Named after Vitus Bering, a Dutch born Russian explorer,
the straits separate Russia from North America. During the ice age a
land bridge connected the two continents and it is widely accepted that
North American Indians crossed the ‘bridge’ on their way
from Asia. At its narrowest the straits are no more than 50 miles wide.
The wild and remote Dimoede Islands lie on the international border.
Sail the two miles from Big to Little Diomede, enter North America and
lose a day. Migrating seabirds fly high in the sky, Gray, Minke and Bowhead
Whales can often be seen near to your vessel.
Vessels
Spirit of Oceanus
The 112 passenger Spirit of Oceanus is a spacious and luxurious
vessel, offering a greater level of comfort than is to be found on conventional
expedition boats. All rooms have private facilities and an outside window or
porthole. Higher grade cabins have sliding glass doors out onto private balconies.
The owner’s suite has a whirlpool and fully stocked bar. There are four
viewing decks, a lovely dining room, a library and guest lounges.
If you like to be surrounded by wildlife in amazing scenery then
head to the unspoilt wilderness of the Arctic. Polar Bears and
walruses idle their days away on the blue ice, puffins and terns
fill the skies, whales and narwhals swim along the currents below.
