Waterproof Expeditions

22/05/2026

We'll wake you up in the middle of the night if we spot a polar bear 🐻‍❄️

Photographer : "You’re in bed, sleeping and dreaming about the past few days, then a knock on the door: “There’s a bear!” Adrenaline kicks in. You jump into your warm clothes like a firefighter, grab your camera, and move very quietly onto the deck. And there it is. A polar bear, curious, majestic, confident. And you stand there, completely overwhelmed. This is true wilderness."

20/05/2026

June is the moment the Arctic truly comes alive. After months of deep winter and a slow, cautious spring, Svalbard awakens into a season of 24-hour daylight, milder weather, and dramatic natural changes. For expedition travellers, June offers some of the best conditions of the entire Arctic season!

June offers some of the best conditions of the entire Arctic season! Step into a season of 24-hour daylight and dramatic natural changes.

17/05/2026

May 17th or how the locals call it: 'Syttende Mai' is celebrated as Norway's National Day each year, today for the 212th time! Even though spring is already far along, our hearts yearn for winter, and we wanted to share some of our favourite Glimpses of Winter Norway in honour of this special day. Gratulerer med dagen, Norge! Happy birthday, Norway! 🇳🇴🥳

📸 & 🎥: Evolumina

01/05/2026

Orcas in Antarctica 😍

Each Antarctic season, expedition teams and crew from IAATO operators work together to record marine mammal sightings across the Southern Ocean. This season reached the broadest geographic range yet, with an incredible 12,940 marine mammal sightings across eight regions.
Among them: 4,165+ humpback whales, 33 blue whales and five different orca ecotypes!

Ready to experience Antarctica for yourself and see whales and orcas in the wild?

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26/04/2026

The moments between the big moments.

We all love Svalbard for its' wildlife and epic landscapes. But there's so much more. It’s the moments between.

Enjoy the silence and soak up the sunshine on deck.
Share a chat with your fellow passengers over a good meal.
Play a game of cards or totally unwind in the whirlpool bath.

It’s these simple, human moments that make our Svalbard expeditions truly special. Being away from it all, forming connections, and having the comfort of a ship that feels like home in one of the most remote places on Earth. ❄️

Join us on board Explorer this summer with Rinie van Meurs & Szymon Niezabitowski

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24/04/2026

This is not AI, this is Antarctica 🩵 It leaves us in awe every time.

Awe is powerful.
Action is essential.

Antarctic ambassadorship is about more than witnessing beauty. It’s about transforming awe into action: educating others, advocating for protection, and helping ensure this place remains wild for generations to come.

Acts of ambassadorship don’t have to be complicated, you don’t even have to have visted Antarctica to be an ambassador. Here are a few simple ways you can act for Antarctica today:

❄️Pick-up litter at your local beach or park
❄️Talk about climate change with friends or co-workers
❄️Commit to eco-friendly changes at home, like ditching single-use plastics or ❄️Using green cleaning products
❄️Challenge yourself to go meat-free for a month
❄️Participate in citizen-science initiatives

24/04/2026

Today we are celebrating Antarctic Ambassadorship Day; visitors to the region, school students, polar scientists, field staff - you name it! You can also easily join by taking LEAP approach at home and in your community. Find out more from the IAATO website and join to advocate for this precious part of the planet!🤍🐧

21/04/2026

Zodiac cruising past these walls of ice is unforgettable, but they’re more than just beautiful. Glaciers play a vital role in Svalbard’s ecosystem.

Waterproof Expeditions' Elizabeth () explains: "According to the Norwegian Polar Institute, over 60% of Svalbard’s land is glaciated, there are 153 tide water glaciers, and around 60% of all glaciers terminate in the sea.

This is important from an ecological standpoint because it creates a subglacial drainage system which plays an important role for numerous species. Bird species, such as Kittiwakes, Fulmars, Ivory Gulls, and Arctic Terns, are often found feeding in these areas. Scientists have found that beluga whales spend 55% of their time actively foraging and diving in front of glaciers while taking advantage of the subglacier drainage system.

Additionally, ringed seals and bearded seals prefer to pup on ice deep into fjords and feed in these glacial river hotspots as well. Understandably, with the habitat preference of seals close to glacial fronts, polar bears are also following this movement."

Glaciers aren’t just frozen landscapes, they’re dynamic, living systems shaping everything around them. ❄️💙

📸 by &

16/04/2026

⏳Countdown: Only 6 months to go!

Our next Winter Whales of Norway season is approaching fast and the excitement is building here at Waterproof Expeditions!

Seeing whales and orcas in the wild, up close and in the water, is such a powerful and unforgettable experience that it draws people back time and time again. We’re thrilled that so many guests from previous seasons will be returning!

With just six months to go, now is the perfect moment to secure one of the remaining spots. Availability is limited, so don’t hesitate to contact us to find the best options still available.

16/04/2026

Is it too early to look forward to winter? ❄️

Every winter is different, every day unique, but whales and orcas are always at the heart of the experience:
Winter Whales of Norway 🩵

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