It was an Expedition cruise. The Expedition leader and his time had no idea about an expedition cruise. No decent lectures on Svalbard. Did not visit, Barensburg and Magdalenenfjord. When queried about the reason, the reply came "I'm french and we do everything different from other people" One so called lecturer could barely speak english or German. When you want to learn something about the Arctic sail with Hurtigruten Fram.

Expedition staff usually stay for about 1-2 months.

Cabins and food are very good. If you look for comfort and reasonable food this is the ship for you. Seaspirit has a number 5 ice-rating. (the lowest) would never travel with them again. Read more