This journey has ended

Sailing yacht in the Pacific off Kamchatka — snow-capped volcano above a green coastline under bright blue sky

Commander Islands from above — green ridge in sunlight under cumulus clouds

Two whales swimming under clear turquoise water with a seagull circling above

Huge fur seal rookery on a rocky shore in golden sunset light

Misty rocky island — green cliffs and grey ocean with white surf

Commander Islands. Yacht expedition to Bering and Medny

Name: Commander Islands. Yacht expedition to Bering and Medny
Price: 425000 RUB
Availability: Discontinued

A sailing expedition from Kamchatka to the Commander Islands: 8–9 days on a yacht, landings on Medny and Bering, fur seal and sea lion rookeries, whales and orcas. The 2026 departures have passed; 2027 dates will be announced — send a request and we will write to you first. Guide price from 425,000 ₽, flights to Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky not included.

★ 5 · 8 days / 7 nights · Active travel · 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.

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).

Departure Schedule

Dates	Yacht	Duration	Price	Availability
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.

Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky — Moscow
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.

from 425000 RUB / person

★ 5

8 days / 7 nights · Jul 21–28, 2026

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