Hinlopen Strait

Head south through the wild seas of the Hinlopen Strait, home to a myriad of nesting seabirds, before cruising past the ice floes of Lomfjordshalvøya, and making a shore landing on Nordaustlandet in search of wildlife.

Type

Wildlife & Nature

Who

Adults

Difficulty

Leisurely

Turning away from the icy reaches of the High Arctic, your ship will steer you south through the Hinlopen Strait, whose vast cliffs are home to thousands of seabirds, from Brunnich’s guillemots, to kittiwakes and black guillemots. The vast volume of water that rushes through the straits poses a challenge for the Zodiacs, but the expert captains can get you close to the cliffs for prime viewing position. Cruise past the stunning ice floes of Lomfjordshalvøya before coming ashore to explore the tundra of Nordaustlandet, looking out for reindeer, pink-footed geese, and walruses.

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Grant Greenham

South & Central America Specialist

Seeking out the best travel experiences has led me to pitching a tent on the side of a 6,000m volcano awaiting a sunrise summit attempt, to relaxing in the finest lodges and hotels. For over 20 years I have kept returning to Latin America. Memorable highlights include witnessing a jaguar mother teach her cubs how to hunt in the Pantanal; travelling overland through Argentina’s remote Puna desert region; and swimming with playful sea lions in the Galapagos Islands. I have also spent the last decade travelling on expedition ships to Antarctica, Greenland and Svalbard. These close-up encounters with polar bear, walrus and the vast penguin colonies should be on everybody's bucket list!

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