Svalbard & the Arctic circle

The Arctic circle

ENTER THE ARCTIC CIRCLE

Journey to the edge of the world, where mountains plunge into crystal fjords and glaciers gleam beneath the endless summer sun. Here, light lingers long past midnight, washing the tundra in silver, rose, and gold.This is Svalbard, the crown jewel of the Arctic, where Aqua Lares — the region’sfirst ice breaker super yacht open to both charter and cabin bookings — takes you deep into one of the planet’s great frontiers.

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Led by expert naturalist guides, sail through breath taking Arctic landscapes in search ofpolar bears roaming the pack ice, walrusesbasking on remote shores, and coloniesof puffins and guillemots filling the cliffs with life. Glide by kayak beneath tower in gglaciers and head out on zodiacs to trace the icy edges of fjords such as Liefdefjorden and Raudfjord. 

Journey

LONGYEARBYEN & ALKEHORNET

Board Aqua Lares in Longyearbyen, the northern most town in theworld, and settle into your luxurious cabin. In the afternoon, we visit Alkehornet, a dramatic bird cliff where thousands of guillemots and kittiwakes nest. The tundra below often attracts grazing reindeer and,with luck, Arctic foxes on the prowl.

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GRAVNESET & SMEERENBURG

We begin the day at Gravneset, a head land surrounded by glaciers and mountains, where a historic whaling cemetery tells tales of early Arctic explorers. In the afternoon, our adventure continues to Smeerenburg Fjord and Sorgattet, once the center of 17th-century Dutch whaling. Step as hore at the historic site, surrounded by Arctic terns, geese, and the stark beauty of the high Arctic coast.

Journey

PACK ICE

After an overnight voyage from Smeerenburg, we venture into the drifting pack ice, a silent expanse stretching toward the horizon. Headout on a tender excursion in search of polar bears, bearded seals, and ivory gulls in their natural habitat — some of the rarest wild life encounters on the planet. In the afternoon, take part in a polar plunge and immerse yourself in the frigid Arctic waters.

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ALKEFJELLET & BRÅSVELLBREEN

Start the day exploring one of Svalbard’s most famous bird cliffs. Its basalt walls rise steeply from the sea and are home to over 60,000 pairs of Brünnich’s guillemots during the summer breedingseason. The cliffs provide nesting ledges for the birds, while Arctic foxes and glaucous gulls are often seen below, preying on eggs orchicks. Later in the day, sail along the Bråsvellbreen glacier front, an outlet of the Austfonna ice cap. Stretching nearly 180 kilometers,this is one of the longest glacier fronts of the northern hemisphere. During summer, meltwater streams pour down its face in striking seasonal waterfalls, a distinctive feature of this vast ice wall.

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HINLOPENSTRETET & TORELLNESET

In the morning, we navigate Hinlopenstretet, the strait separating Spitsbergen from Nordaustlandet. The passage is bordered bys teep cliffs and several tidewater glaciers, an important summer habitat for Brünnich’s guillemots, which nest on the cliffs, and the waters may hold bearded seals and drifting pack ice. Polar bearsare often sighted in this region, particularly along the ice edge.In the afternoon we land at Torellneset, this gravel spit is a well-known walrus haul-out site, where groups of Atlantic walrus reston the beach between feeding bouts in the surrounding shallow waters.

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SORGFJORDEN

We arrive at Sorgfjorden, located at the northwestern tip of Spitsbergen. The fjord is famous for its dramatic historical events,most notably the naval battle of 1693, when French warshipsclashed with Dutch whalers. Along its shores, traces of the whalingera remain visible, including graves and blubber ovens from the17th century. Svalbard reindeer and Arctic foxes are sometimes spotted along the shoreline, while walrus may gather at haul-outsnear the fjord entrance. In summer, Arctic terns, geese, and other migratory birds add to the seasonal life of the high Arctic coas.

KROSSFJORDEN& KONGSFJORDEN

In the morning, we explore Krossfjorden, where the immense Lilliehöökbreen Glacier stretches for more than 12 kilometers. Seals often haul out on the drifting ice, and flocks of kittiwakessoar above. Later in the day, we head onwards to Kongsfjorden,one of the most beautiful fjords in Svalbard. Surrounded by snow-covered peaks and sweeping glaciers, the fjord has long drawn explorers and scientists, its dramatic landscapes offering some ofthe most striking scenery in the archipelago.

LONGYEARBYEN

Itinerary HighlightsBid farewell to Aqua Lares and the crew after a hearty breakfaston board.

Dwellings

The world’s only super yacht offering both individual cabin bookings and private charters for small-ship expeditions across East Africa and the Arctic Circle. As a former ice breaker, the 77m Aqua Lares was purpose-built for exploration and now sails some ofthe world’s most remote destinations, embracing the spirit of relaxed luxury.

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ABOARD THE AQUA LARES

Purpose-built for exploration, the 77-meter Aqua Lares is a luxurious world-class floating safari, seamlessly blending European prestige with the earthy elegance of African craftsmanship — a fusion of timeless heritage and contemporary refinement. Warm-paneled interiors, Dedar textiles, and bespoke Gaya Ceramics dishware weave together an enchanting ambiance of relaxed luxury. The super yacht offers just as much to discover as the islands which it sails: sleek pieces by Minottiand Poltrona Frau contrast with antique maps and prints, blending traditional and contemporary aesthetics in a celebration of nature and timeless design.

Signature elements

A Former Icebreaker

Reborn for the High Arctic-A 77-metre, ice-class expedition vessel transformed into a design-led explorer yacht — built to push deep into fjords, pack ice and remote polar wildlife corridors;

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Personalized Service

30 guests max with a 1:1 crew-to-guest ratio, unlocking rare intimacy, agility and accessin landscapes far beyond the reach of traditional polar ships;

Highly Tailored Excursions

No fixed route. Each day follows ice, weather, lightand instinct — the pure dmX philosophy of letting nature call every shot;

Wildlife spotting

Polar bears, walrus, bowheads, belugas and Arctic foxes — guided by seasoned naturalists who read the ice like a living, shifting atlas;

Luxury of space

Panoramic lounges, cinema, spa, sauna and refined cabins up to 66 sqm — a floating lodge of warmth and calm set against the vast silence ofthe Arctic;

No Stone Left Unturned

Zodiacs and Rafnar RIBs allow rapid pivots toward wildlife moments, hidden coves, glacier fronts or midnight-sun drifts — the essence of small-ship freedom;

Travel with Experts

Expert-led talks, bridge access, tailored landing sand guest-shaped days — every moment adjusted to curiosity, capability and the pulse of the polar environment;

Untamed Frontiers

Cobalt fjords, sculpted glaciers and the long glowof Arctic summer — a setting where families and friends come together through exploration, spaceand time, in one of the world’s purest landscapes.