Polar with cazenove+loyd

POLAR

CONTENTS
02 EXPEDITION VESSELS
06 ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS
09 ANTARCTICA
15 SOUTH GEORGIA
21 FALKLAND ISLANDS
25 SVALBARD
31 GREENLAND
35 NORTHWEST PASSAGE
39 CHURCHILL
43 NORTH POLE
46 WHEN TO GO
POLAR TRAVEL WITH
CAZENOVE+LOYD
n our 29 years, travel trends and styles
I have come and gone, but our desire
to create extraordinary journeys to
the world’s greatest wildernesses remains the
same.
Around seven percent of the earth lies within
the two polar circles. The Arctic encompasses
no less than eight countries and three
continents. Antarctica, meanwhile, is the fifth
largest continent and is owned by no one.
These are vast, diverse regions, still relatively
unexplored and home to pristine habitats
that offer the opportunity of real escape, real
adventure and real experiences.
With careful curation, we have chosen a select
group of vessels that offer epic voyages to
these fragile tips of the globe, all in the safe
hands of our experts. Perfect for a wide range
of travellers, from solo explorers and couples
to families with children over the age of eight,
there really is no better adventure.
An introduction to the polar world, we hope
this photo journal acts as inspiration for what is
possible and provides the starting point for your
own expedition to the ice with cazenove+loyd.
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48 ABOUT US

EXPEDITION VESSELS
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here has never been a wider choice of ships, from high-tech yachts to opulent icebreakers. We
have chosen to work with smaller and more intimate boats, all of which are true expedition ships,
expertly designed to smoothly navigate choppy seas.
Our favourite ships are complete with landing crafts, open decks and observation lounges, from which
to immerse yourself in the landscape and its wildlife. Expect centrally located, ultra-comfortable, stable
cabins with private balconies, plus lecture rooms, libraries, spas and gyms.
Whilst comfort is important, we encourage our clients to think of the boat as base camp. Offering an
unrivalled window into the frozen world beyond, they are designed to encourage passengers outside to
explore the ice.
All ships are manned by outstanding expedition teams and guides that will arrange everything from
kayaking and diving to snowshoeing, climbing and more. On board, every detail is taken care of, from
insulated jackets laid out on your bed to logbooks of your
expedition presented to you at the end of your voyage.
EXPEDITION
VESSELS
In the evenings, enjoy cocktail parties and fantastic dinners
where you can mix with all members of the expedition team.
Passionate conservationists, they are true storytellers, with
a combined knowledge, skill and dedication to serving the
environment that allows these voyages
to push the boundaries of exploration.
Choosing the right boat for you is
central to your polar experience, and
by marrying our destination knowledge
with an understanding of your desires
and needs, we guarantee to select the
right ship for your epic adventure.
SCAN TO BRING
A JOURNEY
ABOARD ONE OF
OUR FAVOURITE
VESSELS TO LIFE
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EXPEDITION VESSELS
EXPEDITION VESSELS
EXPEDITION
VESSELS
YOUR VOYAGE AWAITS
CABINS
We consider every detail when selecting
your cabin, such as pinpointing the exact
location on the ship that will maximize
views and ensure as smooth a sail as
possible.
VIEWS
The best place to be when you are in
the polar regions is out on deck, where
you can drink in the landscape and views
of the wildlife. All ships have spacious
observation lounges so you can stay cosy
while watching the action in style.
COMFORT
The ships of today are a far cry from the
rough and ready options of the past.
Expect incredible food, fine wines, spas,
hot tubs, saunas, gyms and even beauty
salons on some ships. Butlers are on hand
to look after your every need.
SIZE
Size really does matter when it comes
to choosing a ship, particularly in
Antarctica. Our ships range from a 12
to 200 guest capacity; while bigger
is not always better, it can mean
enhanced facilities.
PRIVATE EXPEDITIONS
For a truly spectacular journey to the ice, we can arrange
private expeditions that encompass luxury 12-person
passenger yachts in Antarctica to rugged explorers in
the Arctic. Travel with award-winning photographers to
far corners of the Canadian High Arctic, follow the ice
edge with Inuit guides in search of narwhal, ride a hot-air
balloon above Baffin Bay or observe polar bears on the
tundra, all in bespoke style.
EXPEDITION TEAMS
These specialist guides will bring your trip to life.
Depending on where you are in the world, your
team will include historians, geologists, glaciologists,
penguinologists and ornithologists, as well as
photographers, cetacean specialists and watersports
guides. These are people who have dedicated their lives
to adventure, who have lived and worked in Antarctica
for years or have grown up in the remote communities of
Northern Canada – we guarantee that their stories and
knowledge will make your trip.
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ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS
ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS
ZODIAC
CRUISES
Explore the ice with
specialist guides.
A WORLD OF
ADVENTURE
HIKING + CLIMBING
Grapple with mountains and valleys
that few have explored.
