Book Incredible Cruises to Antarctica and the Arctic

Jun 03, 2025 - 
Jun 10, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 08, 2025 - 
Jun 18, 2025
The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears....
Jun 09, 2025 - 
Jun 16, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 10, 2025 - 
Jun 17, 2025
Join our adventurous expedition to the north of Svalbard’s largest island, taking in the area’s fantastically beautiful landscapes, thousands of seabirds, and possibly even polar bears. While searching for whales, seals, and other exotic wildlife among the sea ice, we’...
Jun 12, 2025 - 
Jun 19, 2025
This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife....
Jun 16, 2025 - 
Jun 23, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 18, 2025 - 
Jun 28, 2025
The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears....
Jun 19, 2025 - 
Jun 26, 2025
This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife....
Jun 23, 2025 - 
Jun 30, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 24, 2025 - 
Jul 01, 2025
Sailing along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen, will give us the best opportunities to spot the King of the Arctic. We sail to Raudfjord on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a beautiful fjord dominated by spectacular glaciers and favoured by Ringed and Bearded Seal. The cliffs and s...
Jun 26, 2025 - 
Jul 03, 2025
The North Spitsbergen Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy this Arctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, and learn to take perfect pictures of the polar flora and fauna....
Jun 28, 2025 - 
Jul 08, 2025
The North Spitsbergen cruise sails to some of the remotest locations of northern Europe. The expedition gives you the opportunity to spot historic whaling remains, glaciers, a variety of Arctic birds including the Little Auk, and polar bears....

Visiting the Arctic in May

May is a great time to visit the Arctic for those seeking wildlife encounters, cultural experiences, and adventure activities in milder weather and longer days.

5 Reasons to Visit the Arctic in May

1. Weather

  1. May is one of the milder months in the Arctic, making it a more comfortable time to visit.

2. Wildlife

  1. May is an excellent time to observe Arctic wildlife, as animals like polar bears, walruses, and whales are active and easier to spot.

3. Activities

May is a great time to try out adventure activities such as kayaking, hiking, and camping in the Arctic wilderness.

4. Ice Conditions

The Arctic ice conditions start to change in May, creating unique opportunities to explore ice formations, fjords, and glaciers.

5. Bird Watching

May is a prime time for bird watching in the Arctic, as many species of birds return from their winter migration.

Polar bears may be seen frequently in Svalbard

Testimonials

Arctic Cruises in May

North Spitsbergen, Arctic Spring, Hike & Ski & Sail

Cruise along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen for a great chance of spotting Polar Bears. You’ll sail into beautiful fjords found on the north coast of West Spitsbergen.
$ 3,300
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Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain.
$ 3,350
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Arctic Ocean – Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, we'll search for land and sea life.
$ 3,000
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