
easy
30 - 35
historical town of Longyearbyen, spectacular Arctic scenery, glaciers, nesting cliffs, whale graveyard, fjords
excellent
Stu is a personable, helpful, and organized guide and was a pleasure to travel with. He was ready to help not only with finding and identifying birds, but also with little problems that popped up during our trip, as they so often do. Our local guide was likewise consistently friendly and helpful. My main concern is that on this trip, as on past Rockjumper trips, there doesn't seem to be any effort to vet the physical ability of potential group members, and as a result those of us who are prepared for the experience are held back by those who are physically not ready for it. I know that trips are rated on the website in regards to the level of exertion required, but this does not seem to help -- I have been on multiple tours with people who are not physically capable of maintaining a steady level of exertion while birding. This is not fair to those of us who are.
Despite the heat and humidity, Guyana is a magical place with gorgeous rainforests and savannahs and lots of beautiful birds and the wonderful giant anteater. Lev Frid was a wonderful guide full of great enthusiasm. I especially appreciated his patience in helping everyone get a good view of the birds. He is a joy to travel with. Our local guide was also great and a lot of fun to be around and so helpful as well in identifying the different birds. Also a special shout out to Leroy, who helped us on the last full day of birding; he was great. The drivers Renford and Devon were awesome as well.
I really enjoyed having Lev as a tour guide, he was very knowledgeable and helpful and great at giving directions to see "hidden" birds in the jungle.
Note that some of the comments I made regarding the Thailand extension apply to the main Thailand tour. I liked the sequence of sites visited; it ensured the Spoonbill Sandpiper was seen early on and then designed to minimize travel. Staying multiple nights at one site is always appreciated and seemed to be done as much as possible. The guides made special efforts to see bird species sought by the group; we saw more bird species than I expected. The drivers were excellent and also one of them, Jaime, was a good birder who helped the guides track down some species; it was an asset to have internet while in the vehicles. The drivers also produced an excellent video of the trip - a nice touch; they also did an excellent job with mid-morning breaks. I especially enjoyed visiting a hide all morning early on in the trip - it gave us a chance to see some elusive species but also several species very well. One morning was spent looking for a rare duck; I would have rather spent the time looking for a variety of Thai species. Quite a bit of birding was done along roads - it might have been better to bird trails etc. if they are available and afford good views of birds pointed out. Food was excellent (Uthai selected great dishes for the group) and accomodations were good. It was an enjoyable trip with rewarding looks at many of the bird species seen.
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