DIVING +
SNORKELLING
Discover what lies beneath the icy
waters.
CAMPING
Spend a night on the
ice under polar skies.
KAYAKING
Find tranquillity on
the water.
CITIZEN SCIENCE
Get involved with hands-on research.
SKIING +
SNOWSHOEING
Get physical out on the snow.
HELICOPTERS +
SUBMARINES
Change your perspective of the
polar worlds.
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ANTARCTICA
T
he Seventh Continent, the White Desert, the Land of Penguins or the
Base of the Globe, welcome to Antarctica, the highest, driest, windiest
continent on earth.
When the darkness of winter lifts each November, and the frozen grip on the land
begins to yield, life arrives in full force. Penguins and seals come to breed and
raise their young, fledging and suckling them in the New Year. Whales frolic and
feed in the rich waters, peaking in numbers in late February and March. Albatross
circle on their never-ending quest for food while orca and leopard seal take their
place at the top of the food chain.
Travel south across the Drake Passage and you will discover huge icebergs
crowning the waters around the South Shetland Islands. Giant sentries protecting
their kingdom, these icebergs beckon visitors to the Antarctic Peninsula, a hugely
diverse and reasonably accessible frozen finger of land.
To the east is the Weddell Sea, where Shackleton’s ship Endurance was recently
located, from where you can visit the emperor penguin colony at Snow Hill.
Travel further, into Queen Maud Land, and you will reach a handful of stunning
camps that open for brief windows in the austral summer, accessible by plane
from South Africa.
Meanwhile the Ross Sea, accessed from New Zealand, is where Scott made his
base camp on that fateful journey.
WELCOME TO
ANTARCTICA
TAKE AN ADVENTURE MANY
HAVE ONLY DREAMED OF
“ Majestic bergs exhaled a vaporous azure; lofty
spires and splendid castles; honeycombed masses
illuminated by pale green light within whose fairy
labyrinths the water washed and gurgled. Seals
and penguins on magic gondolas were the silent
denizens of this dreamy Venice. In the soft glamour
of the midnight sun, we were possessed by a
rapturous wonder – the rare thrill of unreality.
Douglas Mawson, 1915
”
Falkland
Islands
Argentina
Chile
Drake
Passage
South
Georgia
Antarctic
Peninsula
Weddell
Sea
ANTARCTICA
Ross
Sea
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ANTARCTICA
ANTARCTICA
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“
Neither words nor pictures can describe this magical place. Antarctica can only truly be
seen one way, through experience. Thanks to cazenove+loyd for curating a trip that will
never be forgotten – sitting in icy waters within just a few metres of sleeping humpback
whales is a moment that will forever be imprinted in my family’s minds. ”
WILDLIFE
Penguin rookeries bloom all over the
peninsula. Adélie, gentoo and chinstrap
are most commonly sighted, but
specialist trips to emperor colonies are
possible too.
DISCOVERY
Edward Bransfield (1785-1852) was
the first man to chart the Antarctic
Peninsula in 1820, claiming King George
Island for the British the day after the
monarch passed away.
ADVENTURE
For some, just being in Antarctica is
enough. Looking for more action? We
can arrange activities such as kayaking,
camping, hiking, climbing, helicopter
and submarines rides, scuba diving and
citizen science.
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GETTING THERE
Crossing ‘The Drake’ by ship is
considered by many as a rite of
passage, the suspense of the journey
adding to the otherworldly feeling of
Antarctica. If you don’t have the time
– or the sea legs – flying is also an
option.
CAMPING OUT
Queen Maud Land is home to futuristic
camps from where you can explore
emperor penguin colonies, untouched
mountains, raw wilderness and even
visit the South Pole.
SETTING SAIL
Exploring Antarctica by ship allows
you to cover much of the coastline
and outlying islands. Life on board
is a whirlwind of everything from
magnificent views and specialist
lectures to fine dining.
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SOUTH GEORGIA
he world was a very different place when, in May 1916, Sir Ernest
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Shackleton stumbled into the whaling station at Stromness. His
miraculous journey from the frozen Weddell Sea and the survival of all
his men is the stuff of legend. Sadly, the whaling station that saved them that day
was also responsible for the devastation wreaked on this incredible environment.
Today, the island is flourishing. The rats have been eradicated, the reindeer have
been culled and whales have started to return in large numbers. This is a living
example of how ecosystems can thrive in the right conditions.
The mountainous terrain is likely to make the first impression as you approach
South Georgia, before the ice caps, glaciers and a stunning coastline come into
view. Nestling in many of those bays lie the rotting hulks of whaling stations, now
claimed by seals. On the open beaches such as St Andrews Bay, king penguins
make their home. An assault on the senses, tens of thousands of breeding pairs
choose these spectacular places to raise fluffy chicks, their non-stop chirping
adding to the hubbub of giant elephant seals bellowing and fur seals barking.
