Our first hand knowledge of Polar expeditions and cruise ships is unsurpassed, and we are able to offer you custom Arctic cruises and Arctic expeditions and excursion packages to suit your exact requirements.

So, whether you want an Arctic expedition with scuba diving, whale watching, shore trips and kayaking or a luxury Arctic cruise we can offer the best Arctic holiday at the best price.

Our close working partnerships with all the finest Arctic expedition and cruise operators allows us to pass on the best prices, special offers and exceptional value for money.

Come with Arctic Bound and join the select few who are privileged to have experienced this wild and exciting region.

Cruise in luxury or join a small group expedition getting close to ice and nature in kayaks or inflatables.

Our Arctic cruises can be tailor made to suit your requirements, and can include:

• Sea Kayaking in the Arctic
• Scuba Diving in the Arctic
• Arctic Shore Excursions

Whatever your choice, we guarantee you super service, expert advice and not just the holiday, but the adventure of a lifetime.

Sample Itineraries

Spitsbergen 6 day adventure cruise on board Hurtigruten’s MS Expedition

This voyage from Spitsbergen in the Svalbard archipelago, sails on MS Expedition, navigating northbound from Longyearbyen to the remote Moffen Island, taking in fjords, glaciers and Arctic settlements along the way.

Passing magnificent glaciers, including the stunning Monaco Glacier and the ‘seven icebergs’, we travel beyond 80° north and enter a world of ice sculptures and towering granite mountains.

There are estimated to be some 3,000 polar bears in the Svalbard archipelago. Magnificent and solitary, there is every chance that we will come across one of these awe-inspiring beasts as we cruise through the ice floes.

There are also estimated to be more than 110 types of migratory birds in this region and the on board team of experts will ensure that you get the best out of our wildlife viewing, both from the deck of MS Expedition and from daily shore visits by Polar Cirkel boats.

Voyage Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen’s lively capital, once a mining settlement that is now a major centre for polar research. Overnight stay at Spitsbergen Hotel.

Day 2

Embark on MS Nordstjernen. Sail to Barentsburg and visit this Russian settlement, optional visit to the Pomor Museum and a folklore show. Sail out of the Icefjord, along the coast of Prins Karl’s Forland and past the Kongsfjord heading north.

Day 3

Sail through the Woodfjord area, via the Monaco glacier to Moffen Island, Smeerenburgfjord, Magdalenefjord and the Wagonway glacier.

Day 4

Krossfjord. Visit birdcliffs and glacier fronts. Sail to Ny-Ålesund.

Day 5

Arrive in Longyearbyen and transfer to Spitsbergen Hotel. Farewell dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Day 6

Tour ends in Longyearbyen.

West Greenland Explorer – 7 nights under the midnight sun aboard Akademik Shokalskiy

The compact Polar Adventure Ship Akademik Shokalskiy is your floating basecamp for 7 nights under the midnight sun. The 48-passenger vessel is equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks, for a refreshing Arctic getaway.

Optional kayaking in the pristine waters of Greenland’s western fjords

Voyage Itinerary

Day 1 – Copenhagen to Kangerlussuaq for Embarkation

Join adventurers from around the world at the Copenhagen airport to board our group flight to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. The Polar Adventure Ship Akademik Shokalskiy, equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks, lies at anchor in the harbor ready for embarkation. The compact vessel is your floating base camp for seven nights under the midnight sun.

Day 2 – Sisimiut

Sisimiut harbour, ice free all-year round, may present the first opportunity for kayakers to put their paddles in the water. While they enjoy the pristine water, other adventurers may explore 5,000 years of human habitation on the world’s largest island. You may visit the archaeological remains of the Saqqaq or may take photos of the Old Town of Sisimiut, with colonial buildings that date from the 18th and 19th centuries.

A range of activity levels are offered on every shore landing, so if you prefer a spirited hike to a leisurely stroll that is accommodated.

Day 3 – Qeqetarsuaq, Disko Island

Disko Island has a volcanic past. Tall basalt walls enclose magnificent valleys full of colorful flowers. Our naturalists guide you ashore, introducing you tot he unique flora and fauna of the region. There are excellent hiking opportunities. Some of the coastal hiking routes offer fantastic views of the sea, where massive icebergs float.

Just outside the village of Qeqetarsuaq, the University of Copenhagen maintains the Arctic Research Station. Researchers have been investigating Arctic ecosystems there since 1906. When the Expedition Team botanist delivers a presentation about Greenland flora, much of what he or she says was uncovered by the researchers of Qeqetarsuaq.

Day 4 – Uummannaq/Ukkusissat

Uumannaq is a picturesque island village that sits at the foot of a heart-shaped mountain, which is the meaning of the Greenlandic name for the community. The island lies at the center of an area where immense icebergs float towards the Davis Strait. Hundreds of sledge dogs live in the village. During our visit you may see local hunters slice their just-caught harp seals.

Between the hiking, kayaking, conviviality in the bard, and the fabulous meals served during this expedition, the Expedition Team delivers illustrated presentations about ice, wildlife and geology. By the time Shokalskiy reaches Ukkusissat, the work of Alfred Wegener and his ‘continental drift’ theory will be familiar to all aboard. The scientist, who was denigrated during his lifetime, departed from the village of Ukkusisat to rescue some colleagues camped on the Greenland Ice Sheet. He lost his life during the rescue, and the world lost a truly fearless original thinker.

Day 5 – Equip Sermia

Shokalskiy will sail along the edge of Eqip Sermia Glacier for 5 kilometers (3.1 miles). Eqip Sermia is one of the fastest moving glaciers in the world, traveling approximately 30 meters per day.

You should be on deck to watch for the birth of icebergs, calved from the massive ice front. Zodiacs will be deployed for ocean-level cruising and the opportunity to take remarkable photographs.

Day 6 – Ilulissat

UNESCO has designated this area a World Heritage Site, because the Jakobshavn Glacier calves more icebergs than any other in the Northern Hemisphere. As Akademik Shokalskiy steams up the fjord, the Captain will navigate expertly around young icebergs. Exploring the community of Ilulissat, travelers are introduced to 20th century explorer Knud Rassmussen, a national hero and local son.

There are more sled dogs living in Ilulissat than humans. Most local families keep a variety of different sledges near their houses, and you may find it interesting to examine the difference. The smallest sledges can be used for transporting a single person, while the largest are used for hunting.

Day 7 – Itilleq

The southward journey is broken by a landing at the village of Itilleq situated on an island that has no natural source of water. A local villager welcomes us and provides an insider’s glimpse into the daily lives of Itilleq’s 130 inhabitants.

Greenland is home to more than 500 plants, including five orchids. Through your binoculars, as we sail through Sondrestromfjord you may easily see Evergreen, Roseroot, several species of Louseworth and other Arctic plants like Saxifrage and Arctic Poppies.

Day 8 – Kangerlussuaq: Disembarkation and flight to Copenhagen

Disembarking in the early morning, we spend the day exploring the area before transferring to the airport for our group flight back to Copenhagen.

Day 9 – Copenhagen

Arrival in Copenhagen.