Arctic

Arctic Circle ultra-luxury retreat Octola Private Wilderness has made history by becoming the world’s first travel destination to continuously monitor ultrafine air particles using advanced, research-grade technology.

Following the success of its 2025 debut, COMO Hotels and Resorts has confirmed the return of its ultra-luxury Arctic experience, COMO Journey: Into the Arctic, with two exclusive departures set for May and September 2026.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is offering a brand-new polar expedition for 2026: the Canadian Arctic Discovery, a 17-night expedition aboard World Navigator embarking on 21 September from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Aurora Expeditions has launched its Arctic & Beyond 2027 season, offering 25 immersive voyages aboard purpose-built expedition ships Greg Mortimer and Sylvia Earle.

Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched Explorer’s Choice, a new customisable offer designed to enhance every guest’s expedition experience. Travellers booking an expedition with Atlas Ocean Voyages will now have the opportunity to select an amenity that best suits their travel style, whether it’s adventure, indulgence or seamless connectivity.

Swan Hellenic has unveiled the lecturers and guides set to accompany its 2025 Arctic Cultural Expedition Cruises, with bookings now open for all 40 of its 2025-2026 Arctic voyages..

Adventure Canada has announced it will expand its fleet with two vessels for the 2026 season, enabling the operator to offer more trips.

A recent voyage aboard PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot saw a team of 20 scientists from around the world study the effects of global warming in the rapidly changing polar region.

Quark Expeditions has unveiled a refresh of The Shackleton Club to celebrate the loyalty program’s 10th anniversary.

Atlas Ocean Voyages has released its 2026 Arctic Season which will feature six- and seven-night expeditions and include pre-cruise hotel stays for the first time.

Aurora Expeditions has tweaked its maximum passenger capacity on voyages to polar regions in advance of the 2024/25 Antarctic season and ahead of the launch of its third vessel Douglas Mawson in December 2025.

Spark your clients’ sense of adventure with an Arctic expedition to Alaska, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard, or the renowned Northwest Passage. HX Hurtigruten Expeditions’ 2025/26 voyages showcase the vast beauty and rugged wilderness of our world. Your clients will enjoy authentic experiences without compromising style and comfort aboard HX’s state-of-the-art vessels with premium facilities.