Atlas Ocean Voyages launches 2026 Arctic program

Edited by Travel Weekly

Yacht expedition cruise line, Atlas Ocean Voyages, announced its 2026 Arctic season with new ports, shorter six and seven-night itineraries, and pre-cruise hotel stays.

The new 2026 program is available through small ship cruising specialist, Cruise Traveller, the exclusive Australian and New Zealand representative for Atlas Ocean Voyages.

The World Voyager and World Navigator set sail on the new season features remote ports such as Skjoldungen Island in Greenland. The Norwegian islands of Svalbard are restricted for larges ships, but Atlas’ small yachts with less than 200 guests can explore the remote region. All expeditions departing from Longyearbyen on Svalbard and Kangerlussuaq in Greenland include the pre-cruise hotel.

“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,” Atlas Ocean Voyages CEO, James A. Rodriguez, said. “I am enthused by the Arctic program the team has assembled for the 2026 season, especially these sailings, which enable guests to explore the most remote regions.”

Atlas World Voyager.

Shorter Svalbard expeditions

Guests embark on a seven-night expedition from Tromso to Longyearbyen, visiting ports along the Norwegian coast, including Hammerfest and Skarsvag. The journey culminates in the breathtaking landscapes of Svalbard. A six or seven-night expedition is available for departures on 29 May, 5 June, and 11 June.

Iceland and Greenland

Expeditions continue visiting Greenland, a favourite offering that takes travellers to Svalbard and Greenland. These voyages promise towering icebergs, vibrant coastal villages, and the mesmerising Northern Lights. There are expeditions from 10 to 15-nights on 29 and 31 July, 11, 15, 20, and 30 August, and 10 September.

Norway

There are two departures that head to the Norwegian fjords and Svalbard on 18 June and 29 July.

Included private jet service from Oslo or New York JFK

Expeditions departing or ending in Longyearbyen include chartered air flights from Oslo, Norway to Longyearbyen. Those departing or ending in Kangerlussuaq include chartered air flights from New York JFK.

New included pre-cruise hotel in Oslo or New York

A complimentary pre-cruise hotel night is included for all departures from Longyearbyen, with accommodation provided in Oslo, the night before the chartered flight. Additionally, for the 31 August departure from Kangerlussuaq, travellers get a pre-cruise hotel night in New York the night before the charter flight.

Exclusive cultural immersion

Every 2026 Polar expedition by Atlas includes a free Cultural Immersion experience that offers guests unique insights into local communities. In Longyearbyen, guests can enjoy a panoramic drive and a welcome aboard event featuring an insightful talk on local life, complemented by delicacies such as reindeer canapes, coal mine beer, and regional chocolate.

Adventure activities include free Zodiac sightseeing safaris, allowing for up-close-and-personal experiences with stunning landscapes and wildlife. In addition to shore landings, where world-class expedition team guides guests. Those more adventurous can take the plunge with exhilarating polar plunge opportunity, creating memories that last a lifetime. Each guest also receives a complimentary parka to take home with them.

Atlas World Navigator.

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