Explore the world in a different way.
Spitsbergen & Svalbard
Just outside the Arctic Circle, Svalbard offers a striking glimpse of the polar world. Spectacular glaciers, rugged mountains, and sea ice form the backdrop for a majestic natural landscape, home to walruses, whales, bird colonies, and the legendary polar bear.
Fjords of Norway
Breathtaking fjords, snow-capped peaks, fishing villages nestled along the water’s edge… From the labyrinth of the Lofoten Islands to the wild coasts of Lapland, Northern Norway reveals itself as you sail along, amid encounters with whales and the Arctic lights. And when night falls, the Northern Lights can set the sky ablaze.
Greenland
In Greenland, everything seems to take on a whole new dimension. Dizzying fjords, monumental icebergs, polar bears, and Inuit villages punctuate the exploration of this land shaped by ice. At the end of summer, the first northern lights add even more magic to the journey.
Here, we don't just set sail on a cruise. We set out on an expedition.
For nearly 30 years, Grands Espaces has been designing trips to the far corners of the world with a strong conviction: to make exploration a catalyst for knowledge, awareness, and conservation.
Here, there are no onboard shows, no gala evenings, and no rigid schedule dictated by the ship’s rhythm.
We disembark on secluded shores, explore by Zodiac, observe, meet people, and learn. An exceptional sighting? We take our time. The weather, the ice, the wildlife, and the opportunities on the ground make every day unique, accompanied by expert and passionate naturalist guides.
That’s our vision of luxury: the intimacy of a small group, the freedom to explore, and the privilege of being in the right place at the right time to take the time to experience it.
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Trips that bring you closer to nature.
Sea ice and icebergs beneath the Northern Lights
View the itinerary : Sea ice and icebergs beneath the Northern Lights
Eastern and Northern Svalbard, White Island, polar bears
View the itinerary : Eastern and Northern Svalbard, White Island, polar bears
Spitsbergen’s Top Attractions Aboard the Heritage Discoverer
View the itinerary : Spitsbergen’s Top Attractions Aboard the Heritage Discoverer
Ilulissat, the Capital of Ice and the Iceberg Alley – 2027
View the itinerary : Ilulissat, the Capital of Ice and the Iceberg Alley – 2027Our Vision for Exploration.
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A story told by a polar explorer.
Grands Espaces was founded in 1998 based on the vision of Christian Kempf, an explorer and scientist who has been traveling through the polar regions for more than 50 years. This unique field experience lies at the heart of our expertise and our identity.
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Shipments on a human scale
Small ships carrying 12 to 98 passengers, small-group cruises: this intimate scale offers greater freedom and access to off-the-beaten-path destinations. An exploration “on tiptoe,” as close to nature as possible.
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Exploration as a unifying theme
Here, the journey adapts to the rhythm of nature: an observation session is extended, an itinerary changes, an opportunity to explore is seized. Our luxury: being in the right place at the right time, and taking the time to experience it.
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Expertise as a hallmark
Guides, naturalists, and lecturers share their expertise and passion throughout the trip. For us, exploring isn’t just about observing—it’s about understanding so we can learn more and better preserve.
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A story told by a polar explorer.
Grands Espaces was founded in 1998 based on the vision of Christian Kempf, an explorer and scientist who has been traveling through the polar regions for more than 50 years. This unique field experience lies at the heart of our expertise and our identity.
Learn more -
Shipments on a human scale
Small ships carrying 12 to 98 passengers, small-group cruises: this intimate scale offers greater freedom and access to off-the-beaten-path destinations. An exploration “on tiptoe,” as close to nature as possible.
Learn more -
Exploration as a unifying theme
Here, the journey adapts to the rhythm of nature: an observation session is extended, an itinerary changes, an opportunity to explore is seized. Our luxury: being in the right place at the right time, and taking the time to experience it.
Learn more -
Expertise as a hallmark
Guides, naturalists, and lecturers share their expertise and passion throughout the trip. For us, exploring isn’t just about observing—it’s about understanding so we can learn more and better preserve.
Learn more
Our Ships
A fleet designed for exploration.
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In Your Eyes
“ Our first time exploring the Arctic regions and our first cruise: a wonderful adventure—and we already have just one desire… to do it all over again. An exceptional experience, full of discoveries and excitement, that we recommend without hesitation! ”
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In Your Eyes
“ After gaining a general understanding of the phenomenon of the Northern Lights—as magical as it is fascinating—we headed to the outdoor deck to admire, during an observation session, the vastness of the starry sky, which suddenly took on shades of pale green and pink.
Lire la chronique
A moment suspended in time that we wish would last forever—just like this journey. ”Airy A., Lifestyle Reporter for *Le Parisien*
Norway, November 2025
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In Your Eyes
“ Everything was perfect, exciting, and so generous in sharing experiences! ”
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