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Weather, suggested clothing and equipment
Many of you contact us with questions about the weather in Spitsbergen and which equipment you should bring on our expeditions. Spitsbergen is situated between latitudes 74°N and 81°N, but has a mild climate compared to other land areas on the same latitude. We can thank the Golf Current for this. The average temperature in Longyearbyen in July is +7°C. In the northern and eastern parts of the archipelago it is slightly colder, but the temperatures seldom reach below -2°C in the summer. The weather is stable during the summer months and even if fog, rain and snowfall can occur, there is a predominant high pressure in the summer and we are often blessed with sunshine. Precipitation is very limited and Spitsbergen is considered an Arctic desert. There is midnight sun from April to the end of August. To participate on our expeditions to Spitsbergen you only need to bring warm underwear, wind and waterproof jacket/pants and solid Wellington boots. A pair of good binoculars enhances your experiences during the trip. It is not more complicated than that! When you book a trip with us, you get an equipment checklist with suggestions on what to bring on the expedition.
Join us on an expedition cruise on board our comfortable expedition ships M/S Origo and M/S Stockholm (Svalberg) or Professor Multanovskiy and Akademik Shokalskiy (Antarctica).
Camping and kayaking in Antarctica
On some of our departures you can try camping and kayaking in Antarctica. There are few things as fascinating as silently gliding past penguins, seals and ice bergs in your own kayak. When camping ashore you will have a true wilderness experience. Contact us for more information if you are interested in these active adventures in Antarctica.
Our Guides
The key to a successful expedition is good guides. Getglobaltravel proudly presents our guides who are very knowledgeable, likeable and dedicated people with great experience from the polar regions:
Olle Carlsson
Olle is a devoted polar traveller who for the past years has been commuting between the Arctic and Antarctic every year just like the Arctic tern. He is a great storyteller who will tell you more about Antarctica’s history and wildlife. Olle has published two beautiful books on Antarctica.
Natalie Gerami
After Natalie’s first trip to Antarctica there was no doubt in her mind that she would revisit this fantastic part of the world. This is her fifth season in the area. Natalie’s cheerful personality and enthusiasm is contagious.
Martin Enckell
Martin has worked on board small expedition ships in Antarctica other exotic parts of the world for the past twelve years. It was his fascination for the polar underwater world, which first inspired him to explore Antarctica.
Jonas Wikander
Jonas started his career on board expedition ships in 1989. Since then he has led many expeditions in the southern polar regions such as the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Ross and Weddell Seas. He loves the sea and has explored practically every corner of Antarctica by zodiac.
Adam Rheborg
Adam is a devoted globetrotter. For the past seven years he has worked as expedition leader, lecturer and diving instructor in remote Polar Regions. Adam has university degree in biology and will tell you more about the fascinating animals and plants of the Antarctic.
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Per-Magnus Sander
Per-Magnus, who started PolarQuest in 1999, is an experienced expedition leader with great love and devotion to the Antarctic and its unique wildlife. His favourite spot in the south is South Georgia and he would love to share his experiences from this magic place with you.
Katarina Salén
Katarina, who started PolarQuest in 1999, has led expeditions in the Antarctic since 1992. She has participated in expeditions to remote corners of Antarctica such as South Georgia, the Falklands, East Antarctica, the Ross Sea, Kerguelen, Campbell and Macquarie Islands.
Ola Skinnarmo
In 1998 Ola Skinnarmo reached the South Pole on skis. He was the first Swede and youngest man ever to have done so. Two years later he set the speed record to the North Pole. Ola loves the Polar Regions and returns here every year – now as a popular leader for PolarQuest.