From Midnight Sun to the Ice Edge

This is an expedition that follows Norway’s Arctic coast northward into the High Arctic. The journey begins in the Lofoten Islands, where midnight sun, fishing villages, white-sand beaches and dramatic mountain scenery create a striking introduction to the north. From there, the voyage continues along Norway’s far northern coast through Tromsø, the North Cape region and Vardø, before crossing the Barents Sea toward Svalbard. You will explore Svalbard, where glaciers, fjords, research settlements and the ice edge reveal a wilder and more remote Arctic world.• Explore the Lofoten Islands, where fishing villages, fjords, white-sand beaches and the midnight sun reveal some of Northern Norway’s most recognisable mountain-and-sea scenery. • Sail into Trollfjord for scenic cruising, then continue north along Norway’s coast, where fjords, mountains, sea cliffs and the Barents Sea create a wider northern landscape. • From Tromsø to the North Cape and Vardø, step into Northern Norway’s towns and border communities, seeing different sides of Arctic life, landmarks and local history. • In Svalbard, watch for Arctic seabirds, seals, walruses, reindeer, Arctic foxes and the tundra plants that grow briefly but strongly in the polar summer. • Venture above 80° North into the sea-ice zone of the Arctic Ocean, slowing down along the ice edge while watching for possible signs of polar bears. • Visit Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund to learn about Arctic life, scientific research and the history of human exploration in the High North.