See  unusual wildlife

Canadian Arctic and Greenland waters harbour plenty of wildlife and you may encounter polar bear, barren-ground grizzly bear, muskox, caribou, walrus, Arctic fox, Arctic seal, harp seal, bearded seal, beluga, humpback and bowhead whales and narwhal.

Visit an Inuit village

When cruising the Canadian Arctic you will be sure to stop in such villages like Pond Inlet.  These are great places to meet with locals and purchase Inuit carvings, jewellery and other local crafts.  In Greenland you may stop in places like Sisimiut, where you may meet traditional kayakers and see them perform "eskimo roles'.

Bird cliffs

Cliffs such as those on Leopold and Cobourg Islands are locations where breeding birds find a safe haven from predators such as polar bear and fox.  Birds such as murres and fulmars breed here by the hundreds of thousands, soaring overhead as you cruise in zodiacs along the base of high cliffs.

Hike the mountains

There is no experience quite like hiking up a pristine mountain in Greenland or Canada's Arctic, walking through tundra flora and enjoying the spectacular panorama of icebergs, sea and glaciers.

Kayak the seas

Hear the swish of water passing your hull, glide across a still bay with mountains and glaciers reflected in the water, get up close to whales and other wildlife. Experience the serenity of the Arctic to its fullest.

Cruise by zodiac

Zodiacs are sturdy inflatable boats used to explore hidden coves and inlets, while on the lookout for wildlife.  Cruise through the ice, land at a historic site, or float at the bottom of a bird cliff.

Have a BBQ

As you enjoy the camaraderie and great food served on deck, the captain will make sure the ship turns slowly a full 360 degrees, giving you a fantastic view of the panorama around you.

Be out on deck

With the long light of polar summer nights you may find yourself waking up at unusual hours.  Take the opportunity to go out on deck alone and watch the scenery and wildlife drift by.  Deckside is where it all happens!

Learn from the experts

Polar cruises all bring expert lecturers along, teaching you about such subjects as history, flora and fauna, photography and exploration.

Ponder the sacrifices

At some point during your cruise you will visit historic sites and come eye to eye with poignant reminders of those who gave their lives during the exploration of the High Arctic.  Take a moment to learn more about their fate and honour their sacrifices.

Long days & short nights

As you get close to the Arctic Circle, the days lengthen and nights shorten.  In June and July, above the Arctic Circle, the sun will not set at all and this a great time to come out on deck at "night" and see what nature has on offer.

Camp in Greenland

On some of our Greenland cruises you can opt to camp overnight in the picturesque Tasermiut Fjord for a truly immersive experience, hiking the tundra, chatting with your local hosts, even joining the camp chef to forage for dinner ingredients and, if you’re lucky, viewing the dazzling colors of the polar twilight in the evening.

Fly to remote mountains

On select cruises to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic you can experience the stunning polar landscapes from the air. 

Heli-hike and bike

Conditions permitting, and on select cruises, you may have opportunities for a Heli landing on the Greenland ice sheet.  Or we can take you heli-hiking and heli-biking, flying to places we could not otherwise access for activities suitable for all skill levels.