Oceanwide Expeditions’ Hondius set sail from Vlissingen on Sunday the 15th, headed toward her first Arctic voyage of the season

The new 196-passenger polar class expedition vessel  HondiusThis trip is a special one, an “Arctic Ocean Expedition” whose route includes such fascinating spots as Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, the East Greenland ice edge, and Svalbard’s principal island of Spitsbergen during its 11-night itinerary.

Two other motor vessels in the Oceanwide Expeditions fleet, Plancius and Ortelius, are set to leave May 28 and June 2, respectively, while s/v Rembrandt van Rijn is already making trips in North Spitsbergen that focus on hiking, sailing, birdwatching, and enjoying the summer solstice.

Arctic 2022 program

“This season’s Arctic program is filled with a range of exploratory cruises guests will love. Whether they’re drawn to Greenland, North Norway, or the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, we have voyages suited to every interest, as always emphasizing wildlife and maximum shore time”, announces Oceanwide Expeditions.

(Oceanwide Expeditions)

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