Discover the Arctic with COMO
In collaboration with Natural World Safaris, COMO has created an Arctic expedition that blends remote exploration with its signature approach to wellbeing, design and hospitality. With just eight cabins available per departure, these 2026 journeys offer rare access to one of the planet’s most extraordinary environments - delivered with thoughtful comfort and expert guidance throughout.
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The Arctic awakens
May 13th to 23rd 2026 (11 days, 10 nights)
May presents the region at its most stark and elemental. Sea ice remains extensive, shaping both the scenery and wildlife behaviour. Continuous daylight creates long exploration windows, and the reflective quality of the light across ice and fjords produces exceptional visual clarity for observation and photography.
Routing prioritises areas where ice conditions allow access to productive wildlife zones while maintaining safety and flexibility.
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During the expedition phase onboard M/S Polarfront, guests can expect:
Navigation through ice-filled fjords and glacial fronts
Zodiac cruises alongside ice edges where wildlife congregates
Shore landings on remote Arctic terrain
Observation of polar bears hunting or travelling across pack ice
Walrus and seal encounters on drifting floes
Visits to seabird nesting cliffs alive with activity
Opportunities to photograph sculpted ice formations and glacier calving
Expedition leaders deliver daily briefings, interpretation and lectures covering Arctic ecology, wildlife tracking, glaciology and exploration history.
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This expedition appeals to those prioritising:
Iconic Arctic visuals
Polar bear viewing potential
Immersive ice environments
Extended daylight exploration windows
The Arctic's final glow
September 13th to 24th 2026 (12 days, 11 nights)
By September, sea ice has retreated, opening wider navigational routes and increasing access to landing sites. Landscapes shift toward autumn tones, and wildlife activity reflects late-season feeding and migration patterns. Darker evenings reintroduce night-sky viewing potential.
This departure typically allows for greater variety in terrain exploration and shore-based activity.
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While conditions remain dynamic, guests may experience:
Expanded fjord access and coastal navigation
Longer, more frequent shore landings
Guided hikes across tundra landscapes
Whale watching opportunities from vessel and Zodiac
Encounters with reindeer and Arctic fox along shorelines
Visits to large walrus haul-outs
Glacier observation and photographic excursions
With darker skies, there is also the possibility of witnessing auroral activity.
Onboard programming includes talks and workshops tailored to seasonal wildlife behaviour, Arctic climate patterns and navigation.
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This departure suits travellers drawn to:
Greater activity variety
Hiking and exploration on land
Whale observation
Autumn Arctic scenery
Night-sky phenomena
