Expedition Svalbard with Doug Allan
Svalbard, An Immersive In-depth Expedition with Doug Allan 12 Days
Svalbard, An Immersive In-depth Expedition with Doug Allan 12 Days
Aboard: M/S QuestJoin multi award-winning cameraman and photographer Doug Allan on this fantastic voyage to discover the breathtaking landscapes and bountiful wildlife of the Svalbard archipelago. With special lectures and exclusive insights into the world of Polar photography, you will sail aboard a small expedition vessel that can reach areas that are inaccessible to larger vessels, giving you the opportunity to discover some of the most remote and seldom explored areas of this remarkable part of the world. Travelling in the Arctic summer with the midnight sun as your backdrop, the ice will have started to loosen its grip and your ship will attempt to circumnavigate around almost the entirety of the archipelago. Experiencing incredible scenery at every turn and searching for an abundance of wildlife including polar bears, walrus, reindeers and myriad birds, this is an expedition not to be missed.
Highlights
- Join special guest lecturer Doug Allan, an award-winning Polar photographer and cameraman
- First hand photo tips from Doug for all levels and abilities
- Attempt to circumnavigate Spitsbergen (Always Ice dependent)
- Spectacular scenery where fjords & glaciers abound
- Polar bears, whales and other wildlife
- Historical sites
- Abundant birdlife
- Exciting explorations by Zodiac and on foot
- Sail aboard a small expedition ship (max. 51 passengers), reaching places inaccessible to larger ships
What's Included
- Full-board accommodation on board ship
- 1 night's hotel stay in Longyearbyen pre-voyage with breakfast and lunch included
- Programme of lectures by expert guides, including special guest Doug Allan
- Shore and Zodiac excursions accompanied by expert guides
- £50 per passenger booked is donated to one of Doug's chosen wildlife conservation projects
Your Special Guest Guide
Doug Allan
"Wildlife cameramen don’t come much more special than Doug." – Sir David Attenborough
Exclusive to this voyage, Doug Allan, a multi award winning polar photographer and cameraman, will be your special guest lecturer. Doug has been on over 20 expeditions to Svalbard to film its wildlife, and knows the wonders of this area more than most.
Born in Fife, Doug Allan spent seven years in Antarctica as a Scientist, research diver and photographer for the British Antarctic Survey, before changing direction to full time freelance filming in 1983.
Since then he has become one of the world’s best known and respected cameramen, specialising in natural history, expeditions and science documentaries. In his almost 40 year filming career, he’s worked for the BBC, Discovery, National Geographic and many others, filming for series including The Blue Planet, Planet Earth, Human Planet, Frozen Planet, Ocean Giants, Operation Iceberg, Wild Cameramen at Work, and Forces of Nature with Brian Cox.
His photographic awards include eight Emmy’s and five BAFTA’s. He has twice won the underwater category in the Wildlife Photographer of the year and has three Honorary Doctorates in recognition of his camerawork, as well as two Polar Medals.
As guests on this exclusive voyage you will get a unique insight into life as a Polar photographer and pick up helpful hints and tips for improving or perfecting your own wildlife and nature photography.
So much to experience
Around Svalbard Day-By-Day Itinerary
Discover Svalbard with Doug Allan
Longyearbyen
Exploring Svalbard
Longyearbyen
A view from Above
All Aboard
M/S Quest
Formerly named Sea Endurance, the M/S Quest was built in Denmark in 1992 to serve as a ferry on Greenland’s west coast. In 2004/2005 she was completely refurbished and now has a career as a small and comfortable expedition ship. The M/S Quest takes 50 passengers and all 25 cabins are outside cabins with private facilities. The triple cabins have upper and lower berths. All other cabins have two lower berths or a double bed. In your cabin you find a desk with a chair and a cupboard for storage. The superior cabins are spacious and have armchairs and TV/ DVD. The Owner’s cabin has a double bed, two large picture windows, a separate seating area and TV/DVD.
In the dining room you are treated to delicious meals in between landings and in the panorama lounge you can enjoy breath-taking views of the surrounding landscape. Here you can listen to entertaining talks on the area’s flora, fauna and history. In the lounge you also find a bar and a small library. The ship has spacious observation decks, where you can enjoy the beautiful vistas. Passengers are welcome on the bridge around the clock and there is always something to see or search for. There is an international crew on board the M/S Quest and the atmosphere is relaxed and very friendly.
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