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Experience vast landscapes of ice, snow, mountains, glaciers, and open water far removed from the bustle of everyday life.
Look for polar bears, walruses, seals, Arctic foxes, reindeer, whales, and thousands of seabirds in their natural environment.
Travel during the Arctic summer to witness the extraordinary phenomenon of the Midnight Sun, when the sun remains above the horizon for extended periods.
During the darker months, the Arctic provides exceptional opportunities to see the Aurora Borealis illuminate the night sky with spectacular colours.
Travel by expedition ship, Zodiac, kayak, snowmobile, or on foot to discover remote landscapes and reach areas inaccessible by conventional tourism.
Most guests fly into Longyearbyen, Tromsø or Reykjavik to join an Arctic expedition cruise; we handle the flights, the hotel beforehand, the transfers and the extensions, backed by USTOA and IATA membership.
No single day looks like the one before it, and the strongest itineraries leave room to change plan when the ice or the wildlife asks for it.
Idle a safe distance from a glacier front as chunks the size of buildings crack loose and roll into the water.
Wander a settlement where the town limits carry polar bear warning signs and the sun barely sets for weeks each summer.
Paddle out from the ship into silence broken only by the occasional crack and hiss of ancient ice settling around you.
Hear from Inuit or Sami guides what it actually means to live somewhere most guests only ever visit.
Watch the sun circle the horizon without setting, and lose track of what hour it actually is on deck at two in the morning.
A Svalbard cruise or a run through Greenland strings together some of the most remote settlements and passages left on the map.
Svalbard is one of the world's most spectacular Arctic destinations, known for its vast glaciers, rugged mountains, frozen fjords, and abundant wildlife. Expedition journeys offer opportunities to encounter polar bears, walruses, seals, and seabirds while exploring this remote polar wilderness.
Ilulissat is renowned for its spectacular icefjord, where enormous icebergs calve from the Sermeq Kujalleq glacier and drift towards the sea. The dramatic frozen landscape provides an unforgettable introduction to Greenland's extraordinary natural environment.
The world's largest island offers an extraordinary landscape of immense ice sheets, towering mountains, deep fjords, and remote settlements. Greenland provides exceptional opportunities for glacier viewing, wildlife encounters, and experiencing traditional Arctic culture.
Known as the gateway to the Arctic, Tromsø combines dramatic mountain scenery with rich cultural heritage and exceptional opportunities to experience the Northern Lights. The city also provides a convenient base for exploring the surrounding Arctic wilderness.
Here is what makes this region different from almost anywhere else you could sail: the route is never entirely fixed in advance, because the ice decides more of it than the itinerary does. A landing planned for the morning can move, or move entirely, based on where the ice has drifted overnight or where the expedition team has spotted wildlife worth the detour. Arctic cruise 2026 sailings are already filling into the better suite categories, and Arctic cruise 2027 itineraries go on sale while this season is still under way, so early planners get first choice of ship and date.
