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Seasonal Guide The Arctic is an ocean surrounded by continents Scenic? 23 and you can explore them allon our ultra-luxury Discovery Yacht Scenic Eclipse. The European continent, enjoys Norwegian fjords and photogenic fishing villages; Svalbard’s colourful tundra, reindeer, polar bears and walrus; Greenland and the High Canadian Arctic’s spectacular icebergs and glacier-carved valleys, musk ox and paleo- Eskimo camps. Discover Iceland and Scotland’s awe inspiring waterfalls, Viking heritage, evocative volcanic landscapes and rejuvenating thermal pools. Explore to the breathtaking scale of the High Canadian Arctic in Lady Franklin Island with some of the oldest seacliffs, enjoy walrus and polar bears on Monumental Island and explore Aptapok Islands birdlife. Discover the wild-flower tundras and wildlife as you enjoy northwest Greenland and Baffin Island. Franz Josef Land is a harsh and breathtakingly beautiful region of glacial valleys, wildflower-speckled tundra, moss, lichen and stone covered beaches, magnificent rocky headlands and vast polar deserts. For the adventurous soul seeking to leave the trappings of human society behind, the untouched wilderness and extraordinary wildlife of Franz Josef Land await. Across the top of the Asian continent is the legendary Northeast Passage, until recently the domain of nuclear-powered icebreakers most of the year, but thanks to climate change, can be ice-free in summer. From Wrangel Island, the world’s highest density of polar bear dens, traverse the Arctic Ocean, setting foot in places few have visited, as Medvedie and Novosibirskie Islands, Severnaya and Novaya Zemlyas and Franz Josef Land. These wild places, inhabited by polar bears, walrus, seabirds like tufted puffins and rhinoceros auklets, and Russian scientists living in weather-worn stations left over from the Cold War. Scattered along the rugged coastline, beautiful, fiercely loved and utterly unique are the islands of Scotland, which will take your breath away. Great Britain’s most northernly islands, the Shetlands are an intriguing mix of Norwegian and Scottish history. Influenced by a Viking past, containing some of the most well-preserved archaeological sites in Scotland. Some difference to be aware of between Antarctica and the Arctic are the polar bears. Marine mammals spend most of their lives on the Arctic Ocean sea ice, hunting seals, walrus, even whales in the frigid waters and come ashore to give birth to their cubs. As wellas Arctic destinations, here are some seasonal highlights to help you decide which voyage to choose: f INSTORE | ONLINE | CALL | APP Early Summer June — Early July On seabird cliffs of Norway and Scotland, puffins, gannets and guillemots feed chicks. Humpback whales follow the Gulf Stream north along the Norwegian coast, while fast ice breaks out of the deeper fjords. Snow free areas across the Arctic attract migratory birds, and polar bears and cubs emerge from dens. The Arctic region experiences almost 24 hours of sunlight. Explore the diverse Arctic wildlife, such as lemmings and polar bears, with the ringed seal being the lone year-round marine inhabitant. Midsummer Mid July — Early August Millions of migratory birds fill flyways in Europe and North America. Seabird cliffs are noisy with growing chicks. Algal blooms attract ringed, bearded and harp seals. On Wrangel Island and across Canada, polar bears teach cubs to hunt. Arctic wildflowers bloom and walrus crowd ice floes as polar bears stalk seals in pack ice around Svalbard. Long days make Iceland an ideal destination for photographers. In Franz Josef Land every year, around five million migratory birds’ nest on the archipelago. A birdwatcher’s paradise, providing shelter to over 41 species. The underwater world is similarly pristine - a feeding ground for an abundance of marine mammals, including some of the world’s rarest whale species. The islands are also a sanctuary for the two great Arctic giants, the polar bear and the walrus. Late Summer Mid August — Early September Humpback, bowhead, grey and beluga whales feed off continental coasts before migrating south. Arctic foxes scour the base of seabird cliffs in search for late-season chicks. Warm daytime temperatures encourage spectacular calving of glacier fronts, tundra walks turn up ripe berries and sunsets begin to light up the evening sky Scotland is perfect for those who love keeping an eye out for wildlife. With its fabulous big five including the red squirrel, red deer, golden eagle, otter and harbour seal. Scotland’s wildlife can be spotted in the sky, the harbours, the beach, the mountains and even the road.
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