To the top of the world on an Arctic cruise

The Arctic is home to some of the world’s most legendary, mysterious, and seldom seen wildlife. Seemingly mythical narwhal—thought by many to have inspired the legend of the unicorn—ply the frigid waters between the ice floes. Lumbering walrus bask in the Arctic sun, looking as much like whiskered grandfathers sunbathing as anything else. And majestic polar bears prowl the leads in search of seals to feed their growing and ever more hungry cubs. Indeed, it is the opportunity of encountering these and other icons of the Arctic wilderness that continues to draw travelers to Arctic cruises.

A world of change

The Arctic is a land, or rather a region—for there is very little actual land in the Arctic—in peril. As climate change persists, the frozen north has taken on the unfortunate role of the proverbial canary in a coalmine, and scientists and laypeople alike look to changes in the Arctic as portents of changes to come for the planet as a whole. The stability of the Arctic and its ecosystems hover in a precarious balance. Since most of it is covered by either seawater or ice, any change in temperature radically reshapes the nature of the landscape, imperiling the creatures and indigenous peoples that depend on the sea for food and the ice for shelter.
 

MTS’s Arctic adventures are the best way to experience this rapidly changing place. You’ll cruise aboard small expedition ships built specifically for Arctic travel. These nimble yet sturdy vessels enable us to get closer to interesting spots than a traditional cruise ship could ever possibly attempt, and swift Zodiac boats will whisk you ashore for incredible encounters with the wildlife and people of this enigmatic region. Some Arctic cruise ships also have helicopters to reach more inaccessible spots, as well as to provide perhaps the most unique flightseeing experience imaginable.
 

Call or email us for more information on all our Arctic Cruise itineraries.