Norway

Arctic cruises are currently exploding in popularity, offering an incredible mix of abundant wildlife, otherworldly landscapes, and unique natural phenomena, like the Midnight Sun or the Northern Lights. One of the most popular destinations for Arctic cruises is Svalbard, an archipelago located between Norway and the North Pole that’s known for being home to the northernmost city, Longyearbyen, and to one of the highest populations of polar bears on the planet. 

We recently spent two weeks aboard a Svalbard cruise with Aurora Expeditions, an Australian company that specializes in polar expeditions. If you’re considering heading to Svalbard or joining an Aurora Expeditions cruise, here’s everything you need to know.