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Commander Islands. Yacht expedition to Bering and Medny
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8 days / 7 nights
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Active travel
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Jul 21–28, 2026
8 days / 7 nights
Jul 21–28, 2026
up to 8 persons + crew
Comfort ★★★★
S/Y Orion 1 / Ocean Bird
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What awaits you
A yacht expedition to the Commander Islands — landings on Medny, walks on Bering, fur seal and sea lion rookeries, whale watching and seabird colonies.
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Intimate expedition
Only 8 guests on board, two yacht options to choose from
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Landings on Medny Island
One of Russia's most closed and remote islands
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Fur seal and sea lion rookeries
One of the world's largest breeding rookeries of northern fur seals
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Whales, orcas and sperm whales
22 cetacean species recorded — a quarter of all known in the world
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Bird colonies and tufted puffins
260+ bird species, huge colonies on Toporkov Island and Ariy Kamen
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Medny Arctic fox
Endemic subspecies found only on Medny Island, about 60 left
Day-by-Day Programme
Group meeting at Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky port, introduction to the crew, safety briefing, settling into the yacht. In the evening — leaving the bay into the open Pacific towards the Commanders.
A full day at sea — crossing the open Pacific to the Commander Islands. Whale, dolphin and seabird watching from on board. Getting to know the yacht and the crew's stories about the route and the Commanders.
The heart of the expedition. Five days at the Commanders: landings on Medny (Glinka Bay, Preobrazhenskaya, Chyorny Cape), walks on Bering (Nikolskoye village, Northern rookery, Stellers Arch, Toporkov Island, the Aleutian museum), whale and orca watching from the yacht, meetings with the park scientists, the visit centre. The route is flexible — adjusted by weather and nature.
Medny is the only chance to see the Medny Arctic fox, an endemic subspecies with about 60 animals left. At the Northern rookery — fur seals almost within arm's reach, up to 280,000 animals per season.
Medny is the only chance to see the Medny Arctic fox, an endemic subspecies with about 60 animals left. At the Northern rookery — fur seals almost within arm's reach, up to 280,000 animals per season.
Farewell to the Commanders, return crossing across the Pacific to Kamchatka. Wrapping up the expedition, sharing photos, final whale and bird sightings. Arrival in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, transfer.
Tour Leader
Tour Leader Club
Professional guides with years of experience
Accommodation
Two expedition yachts to choose from, each carrying 8 guests plus crew.
Orion 1 — premium class. Three cabins with separate beds, a forward cabin for a couple, three shower rooms with heads, two large saloons. Zodiac for landings, high-speed Internet (pay on board), unlimited fresh water.
Ocean Bird — a legendary yacht that has completed a reverse circumnavigation. Three guest cabins, a large insulated wheelhouse, spacious deck for extra gear. Zodiac for landings, unlimited fresh water.
Cabin options and prices:
• Ocean Bird — 425,000 ₽, berth in a 3-/4-berth cabin
• Orion 1 — 490,000 ₽, berth in a 2-berth cabin (shared shower and head for two cabins)
• Orion 1 — 570,000 ₽, berth in a 2-berth cabin with private shower
• Orion 1 — 660,000 ₽, master cabin
On Bering Island guests can optionally move from the yacht to the national park visit centre or a local hotel (≈ 6,000 ₽/night).
Orion 1 — premium class. Three cabins with separate beds, a forward cabin for a couple, three shower rooms with heads, two large saloons. Zodiac for landings, high-speed Internet (pay on board), unlimited fresh water.
Ocean Bird — a legendary yacht that has completed a reverse circumnavigation. Three guest cabins, a large insulated wheelhouse, spacious deck for extra gear. Zodiac for landings, unlimited fresh water.
Cabin options and prices:
• Ocean Bird — 425,000 ₽, berth in a 3-/4-berth cabin
• Orion 1 — 490,000 ₽, berth in a 2-berth cabin (shared shower and head for two cabins)
• Orion 1 — 570,000 ₽, berth in a 2-berth cabin with private shower
• Orion 1 — 660,000 ₽, master cabin
On Bering Island guests can optionally move from the yacht to the national park visit centre or a local hotel (≈ 6,000 ₽/night).
