Arctic wildlife cruise vacation, heart of the Arctic

One of our biggest concerns in the Arctic is its wildlife, which is as unique and varied as the landscape, itself. Our company feels strongly about sustaining and protecting the environment. Beginning in the office and continuing with our guides and naturalists abroad, we practice a “Leave No Trace” mindset. Each of our guides is committed to protecting and preserving the wildlife by maintaining a respectful distance from the animals, while still giving our travelers ample opportunity to observe them.

Extra precautions are taken to sanitize landing gear and equipment, preventing the spread of microorganisms from port to port. Another part of Leaving No Trace comes in the form of the ship itself: all forms of waste are safely stored during sailing and gently disposed of when the ship reaches its final port.

Another way in which we help to protect the environment is through the use of re-usable water bottles. In order to cut back on waste all over the world but especially in wild areas as pristine as the Arctic, we provide water bottles to our travelers for them to bring on their journeys. We work with ships that provide water bottles on board if our travelers have accidentally left theirs at home, eliminating the effects of plastic waste. The water on board is pure and readily available, but travelers are encouraged to conserve it as much as possible. Additionally, food is not allowed to leave the ship during daily excursions. This practice both eliminates waste on shore and prevents the wildlife from growing dependent on scraps.