CRUISE 2
The Norwegian coast and pristine Arctic wilderness
The full potential of this cruise includes not only the exploration of 1,000 miles or more of the dramatic western coast of Norway, but the option of a return passage of around 1,000 miles to visit the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard (Spitsbergen) in the Arctic Circle. Self-evidently, this is as much an expedition as a cruise – it requires careful planning, self-sufficiency and good seamanship.
Although only 600 miles from the North Pole, Svalbard benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream and remains largely ice-free in summer – although this cannot always be guaranteed. The rewards are infinite: the first hand experiences of stark and rugged beauty, of near-pristine wilderness, of sea life and wildlife that few other humans will ever see.
