MV Villa is a former strengthened research vessel that has been recently converted into a passenger ship that can accommodate 12 guests in tasteful cabins. MV Villa is built for the polar environments making her an ideal vessel for expedition cruising. Her fast speed coupled with her rugged exterior makes her the ideal vessel for adventuring into the pack ice north of Svalbard (something many ships are not capable of). She delivers the perfect expedition experience every time.
There is a large viewing area located on the bridge level which is perfect for viewing Svalbard’s stunning scenery from the warm. She features a large dining saloon, small library, wine cellar, and a reading room.
Crewed by a team of experts with decades of experience navigating Arctic waters, she is the ideal vessel for guests looking to go on a real expedition. She is perfect for adventurous private expeditions to
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Andree
A twin cabin with bunk beds, sink, wardrobe, seating, window, and shared toilet and bathroom with Arnesen.
Arnesen
A twin cabin with bunk beds, sink, wardrobe, seating, window, and shared toilet and bathroom with Andree.
Boyd
A twin cabin with bunk beds, sink, wardrobe, seating, window, and shared toilet and bathroom with Shackleton.
Nansen
A suite with 2 lower twin beds, en suite toilet, and shower, sitting area, and window.
Shackleton
A twin cabin with bunk beds, sink, wardrobe, window, and shared toilet and bathroom with Boyd.
Amundsen
A twin cabin with bunk beds, sink, wardrobe, seating, window, and en suite bathroom.
Kate was great to work with in the planning stage. She was prompt, helpful, and efficient. Our tour guide, Edwin, was knowledgeable and passionate. We were very happy to have traveled with Adventure Life, it made the trip easy and a true pleasure. We could concentrate on enjoying the experience rather than the details of travel.
Lisa Bridge
TrustScore 4.8 | 176 reviews
TrustScore 4.8 of 5
Based on 176 reviews on
1 day ago
Adventure Life is always an excellent choice when planning complicated, extreme, or exotic vacations or expeditions. They provide friendly professional services and advice and are enthusiastic and encouraging in helping us to prepare and thoroughly enjoy our trip. They handle all the details which greatly reduces the stress of planning a difficult trip. I'm very impressed with Adventure Life and definitely recommend them to friends and family.
Scott Trochim
3 days ago
The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
5 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
6 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.