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Iceland Best Times to Take a Cruise

June, July, August, and September are the best months to take a cruise in Iceland. June starts the extended days of summer daylight where whale watching is in full effect. The lingering clear nights of fall begin in September when spectacular sightings of the Northern Lights often occur.
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Best Time to Take an Iceland Cruise

June, July, August, and September are the best months to take a cruise in Iceland. June starts the extended days of summer daylight where whale watching is in full effect, and the lingering clear nights of fall begin in September when spectacular sightings of the Northern Lights often occur.
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Viking Fjord sailing through the Arctic

Why Svalbard's Smallest Expedition Ships Offer Its Best Experience

Discover why a small-ship Svalbard cruise offers greater flexibility, longer shore landings, and closer wildlife encounters than larger vessels. Compare Svalbard tours and explore the Arctic with just 12 guests aboard.
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Traveling with an Arctic Photography Guide: What It Actually Changes

Discover how expert photography guidance, small-ship access, and Arctic conditions help travelers capture stronger images.
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Svalbard's Wildlife: Further Beyond the Polar Bear Than You'd Expect

Most travelers associate Svalbard with polar bears, but the archipelago supports a surprisingly rich Arctic ecosystem. Learn about Svalbard reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, whales, and vast seabird colonies while exploring how seasonal conditions, pack ice, and conservation regulations shape unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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Readying the boat for exploration in the Gyrfalcon Islands, Canadian Arctic

Reasons to Do an Arctic Land Tour in Nunavik

Discover why a land-based adventure in Nunavik offers a unique way to experience the Canadian Arctic. Connect with Inuit culture, spot Arctic wildlife, explore vast tundra landscapes, and enjoy meaningful encounters in one of North America's most remote and fascinating destinations.
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Return of a Legend

The Kapitan Khlebnikov is back in action! This renowned ice breaker vessel is able to reach remote polar regions that are inaccessible to most other passenger expedition ships. This means access to places rarely explored by tourists. Perhaps it will provide the perfect way for you to explore the Arctic.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap

Iceland: Self-Drive vs. Small Group Tours

Choosing how to travel Iceland? Compare self-drive trips and small group tours, from driving the Ring Road to guided visits at the Golden Circle, South Coast waterfalls, glaciers, and black sand beaches.
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Zen zodiac ride at Monacobreen Glacier in Svalbard

Sister Adventure in the Arctic

We spent a week in pure luxury with Ponant Expeditions as we explored the frozen north!
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Svalbard: Polar Bear Adventure

In early June, I ventured to the High Arctic with Quark Expeditions aboard the Ocean Explorer, exploring the dramatic wilderness of Svalbard. Cruising through ice-choked fjords under the midnight sun, we were treated to unforgettable polar bear sightings, hunting from fast ice. It was a true Arctic safari, filled with awe, wildlife, and the raw …
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Reindeer overlooking ice landing towards snow mountains in Svalbard.

Early Season Svalbard

Follow along my journey to the Svalbard Archipelago in the Norwegian Arctic, also known as the "gateway to the North Pole," and a wildlife paradise aboard the new expedition ship, the Ultramarine with Quark Expeditions. A weeklong voyage that highlighted the incredible wildlife, stunning landscapes and incredible history of the Arctic in Spring. …
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Nunavik--the Canadian Arctic!

A trip to the Gyrfalcon Islands in Ungava Bay to see amazing tidal shifts, incredible natural beauty, hiking and biking across the tundra, and boating throughout the islands. A fascinating place perfect for the adventurous Arctic explorer, yet it still has comfortable and warm eco-pods to stay in!
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