Arctic Cruises

Welcome to the Arctic! ❄️

Welcome to the Arctic, where seabirds soar above colossal fjords, glaciers crash into the sea, and Svalbard reindeer, Arctic foxes and elusive polar bears roam the tundra.

A red and white expedition ship sails calm Antarctic waters, surrounded by snow-covered mountains and glaciers under a blue sky.

Small-ship expeditions

Sail where few ever go

Remote, raw, and rich with life, the Arctic is where nature and culture meet on the edge of the map. Our small-ship expeditions give you a front-row seat to dramatic landscapes, rich histories, and iconic wildlife like polar bears, whales, and puffins.

Explore Arctic Expeditions

Things to do and see

Experiences that define Arctic

Longyearbyen

Explore Longyearbyen—Svalbard’s Arctic town with polar history, rugged landscapes, and a true high-latitude vibe.

Spitsbergen

Discover Spitsbergen—glaciers, fjords, and Arctic wildlife in Svalbard’s largest island.

NE Greenland Nat’l Park

Explore Northeast Greenland National Park—remote Arctic wilderness, glaciers, and wildlife in the world’s largest national park.

Greenland Sea

Sail the Greenland Sea—ice-strewn waters, fjords, and Arctic scenery between Greenland and Svalbard.

Ittoqqortoormiit

Visit Ittoqqortoormiit—one of Greenland’s most remote communities with Inuit culture and dramatic Arctic surroundings.

Whale-watching

Go whale-watching—spot humpbacks, orcas, and more with expert guides in some of the world’s best marine regions.

Best time to travel

Northern Lights & polar bears

Jun–Sep: accessible for expeditions, 24-hour daylight, and wildlife spotting

Most popular time

Birds, bears and belugas are spotted in June – July

Most budget-friendly

Shoulder season is October and March

Favourite season

Most people like to visit for polar bear spotting in July

Culturally significant times

Visit in December for Sami winter festivals

Need to know

Arctic at a glance

Time Zone

Multiple

Climate

Polar cold, long winters, short summers

Currency

Multiple

Transportation

Dog sleds, snowmobiles, boats, and small planes

Local cuisine

Reindeer, fish, seal, Arctic char, and berries

Languages Spoken

Inuktitut, Russian, Norwegian

Frequently asked questions

Because planning should feel exciting, not exhausting.

Visa requirements may change, so for the most up to date information we recommend using our Entry Requirements tool.

The best time to visit the Arctic tends to be during the summer months (June to August). The weather is at its best, the temperatures are mild, and you’ll be able to experience 24 hours of sunshine a day. This is when the Arctic expedition cruise runs, and this is when wildlife spotting is at its best.

While nothing is guaranteed, on a cruise here you have a good chance of spotting walruses, narwhals, humpback whales, belugas, Arctic foxes, snowy owls, and puffins. If you’re really lucky, you might actually be able to spot polar bears too.