A vast, ice-laden wonderland covering the northernmost reaches of the planet, an expedition to the Arctic transports one to a world entirely different from our own. Sparkling ice sheets pave the icy waters for miles on end, while towering, snow-capped peaks pierce the clouds. Amidst these dramatic landscapes, isolated Inuit communities live and thrive in ways unchanged for centuries, and have much to teach the modern world about resilience and self-sufficiency in some of the harshest conditions on earth.
Found nowhere else in the world, formidable polar bears also make these lands home, as does an intriguing array of Arctic dwellers from tundra-dwelling musk oxen to colossal Atlantic walrus and the enigmatic narwhal. The mesmerising Northern Lights illuminate the skies in an emerald blaze during the winter months, while expeditions in the wake of the great explorers through the Northwest Passage or to the legendary North Pole continue to entice travellers to this day.
Once a formidable challenge, traversing these spectacular lands has never been easier, owing to the range of luxury Arctic cruise ships which navigate the waters effortlessly. Providing intimate wildlife encounters during Zodiac safaris, kayaking adventures on glacial waters and unforgettable treks across stunning landscapes, Arctic cruises open up the icy north to travellers in a way that was once impossible.
