Pole to pole

From pole to pole

You can now sail from the Arctic to Antarctica on truly epic cruises.

Hurtigruten has announced an incredible 93-day cruise spanning Alaska, the Caribbean, the Northwest Passage, Greenland, the Panama Canal, South America and Antarctica, along with a new 66-day expedition from the Arctic to Antarctica.

Hurtigruten Expeditions CEO Asta Lassesen said: “These extraordinary expedition cruises will offer more bucket-list destinations and once-in-a-lifetime experiences than we have ever before offered in one voyage. They will showcase some of the most spectacular nature and wildlife of our planet and offer authentic encounters with unique cultures.”

MS Roald Amundsen will depart from Vancouver on August 8, 2022 and pass through 11 countries and Antarctica on its way to Buenos Aires.

The cruise will go through the isolated Aleutian Islands on the Alaskan Peninsula, as well as the deserted St Matthew Island, before crossing the Arctic Circle and setting sail for the Northwest Passage to Greenland and Baffin Island.

Further stops on the way to Buenos Aires will include Belize, Nicaragua, the Panama Canal and South America, as well as Antarctica. There’s even an extra element of adventure onboard, as you can fill your days feeling like David Attenborough as you mingle with passengers, crew and researchers in the Amundsen Science Centre, which is filled with interactive tech and science equipment. Also hanging out here will be Hurtigruten’s Expedition team, which is comprised of handpicked cruise hosts spanning conservationists, journalists, oceanographers, anthropologists and more, all ready to share their knowledge and experience. Not only will you be gazing over some of the most unique landscapes and regions on Earth, but you’ll also be gaining a true understanding of these areas informed by experts. Terje Johnny Willassen, one of the two masters who will be captaining MS Roald Amundsen on the voyage, spoke excitedly about

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YOUR 93-DAY ITINERARY

Here are just some of the highlights of a trip of a lifetime.

On days two to 17 expect to be spotting bears and cruising past active volcanoes as you explore the most remote corners of Alaska. After cruising through the Arctic Circle and passing the international date line, you’ll explore the Northwest Passage for 10 days. Days 33 to 40 will be all about Greenland and the Atlantic as you get up close to Ilulissat Icefjord, where colourful Scandinavian homes meet picture-perfect icebergs. As you sail through to Canada, highlights include Lunenburg in Nova Scotia and the cobbled streets of Boston. By day 53 you’ll be all prepped to explore the Caribbean. Passing through Florida you’ll then make your way to Belize, Colombia and Nicaragua. The historic Panama Canal will be the next stop, before immersing yourself in the rich culture and natural beauty of Ecuador, Peru and Chile. Some of the most memorable moments will include viewing the historical Nazca Lines in Peru, stepping into the endless sands of the Atacama Desert in Chile, and snapping photos in the unbelievably colourful and charming town of Valparaiso, also in Chile. From here on in, nothing but wilderness exploring will be on your mind as you make it to Patagonia. After 87 days of daily moments that will live with you forever, the highlight will come right at the end as you arrive in Antarctica, before you end the journey in the beautiful city of Buenos Aires.