The Arctic Cruises
Explore the top of the world and experience the stark beauty of the Arctic, where grizzly bears reign and blue ice floats serenely on the horizon. Here it can be silent and still one moment, then come alive with a cacophony of migrating birds, barking seals and crackling icebergs the next. From the Labrador Sea off the coast of Greenland to the icy wilderness of the Canadian High Arctic, witness this world awakening from its winter slumber to embracing the midnight sun. Discover this fascinating polar region in Viking comfort on an Arctic expedition.
The Arctic Cruises
Explore the top of the world and experience the stark beauty of the Arctic, where grizzly bears reign and blue ice floats serenely on the horizon. Here it can be silent and still one moment, then come alive with a cacophony of migrating birds, barking seals and crackling icebergs the next. From the Labrador Sea off the coast of Greenland to the icy wilderness of the Canadian High Arctic, witness this world awakening from its winter slumber to embracing the midnight sun. Discover this fascinating polar region in Viking comfort on an Arctic expedition.
Highlights of The Arctic Cruises
Discover one of the most fascinating corners of the world as you journey to the rugged Canadian High Arctic and majestic Greenland. Although over half of this land is covered by glaciers, a delicate ecosystem thrives here under the midnight sun. We can sail this far north thanks to a branch of the Gulf Stream, which brings navigable seas and warmer weather to this region each summer. Admire quaint Greenlandic villages—many showcasing traditional peat houses—and witness the awe-inspiring terrain of the Canadian High Arctic, where animals are uniquely adapted to life in the extreme cold. Here are some highlights you may experience during your journey:
- Catch a glimpse of native species such as muskox, harp seals and Arctic hares
- Learn the Basque whaling history of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Cruise past towering icebergs in Ilulissat’s UNESCO-listed “ice fjord"
- Explore hidden bays by Special Operations Boat in search of wildlife
- Uncover the culture and traditions of the Inuit, the Indigenous Peoples of the Arctic
- Follow in the wake of explorers who once searched for the fabled Northwest Passage