FORT LAUDERDALE — Atlas Ocean Voyages is sailing full steam ahead into 2026 with an Arctic lineup that includes six- and seven-night expeditions plus pre-cruise hotel stays for the first time.
Onboard World Voyager and World Navigator, the season will also discover new ports like the remote Skjoldungen Island in Greenland, Stykkishólmur in Iceland, and Senja, known as the ‘miniature Norway.’ All expeditions will depart from Longyearbyen and Kangerlussuaq and will include a pre-cruise hotel.
“Atlas Ocean Voyages continues to leverage our smaller size to expand expedition experiences including exploring Svalbard, which will soon not be accessible to larger ships with stringent restrictions,” said James A. Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages. “I am enthused by the Arctic program the team has assembled for the 2026 season, especially these sailings, which enable guests to explore the most remote regions.”
Here are some 2026 Arctic highlights:
Shorter Svalbard expeditions: Guests can embark on a seven-night expedition from Tromsø to Longyearbyen featuring ports along the Norwegian coast, including Hammerfest and Skarsvåg, before culminating in Svalbard. Six- or seven-night expeditions, Longyearbyen roundtrip, are available for departures on May 29, June 5 and June 11, 2026.
Iceland & Greenland: Expeditions will continue visiting Greenland in 2026, a favourite offering that allows guests to explore Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland in one journey. Guests can choose from 10- to 15-night expeditions, departing July 29, July 31, Aug. 11 (solar eclipse), Aug. 15, Aug. 20, Aug. 30, Aug. 31 and Sept. 10, 2026.
Norway: Two departures featuring the Norwegian fjords and Svalbard will depart June 18 and July 19, 2026.
Included private jet service: On expeditions embarking or concluding in Longyearbyen or Kangerlussuaq, guests will enjoy an inclusive charter flight inclusion. Expeditions departing or ending in Longyearbyen, Svalbard include charter air flights from Oslo, Norway to Longyearbyen. Expeditions departing or ending in Kangerlussuaq will include charter air flights from New York JFK.
New included pre-cruise hotel: For 2026 Arctic polar expeditions, a complimentary pre-cruise hotel night is included for all departures from Longyearbyen, with accommodations provided in Oslo, Norway the night before the charter flight. Additionally, for the Aug. 31, 2026 departure from Kangerlussuaq, a pre-cruise hotel night will be offered in New York the night before the charter flight.
Exclusive cultural immersions: Every 2026 Polar Expedition by Atlas includes a free Cultural Immersion experience. These include visits to Indigenous villages like Ittoqqortoormiit, Paimutt or Ilulisat in Greenland where guests can taste regional treats and learn about local traditions. In Longyearbyen, they’ll enjoy a panoramic drive and a welcome aboard event featuring an insightful talk on local life, complemented by delicacies like reindeer canapés and coal mine beer.
For more information go to www.AtlasOceanVoyages.com.
