Climate and When
to go
The Arctic expedition cruising season runs from July to September. During
this time the sun barely sets, and more often than not the days are relatively
mild and usually clear. Conditions can of course change; the major factor
is the wind and a strong breeze will bring temperatures down. Although
travel to mainland Northern Canada and Alaska is possible throughout
the year, the winter months are plunged into almost total darkness and
the conditions can be extremely harsh.
Getting There
Flights operate to all of the cruise departure points. Often it will
be a charter rather than a scheduled service that gets you to the embarkation
point. Quite often it will be possible to fly out a few days prior to
the cruise departure, if you wish to explore the mainland before you
set sail then this can be a rewarding option. It is possible to sail
from Europe to the American Arctic; this is a fantastic journey that
often allows for visits to Iceland and Greenland.
