Spitsbergen & Svalbard

Cruise to Spitsbergen: The Realm of the Polar Bear

Spitsbergen is the gateway to the Arctic. The Svalbard archipelago—whose main island, Spitsbergen, takes its name from the jagged mountains that tower over its landscape—is a magnificent destination for anyone wishing to discover the beauty of the polar regions.

Here, nature reigns supreme: you’ll discover icebergs and glaciers cascading down the mountains, pack ice drifting with the winds, and the tundra—a rare plant ecosystem typical of these polar regions. Wildlife then roams these frozen landscapes, bringing this powerful and elusive natural beauty to life: the bear is the undisputed ruler, sharing its territory with arctic foxes and reindeer, as well as walruses, seals, and other cetaceans.