Discounts on Oceanwide’s 2020 Arctic Cruises

Majanda Hamelink

Oceanwide Expeditions often encounters industry professionals who claim it’s difficult to sell Arctic trips early in the season, as potential clients are somehow convinced there’s less to experience at that time – specifically in Spitsbergen during the month of June.

This unfortunate misconception is easily solved with the facts. When it comes to wildlife, June is actually one of the best times to visit the Norwegian Arctic island of Spitsbergen:

•     Spitsbergen polar bears are already out on the ice and on land by June
•     Walruses have claimed their haul-outs just south of the pack ice
•     Reindeer are grazing on the snow-free swatches of tundra
•     Ringed seals are near their fjord-ice breathing holes
•     Bearded seals can be seen along the edge of the sea ice
•     Arctic birds are happily courting, laying eggs and incubating their young
•     The midnight sun provides the greatest possible light at this time (summer solstice)
•     Temperatures are hovering around a reasonably comfortable 5°C (41°F)

Markus Eichenberger

With that in mind, Oceanwide is offering a number of discounts for Spitsbergen cruises that take place this June.  But you need to take advantage of them as soon as possible, because the special deals are for trips booked before February 1, 2020.

You can now book your clients their dream trip to the polar bear capital of the world with discounted rates starting from US$3,300.

These explorative expedition cruises target maximum shore landings in North Spitsbergen, the chief aim of which is to view polar bears and pack ice during the early part of the Arctic travel season (late May to early July).

Scenic, adventurous and focused on seeing Arctic wildlife, these voyages give passengers the chance to spot Arctic foxes, walruses, and various species of whale, seal and seabird.

Here are the dates and rates of Oceanwide June cruises around Spitsbergen.

Please contact Oceanwide Expeditions if you’d like more info or marketing materials.