Atlas Ocean Voyages has launched its 2028 Arctic programme with 13 itineraries spanning Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and the Canadian Arctic, alongside new guest benefits and charter flight options.

Atlas Ocean Voyages has revealed its 2028 Arctic expedition season, introducing 13 itineraries ranging from seven to 17 nights across some of the world's most remote northern destinations.

Operating aboard the expedition yachts World Navigator and World Voyager, the programme focuses on four key regions: Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Eastern Canada. The voyages have been designed to offer travellers a variety of Arctic experiences, from wildlife encounters and remote community visits to Zodiac excursions and guided shore landings.

The 2028 Arctic season also includes complimentary private charter flights on selected departures. Guests joining voyages from Longyearbyen in Svalbard or Churchill in Manitoba will benefit from charter flights departing from Oslo and Toronto respectively, as well as a pre-expedition hotel stay.

Atlas Ocean Voyages is also introducing a new booking incentive called Explorer's Choice. The programme allows guests to select a complimentary benefit tailored to their travel preferences, including an air credit worth up to £1,600 per suite, unlimited wifi or an additional pre-expedition hotel stay. Travellers booking accommodation within the line's Reserve Collection can select two complimentary benefits.

The itineraries have been developed around expedition-style exploration, with guests travelling alongside specialist expedition teams who lead Zodiac safaris, wildlife viewing opportunities and shore excursions. Signature experiences include the Polar Plunge, where travellers enter Arctic waters under supervision, alongside a range of Atlas Immersive Experiences designed to provide cultural and environmental context.

In Svalbard, guests can participate in a "Life in the Arctic" experience that explores the realities of living in one of the world's northernmost settlements. Activities include visits to the Global Seed Vault and historic mining sites that have shaped the archipelago's development.

Greenland itineraries offer opportunities to visit isolated settlements including Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the most remote inhabited communities in the Arctic. Here, guests can learn about Inuit culture and gain insight into daily life in a region where traditional practices continue to play an important role.

The programme also places increased emphasis on the Canadian Arctic. New and returning voyages will explore regions including Disko Bay, Nunavut and Labrador, where travellers may encounter wildlife such as beluga whales, polar bears, Arctic foxes, walrus colonies and seabirds.

According to Atlas Ocean Voyages, the expanded programme reflects growing demand for expedition travel in the High North, with itineraries designed to appeal to both first-time polar travellers and more experienced explorers seeking deeper immersion.

James A. Rodriguez, president and CEO of Atlas Ocean Voyages, says: "Our 2028 Arctic season reflects a deliberate expansion of our Arctic expedition portfolio, offering guests more choice, more depth and more ways to explore the polar regions.

"By focusing on Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Eastern Canada, we've created a diverse and dynamic range of itineraries spanning 7 to 17 nights, ensuring there is an Arctic experience suited to every explorer's sense of discovery."

Atlas Ocean Voyages operates a fleet of small expedition yachts carrying fewer than 100 guests. The company offers voyages to destinations including Antarctica, the Arctic, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, South America and the Caribbean, combining expedition experiences with an all-inclusive onboard model.

The launch of the 2028 Arctic season comes as demand for polar travel continues to grow, with travellers increasingly seeking smaller-ship experiences that provide access to remote landscapes, wildlife habitats and communities that are difficult to reach through conventional tourism.