Arctic Cruises | Peregrine Adventures

Hot Air Ballooning at the North Pole

Yttygran Island and the whalebone alley of Chukotka Peninsula

Murmansk to the Pole

Helicopter sightseeing in the Arctic

Explore the harsh, pristine paradise of Franz Josef Land

Circumnavigate the North Pole

Anadyr, the far east of Russia’s Far East

The Walrus of Moffen Island

Walk or kayak around Blubber Town: Smeerenburg

The groans of 14th of July Glacier

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Trips & tours in Arctic

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About

Why we love Arctic

An immense wilderness region, where you are at the mercy of the wind, ocean and ice
Head out in the company of world-renowned naturalists and ornithologist in search of rare and interesting wildlife
We aim to set the industry benchmarks for minimum environmental impact and the most stringent safety practices

A multimedia centre on each ship allows you to download digital images and burn CDs
Find polar bears, reindeer, walrus and belugas on Spitsbergen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Our Spitsbergen, East Greenland and Iceland voyage was named one of 2011’s 50 Tours of a Lifetime in National Geographic Traveller magazine

Safety information

Your safety is our top priority. It’s one of the main things we consider when designing and operating our trips. Here’s some of the ways we help to keep you safe, and a few of the things you can do to make your trip memorable for all the right reasons.

Before you travel
We monitor travel alerts provided by the Australian, UK, USA and Canadian governments on a daily basis. Before a tour goes on sale we assess any risks and decide how to reduce and manage these. If we determine that an entire trip, part of a trip or an activity is too risky we won’t do it. It’s as simple as that.

If we can’t address the issues and improve conditions we might modify an itinerary, change the accommodation or even decide not to travel to a certain location. Our overseas staff and local leaders are trained to address any health and safety concerns during trips.

Before you travel, we’ll give you an emergency phone number. You’ll also get comprehensive pre-departure information, with information about vaccinations and other relevant health issues. We’ll also tell you if there’s any special clothing or equipment you need to bring.

During your trip:
You local leader is trained in first aid and always carries a first aid kit. Being a local means that if something does go wrong they know fastest and most effective way to get help. We’ll also give you a 24-hour emergency number in addition to the emergency destination telephone number.

What you can do:
Read through all the information we send you. If you’ve got any questions we’re always available to help. Keep an eye out for travel alerts by consulting your local Foreign Office. We also monitor these daily so that we can modify tours if necessary.

Get some medical travel advice about the countries you are visiting, particularly about vaccinations and the type of personal first aid kit you should carry. Make sure you tell us any medical conditions, special needs or dietary requirements you might have. Get your vaccinations and take relevant medication well before travelling so they have time to take effect.

Stories

From our Blog

Tips for photographing the Arctic

by brendan.van.son on 24 Feb 2012

In so many ways The Arctic is overwhelming. It is simply huge in scale, and in many cases travellers into the region can be made feel like they are little ants in a world of snow, ice, and water. It is also such a foreign place to most, as very few people live in a world anything close to...

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Put yourself in this picture

by kellie.bright on 21 Nov 2011

We posted this image on Facebook recently, and invited our fans to play our new game, Picture Yourself With Peregrine. We also asked if they could picture themselves in the Arctic.

Here's a few of the responses from those who have been, and those who are still dreaming of their...

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See the Arctic through a leader's eyes

by kellie.bright on 17 Oct 2011

Read Peregrine expedition leader David "Woody" Wood's fascinating account of his recent Svalbard, East Greenland and Iceland voyage:

Sailing across to East Greenland we had calm seas and light winds - an auspicious start to the second stanza of our voyage.

A calm sea...

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On your marks, get set, race around the world!

by kellie.bright on 22 Sep 2011

Get your running shoes on and try a race with a difference. Around the world there are some fascinating, interesting and unusual races happening all the time. So get fit, raise money and make some memories along the way.

Iceland
Visiting Iceland? Why not be a part of Mi?næturhlaup...

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Dress for success: Tips for packing the right clothes

by Leigh on 14 Sep 2011

Packing the right clothing for certain destinations is important. It can mean the difference between entering a temple and missing out because your shoulders are exposed. Or having fingers that are too cold to work the camera and missing out on a breathtaking photo.

So here's a quick guide...

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Ships

Our Ships

Akademik Ioffe

Designed for polar research, the Akademik Ioffe is modern, comfortable, safe and ice-strengthened. From small group sessions to briefings for all passengers, we have public spaces onboard the ship ideally suited for each and every need. A separate bar and lounge, as well as a library provide ideal places to sit and relax or catch up on some reading. A selection of movies and documentaries can also be watched in the lounge.

Enjoy the sumptuous meals prepared for you by our culinary team in our dining room, which can host all clients in a single seating with ample room.

Other facilities include the theatre style presentation room, gift-shop, fitness room, massage room, sauna and plunge pool.

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Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Built in Finland in the late 1980s for the Russian Academy of Science, Akademik Sergey Vavilov's original mission was to perform sensitive hydro-acoustic ocean research. As such, she is exceptionally quick, quiet and stable. Vavilov is recognized as one of the finest expedition ships to ever sail the polar seas.

The observation lounge and bar on the top deck is a comfortable place to meet and mingle. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Sergey Vavilov has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots

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50 Years of Victory

Carrying the highest ice class rating possible, Victory can crush ice up to 3 meters (10 feet) thick, and is the world's largest and most sophisticated nuclear-powered icebreaker.

Onboard you hardly feel a thing. Absolutely unforgettable is the sound of mammoth slabs of ice colliding with the hull! An onboard helicopter extends the vessels ability to reach ice-locked, remote Arctic islands en route from the North Pole.

Please note: Arktika Suites 46 and 48 have obstructed views from their windows

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Sea Spirit

Sail aboard the luxurious Sea Spirit and you'll experience Antarctica in grand style. Built in 1991 and refurbished to a very high standard in 2010 she carries a maximum of 112 passengers; this outstanding vessel is equipped with rubber inflatable boats (Zodiacs) for shore transfers and cruising. You have a choice of one king size bed or two twin beds, in the most spacious cabins on the Sea Spirit. All cabins have facilities en suite and exterior views. Deluxe cabins, suites and the Owner's Suite have private balconies for viewing the extraordinary Antarctic icescape.

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Sea Explorer

This Polar Adventure Ship was built in 1991 and was refurbished in 2004 in Norway.

Her proud reputation is complimented by her well-appointed, elegance. Sea Explorer is the perfect expedition ship for people who enjoy soft adventures and creature comforts. All cabins have outside views and facilities en suite.

Sea Explorer is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level cruising, yet offers fine dining, and cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite.

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