Arctic Travel Guide

A semi-frozen ocean surrounded by land, the Arctic is one of the most evocative areas of the plant. Spanning Canada, Greenland, Svalbard and Russia, visitors are drawn by the breathtaking scenery, the compelling wildlife and the fascinating history. Our guides to the Arctic showcases things to see and do as well as offering practical information and travel tips.

Planning your Arctic holiday

Discover the Arctic on a small ship cruise: skirt the coastlines of Svalbard and Greenland, follow the legendary Northwest Passage or reach the North Pole, our guide gives great advice and tips on where to go.

A guide to the must have experiences in the Arctic

Here are a handful of our favourite Arctic highlights to inspire you in planning your own Arctic adventure.
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How to Plan a Polar Holiday

Thinking about planning a trip to the polar regions, but not sure where to start? Read our step by step guide to choosing your expedition voyage...
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Getting to the Arctic

With multiple departure ports for Arctic cruises, there are various options for getting there.
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How to pick your perfect polar expedition vessel…

There’s an increasing range of expedition ships cruising in polar waters these days, so how on earth do you pick the right one for you? Read our expert guide.
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Inspiring reads

Did you know this? Interesting facts about the Arctic

The Arctic is the northernmost region of Earth. Most scientists define the Arctic as the area above the ‘Arctic Circle’, a line of latitude about 66.5° north of the Equator. Within this circle are the Arctic ocean and the northern parts of Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, Greenland, and the U.S. state of Alaska. It is certainly spread out far and wide! You know about the Arctic’s sweeping tundra, ice-choked oceans, hardy people and incredible wildlife – but did you know all of this...
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In Search of Polar Bears in Spitsbergen

Polar specialist, Gary, sailed around Spitsbergen aboard the M/V Plancius in search of polar bears.
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Introducing Spitsbergen: Travel Specialist Insights

Our Polar Travel Specialist Jo has visited the Arctic several times, and we asked her to share a few insights for what to expect from a visit to Spitsbergen.
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