Departure Schedule
| Dates | Yacht | Duration | Price | Availability |
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| Jul 21–28, 2026 | Orion 1 | 8 days | from 490,000 ₽ | available |
| Aug 20–28, 2026 | Ocean Bird | 9 days | from 425,000 ₽ | available |
| Aug 21–28, 2026 | Orion 1 | 8 days | from 490,000 ₽ | available |
| Aug 31 – Sep 7, 2026 | Orion 1 | 8 days | from 490,000 ₽ | available |
| Aug 31 – Sep 8, 2026 | Ocean Bird | 9 days | from 425,000 ₽ | available |
| Sep 11–19, 2026 | Ocean Bird | 9 days | from 425,000 ₽ | available |
Recommended Flights
Moscow — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Direct flight from Moscow, around 9 hours. We recommend arriving a day before departure.
Direct flight from Moscow, around 9 hours. We recommend arriving a day before departure.
Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Moscow
Return flight from Petropavlovsk. Exact flights selected individually.
Return flight from Petropavlovsk. Exact flights selected individually.
Programme Cost
Price per person in 1/2 DBL
425000 RUB
Hotel on Bering Island
≈ 6,000 ₽/night
Visit centre at the national park
2,000 ₽
Old Harbour via Sarannoye Lake
8,000 ₽
Stellers Arch and Toporkov Island
3,000 ₽
Internet aboard Orion 1
1,000 ₽/GB
What's included
Accommodation on the yacht in the selected cabin (sea days)
Full board on board — chef on the yacht
Captain and guides
All permits for the nature reserve and border zone
Group transfer in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
Help finding and booking flights
24/7 manager support throughout the trip
Not included
Flights Moscow — Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Moscow
Accommodation and excursions on Bering Island (optional)
Hotel on Bering Island ≈ 6,000 ₽/night
Visit centre at the national park 2,000 ₽
Old Harbour via Sarannoye Lake 8,000 ₽
Stellers Arch and Toporkov Island 3,000 ₽
Insurance (mandatory)
Personal expenses and alcohol
Internet aboard Orion 1 1,000 ₽/GB
Required Gear
Clothing
- • Warm jacket and waterproof shell
- • Fleece or sweater
- • Thermal base layer
- • Hat, buff and gloves
- • Spare socks (several pairs)
- • Swimwear
Footwear
- • Rubber boots for landings (or waterproof hiking boots)
- • Comfortable shoes for the yacht
Protection
- • Sunglasses with UV filter
- • Sunscreen SPF 30+
- • Rain cover or shell jacket
- • Personal first-aid kit
- • Motion sickness tablets
Gear
- • Camera and video gear, telephoto lens for whales and birds
- • Binoculars
- • Spare batteries, memory cards, power bank
Useful Information
The best window for Commander expeditions is mid-July to mid-September. This is the short northern Pacific summer, when whale activity peaks and the fur seal rookeries are at their busiest.
Air temperature stays around +8 to +14°C, often with fog, drizzle and wind. Water is around +6 to +10°C. Weather is changeable — you can see sun, fog, rain, calm and swell all in one day. The route is flexible: landings and crossings are adjusted by the weather, with safety always the priority.
The Commanders are a border zone and a national park. All permits are arranged by the club in advance, a passport is mandatory. Connectivity on the islands is limited — mobile Internet is only available in Nikolskoye.
Air temperature stays around +8 to +14°C, often with fog, drizzle and wind. Water is around +6 to +10°C. Weather is changeable — you can see sun, fog, rain, calm and swell all in one day. The route is flexible: landings and crossings are adjusted by the weather, with safety always the priority.
The Commanders are a border zone and a national park. All permits are arranged by the club in advance, a passport is mandatory. Connectivity on the islands is limited — mobile Internet is only available in Nikolskoye.
from 425000 RUB / person
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