Adventures

Gnålodden and Burgerbukta

Wednesday August 15th, 2018 Last expedition day. We landed at Gnålodden for a free stroll around the base of the bird cliff. The guides had set up a secure perimeter, so we did not need armed escorts constantly following us…

Pyramiden

Tuesday, August 14th, 2018 We visited the now abandoned township of Pyramiden. This was a soviet era mining community with all the trappings. Now it is home to 10 residents who are available to provide tours and run the local…

Longyearbyen

Monday, August 13th, 2018 Up early for morning activities. Caroline went on a fat bike tour around town and along the old road to the airport. The bike guide of course had a riffle, because that is what you do…

Hamiltonbukta and Magdalenefjorden

Sunday, August 12th, 2018 In the morning is went for a zodiac cruise and bird spotting along the coast of Hamilton Bay, Raudfjord. Of course, there was a glacier to check out as well. In the afternoon we headed to…

In Search of Polar Bears

Friday, August 10th, 2018 Overnight the ship headed North with the intent to find Polar Bear in the pack ice. We woke up to find pack ice all around the ship. We spent a very relaxed morning just cruising in…

Mushamna and Monaco Glacier

Thursday, August 9th, 2018 Up early and greeted with low cloud. It actually felt like we were in the high arctic. Stephen went on the long hike while Caroline opted of the short hike. It was. Nice to be walking…

Signehamna and Lilliehöökfjorden

Wednesday, August 8th, 2018 Signehamna, Krossfjorden. Up early for an invigorating 3-hour hike across rocky terrain, around various lakes and to the foot of a Karlbyeren Glacier. Just as we landed, we were greeted by an inquisitive Arctic Fox. The…

Alkhornet, Isfjorden

Tuesday, August 7th, 2018 Morning spent on deck taking in the views as we cruised into Isfjorden. Fine weather and calm seas. In the afternoon we hiked around Alkhornets which is home to many sea birds. This cliff also signals…

Bjørnøya (Bear Island)

Monday, August 6th, 2018 Located half way between the northern tip of Norway and the southern tip of Svalbard, Bjørnøya is home to thousands and thousands of birds. We spent a pleasant morning zodiac cruising along the southwest coastline doing…

2018 Svalbard Expedition

Friday, August 3rd, 2018 Heading North in search of Polar Bears. We journey to Svalbard for an expedition along the west and northwest coasts of Spitsbergen Island. This is likely our last expedition trip on The World, but a great…

Goodbye Beautiful Cuba!

We are sailing out of Santiago de Cuba at the time of writing. I do not believe I have ever felt so emotional when leaving a country. Beautiful Cuba: you and your people gave us a very warm welcome. I…

Cienfuegos, Cuba

On November 12 at 8:00 The World anchored at Cienfuegos, a city on Bahía de Cienfuegos, a bay on Cuba’s south coast. Known as Cuba’s ‘Pearl of the South’ ,the colonial town of Cienfuegos was founded in 1819 in the…

Trinidad de Cuba

Located in the province of Sancti Spíritus, in Central Cuba, is the perfectly preserved Spanish outpost of Trinidad, famous for its colonial old town and cobblestone streets. It was founded in the early 16th century in honor of the Holy…

Belize and Cuba

Located on the east coast of Belize at the mouth of the Belize River, Belize City is home to the country’s largest seaport. However, a narrow channel prohibits large ships from docking. I arrived on November 7th just after noon…