Sea spray stings your cheeks and your heart beats faster as you slice through the chilly waters in pursuit of a pod of narwhal. This is the Arctic—this is adventure. Elusive polar bears plod along ice floes, birds circle and soar over Spitsbergen while mighty glaciers crash into the sea. Our ship and our expedition team combine to deliver excitement and indelible memories. We have an Arctic expedition cruise for you—bringing you closer to the rugged majesty of the north. The sea spray on your cheek will wipe away but once you've got the Arctic under your skin, it'll be with you forever.
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Realm of the Polar Bear (XVRPNX)
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$3599
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8 DaysFrom close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region’s plentiful wildlife, this is a voyage of nonstop highlights. Always on the lookout for wildlife you’ll explore this landscape not only by ship but also on foot and by Zodiac. Roaming polar bears, lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds all co-exist in this harsh land we dare only to explore a couple months of the year.
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Realm of the Polar Bear in Depth (XVRDNX)
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$4199
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11 DaysSimilar to our 'Realm of the Polar Bear' itinerary (XVRPNX), you'll enjoy three additional days of exploring for almost the same price. Scour the ice and tundra in search of the elusive polar bear. On this 11-day expedition, you’ll encounter even more icebergs, glaciers and unique wildlife. Search for lounging seals, grazing reindeer and colonies of birds under the Midnight Sun.
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$4499
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15 DaysTake part in a mystical north Atlantic journey and explore the various medieval towns of the Norwegian coast before heading north to the island of Spitsbergen. This is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ply the Norwegian Sea, keeping your eyes open for unique wildlife while searching for the elusive polar bear.
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Arctic Highlights and Polar Bears (XVAHNX)
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$6299
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14 DaysSailing from Spitsbergen to Greenland, follow the ice’s edge—always on the lookout for wildlife. Navigating south, explore this remote landscape not only by ship but also on foot and by Zodiac. This journey highlights the contrast and change in the Arctic as you move south, finally ending in the ‘land of fire and ice’, Iceland. Inuit villages, unique wildlife and remote destinations are some of the highlights on this truly unforgettable voyage through the Arctic.
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The G Adventures Bear-antee
Spitsbergen is the world's best place to see polar bears. Owing to our Expedition Team's extensive experience, your chances of seeing them are excellent. That's why we're the first in the industry to extend a polar bear guarantee - a 100% Bear-antee. In the unlikely event that our team is unable to locate a polar bear, every passenger onboard will receive a credit for the value they spent on their cruise to use towards a future Arctic cruise aboard the M/S Expedition.
Daily Excursions
One of the most exciting parts of any expedition is getting up close and personal with your surroundings. Enjoy daily zodiac adventures or opt to add one of our kayaking adventure options.
Zodiac Excursions
We’ll put our Zodiac team to work so you can plant your flag ashore and explore the floe edge. Encounter seabirds and their charming chicks, pack ice spotted with lazing seals, cliffs sporting a myriad of life and spectacular icebergs and landscapes.
Kayaking
This isn’t just an outdoor adventure—it’s an opportunity to see your environment from another perspective and to glide through channels that take you past enormous tabular icebergs, slopes covered with thousands of seabirds and, if you’re lucky, a breaching whale.
Add-ons
Our flight & hotel add-ons can be combined with any cruise you choose to complete the package and ensure your trip of a lifetime is totally stress-free.
