Highlights

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Highlights

Region

Destination

Monacobreen#}

Monacobreen

Experiences

Formerly known as Glacier de Monaco and Liefde Bay-bræ, Monacobreen is a glacier that reaches down into Liefdefjorden in Spitsbergen.
Mountaineering#}

Mountaineering

Outdoor activities

Ascend the heights to enjoy spectacular views of the polar surroundings
Mt Beerenberg#}

Mt Beerenberg

Experiences

Earth’s northernmost active volcano and the first sight of approaching Jan Mayen
Musk Ox#}

Musk Ox

Wildlife

Among the few hooved animals to survive the last ice age, these goat-like creatures have an underlayer of fur that is one of the world's warmest natural fibers
Nansen Fjord#}

Nansen Fjord

Experiences

A hidden gem on the east coast of Greenland, Nansen Fjord is a postcard-perfect example of Arctic beauty.
Napoleon's house on St. Helena#}

Napoleon's house on St. Helena

Experiences

The island exile where one of history’s greatest tacticians spent his final years
Narwhal#}

Narwhal

Wildlife

Horned on the head with what is in fact a large canine tooth, these beluga relatives were named for their cadaverous color
Neko Harbour#}

Neko Harbour

Experiences

A pleasant beach in Antarctica’s larger Andvord Bay, Neko Harbour is a scenic landing site that offers great views of gentoo penguins and a nearby glacier
Neumayer Channel#}

Neumayer Channel

Experiences

A glacier-fringed waterway just southeast of Gerlache Strait, Neumayer Channel separates Anvers Island from Wiencke Island
Nightingale Island#}

Nightingale Island

Experiences

A remote and uninhabited island in the South Atlantic Ocean, Nightingale Island is situated roughly midway between South America and South Africa
Nordaustlandet Ice Cap#}

Nordaustlandet Ice Cap

Experiences

While most of the Svalbard island of Nordaustlandet is covered in beautiful ice caps, two in particular are by far the most astounding
Nordenskioldbreen#}

Nordenskioldbreen

Experiences

Ranging over 25 km in length and 11 km in width, Nordenskioldbreen issues out a beautiful flow of icebergs and smaller bits of free-flowing ice bits, creating a breathtaking spectacle of blue-white voyagers against a sea of darker blue-grey.
Northern Bottlenose Whale#}

Northern Bottlenose Whale

Wildlife

These naturally friendly whales, heavily hunted in the early 1900s due to their trusting disposition, are among the deepest-diving mammals in the world
Northern Gannet#}

Northern Gannet

Wildlife

Known for their voracious appetites, these Arctic birds have so much trouble walking that they take off better from the water than the land
Northern Lights#}

Northern Lights

Experiences

One of the great attractions in the Arctic are the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora Borealis.
Ny London#}

Ny London

Experiences

A former mining settlement in the Svalbard archipelago’s Arctic island of Blomstrandøya
Ny Ålesund#}

Ny Ålesund

Experiences

Ny Ålesund is often mentioned as being the northernmost settlement in the world. Originally a mining settlement it is now a scientist village, an Arctic laboratory.
Orcadas Base#}

Orcadas Base

Experiences

Located in Antarctica’s South Orkney Islands, this Argentine research base was originally the site of the Speirs Bruce station
Pack Ice#}

Pack Ice

Experiences

Formed when broken shards of sea ice freeze together, pack ice is also known as “ice pack” or simply “pack,” and is characterized by collective areas of free-floating ice
Pancake Ice#}

Pancake Ice

Experiences

The lily pads of the polar regions, pancake ice consists of rounded sheets of newly frozen water
Paradise Bay#}

Paradise Bay

Experiences

A breathtakingly beautiful bay offering classic views of colossal ice formations and iconic Antarctic wildlife
Patagonian Crested Duck#}

Patagonian Crested Duck

Wildlife

These non-migratory mallards are highly territorial, the males' red and orange eyes brightening when breeding time has arrived
Paulet Island#}

Paulet Island

Experiences

Owing to its sizable penguin colony, this circular Antarctic island is a popular site among polar bird lovers
Peter I Island#}

Peter I Island

Experiences

Also known as Peter I Øy, Peter I Island is volcanic, uninhabited, and one of the most remote islands in the world
Petermann Island#}

Petermann Island

Experiences

Located just south of the Lemaire Channel, Petermann Island is a stony and partially glaciated landmass known for its Adélie penguins
Petrel Base#}

Petrel Base

Experiences

An Argentine research facility located on Antarctica’s Dundee Island
Petrel Cove#}

Petrel Cove

Experiences

An Antarctic coastal indentation between Welchness and Diana Reef, at the west end of Dundee Island
Phippsøya#}

Phippsøya

Experiences

Phippsøya is the largest of the Sjuøyane, the “Seven Islands” that make up the northern-most part of the Svalbard archipelago.
Photo Workshop#}

Photo Workshop

Outdoor activities

On select voyages, professional photographers will help you get the most out of your personal camera equipment
Pink-footed Goose#}

Pink-footed Goose

Wildlife

The most common type of goose in Svalbard, these soil grubbers release sizable carbon emissions through their digging
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