Svalbard Summer Dream Photo Tours & Expeditions

Svalbard Summer Dream Photo Expeditions in July and August are prime months for wildlife photography, with the beautiful midnight sun and an overwhelming abundance of birds and mammals. With great opportunities to capture species like polar bears, walruses, bearded seals, ringed seals, and whales, this is truly a photographer's dream. The bird cliffs are crowded with life in summer, reaching their peak at the end of July when the chicks jump from the cliffs.

As temperatures rise, the sea ice has retreated from the archipelago by mid-July. However, the northern pack ice remains an important hunting ground for polar bears and a feeding area for ice-specialised birds and whales. In July and August, the pack ice is usually located at 81-82 degrees North, making it essential to have an ice-strengthened ship - like the MS Virgo - for safe navigation in these remote and icy waters.

For passionate wildlife photographers, our Svalbard Summer Dream expeditions offer great opportunities to capture the rich variety of birds and mammals in their natural Arctic environment.