Northwest Spitsbergen National Park

The best way to see ' the great blue' glaciers is by ship, from spring to summer. Its constant movement, crackling sounds and floating ice cubes (more so rapidly due to global warming) is a phenomina on its very own. And not many people get to go this Artic north, nor see Spitsbergen on bigger cruise ships, as i was so lucky with the Cunard Queens. For the new law bans ships carring more than 700 passengers. So if you really want to get up close or put your foot on 'terra firma', it would be best to use the Norwegian ferry. Definately one off the bucket list as it stays...

Although spectacular, glaciers in Nordvest-Spitsbergen National Park, Svalbard, remind us how fragile our environment is. Climate change is causing these ancient giants to melt at an unseen pace. Arctic sea ice has thinned significantly over the past half century, and its extent has declined by about 10 percent in the past 30 years. It is crucial that we find new ways to live on our planet while respecting the precarious balance of nature...

The Northwest Spitsbergen National Park is one of Svalbard's most spectacular areas to explore. During the summer months we explore the fjords, glaciers and landscapes. It is full of interesting landing sites, large glacier faces and mountainous wilderness. It is an area that is great for wildlife viewing and we have seen polar bears up there on most of our expeditions. It is a great place to soak...