Filovent boat rental agency

A 10-day polar expedition between Shetland, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen: volcanoes, sea ice, and Arctic fjords

Main features
Boat type: ship
Number of cabins: 80
Maximum capacity: 170 travelers
Crew members: 71

Cabins

Quadruple cabine with porthole
Capacity: 4 Berths maximum
Standard comfort cabin located on the lower deck, perfectly suited to families travelling with children or passengers who are not looking for a twin cabin or a more luxurious category. Equipped with two portholes, it benefits from plenty of natural light. The sleeping area has bunk beds, one above and one below, as well as a small sofa ideal for relaxing. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower and toilet, a flat-screen TV, a desk with chair, as... more+ well as a telephone and Wi-Fi connection available at an additional cost. A hairdryer, wardrobe, storage cupboard and safe complete the facilities of this functional and pleasant cabin. It is an excellent choice for those wishing to travel simply and comfortably. 
Triple cabin with porthole
Capacity: 3 Berths maximum
Standard comfort cabin located on the lower deck, perfectly suited to families travelling with children or passengers who are not looking for a twin cabin or a more luxurious category. Equipped with two portholes, it benefits from plenty of natural light. Sleeping arrangements include an upper berth and two lower berths, offering flexible accommodation options, as well as a small sofa ideal for relaxing. The cabin also has a private bathroom with shower... more+ and toilet, a flat-screen TV, a desk with chair, as well as a telephone and Wi-Fi connection available at an additional cost. A hairdryer, wardrobe, storage cupboard and safe complete the facilities of this functional and pleasant cabin. It is an excellent choice for those wishing to travel simply and comfortably. 
NB : The pictures, information, and visuals presented are not contractually binding. The itinerary and program indicated may be modified without notice due to weather conditions or for technical reasons (captain's decision). Sailing times may vary depending on sea conditions and weather.

Itinerary

Itinerary
Aberdeen
You arrive in Aberdeen, the “City of Granite,” a frequent winner of the Britain in Bloom... more+ competition. This marks the true beginning of your journey. Several species of cetaceans, including orcas, are native to these waters. To the south, you’ll see the Girdle Ness Lighthouse, designed by the grandfather of Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous Scottish writer who gave us classics such as *Treasure Island* and *Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde*. Other passengers will join you in Aberdeen. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Aberdeen Fair Island
We plan to spend the day on Fair Isle, an island in the Shetlands whose approximately seventy... more+ residents are known for their beautiful knitwear. It’s a fantastic place with accessible seabird breeding grounds, and you might even spot some gray seals. 
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Fair Island Jan Mayen
You’re sailing north to the Norwegian island of Jan Mayen, 300 nautical miles northeast of... more+ Iceland. Your two days at sea will be anything but relaxing. Keep a close watch for any spouts of water from the surrounding seas, which may signal the arrival of a minke whale, a fin whale, an orca, or a blue whale. 
Included activities: Minke whales sighting, Wildlife Viewing on Jan Mayen, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Jan Mayen
Jan Mayen is a rugged volcanic island crowned by the snow-capped peak of Mount Beerenberg. From the... more+ slopes of this imposing 2,300-meter-high volcano, jagged glaciers plunge into the icy sea. With permission from the Norwegian authorities, you can now visit the weather station. You can also hike to the ruins of a 17th-century Dutch whaling station, nestled amid thick beds of moss in this rugged volcanic landscape. 
Included activities: Tour of the Jan Mayen Weather Station, Visit to a whaling station, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Jan Mayen Sailing to the ice floe
Under the midnight sun, you’ll sail north along the pack ice in search of bowhead whales, harp... more+ seals, polar bears, and a wide variety of seabirds. You’ll then change course at approximately 79° north, heading west toward the rocky edges of the western Spitsbergen continental shelf. Here, you have a good chance of seeing fin whales and, near the glacial mouths of Spitsbergen’s gaping fjords, minke whales surfacing. 
Included activities: Wildlife observation, Polar bears watching, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Sailing to the ice floe Spitsbergen
Forlandsundet, between the main island of Spitsbergen and the Prins Karls Forland Strait, is a... more+ place of great beauty and fascinating wildlife, where walruses sometimes come ashore. You can also sail through St. Johns Fjord or head south to the mouth of Isfjorden, disembarking at Alkhornet. Seabirds nest on these cliffs, polar foxes scavenge below for eggs and chicks that have fallen to the ground, and reindeer graze on the sparse vegetation. 
Included activities: Visit of Alkhornet, Zodiac cruise, more+
Accommodation: Night on board
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner
Spitsbergen Longyearbyen
Every adventure, no matter how spectacular, must come to an end. You disembark in Longyearbyen, the... more+ administrative center of Svalbard, taking with you memories that will stay with you on your next adventure. 
Breakfast
Lunch
Diner

included

The price includes
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
Free use of waterproof neoprene hiking boots and snowshoes
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
AECO fees and governmental taxes
Comprehensive pre-departure material
A free reusable Dopper water bottle to use during and after your expedition
Coffee and tea
Activities included in the program
Meals included in the program
The price does not include
Any airline ticket, whether for a scheduled flight or a charter flight
Passport and visa fees
Government arrival and departure taxes
Meals ashore
Baggage insurance
Cancellation insurance
Personal Insurance
The customary tip at the end of the trip for the stewards and other onboard service staff (guidelines will be provided)
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
A fuel surcharge of €25 or $29 per passenger per night for all departures from November 15 through December 31, 2026
Meals not included in the program
Filovent cancellation cover more+
Filovent comprehensive cover more+
Additional information
All passengers receive a daily data allowance of 1.5 GB, which resets every 24 hours.
Optional services
Flights not included in the programme are available on request

Activities

included
included
included
included
included
included
included
included

Customer reviews

The boat

This partner's boat has not yet been rated by a Filovent customer for this cruise.

The service

The service quality of this partner has not yet been rated by a Filovent customer for this cruise.

Information about the partner

New Filovent partner, no commercial history yet.

  • Lina
    With Lina expert of your cruises

    Log in to receive your personalized cruise

    Invalid email
    Password forgotten? Invalid password, must be at least 8 characters long. Invalid email address or password We have a technical problem, please try again later