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Polar Bear Tour
Experiences
A number of our Svalbard cruises afford you the possibility of spotting a polar bear. Experience these living emblems of the Arctic for yourself, check out our wide selection of polar bear tours.
Polar Diving
Outdoor activities
Visiting the polar regions is a fantastic adventure, but just below the waves waits an extraordinary other world for you to experience and explore.
Polar plunge
Experiences
If you’re up to the shock, taking the polar plunge can be an invigorating addition to an expedition cruise
Port Lockroy
Experiences
A former British base built in 1944, Port Lockroy is located on Goudier Island near the Antarctic Peninsula
Prion
Wildlife
Named after the Greek word for "saw" due to their serrated bills, these marine petrels like to flock over surfacing whales to grab the fish that rise with them
Prion Island
Experiences
Puerto Madryn
Experiences
A coastal town and harbor on the Valdez Peninsula in Argentina, Puerto Madryn is the second-largest fishing port in Argentina
Pyramiden
Experiences
Ringed Seal
Wildlife
These are the most populous seals in the Arctic, and though also the smallest are capable of boring through ice sheets thicker than their bodies are long
Rock Ptarmigan
Wildlife
"Snow chickens" in the US, "thunder birds" in Japan, "hare feet" in Greek, and "croakers" in Gaelic, these grouse relatives have no shortage of international identities
Rockhopper Penguin
Wildlife
One moment these golden-haired divers are sleeping on the water, the next they can be swimming so fast they launch themselves ashore onto their bellies
Ross Ice Shelf
Experiences
Ross Island
Experiences
Home to three historic expedition huts, Antarctica's largest research station, and Earth's southernmost active volcano, Ross Island is a longstanding favorite of our far-south expeditions
Ross Sea Helicopter Flights
Experiences
Experience the ultimate freedom in Antarctica’s ultimate waterway
Ruddy Turnstone
Wildlife
These sandpiper relatives fly over 1,000 km or 600 miles in a day's migration, living so far north that few studies have been made as to their breeding habits
Røde ø
Experiences
Røde Ø, also known as Red Island, located in the interior of Scoresbysund is a beautiful spot in Greenland that’s just perfect for admiring the white and blue beauty of passing ice bergs.
Sailing
Experiences
Sailing aboard s/v Rembrandt van Rijn
Experiences
Sailing under the midnight sun & along the ice edge
Experiences
Experience the Arctic’s 24-hour days as you sail some of the far north’s most active areas for viewing both marine mammals and seabirds
Salisbury Plain
Experiences
Known for its colossal king penguin colony, Salisbury Plain is a longstanding favorite in our South Georgia expeditions
Saunders Island
Experiences
One of the largest islands in the Falklands, Saunders Island lies in the northwest of the archipelago and has been farmed since 1948
Science Basecamp
Outdoor activities
A multi-activity program for travelers interested in exploring such topics as geology, marine biology, glaciology, and macro- photography
Scoresby Sund
Experiences
Scott's Hut
Experiences
Still containing its original furniture and supplies, the wintering hut of Robert Falcon Scott’s final expedition is one of Antarctica’s most captivating historical sites
Sei Whale
Wildlife
Among the largest of their parvorder, these "winged whales" usually prefer warmer waters than their polar-traveling baleen relatives
Sermilinguaq Fjord
Experiences
This southeast Greenland fjord is a winning combination of glaciers, mountains, plant life, and bird colonies
Shackleton route
Experiences
Shackleton’s Hut
Experiences
Located in McMurdo Sound, this historic hut was used by Shackleton and his crew during their legendary attempt to reach the South Pole
Shackleton’s grave
Experiences
Shearwater
Wildlife
These sea birds claim the longest migration of any animal ever recorded, which partially explains why so little is yet known about them
Shore-Based Walking
Experiences
Explore the last true wilderness of our planet on foot, and absorb the beauty of the polar regions at your own pace
Sjuøyane
Experiences
Ski Mountaineering
Outdoor activities
Experience some of the Arctic’s highest vistas and snowiest slopes with this exhilarating activity
