Arctic Cruises, Expeditions & Tours

Svalbard’s surrounding sea ice hosts around 3,000 polar bears (the Arctic’s most iconic apex predator). Witness massive walrus haul-outs along shallow coastal beaches, and see bearded seals resting on pack ice. Arctic foxes roam the open tundra, and an abundance of seabirds (including puffins) inhabit the surrounding steep cliffs. Offshore in the Arctic waters, you may also encounter narwhals (the “unicorns of the sea”).

Svalbard’s diverse landscapes combine high mountains, glaciers, and a vast tundra, which comes into full bloom during the summer. Greenland features extensive fjord systems, such as Ilulissat Icefjord and Scoresby Sund. On Jan Mayen, Beerenberg, the northernmost active volcano in the world, rises above the small, remote island. In Iceland’s Westfjords, dramatic coastlines, glacial valleys, and iconic sites like the Dynjandi Waterfalls define the landscapes.

Discover the Arctic’s rich historical sites dating back to the Heroic Age of Arctic Exploration and early North Pole expeditions. Visit Ny-Ålesund in Svalbard, a former mining town turned into a hub for international Arctic research. Here, Roald Amundsen — the first explorer to successfully navigate the Northwest Passage — launched his 1926 Arctic expedition aboard the Norge airship. At Cape Flora, explorers like Fridtjof Nansen charted their routes across the high Arctic. Learn how Inuit communities have shaped Arctic heritage for over 4,000 years, long before European exploration. With 27 years of polar expedition experience, Poseidon Expeditions continues to follow historic routes to this day.