Arctic Cruises
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A wildlife lover’s dream, the Arctic is the realm of the polar bear, the beluga whale, walruses, sea birds and scores of other rare and interesting animals. Fans of adventure are also well catered for on an Arctic cruise, with activities like kayaking, snowshoeing and hiking on offer.
Arctic cruises are often surprisingly affordable and can be enjoyed in just a few days. A cruise to the magical waters above the Arctic Circle allows you to take advantage of long daylight hours whilst enjoying a spectacular landscape of dramatic fjords and gigantic glaciers. The incredible coastline of Svalbard is a particular favourite, just a few hundred nautical miles from the North Pole.
Winter is a wonderful time to experience the Aurora Borealis, more commonly known as the Northern Lights, one of nature’s most magical spectacles. There’s also plenty of opportunities to combine your Arctic cruise with winter activities like snowmobile safaris or husky sledging.
We have a dedicated and highly knowledgeable Expedition Cruise team who offer expert and impartial advice on choosing the right itinerary and ship for your perfect Arctic cruise holiday. Trailfinders work with many of the top cruise lines in the Arctic such as G Adventures, Hurtigruten and Silversea Expedition and many more.
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ARCTIC CRUISE DESTINATION HIGHLIGHTS
Svalbard
Arctic
An Arctic Archipelago that lies halfway between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard offers a wealth of natural and historic sites. The Arctic animals you’re likely to encounter include the elusive polar bear roaming the ice and mossy tundra, grazing reindeer, the Arctic fox and vast bird colonies nesting on the rocky outcrops. Out at sea, watch for lounging walrus or spouting whales as you cruise past colourful icebergs and calving glaciers.
An Arctic Archipelago that lies halfway between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard offers a wealth of natural and historic sites. The Arctic animals you’re likely to encounter include the elusive polar bear roaming the ice and mossy tundra, grazing reindeer, the Arctic fox and vast bird colonies nesting on the rocky outcrops. Out at sea, watch for lounging walrus or spouting whales as you cruise past colourful icebergs and calving glaciers.
Greenland
Arctic
Seldom visited by tourists, Greenland’s coastal waters are some of the best in the world for exploring by Zodiac. Get up close to colossal ice sculptures, towering cliffs and immerse yourself in indigenous Inuit culture and a wealth of human history. Greenland also hosts an impressive array of arctic animals including muskox, the mighty polar bear and beluga whales. If you’re lucky, you may even spot the enchanting narwhal.
Seldom visited by tourists, Greenland’s coastal waters are some of the best in the world for exploring by Zodiac. Get up close to colossal ice sculptures, towering cliffs and immerse yourself in indigenous Inuit culture and a wealth of human history. Greenland also hosts an impressive array of arctic animals including muskox, the mighty polar bear and beluga whales. If you’re lucky, you may even spot the enchanting narwhal.
Canadian Arctic
Arctic
As remote as it is beautiful, the Canadian Arctic is one of the world’s least discovered frontiers and is home to the infamous Northwest Passage, final resting place of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. An expedition here will take you deep into the Arctic Circle where you will discover some of the most impressive glaciated landscapes our planet has to offer, along with a hugely diverse offering of land and marine wildlife including caribou, arctic fox and polar bears.
As remote as it is beautiful, the Canadian Arctic is one of the world’s least discovered frontiers and is home to the infamous Northwest Passage, final resting place of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. An expedition here will take you deep into the Arctic Circle where you will discover some of the most impressive glaciated landscapes our planet has to offer, along with a hugely diverse offering of land and marine wildlife including caribou, arctic fox and polar bears.
Polar Bears
Arctic
It’s always a heart-racing moment whenever you’re lucky enough to spot one of these kings of the Arctic. Polar bears are the world’s largest land predators, weighing up to 600kg and measuring up to 10ft tall and the cubs are amongst the cutest in nature!
It’s always a heart-racing moment
whenever you’re lucky enough to spot one
of these kings of the Arctic. Polar bears are
the world’s largest land predators,
weighing up to 600kg and measuring up to
10ft tall and the cubs are amongst the
cutest in nature!
The North Pole
Arctic
A once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the North Pole will see your exploration dreams come true. Cruise aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker that is capable of breaking through ice up to 2.5m thick before reaching the ‘top of the world’.
A once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the North Pole will see your exploration dreams come true. Cruise aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker that is capable of breaking through ice up to 2.5m thick before reaching the ‘top of the world’.
Northwest Passage
Arctic
Journey back in time to the height of Arctic exploration and retrace the footsteps of legendary explorers determined to find the fabled Northwest Passage that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Discover untouched fjords, ancient glaciers and abundant wildlife on expeditions exploring Baffin Island and North-West Greenland.
Journey back in time to the height of Arctic exploration and retrace the footsteps of legendary explorers determined to find the fabled Northwest Passage that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Discover untouched fjords, ancient glaciers and abundant wildlife on expeditions exploring Baffin Island and North-West Greenland.
LIFE ONBOARD AN ARCTIC CRUISE
Expedition Cruising
The only way to explore Antarctica is on an expedition vessel specifically designed for navigating polar waters. Each cruise ship includes a dining room and bar, an observation lounge as well as plenty of outdoor space from which to spot the wildlife and gaze at the amazing vistas. Engross yourself in these breath-taking destinations aboard a ship with a relaxed, social and informal atmosphere.
Expert Naturalists
Each vessel has a comprehensive Expedition Team who are experts in everything from geology to ornithology and marine biology to photography. The Expedition Team guide Zodiac trips, seek out the best wildlife on excursions and answer your questions along the way. Back on board they give daily briefings, re-caps and informative lectures to ensure that you get the most out of your trip and immerse yourself in the incredible surroundings.
Zodiac Exploration
All cruise ships are equipped with a fleet of Zodiac boats (or equivalent) which are used for the included on-shore and off-shore excursions. The Expedition Team and friendly crew will accompany you as you search for wildlife from the comfort of these smaller boats and, for the land excursions, Zodiacs beach beside the shoreline allowing for further exploration.
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