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April 25, 2025
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@ Schipol Airport
April 25, 2025 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
We’re at the gate for our flight to Norway. We had a nice and relaxing hour at the lounge beforehand.
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Around Oslo
April 25, 2025 in Germany ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We enjoyed our first day exploring downtown Oslo. Pretty cool architecture!
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Walking Tour of Oslo
April 25, 2025 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
We had a great day that started with a nice breakfast followed by a very informative walking tour. We learnt about some of the local history, important buildings: residential, government, and royal family. It was a fantastic day!Read more
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An Early Start!
April 30, 2025 in Norway ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Ok, it was an early 3am start to get an early flight departing Oslo for Longyearbyenon on Svardbard. The “party” shuttle was nice and it was smooth sailing through Oslo airport.
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Dogs and Snow
April 30, 2025 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☀️ -6 °C
One of our activities before boarding the expedition ship the Resolution was to visit a Dog Sleigh Trainer and meet the 🐕 team. That was the highlight of my day! It was fascinating to learn about the training process and the teamwork involved. I could have stayed the whole day with those friendly dogs!Read more
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The Gentle Giants of the Ice
May 2, 2025 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☁️ -6 °C
We came across a bachelor group of walruses lounging along the edge of the Arctic ice during our May expedition with Nat Geo ❄️. These massive males, with their long tusks and whiskered faces, were the picture of raw power and Arctic chill.

Fun Fact: Male walruses often form all-male groups outside of mating season, known as “bull herds.” They spend much of their time resting on ice floes or beaches between deep dives for clams and other bottom feeders. Their tusks aren’t just for show—they help with dominance displays and pulling themselves onto the ice!

Watching them grunt, shuffle, and nap together was a mix of comedy and awe. Arctic wildlife doesn’t get much more charismatic than this.
#WalrusWatch #ArcticWildlife #NatGeoExpedition #Svalbard #FrozenGiants #WildlifeWonder
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Forlandet National Park
May 2, 2025 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☁️ -6 °C
Today we were out on Zodiacs to spot wildlife and to admire the icy waters. We spotted a seal 🦭 before this video was shot. The fellow was shy and dove under after spotting us. Stunning mountains and ice!Read more
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Arctic Nomads: The Reindeer of the Fjord
May 3, 2025 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☀️ -5 °C
During our May Nat Geo expedition, we spotted Svalbard reindeer grazing along a remote Arctic fjord ❄️🦌. With their thick coats and compact frames, they looked right at home—shaped by the cold, carved by the wind.

We captured both photos and a video, including a stunning moment where the reindeer ran alongside wind-blown snow, the powder swirling low across the ground like a breath of the Arctic itself. It was wild, cinematic, and unforgettable.

Fun Fact: These reindeer are endemic to Svalbard and often roam coastal fjords during the short Arctic spring, foraging on thawed patches of lichen and moss. Both males and females grow antlers, and their short legs help them conserve warmth and stay nimble on rocky terrain.

A fleeting moment of grace, framed by snow and silence.
#SvalbardReindeer #ArcticWildlife #NatGeoExpedition #FjordLife #WildAndFree #FrozenNorth
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Family on the Move: Orcas in the Arctic
May 5, 2025, Greenland Sea ⋅ ☁️ -7 °C
During our Nat Geo expedition this May, we had the incredible luck of spotting an orca family—mom, dad, and a playful pup—gliding through the icy waters of the Greenland Sea 🐋❄️.

Fun Fact: Orcas (also known as killer whales) are highly social and live in tight-knit family pods led by females. Calves stay with their mothers for years, learning how to hunt and navigate the sea together. In Arctic regions, orcas are more commonly spotted in late spring and summer when sea ice retreats and hunting becomes easier.

Seeing them in the wild—together, synchronized, alive with purpose—was pure Arctic magic.
#OrcaFamily #ArcticWildlife #NatGeoMoments #Svalbard #GreenlandSea #OceanGiants #WildlifeWonder
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An Amazing 25 Mile Piece of Floating Ice
May 5, 2025, Greenland Sea ⋅ ⛅ -7 °C
This was a fantastic stop somewhere in the north Greenland Sea! A 25 Mile Piece of Floating Ice! Along this stop we had walked a pretty large perimeter (safety from polar bears and water) and enjoyed the ice formations and glowing blue hues in the ice! We had some fun as well!Read more
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Midnight Majesty in the Arctic
May 6, 2025 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C
Under the soft glow of the midnight sun, we spotted a male polar bear preparing to settle in for sleep 🐻‍❄️. Thanks to the incredible tech aboard our Nat Geo ship—designed to detect wildlife from miles away—we were able to approach slowly, quietly, and respectfully.

He rested peacefully on the ice, undisturbed, a living symbol of strength and stillness in the Arctic twilight ❄️.

Fun Fact: Male polar bears don’t hibernate like females do. They remain active year-round, often covering vast distances across sea ice in search of food and solitude. This one seemed content to pause—and so were we.

A once-in-a-lifetime moment, bathed in golden Arctic light.
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Spotted: A Queen of the Arctic!
May 6, 2025 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C
In the icy wilds of Svalbard this May, we were lucky enough to spot a pregnant polar bear making her solitary way across the ice ❄️. Our onboard scientist confirmed she’s expecting—an incredible glimpse into Arctic life!

Fun Fact: Female polar bears can delay implantation of their fertilized egg until conditions are just right 🐾. Most will den in the fall and give birth between November and January—meaning this mama is likely building up strength now before months of rest and nurturing ahead.

Seeing her in the wild was pure magic. A moment I’ll never forget.
#PolarBear #ArcticAdventure #Svalbard #WildlifeWonder #NatGeoMoments #TheNorthRemembers
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Craig Took the Plunge—Literally!
May 6, 2025 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ⛅ -3 °C
While I stayed cozy on the upper deck in full parka mode (someone had to document history), Craig was the brave soul who dove straight into the frigid Arctic waters for the legendary polar plunge ❄️🧊.

His reward? A heroic splash, a shot of vodka, a warm robe and slippers, and a well-earned trip to the sauna. Not all heroes wear capes—some wear goosebumps.

#PolarPlunge #ArcticAdventure #NatGeoExpedition #CraigTheBrave #FrozenButFearless
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Fjords, Friends & Farewells
May 7, 2025 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After dodging polar bears, spotting orcas, and becoming honorary walruses, we traded our parkas for dinner plates and wrapped up our Arctic expedition with a farewell feast in Oslo ❄️🐻‍❄️🐋.

We came for the glaciers, but we stayed for the laughs, the polar plunge into the arctic sea, and the friendships forged somewhere between reindeer sightings and puffin trivia. It’s not every day you high-five someone after spotting a polar bear in the wild… or get initiated into a fun Wizard group by the captain of the ship - more to follow…:).

Good news: We loved this wild crew so much, we booked our next expedition to Antarctica over Thanksgiving—because what says “holiday spirit” like penguins and sea ice?

To the Arctic, the animals, and the adventurers we’ll never forget.
#ArcticCrew #PolarParty #FarewellOslo #OrcasAndOddballs #NextStopAntarctica
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Trip end
May 8, 2025