European Arctic Cruises

Cruise the northern reaches of Iceland, Greenland and Norway, and explore stunning Svalbard (Spitsbergen)—a remote archipelago halfway between Norway and the North Pole

Spot an abundance of wildlife including polar bears, seals, walrus and beluga whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes and large flocks of migratory birds

Trek across Arctic tundra and explore the otherworldly beauty of this frozen wilderness by zodiac and sea kayak

Train your camera lens on impressive jagged peaks, colossal glaciers, deep fjords and vast ice plateaus, and—if you’re lucky—catch a glimpse of the elusive Aurora Borealis

Summer in Spitsbergen is from June to September and the temperature is surprisingly mild. The midnight sun brings 24 hour daylight, and temperatures generally range from –10 to +15 degrees Celsius. Precipitation is unlikely. Day time temperatures in Greenland throughout summer range from 10 – 18 degrees celsius in the south, and between 5 – 10 degrees celsius in the north. Fog is common around all coasts, especially in the far south, but it frequently lifts before noon, or doesn’t roll in until late afternoon.

Svalbard is +2 hours ahead of GMT/UTC

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In Svalbard the official currency is Danish Kroner. Payment of incidental expenses aboard most ships can be paid for with US dollars cash, Euro or with Visa and Mastercards.

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We recommend taking a universal adapter.

We recommend taking a universal adapter.

Your safety is our number one concern. Our safety track record is exemplary thanks to careful management and thorough consultation with local partners. Our industry leading risk management procedures have become a skill that we continue to refine. Our leaders in the field are highly trained and have safety as their number one priority. Expert leaders, risk assessments, quality inclusions and your financial security all come standard when you travel with us.

Please refer to our Travel Advisory page for updates on recent events, travel warnings and advice.

We strongly recommend that all clients take out travel insurance at the time of booking to cover against sickness, accident, loss of baggage, unexpected alterations to travel arrangements and travel disruption, emergency evacuation, cancellations, etc. Insurance information is enclosed with your pre-departure information. Please contact us if you would like to obtain a quote for your trip duration.

We suggest that you consult your doctor, local government inoculation centre or a travel medical specialist in order to get the most current advice regarding vaccination requirements.

Money and valuables should always be stored safely when travelling. Keep your passport with you at all times and do not leave it in your main luggage. You will need it to change money and check into hotels. Where safety deposit boxes are available, we recommend that you use them. Keep jewellery and valuables to a minimum.