Svalbard: Polar Bears in Drift Ice

07th July - 17th July 2025

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Guided Trip

The Story

Join this extraordinary journey to Svalbard, Norway aboard the brand new specialized expedition vessel built for these waters. Guiding us through this breathtaking landscape is Martin Gregus, an internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer, filmmaker, and storyteller whose work has graced the pages of National Geographic and earned prestigious awards, including Wildlife Photographer of the Year accolades. Martin possesses an intimate understanding of the Arctic's rhythms and its inhabitants, forged through years of dedicated immersion, including extensive time spent documenting the lives of polar bears.

This expedition offers a rare opportunity to see the Arctic through his unique lens, not just witnessing its beauty but understanding the deeper narratives of survival and adaptation playing out on the ice. His passion lies in capturing unique moments and fostering a connection between viewers and the wild, often highlighting conservation stories through his powerful imagery.

Travelling with an exclusive small group enhances the intimacy and flexibility of our voyage. We adapt our course to the whims of the ice and the movements of wildlife, ensuring every day is driven by discovery. Prepare for the thrill of spotting a distant yellow-white form on the ice, the hushed anticipation as we approach respectfully by Zodiac, and the profound connection forged with one of the planet's most magnificent and remote wildernesses. This is more than a trip; it's an immersion into the realm of the ice bear.

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Experience

The Highlights

10 Nights aboard brand new MS Kvitungen
Polar Bear encounters on the ice pack*
Storyteller: Martin Gregus
Airguides Expedition Leader
Intimate Zodiac Excursions
Witness other wildlife including seals, whales, walrus Arctic foxes and more*
Experience the Midnight Sun
All-Inclusive Meals
Photography Masterclasses with Martin Gregus
Exclusive small group

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STORYTELLER

Martin Gregus

Why Travel With Martin?

Born and raised in Bratislava, Slovakia, Martin Gregus is an internationally awarded wildlife photographer and cinematographer. Martin’s passion for travel and photography started when he was just 8 years old, having grown up in a household full of artists. He learned everything from his father—also a photographer—before venturing out to document the local wildlife for himself. Martin first traveled around the world through the hundreds of National Geographic magazines found in his home. Now after almost 19 years, he has journeyed to all 7 continents, visiting dozens of countries and some of the planet's most unique ecosystems. His images have received numerous awards, including 2 wins and 2nominations at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition in London, UK.

Currently based in Canada, Martin has worked extensively throughout the Americas, as well as the South Pacific. However, it was his thorough knowledge and experience of the Arctic and Antarctica that earned him world recognition. Among various projects, his work with polar bears—in particular, his expedition 33 Days Among the Bears—has become an international sensation following its coverage in National Geographic magazine in 2022.Since then, Martin has continued his exploration of the polar regions, working on several cinematic projects for Disney, BBC and Netflix

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“I have had the almost unparalleled privilege to experience iconic wildlife in a way few people have ever had."

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- Martin Gregus

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What Our Travellers Say

“Thanking the stars I found Airguides and Jono's trip. We were totally taken care of! Paul answered all our questions and took care of the details so all we had to do was get there. Jono Allen is an amazing, talented photographer who created a special group experience. The WHALES were mind blowing. What a gift to be in Tonga staring into the eye of a baby whale! This trip was a lifelong dream come true. I highly recommend it so much we’ve already signed up again for next year!"

Laura

United States

"The Airguides trip to Tonga to swim with humpback whales was the experience of a lifetime. I have traveled all over the world, and nothing compares to being in the wild, rustic, deep blue waters of the South Pacific while interacting with whales and their calves. A wonderful and caring team made our adventures stress free. Absolutely amazing, so much so, that I am doing it again this year! Thanks a million Paul, Jono, Al, Alistair, Christian and Polly!"

Mary

United States

"Thank you for your help in putting together our trip to the Northern Territory. Everyone agreed that it was the best family holiday we'd ever had and - even better - everyone nominated something different as 'the best thing'."

Elizabeth

Australia

"The trip with Airguides was magic. Paul was our kind and patient guide, Mark Fitz was our talented and positive photographer/storyteller. It was a perfect mix of activity and relaxation and I’m already planning my next Airguides trip."

Lisa Thomas

Australia

"I recently visited Lady Musgrave Island with Airguides. They have a unique and meaningful approach to travel and travelling with and learning from a world-class photographer, who was on the trip, was incredible."

Katie

Australia

"I cannot say enough amazing things about Airguides and the amazing honeymoon they planned for us. We began our trip planning by being overwhelmed with travel blogs, not knowing what was actually the best plan for us."

Ashley Ferrel

United States

“Just had an amazing trip to Heron Island organised by the Airguides team. Perfect balance of activity and relaxation, they made it so easy. Can't wait until I can do another trip!“

James Crowley

Australia

“ We recently organised our trip to Heron Island with Bibi and Paul as a last minute getaway. Seamlessly dealt with and an added bonus of having a world-class photographer/ free-diver as our story teller. The trip has only whet our appetite for more positive and relaxing experiences with the Airguides team- Awesome “

Damon Faint

Australia

Svalbard: Polar Bears in Drift Ice

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$19,750 USD

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