It was the third day after arriving in Spitzbergen. Towards the end of our expedition along the Norwegian coast, starting in Bergen, along to Tromso, then crossing the Barents Sea to Bear Island, and finally arriving in Spitzbergen.
Walruses, bearded seals, plenty of ice and beautiful landscapes were enjoyed during the first few days of arriving in Svalbard. But one thing was missing.The King of the Arctic. The polar bear.
Scouting their brains out along every inch of shoreline, ice, and everything in between, the guideteam of Christian and Beau were nothing if not persistent. And finally, late in the afternoon on the third day, our intrepid expedition leader Christian spotted a creamy speck on the fjord ice in the distance. A polar bear.
Working its way along the line of fjord ice and moraine, it worked its way slowly towards the nearedge. Towards M/S Stockholm and the guests who waited in anticipation. Within a respectable distance of 300m it came, posing beautifully for photos. The King of the Arctic had arrived.
Please note: Depending on the lens used for a photo or video shot an animal may appear to be closer than it is. We always follow strict wildlife guidelines to ensure that we do not cause any disturbance.
