Crystal Ocean Cruises Arctic Cruises

Largely untouched, the Arctic is the perfect destination for someone who thinks they have been everywhere. Wildlife lovers will brave the brisk temperatures to dive into the remote areas to spot a polar bear, reindeer, or the ever-elusive narwhal! Nature’s beauty is evident in this pristine wonderland, where the Northern Lights grace the expansive sky while you cruise in luxury with Crystal Cruises. With Crystal Cruises, not only will you have the chance to observe the wonder of the Arctic, but the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in interactive lectures and activities relating to the research done in the area, starting with the Vikings in Arctic Canada. For more information on expanding your horizons (literally) and cruising the Arctic in luxury with Crystal Cruises, call The Cruise Web today at 1-800-377-9383!

Things to Do on an Arctic Cruise with Crystal Cruises

A remote area, one might think there isn’t much to do in the Arctic Circle, but we are here to prove you wrong! Search for polar bears on the outskirts of the quaint city of Svalbard, treat yourself to a relaxing spa treatment in the geothermal hot springs of Iceland, or maybe hop in a kayak and explore the fjord-speckled coastline of Greenland. There is so much to explore in the Arctic with Crystal Cruises, so continue below for some of our expert recommendations on how to spend your time here:

• Hinlopen Strait (Svalbard, Norway)
  A narrow strait perfect for scenic cruising, guests will be delighted as they try to spot the elusive wildlife that roam the icy shores. Artic fox, Svalbard reindeer, and polar bears are but a few of the animals you might see in the Hinlopen Strait.
   

• Spitsbergen National Park (Svalbard, Norway)
  Bird enthusiasts *flock* to the Spitsbergen National Park for some of the top birding in the world! In fact, it was established as an Important Bird Area shortly after its inception in 1973 due to large populations of barnacle geese and black guillemots!
   

• Dogs of Svalbard
  When in Svalbard, do as the locals do and get around with a team of sled dogs! If you’re lucky, these adorable huskies will have energy to play with you when you return.
   

• Gateway to the North Pole (Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway)
  A small town of just 2,000 people, this is the gateway to the North Pole. Enjoy a meal with some locals while gazing out into the beautiful fjords.
   

• Ghost Town (Pyramiden, Svalbard, Norway)
  An old mining town, this is not so much a ghost town but an abandoned one. Home to a maximum of eight people during the warm months, there are still buildings and empty mines from which the last bit of coal was mined in 1998.
   

• Geothermal Wonderland (Reykjavik, Iceland)
  The average hot tub on a cruise ship is around 94 degrees, but if you want a real hot tub, head to a thermal spring in Reykjavik, where the temperatures reach 111 degrees and have the added benefits of minerals!