Polar Bear & Norway Arctic Cruise
8 DAYS Starting from $6,890 per person
This 8-Day Polar Bear & Norway Arctic Cruise visits some of Norway’s northernmost islands, ensuring guests get as close as possible to the geographic North Pole while maximizing chances of viewing one of the largest land species in the region: Polar Bears. Enjoy daily zodiac rides and land excursions to explore the Arctic tundra, gazing in awe at glaciers and impressive fjords, all the while keeping eyes peeled for endemic wildlife and polar bears that call this winter wonderland home.
Trip at a Glance
HIGHLIGHTS
- Sail along the coast of Norway’s Spitsbergen island, dotted with fjords and glaciers, searching for bearded seals and seabird colonies among the extensive ice sheets.
- Keep your eyes peeled for polar bears at every turn, paying close attention to expertly trained guides who are adept at spotting these white, furry, and well-camouflaged creatures.
- Weather permitting, come within sight of the 3-mile-long behemoth Monaco Glacier, a favorite feeding spot for seabirds and thus a popular polar bear hunting ground.
- Partake in daily zodiac excursions to get up-close and personal with marine wildlife, floating icebergs, and impressive ice floes.
- Visit Hinlopen Strait on a land excursion, home to endemic Arctic wildlife such as pink-footed geese, walruses, and velvety-antlered reindeer.
- Weather permitting, sail to 80-degrees north, coming within approximately 540 miles of the geographic North Pole!
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