Arctic Wildlife Tours do this early May expedition on Svalbard in 2022. We will be using the expedition ship MS Virgo for this wildlife expedition, which is a recently refurbished…
Svalbard expedition ship MS Origo
MS Virgo is a newly introduced expedition ship to Svalbard waters. She was built in 1976 and has been working as a buoy-laying vessel for the Swedish maritime authorities before she was bought and rebuilt for Arctic photo expeditions in 2022. The rebuilt has been based on the WildPhoto teams many years of experience running photography tours in Arctic waters, including adaptations to work in very low temperatures. Other important features are her strong hull and powerful engines that takes us where we want to go.
Food service will be at designated times in our dining room, but on all occasions we intend to be flexible should any photo opportunities arise. The chef has a varied and tasty menu, that can be adapted to special dietary needs. As part of the photography and wildlife experience we are offering a spacious lounge on deck 2 with good viewing opportunities and plenty of space for photo editing, charging batteries, listening to lectures or just hanging out with fellow travellers.
Arctic Wildlife Tours is glad to be associated with MS Virgo alongside some of the most experienced captains in Svalbard, ensuring we offer unique photography expeditions.
MS Virgo launch
MS Virgo view from launch
Cabins onboard MS Virgo
MS Virgo is very spacious both on deck and interior , giving ample space for 12 guests, 1 travel leader and a guide team of two. The cabins are spacious and consist of 3 suites for 2 persons (#21, #22 and #23) and 6 Single cabins (#1, #2, #3, #4, #6 and #20). All suites/cabins have private facilities (WC/shower). The cabins are made ready and towels are provided. MS Virgo is built as a comfortable expedition vessel with a large observation lounge that will be our headquarter during expeditions. Find the deck plan and images below for more information.
Cabins
21, 22 and 23
Suits for two people, side by side beds
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 20
Single cabins with private facilities
21 Suite for 2 people with PRIVATE bathrom
22 Suite for 2 people with PRIVATE bathroom
23 Suite for 2 people with PRIVATE bathroom
1 Single cabin with PRIVATE bathroom
2 Single cabin with PRIVATE bathroom
3 Single cabin with PRIVATE bathroom
4 Single cabin with PRIVATE bathroom
6 Single cabin with PRIVATE bathroom
20 Single cabin with PRIVATE bathroom
