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Musk Ox
Wildlife
Among the few hooved animals to survive the last ice age, these goat-like creatures have an underlayer of fur that is one of the world's warmest natural fibers
Nansen Fjord
Experiences
A hidden gem on the east coast of Greenland, Nansen Fjord is a postcard-perfect example of Arctic beauty.
Napoleon's house on St. Helena
Experiences
The island exile where one of history’s greatest tacticians spent his final years
Narsarsuaq
Experiences
Narwhal
Wildlife
Horned on the head with what is in fact a large canine tooth, these beluga relatives were named for their cadaverous color
Nearctic Collared Lemming
Wildlife
These small-scale members of the Arctic family not only design their living quarters to perfection, they're the only polar rodent to custom-fit their fur color to the snowfall
Neko Harbour
Experiences
A pleasant beach in Antarctica’s larger Andvord Bay, Neko Harbour is a scenic landing site that offers great views of gentoo penguins and a nearby glacier
Neptune's Bellows
Experiences
Neumayer Channel
Experiences
A glacier-fringed waterway just southeast of Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel separates Anvers Island from Wiencke Island
Nightingale Island
Experiences
A remote and uninhabited island in the South Atlantic Ocean, Nightingale Island is situated roughly midway between South America and South Africa
Nordaustlandet Ice Cap
Experiences
While most of the Svalbard island of Nordaustlandet is covered in beautiful ice caps, two in particular are by far the most astounding
Nordenskioldbreen
Experiences
Ranging over 25 km in length and 11 km in width, Nordenskioldbreen issues out a beautiful flow of icebergs and smaller bits of free-flowing ice bits, creating a breathtaking spectacle of blue-white voyagers against a sea of darker blue-grey.
North Atlantic Bottlenose Whale
Wildlife
These naturally friendly whales, heavily hunted in the early 1900s due to their trusting disposition, are among the deepest-diving mammals in the world
Northern Gannet
Wildlife
Known for their voracious appetites, these Arctic birds have so much trouble walking that they take off better from the water than the land
Northern Lights
Experiences
One of the great attractions in the Arctic are the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis.
Nuuk
Experiences
Ny London
Experiences
A former mining settlement in the Svalbard archipelago’s Arctic island of Blomstrandøya
Ny Ålesund
Experiences
Ny Ålesund is often mentioned as being the northernmost settlement in the world. Originally a mining settlement it is now a scientist village, an Arctic laboratory.
Orcadas Base
Experiences
Located in Antarctica’s South Orkney Islands, this Argentine research base was originally the site of the Speirs Bruce station
Pack Ice
Experiences
Formed when broken shards of sea ice freeze together, pack ice is also known as “ice pack” or simply “pack,” and is characterized by collective areas of free-floating ice
Palanderbukta
Experiences
Pancake Ice
Experiences
The lily pads of the polar regions, pancake ice consists of rounded sheets of newly frozen water
Paradise Bay
Experiences
A breathtakingly beautiful bay offering classic views of colossal ice formations and iconic Antarctic wildlife
Parasitic Jaeger
Wildlife
These far-ranging fliers are known for their love of (and skill for) thievery, pilfering most of their winter migration diet
Paulet Island
Experiences
Owing to its sizable penguin colony, this circular Antarctic island is a popular site among polar bird lovers
Peale’s Dolphin
Wildlife
Peter I Island
Experiences
Also known as Peter I Øy, Peter I Island is volcanic, uninhabited, and one of the most remote islands in the world
Petermann Island
Experiences
Located just south of the Lemaire Channel, Petermann Island is a stony and partially glaciated landmass known for its Adélie penguins
Petrel Cove
Experiences
An Antarctic coastal indentation between Welchness and Diana Reef, at the west end of Dundee Island
Phippsøya
Experiences
Phippsøya is the largest of the Sjuøyane, the “Seven Islands” that make up the northern-most part of the Svalbard archipelago.
Photo Workshop
Outdoor activities
On select voyages, professional photographers will help you get the most out of your personal camera equipment
Pink-footed Goose
Wildlife
The most common type of goose in Svalbard, these soil grubbers release sizable carbon emissions through their digging
Pintado Petrel
Wildlife
Decked out in their distinctive dappled coloring, these dapper "little devourers" have a pigeon-like habit of pecking at the water while feeding
Pléneau Island
Experiences
Polar Bear
Wildlife
Awe-inspiring icons of the circumpolar north, polar bears are majestic to behold, terrifying to confront, and as essential to the Arctic as ice and snow
