Arctic Peak Season

Arctic Peak Season

June - July

Arctic peak season – Welcoming the Arctic Summer with its ever-rising Midnight sun

The Arctic peak season and summer in June and up to mid-July, is the peak season for our expeditions. This period is what we consider as the best time to see most of the Wildlife in numerous amounts and still with ice and snow precent. The ice is melting rapidly and more remote areas suddenly becomes more accessible, which makes us able to reach some of those locations.

The enhanced accessibility to remote areas, the heightened wildlife activity, the dynamic landscapes, and the pleasantly moderate temperatures collectively offer an immersive and visually rewarding experience. This combination provides photographers with unique perspectives and opportunities, making it an ideal time to visit the Arctic region and encapsulate its essence.

At this time of the year it still can be quit large amounts of drift ice, it could also be years with less ice. It's difficult to predict. We need the ice to find good situations with the wildlife, either if it is migrating polar bears following the melting ice and their hunting grounds, or if it is birdlife migrating to their nesting places. The ice means life on Svalbard and give the wildlife and us opportunities. This is maybe the most fascinating experience by visiting these areas.

Noe year is similar as the previous one and it's always surprises, sometimes for the good and other times for the bad. In total it is good. We, the travelers, need to accept it as it is and take in the huge amount of experiences this time of the year give us.

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arctic peak season

Upcoming tours June - July

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Svalbard

Svalbard photography expedition

10. Jun 2026 - 19. Jun 2026
The pack ice is still relatively close to the Svalbard islands, making it easily accessible for exploration and wildlife observation. This period offers remarkable opportunities to witness Svalbard's diverse wildlife. Polar bears, walruses, whales, seals, and a variety of birdlife are particularly active, increasing the chances of close wildlife encounters. The movement of these animals makes this an ideal time for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike. On board our strong ice vessel you can expect to have some great wildlife encounters in the pack ice.
Spots available 2 Single cabins AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days
drift ice cruises
Svalbard

Pack Ice expedition Svalbard

28. Jun 2026 - 07. Jul 2026
In early summer, our Svalbard tours experiences a unique transformation as some of the snow melts, yet large areas remain covered by drift ice. The pack ice is still relatively close to the Svalbard islands, making it easily accessible for exploration and wildlife observation. This period offers remarkable opportunities to witness Svalbard's diverse wildlife. Polar bears, walruses, whales, seals, and a variety of birdlife are particularly active, increasing the chances of close wildlife encounters. The movement of these animals makes this an ideal time for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers alike.
Spots available 2 SINGLE CABINS AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 9 nights/10 days
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Svalbard

Peak season expedition Svalbard

21. Jul 2026 - 31. Jul 2026
We will visit the spectacular bird cliffs, walrus haul-out places, do landings and cruise into the pack ice north of Svalbard. If the weather allows it we are planning to visit the pack ice during this expedition. The Svalbard Archipelago is surrounded by the Arctic Ocean, and its not far before we start entering what we call “the pack ice”. This is a magical environment in many ways. It is also the real home of the polar bears and other wildlife like seals, walruses and whales. More than 60% of the Polar Bear population migrate into the pack ice during early summer. In late July the bird cliffs are still full of wildlife. We also will visit Walrus haul-out places on land and maybe some interesting places for Arctic Foxes along with other wildlife. Join us for this peak season expedition Svalbard.
Spots available SOLD OUT
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 11 days
pack ice expeditions
New!
Svalbard

Svalbard July Pack Ice Expedition

17. Jul 2027 - 29. Jul 2027
Join us for a 13 days long expedition around Svalbard on board the "next level" ice strengthened ship, M/S Kvitungen. The Arctic Ocean and Svalbard undergoes a distinctive change as the lingering snow and ice melt during the summer. Despite the warming temperatures, substantial areas remain blanketed by drift ice, preserving the region’s characteristic landscape. During this season, the pack ice remains relatively close to the Svalbard islands. Its proximity allows for easy access, making it an excellent time for exploration and observing the natural environment up close. Our ice strengthened ship Kvitungen will navigate easily in such ice conditions. The movement and activity of the wildlife make mid summer an ideal period for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. The dynamic environment also offers remarkable opportunities to capture the essence of Svalbard’s natural beauty and vibrant animal life.
Spots available 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 13 days
drift ice cruises
New!
Svalbard

Svalbard June Pack Ice Expedition

11. Jun 2027 - 20. Jun 2027
Arctic Ocean Photography Expeditions north of Svalbard. In early summer, the Arctic Ocean and Svalbard undergoes a distinctive change as the lingering snow begins to melt. Despite the warming temperatures, substantial areas remain blanketed by drift ice, preserving the region’s characteristic landscape. During this season, the pack ice remains relatively close to the Svalbard islands. Its proximity allows for easy access, making it an excellent time for exploration and observing the natural environment up close. Our ice strengthened ship Kvitungen will navigate easily in such ice conditions. The movement and activity of the wildlife make early summer an ideal period for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. The dynamic environment offers remarkable opportunities to capture the essence of Svalbard’s natural beauty and vibrant animal life.
Spots available 9 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Season Main season, Peak season
Duration 10 days