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The Cape Verde Capital of Praia
Experiences
A visit to vibrant Praia is to enter a melting pot of culture and history, set amidst thriving wildlife
The History of Svalbard (Spitsbergen)
Experiences
Whaling, hunting, mining, exploration – Svalbard’s history is as varied as it is fascinating
The Inuit
Experiences
The indigenous peoples of Greenland and other parts of the Arctic, the Inuit descend from the mysterious Thule culture
The Shackleton walk
Experiences
Relive an epic tale of survival against the odds and retrace Shackleton's weary footsteps
Thick-billed Murre
Wildlife
They may expend a great deal of energy in flight, but that hardly concerns these tightly nesting (though largest-living) members of the Alcidae family
Thule culture
Experiences
Today known as Qaanaaq, this isolated settlement was first inhabited around 2000 BCE
Timmiarmiut Island
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This island in southeastern Greenland is the site of ancient Thule dwellings we can still see today
Total Solar Eclipse
Experiences
A riveting cosmic event only fully experienced along a narrow terrestrial pathway
Tristan da Cunha Culture
Experiences
With a unique communal approach to farming and society, this remote community is a far-flung bastion of Britishness
Tromsø
Experiences
History, culture, the Northern Lights, and quick and easy access to wildlife and jaw-dropping landscapes… Tromsø is a must-see destination of the Arctic region.
Trygghamna
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Visit the remains of a long-gone whaling industry and explore this sheltered bay on foot
Upernavik
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With a fascinating history linked to Norse settlers, Upernavik marks the northernmost extent of Viking exploration
Ushuaia
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One of Earth’s southernmost cities and the usual starting point for our Antarctic voyages
Uunartoq
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Uunartoq is a remote island, known for its natural beauty and geothermal activity
Vernadsky Research Base
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Formerly the British Base F, or Faraday Station, this Antarctic research base is among our most popular landing sites
Video Workshops
Outdoor activities
Make movies out of your most memorable polar moments, preserving them for years to come
Viking Trails
Experiences
Uncover Greenland's Viking past and follow in the foosteps of Norse settlers on a trip to Greenland
Visit the Tristan Rockhoppers
Experiences
Encounter endangered northern rockhopper penguins in the Tristan da Cunha island chain
Visited places on St. Helena
Experiences
Once the exiled home of Napoleon Bonaparte, the island of St. Helena boasts pretty architecture and an intriguing history
Volunteer Point
Experiences
A peninsula on East Falkland and northeast of the Berkeley Sound, Volunteer Point belongs to the Johnson’s Harbour Farm
Walk on Fair Isle
Experiences
The southernmost Shetland island, this small rugged island boasts Neolithic history and abundant rare bird life
Walk on the Ross Sea pack ice
Experiences
Follow in the foosteps of polar expeditions of the past and step foot onto the thick pack ice of the Ross Sea
Walking on the pack ice in the Weddell Sea
Experiences
Go further than most and step foot on the infamous pack ice of the Weddell Sea - home of the emperor penguin
Walrus
Wildlife
Spending two thirds of their lives in the water, these "tooth-walking sea horses" cuddle their calves in the same fashion as human mothers
Wandering Albatross
Wildlife
These remarkably efficient gliders, named after the Greek hero Diomedes, have the largest wingspan of any bird on the planet
Weather station on Jan Mayen
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The remote weather station on Jan Mayen is manned year-round and with permission, may be visited by tourists
Weddell Sea Landscapes
Experiences
The spectacular Weddell Sea is a world dominated by ice and unique weather and meteorological phenomena
Weddell Sea and its history
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The spectacular Weddell Sea is a world dominated by ice and unique weather and meteorological phenomena The scene of much Antarctic exploration, the Weddell Sea has claimed the lives and ships of many intrepid polar explorers
Weddell Seal
Wildlife
Named after the British navigator and sailor James Weddell, these extensively studied seals live farther south than any other mammal
West Point Island
Experiences
Located in the northwest Falkland Islands, West Point Island has some of the most dramatic landscapes of the Falkland archipelago
Whale safari
Experiences
One of the greatest sources of joy and wonder found on our cruises is when we make contact with the gentle giants of the seas, the whales.
Whale spotting around Spitsbergen
Experiences
Keep one eye on the water as you explore this part of the Arctic. Many species of whale can be seen at different times
Whalers Bay
Experiences
See the remains of a once thriving whaling industry in this sheltered corner of Deception Island
Whales and seals of the Weddell Sea
Experiences
Many whales and seals can be spotted in the open water and among the packed sea ice of the Weddell Sea
White-Beaked Dolphin
Wildlife
These shrewd “squidhounds” believe in working smart, not hard, sometimes goading whales to swim ahead of them so they can cruise in their wake
