Having sold out two years in a row our favourite trip returns in 2025
For eight nights in May 2025 we’ll have exclusive use of MV Villa, a purpose built Arctic Exploration ship, exploring the fjords of Svalbard Archipelago and searching for the regions endemic wildlife, experiencing a landscape found nowhere else on this planet and coming eye to eye with the holy grail of Arctic wildlife, the polar bear.
Overview
In 2025 we are changing things up a little and bringing in specialist photographic guide Drew Doggett. Drew’s photography has won countless awards and been published in his multiple coffee table books, and his eye for detail is unrivalled, we think.
Drew will be working with Will as the two combine their years of experience creating high quality black and white imagery to provide guests exceptional photography tuition.
With hands on, in field tuition and regular one-to-one and group editing workshops this will be a great chance to take your photography to new levels.
Itinerary
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2nd May 2024
Arrive in Longyearbyen, overnight and dinner in the world’s northernmost city.
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3rd May
Board MV VIlla in Longyearbyen Harbour and set sail round the Svalbard archipelago.
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3rd - 11th May
Days spent aboard MV Villa with activities dependent on weather ice and snow.
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3rd - 11th May
Activities include zodiac adventures looking for polar bear, arctic fox, walrus etc.
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3rd - 11th May
On board there will be one-on-one photo editing lessons and group workshops.
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3rd - 11th May
Lectures on polar wildlife, photography and expeditions from Matt, Will and our local guides.
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3rd - 11th May
There will also be plenty of time to enjoy the 24 hour Arctic daylight from the bridge of the ship learning about Arctic exploration from the ship’s crew.
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11th May
Disembark MV Villa in Longyearbyen harbour and fly home.
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Dates
2nd - 11th May 2025
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Group Size
10 Guests (3 Spots Remaining)
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Accommodation
Basecamp Explorer (Longyearbyen), MV Villa Expedition Ship
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International Flights
All guests to arrive in Longyearbyen by 2nd May and depart on the 11th
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Guides
William Fortescue and Drew Doggett
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Cost
US$13,600
Enquire
If you would like to join Will and Drew in the Arctic in 2025 please use the form opposite and we will send you all the details you need.
What To Expect
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Accommodation in Longyearbyen
All transfers on Longyearbyen
Accomodation on board MV Villa
Expedition activities (Zodiac cruises, shore landings, hikes) Professional guides with lectures and hands-on, in-field tutorials
All meals aboard MV Villa
Tea and Coffee, welcome cocktail, wine with the farewell dinner, laundry facilities (self service), daily cabin housekeeping and turn-down service
Matt & Drew as your expedition leaders and photographic guides
Daily photography tuition and editing workshops
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International Flights to Longyearbyen
Meals and beverages when in Longyearbyen
Bar whilst on board
Taxes, levies, insurance, VISA fee, immigration duties or other travel services (where applicable)
Personal items such as expedition clothing
(Optional) crew gratuities
Anything not mentioned above
