Back to Nature

Back to Nature A Cruise on the Wild Side Norwegians have such a special connection with nature that they even have a word for it: friluftsliv. First used by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen and translated as €˜free air life€™, the idea behind friluftsliv is that the Norwegian people have a unique attachment to nature, and that they€™re €˜most at home€™ in the outdoors. At Hurtigruten, we believe that one of the best ways for every culture to connect with nature is to visit those who are already at home outdoors: animals , in their natural environment. Whether it is observing a majestic, 100-year old whale in the waters off Baffin Bay or a penguin and 99,999 of her friends on South Georgia Island, encountering animals where they live gives us insight and appreciation for our environment. Here are some of our favorite cruises that give you a chance to go €˜home€™ again , and connect with some new friends along the way. SPECIAL OFFER Save on Five Epic Summer Cruises in the Arctic* On the MS Spitsbergen Arctic Sun Offer Take advantage of three ways to save on wildlife-watching cruises to Greenland, Canada, Iceland, and the Shetlands and Faroe Islands. Along the coast of the spectacular wilderness of Arctic Canada is where polar bears hunt seals, and where caribou herds cross paths as they migrate to and from their calving grounds. you can travel solo without paying the single supplement€ . Or they can save up to 50% off the second guest in a shared cabin, double occupancy€¡. Or they can bring the whole family and save up to 50% off the 3rd and/or 4th guest sharing the same cabin§. Learn More Wildlife Down South This new itinerary offers opportunities to experience animals up close as you visit Antarctica and the South Atlantic islands. As they cruise south from Montevideo, they can find whales off the shores of Antarctica and visit a penguin colony on South Georgia with more than 100,000 birds. The Falklands are a haven for birdwatchers, where they can see the rufous-chested dotterel, silvery grebes, and the flightless Falkland steamer duck. Caribou and Bears , Oh My! On this cruise you will visit remote landscapes in Greenland and on Canada€™s Atlantic coast that are home to extraordinary animals. They'll be on the lookout for caribou and bears, both black and polar, in Canada€™s Torngat Mountains National Park, where geologists have found rocks that are 3.9 billion years old. Or they may see moose as they hike to the summit overlooking Gros Morne National Park. Eye Spy in Canada and Greenland you will keep their eyes open and lens caps off as they sail north from St. John€™s , mid-summer is peak season for whale-watching off the Newfoundland coast. Species include humpback, minke, and orca. On Baffin Bay, they may see caribou and polar bears on shore, while unicorn-horned narwhals feed in nearby waters. Book Now Avian Wayfinders More than 1,000 years ago, Vikings used land bird,sightings to help them navigate to Greenland. Today, birdwatchers are still led to the island to see a range of species from ptarmigan and Greenland falcon to puffin, skua, and auk. In Disko Bay, you will see icebergs and look for bowhead whales, also known as the Greenland right whale, a species that can live for more than 200 years. Book Now Meet Jim Mayer Jim has been traveling and leading expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic for the last 20 years. He has worked for the British Antarctic Survey and as a guide in Antarctica, specializing on Captain Robert Falcon Scott and Sir Ernest Shackleton€™s huts on Ross Island. A specialist in polar history, Jim is the author of a biography of Sir Ernest Shackleton: Shackleton: A Life in Poetry. Learn More Request an Explorer Brochure The Explorer Cruises brochure for the 2018/2019 season is now available. Whether you have set their sights on a visit to Antarctica, an expedition to the High Arctic, or an adventure along the South American coast with a land adventure to Machu Picchu, we offer a wide range of expedition cruises that will be perfect for them.  Order a Brochure * Offers are available on select sailings, are valid on new bookings only, and are subject to change at any time. Offers are not valid for port to port, group travel, or packages sold by a tour operator. Additional terms and conditions may apply. €  Offer is applicable to all cabins excluding suites. €¡ Offer pertains to two guests sharing a cabin, with one guest at full price and the second guest at a savings up to 50% off the voyage portion of the tour price. § Offer pertains to three or four guests sharing a cabin, with the third and/or fourth guest at 50% off the voyage portion of the tour price.  Ships' registry: Norway. © 2017 Hurtigruten, Inc. All Rights Reserved.