Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2026 Arctic expedition season, featuring new itineraries and inclusions. The season will offer six- and seven-night expeditions aboard the World Voyager and World Navigator, with pre-cruise hotel stays included for the first time.
New destinations for 2026 include Skjoldungen Island in Greenland, Stykkisholmur in Iceland and Senja in Norway. The company's smaller vessels, carrying fewer than 200 guests, will continue to access restricted areas in Svalbard that larger ships cannot reach.
"Atlas Ocean Voyages continues to leverage our smaller size to expand expedition experiences including exploring Svalbard, which will soon not be accessible to larger ships with stringent restrictions,” said James A. Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages.
The season begins with a seven-night expedition from Tromso to Longyearbyen on May 22, 2026, followed by six and seven-night Svalbard roundtrip expeditions departing on May 29, June 5 and June 11, 2026.
Longer expeditions combining Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland will be available from July 29 to September 10, 2026, and will range from 10 to 15 nights. A solar eclipse expedition is scheduled for August 11, 2026.
For expeditions embarking or concluding in Longyearbyen or Kangerlussuaq, Atlas will provide charter flights from Oslo or New York's JFK, respectively. Additionally, a pre-cruise hotel night will be included for departures from Longyearbyen (in Oslo) and for the August 31, 2026, departure from Kangerlussuaq (in New York).
Each expedition will include a free cultural immersion experience, such as visits to Indigenous villages in Greenland or local experiences in Longyearbyen. Adventure activities will feature Zodiac sightseeing safaris, shore landings guided by the expedition team and the option to participate in a polar plunge. Guests will also receive a complimentary parka to keep.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Atlas Ocean Voyages. It was reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
