Imagine blocks of ice floating past as you come face-to-face with an imposing blue-tinted glacial wall. A puffin’s zany flight path draws your eye, before you spot the distinctive white bulge of a beluga whale breaking the water.
From the pristine polar landscapes and hardy Arctic wildlife to the historic wooden trapper cabins that prove humanity’s resilience, Svalbard is rightly a dream destination for many curious travelers.
Given its remote location and limited transport options once you get to the remote settlements, a cruise is one of the best options for seeing this unique part of the world.
Cruising in a delicate ecosystem
First things
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