The arctic highlights
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Sperm Whale
Wildlife
The inspiration for the white whale of Moby Dick, sperm whales have the largest heads, biggest brains, and make the loudest sound of any animal on Earth
Spitsbergen Kayaking
Experiences
If you’re longing for the marine side of Arctic life, kayaking gets you closer to the world of icebergs, bays, and beautiful polar seas than anything else
Svalbard Museum
Experiences
Learn about the history of Svalbard and Longyearbyen and the species which call the Arctic home in this important museum
Svalbard reindeer
Wildlife
Saved from the brink of extinction by dedicated recovery programs, these small reindeer have a dramatically variable birth rate
Sydkap
Experiences
An area of Scoresby Sund where wildlife, striking terrain, and ancient Thule culture converge
The Bird Cliffs of Alkefjellet
Experiences
Svalbard’s most famous bird-watching site, Alkefjellet is alive with guillemots, gulls, and kittiwakes
The Birds of Jan Mayen
Experiences
A stark volcanic island beloved of seabirds, Jan Mayen is home to glaucous gulls, northern fulmars, kittiwakes, little auks, Atlantic puffins, and much more
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
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
Experiences
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
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
Experiences
Visit the remains of a long-gone whaling industry and explore this sheltered bay on foot
Upernavik
Experiences
With a fascinating history linked to Norse settlers, Upernavik marks the northernmost extent of Viking exploration
Uunartoq
Experiences
Uunartoq is a remote island, known for its natural beauty and geothermal activity
Viking Trails
Experiences
Uncover Greenland's Viking past and follow in the foosteps of Norse settlers on a trip to Greenland
Walk on Fair Isle
Experiences
The southernmost Shetland island, this small rugged island boasts Neolithic history and abundant rare bird life
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
Weather station on Jan Mayen
Experiences
The remote weather station on Jan Mayen is manned year-round and with permission, may be visited by tourists
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
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
Wildlife in Greenland
Experiences
The tundra plains of Greenland and its rugged shoreline host a huge variety of wildlife, from muskoxen to ptarmigans
Ytre Norskøya
Experiences
The remains of Dutch whaling operations can be found here, including the graves of over 200 unlucky whalers
Zodiac Cruising & Shore Program
Experiences
By Zodiac you will explore the polar world, getting up close to icebergs, glaciers, and iconic wildlife
