Antarctica – The White Continent

Curated Journeys

Cruising to the largest islands of the Far North, feel your spirit set free, floating with the ice floes of Spitsbergen. Experience the thrill of making zodiac landings on the Arctic shores, where the Great Bears and the huge bird cliffs are waiting to welcome you.

Trip Highlights

  • Start your journey from the northernmost town of the North, Longyearbyen.
  • Sail through huge glaciers, icebergs and ice floes of Spitsbergen, the largest island of the Svalbard archipelago.
  • Experience zodiac landings ashore the Arctic through the eight days of the Arctic cruise.
  • Hike in the snow amidst the jagged mountains of the magnificent ruins of Smeerenburg.
  • Marvel at the site of the calving icebergs at the Monaco Glacier.
  • Witness the largest colony of puffins burst into a riot of colours on the white landscape.
  • Meet the Great Bears of the North at Hornsund and also be enthralled by the varied wildlife of the icy terrain.
  • Follow the magical trail of the walruses.
  • Visit the research town of NY Alesund from where stalwarts like Amundsen started their polar expeditions.

The Glaciers, the Bergs and the Fjords

A glacial wrapped archipelago of rugged islands peaks the Far North. A luxury yacht is waiting to take you ashore the largest islands of Spitsbergen. Hear the sound of the calving icebergs on the fjords of fantasy. Sight the exotic tundra wildlife. Feel at one with the lands of the northern hemisphere.

Journey begins June 16th 2019

Port of embarkation: Longyearbyen

The Svalbard Islands in the High Arctic form an archipelago of 63,000 km2 enveloped in endless vistas of icy magic.

You will board the ship at the capital city of Longyearbyen for an 8-day expedition cruise to the heart of Spitsbergen, the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago.

Meeting the Lord of the Arctic: Horn Glacier

Where the glacial cirques intersect, a mountain like structure towers over the water surface. Indulge in the wonders of a glacial peak at its best at the Horn Glacier.

Also known as Hornbreen, this glacier lies between Torell Land and Sørkapp Land on Spitsbergen. The glacier debouches into Hornsund where you will be met by the Great Bears of the land.