Luxury Arctic Cruises
The Arctic offers some of planet Earth’s most spectacular scenery, with a rich, vibrant cultural history, and amazing wildlife punctuating the incredible lands. Even at the top of the world, Scenic is committed to pushing the boundaries of exploration, taking you further into the Arctic Circle than any other cruise line. With Scenic, you are free to explore parts of the world that, until now, have been untouchable to the ordinary traveler. Take in the frozen tundra and icy peaks of Svalbard as part of our Arctic in Depth itinerary, a near-mythic archipelago whose indigenous wildlife outnumbers its human population, and is famed for its majestic remoteness. Or take to the skies and soar above Greenland’s gorgeous glaciers in our on board helicopter, a Scenic Freechoice exclusive available on our Iceland and Greenland Explorer.
Head into the deep north on an Arctic cruise and explore the limits of planet Earth. Scenic will take care of the equipment and protective gear, all you’ll need is a yearning for incredible sights and a sense of adventure. Explore the Svalbard archipelago with their expert Discovery Team, as part of their Ultimate Arctic itinerary and you’ll witness polar bears, walruses and more as you venture on-land with the Scenic Freechoice program.
Discover Svalbard Archipelago
The Svalbard Archipelago's rugged glaciers and frozen tundras are a fragile and remote area of vast environmental significance, while Spitsbergen is the largest island. Due to the extraordinary nature of the region, the sailing and expedition schedule is flexible. Your experienced Captain and Discovery Leader will use their expertise to design this section of your voyage from day to day. Making the most of the long hours of daylight, weather and ice conditions to give you the best experience possible in this extraordinary part of the world.
Your Scenic Eclipse voyage is in a prime time for wildlife spotting, and there will be opportunities to be on the lookout for the dominant predators of the region including the Polar bear. Marine species include the carefully protected walrus with its characteristic tusks and several species of whales. Once hunted almost out of existence in a region now transformed into a dedicated conservation area, your encounters with these giants of the sea will be a memory to treasure.
Antarctica is awash with incredible scenery and unique wildlife, and Scenic Eclipse will take you closer than ever before. Experience fur seals and King penguins in their natural habitat from the safety of our on board submarine* during our Antarctica, South Georgia & Falkland Islands itinerary. Take our kayaks for a paddle around blue-tinged icebergs as part of Scenic Freechoice and get the chance to observe minke, humpback and killer whales (orcas) up close during our Ultimate Antarctica itinerary. Or visit the final resting place of Ernest Shackleton in Grytviken, whilst exploring South Georgia. The Antarctic Peninsula’s west coast is a land of white icescapes, towering peaks and a maze of protected channels, home to vast colonies of penguins, seals and pods of whales. Every day will be a feast for the senses, a veritable parade of wildlife as you savour a rare chance to witness a part of the world few have set foot upon.
