High Arctic · Jun – Sep
Arctic & Greenland
Polar bears, midnight sun, and ancient Inuit landscapes - the High Arctic at its most elemental.
The Arctic has long captured the imagination of explorers, adventurers, historians, and travellers from around the world. A place of extraordinary natural beauty and immense historical significance, it remains one of the planet’s most remote and compelling regions. Vast landscapes of ice, towering mountains, dramatic fjords, and seemingly endless horizons create a setting unlike anywhere else on Earth, inviting travellers to experience a world shaped by nature, history, and centuries of exploration.
Along the east coast of Baffin Island and the west coast of Greenland, Inuit communities offer remarkable insight into life above the Arctic Circle. These communities are deeply connected to the land, sea, wildlife, and changing seasons, preserving traditions and knowledge that have been passed down through generations. Meaningful visits provide opportunities to learn about Inuit culture, history, art, storytelling, and contemporary life, revealing the resilience and ingenuity required to thrive in one of the world’s most challenging environments.
For many travellers, the opportunity to explore the legendary Northwest Passage is a lifelong ambition. This fabled route has played a defining role in the history of Arctic exploration, inspiring generations of explorers to venture into the unknown in search of a navigable passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Their stories of courage, endurance, ambition, and discovery continue to resonate today. Travelling through these historic waters brings the past vividly to life, offering a deeper understanding of the expeditions, communities, and events that shaped a remarkable bygone era.
The Arctic is also home to an extraordinary diversity of wildlife. Depending on the voyage, season, and conditions, there may be opportunities to observe polar bears moving through their natural habitat, walrus gathered along remote shorelines, and vast colonies of seabirds nesting on towering cliffs. Whales may surface in the surrounding waters, while seals and other Arctic species reveal the remarkable richness of this seemingly austere environment. Each encounter is shaped by nature, making every sighting a unique and memorable part of the expedition.
With voyages offering a wide range of opportunities to experience culture, history, wildlife, and spectacular wilderness, there has never been a more rewarding way to immerse yourself in this fascinating region. Travelling by expedition vessel provides access to remote coastlines, isolated islands, and rarely visited locations that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to reach. Each day brings the possibility of something new, from exploring a dramatic fjord or landing on a remote beach to visiting a welcoming community or witnessing wildlife in the vast Arctic landscape.
Thoughtfully crafted itineraries take you beyond the familiar to remote, untouched corners of the Arctic, with every journey tailored to the best way to explore. Flexibility is at the heart of the expedition experience, with routes and daily activities shaped by local conditions, weather, ice, wildlife, and the opportunities that arise along the way. This sense of freedom and discovery allows every voyage to become a truly personal journey into one of the world’s last great wilderness regions.
Whether your passion lies in the history of Arctic exploration, the living cultures of the North, remarkable wildlife encounters, photography, or the simple desire to experience a place far removed from everyday life, the Arctic offers an unforgettable journey. Here, the spirit of exploration remains very much alive, inviting you to venture beyond the familiar and discover a landscape of extraordinary scale, beauty, and significance.
The High Arctic is one of the world's last strongholds of the polar bear. Spot them drifting on ice floes and roaming coastal tundra from the safety of Zodiacs.
A UNESCO World Heritage site - the most productive glacier in the Northern Hemisphere calves icebergs the size of city blocks into Disko Bay.
Visit Greenlandic communities only reachable by sea or dog sled. Meet local hunters, artists, and elders carrying traditions thousands of years old.
From June through August, the sun never sets north of the Arctic Circle. Wildlife is active around the clock - and so are you.
Sail one of history's most legendary routes through the Canadian Arctic Archipelago - frozen to explorers for centuries, now navigable for a precious few weeks each summer.
Walrus, narwhal, beluga whales, Arctic foxes, musk ox, snowy owls, and thick-billed murres - the Arctic holds wildlife density that rivals Africa's great plains.