On this once-in-a-lifetime expedition to the top of the world, venture deep into the Arctic Circle to experience some of the planet’s most remote and awe-inspiring landscapes, illuminated by the ethereal glow of the midnight sun. Begin in Reykjavík, Iceland, where you’ll embark the deluxe small ship World Voyager for a luxurious nine-night expedition cruise through polar regions few travelers ever reach.

Sail to bird-rich Vigur Island before crossing the Denmark Strait to Greenland, navigating vast fjord systems carved by ancient glaciers and drifting among icebergs of every imaginable shape and hue. Continue north to the islands of Norway’s legendary Svalbard archipelago, where dramatic icy coastlines, towering mountains, and expansive glaciers create a breathtaking natural stage for extraordinary wildlife encounters. With expert guides and expedition staff, keep watch for polar bears, walrus colonies, Arctic foxes, and abundant birdlife, as well as marine species including six types of seals and up to 14 species of whales that frequent these nutrient-rich waters.

Throughout the program, enjoy the refined comforts of your ship, engaging onboard lectures, and ever-changing scenery that underscores the scale and beauty of the High Arctic. After disembarking in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, travel by included flight to Oslo, Norway, where the program concludes with an overnight stay at the first-class Grand Hotel Oslo.

Enhance this remarkable Arctic expedition with an optional pre-program extension in Reykjavík and/or a post-program extension in Oslo, adding cultural depth to an already extraordinary polar experience.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

• Cross the Arctic Circle and experience the phenomenon of the midnight sun.
• Learn from the expedition team of naturalist guides who provide informative lectures on topics such as Arctic ecology, climate change and history and lead Zodiac excursions.
• Encounter wildlife, searching for polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, reindeer and diverse bird populations, including puffins and Arctic terns. Look for multiple whale species in the surrounding waters.
• Marvel at astonishing landscapes, with towering cliffs and calving glaciers.
• See fascinating landmarks from famous polar expeditions, mining settlements and abandoned whaling stations.