Greenland – Not America’s 51st State
Greenland is the world’s largest island, has the world’s longest fjord system (Scoresby Sund), has the Northern hemisphere’s most productive glacier ...
ARCTIC NEWS & BLOGS
The Top Five Arctic Cruises
Top Five Arctic Cruises: North Pole, Svalbard, Northwest Passage, East and West Greenland...
Best Arctic Cruise to see Polar Bears
The Polar bear is a truly magnificent animal, many people venture north on an Arctic cruise with the hope of seeing one; what are the chances......
Photography and Wildlife Viewing in the Arctic
To maximise your wildlife viewing a decent pair of binoculars is a must. Here are just a few tips on obtaining the best photographs...
Colours of Greenland
The amazing colours of Greenland contrast with the white of the ice sheet and its many glaciers....
Northwest Passage – In the Footsteps of Franklin
Northwest Passage Cruise High Arctic Greenland and Canada, beluga whales, Narwhal, Polar bears...
Iceland- gateway to the Arctic
Iceland gateway to the Arctic (Greenland and Spitsbergen)...
Greenland – The Coolest Place On Earth
I'm just about to embark on my first cruise and oh what a first, in the Arctic. The feeling of excitement and anticipation of choosing this adventure was e...
Ultramarine – purpose built for exploring Polar regions
Purpose built for exploring the Polar regions - Ultramarine...
Cruising the Svalbard Archipelago
A cruise around Svalbard is bound to impress nature lovers and bird watchers along with those that have a sense of adventure and exploration....
Unexpected Visitors at the North Pole
Visitors on board the 50 Years of Victory in 2019 were lucky enough to be interrupted at their 90 degree North celebrations by 3 very welcomed guests. ...
Iceland by Overland
Wondering what to do before or after your Luxury or Expedition Cruise around the Nordic Island? Explore it by Overland! Rachel tells us all about it....
Tracking Polar Bears In Spitsbergen
On Rachel's recent voyage around Spitsbergen they were lucky enough to see a mother polar bear with her cub. Although the itinerary had many highlights in...
The Silver Cloud Experience
Take a journey on this 10 Day Silversea voyage on board the Silver Cloud through the Svalbard archipelago with our Marketing Assistant Mikaela. ...
A Taste of Norway
Find out what it's like to take in the highlights of beautiful Norway after a cruise around the High Arctic. ...
Canada’s East Coast Secrets
Tucked into the very East Coast of Canada, in the province of Nova Scotia lies some of the world’s best kept secrets. Imagine breathtaking scenery, an ab...
Three Cities, Two Countries and One North Pole
Five countries lay claim to the North Pole, but there’s only one country that has an icebreaker that can take you all the way to the top of the World –...
The Three Best Arctic Islands to See Polar Bears
Polar bears can be found right throughout the high Arctic from Canada across to Russia. With that being said, the chances of seeing bears on a cruise to Ca...
Polar Bear Feeding Frenzy
A beached bowhead whale quickly became lunch for over 200 polar bears on Wrangel Island in the Russian Far East. Read the full Arcticle for more. ...
90 Degrees North – Voyage to the North Pole
An incredible voyage to the Top of the World - the North Pole...
The Search for a Polar Bear
There’s little point denying it, and as much as we all try to pretend otherwise, a trip to the high Arctic doesn’t quite feel like it would be complete...
History of exploration in the High Arctic
The history of exploration in the High Arctic is long and full of wonderful stories. Here are just a few of the more famous names and a brief summary of so...
Golden Circle Tour, Iceland
The Golden Circle tour is a must for any visit to Iceland. Starting in Reykjavik, Visit Thingvellir National Park, Geysirs, Gullfoss waterfall....
Wildlife of the High Arctic
The wildlife of the Arctic is incredibly diverse; from a 100g Arctic Tern to a 500kg polar bear, much of it is unique to the region. Take a look at what yo...
What to expect on an Arctic Cruise
The High Arctic circles the top of the globe from Russia’s Far East to Svalbard. Covered in sea-ice for most of the year, it is only during the short sum...
Baffin Island and West Greenland
In August this year, I fulfilled a long held wish to visit the High Arctic; joining the expedition vessel Akademik Sergey Vavilov on a 10-night voyage, sta...