Don’t make the mistake of thinking Longyearbyen is simply a launchpoint for your Arctic cruise; there’s so much to see and do in this old mining town.
Arctic
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So you wanna go on a polar expedition? First thing you need to know is that it will change your life.
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The scouts spotted a polar bear, so plans changed. And not for the first time today.
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Pounding heart in my throat, I raced up the stairs two at a time with my camera clutched to my chest, and burst onto the deck to find every soul onboard (even the chefs) braced against the railing. At first I thought it was a joke. There was nothing. But those with high-grade telescopic lenses could see the bear, and he was moving.
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While we often associate polar adventures with rugged explorers, frostbite and questionable food, the truth is that an Arctic expedition doesn’t mean roughing it.
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As one of the last untouched stretches of wilderness, the Arctic is an exciting (and challenging) setting for a polar expedition. You’ve got incredible wildlife and mountain vistas, but also biting winds, snow and icy conditions. So, what are you going to wear??