With the demand for multi-generational family trips set to rise in 2025 and a stronger focus on creating shared, meaningful travel experiences, Secret Atlas is offering families the opportunity to enjoy a transformative adventure on an Expedition Micro Yacht Charter to the Arctic.
Families of up to 12 guests can learn in-the-field from local expert biology, geology and wildlife guides and enjoy experiences personalised to the group’s specific interests and needs. Inspire young minds following in the footsteps of famous explorers and dinosaurs while visiting the most remote corners of the Arctic region including Svalbard (Spitsbergen), Greenland and Northern Norway.
Equipped with spacious en-suite cabins, freshly prepared meals by an onboard chef and large open lounge areas, families ranging from young teens up can experience the wonders of glaciers, polar bears, giant icebergs and local cultures all while travelling in the comfort of a private expedition vessel. To find out more, visit Private family tours in Svalbard, Norway, Greenland & Antarctica.
Here are five experiences families can experience on an Expedition Micro Cruise to the Arctic:
- Wildlife Spotting on an Arctic Safari – enjoy a family-friendly wildlife trip led by a Secret Atlas expert naturalist guide to see polar bears, walruses, seals, whales and even a chance of spotting the elusive narwhal in Greenland’s pristine waters.
- Explore the Land of Ice – learn about the intricate relationships between glaciers, climate, and polar ecosystems while safely exploring the East Greenland ice cap with professional guides. See cathedral-sized icebergs in Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord system, and understand how to identify different types of ice features, from newly formed sea ice to ancient glacial ice that holds trapped air bubbles from thousands of years ago.
- Follow in the Footsteps of Legendary Polar Explorers – uncover polar explorer history while walking in the footsteps of pioneers like Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen and standing in the very sites that shaped their past expeditions.
- Go Fossil Hunting in Svalbard – discover prehistoric treasures waiting to be discovered while fossil hunting in Svalbard. Professional geologists will guide families on a prehistoric Arctic expedition at Boltodden, where rare dinosaur footprints offer insights into the region’s fascinating geological history.
- Engage with Local Communities and Cultural Heritage – families can meet with Inuit communities in Greenland to understand their traditional practices and modern adaptations to Arctic life. Or in Svalbard, visit historic trappers’ huts and explore expedition sites including centuries-old whaling stations.
Secret Atlas Private Yacht Expedition to Svalbard, Norway and Greenland
Explore a family adventure to the polar regions on a private yacht expedition with a bespoke schedule created around what the group would like to see and experience. Ideal for families and groups of up to 12 guests, Secret Atlas offers expeditions to suit all types of style and budget, tailored to the guests needs including skiing, kayaking, wildlife experiences such as whale watching and the chance to see the Northern Lights. Vessels range from classic to luxury including ensuite cabins and large lounges, and four to 15-day itineraries departing in summer and winter 2025 dependent on the destination.
