FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS.
- Will
we see polar bears ?
The chance to see polar
bears during the cruise (in the Bay of the King’s
itinerary) is quite high. Polar bears are generally
present in the north of Spitzbergen but climactic
conditions don’t always allow the boat to
get too near to the coast.
Risks encountered when meeting bears on the ground
are quite low. However, we have flares and alarms
to scare them away during a possible ‘visit’,
and also high-calibre weapons to defend ourselves
if necessary.
As far as the ski trek on
the East coast in spring is concerned, there is
a likelihood of meeting the lord of the ice, but
our trip is not based around this chance. Luck
will be the only real factor in play.
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