Prion
Island
DISCOVER A PARADISE
FOR WILDLIFE IN THE
SOUTHERN OCEAN
King Haakon Bay
South Georgia
Stromness
Grytviken
St Andrews
Bay
“ South Georgia shows us how much better our planet
can be if we learn to live in balance with nature.
Dame Jane Francis DCMG,
”
British Antarctic Survey
South
Atlantic
Ocean
SOUTH GEORGIA
“ Let South Georgia be your inspiration to seek out
nature, and play your part in protecting and restoring
our planet, whenever and however you can.
Sir David Attenborough
”
Cape
Disappointment
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SOUTH GEORGIA
SOUTH GEORGIA
WHALING
Between 1904 and 1966, this stunning
island was the site of slaughter, with
some 175,000 whales processed
through its factories. The rusting
remains of the huge oil drums testify to
the scale of the operation.
SHACKLETON
The last resting place of Ernest
Shackleton was chosen by his wife
after he passed away in 1922. Nearly
100 years later, his trusty lieutenant,
Frank Wild, was laid to rest with him. All
visitors raise a glass to “The Boss”.
RECOVERY
The recovery of the ecosystem of South
Georgia is truly incredible. Ground
nesting birds, including the four species
of albatross, have flourished, and seal
and whale numbers are on the rise.
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SOUTH GEORGIA
SOUTH GEORGIA
PENGUINS
ELEPHANT SEALS
ALBATROSS
450,000 breeding pairs of king
penguins are joined by twice as
many yellow-crested macaronis and
thousands of chinstraps. The sight,
sound and smell of the vast colonies
are a cacophony of noise and colour.
Observing three-tonne male elephant
seals fighting to become beachmaster
is an eye-watering experience. While
these beasts bellow, bash and bite,
doe-eyed females remain indifferent,
focused on raising their pups.
Although their numbers have dropped
in recent years, Prion Island is a
haven for a small colony of wandering
albatross. While parents head out on
hunting missions, the chicks spread and
strengthen their wings in the wind.
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FALKLAND ISLANDS
FALKLAND ISLANDS
indswept, barren and populated primarily by sheep and penguins, the
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diversity of the 740 islands that make up this archipelago may surprise
you. If you arrive by ship, then your first wildlife experience will likely
be the black-browed albatross and rockhopper penguin colonies of West Point
Island. Each species gathers in its thousands on the steep cliffs, above dolphins
swimming in the bay and ground nesting birds living happily alongside giant
elephant seals. It’s a different world in the capital, Stanley, where you can walk
along Thatcher Drive and explore the wonderfully eclectic museum.
If you’ve chosen to fly from either Chile or Brize Norton, then the RAF base at
Mount Pleasant will be your introduction to the islands – don’t let the 1950s
time warp put you off. Independent travellers can island hop with relative ease
thanks to the Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS). You can explore
the freshwater lagoons and four-mile white sand beach of Pebble Island, go fly
fishing from Port Howard, hike from Darwin to Goose Green, visit the cemetery
at San Carlos, admire king penguins at Volunteer Point and be woken by gentoo
penguins on Sea Lion Island.
It might not be the most glamorous destination, but it is definitely one of the most
rewarding.
FALKLAND ISLANDS
WHITE SAND BEACHES,
CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER
AND PENGUINS TO
KEEP YOU COMPANY
“ This bird is commonly called the jackass penguin,
from its habit, whilst on shore, of throwing its head
backwards and making a loud strange noise, very
like the braying of an ass. ”
Charles Darwin describing the Magellanic
penguins of the Falklands in 1833
West
Point
Island
Carcass
Island
West
Falkland
Pebble
Island
Port
Howard
Goose
Green
East
Falkland
Mount
Pleasant
Stanley
Sea
Lion
Island
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PENGUINS
Five species of penguin nest in these
islands: Magellanic, king, gentoo,
rockhopper and macaronis. King
penguins remain all year round while the
others arrive in late October and leave
by mid-March.
HISTORY
Forty years later, evidence of the 1982
Falklands conflict remains in various
guises, from cemeteries, memorials and
wreckage to the captivating stories told
by those who were there.
POPULATION
While Stanley is home to the vast
majority, a few people live in ‘camp’
(everywhere else). Some islands are
home to only two or three people,
meaning that visitors are likely to be
outnumbered by penguins.
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SVALBARD
rupting from the Arctic Ocean, Svalbard is a wild place where darkness
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descends from October to February and the land is trapped in ice. Snow
mobiles and dog sleds are the only feasible form of transport during
much of this time, when the only natural light may be a flicker from the aurora.
Slowly, the sun begins to peek above the horizon, reaching a higher point every
day until, from late April to the end of August, it does not set at all, bathing the
cliffs, valleys, ice caps, glaciers, tundra and fjords in light.
The thrill of the Arctic lies in the unknown. This northern outpost is home to most
of the Barents Sea population of polar bears, with the potential for encounters so
real that no one is permitted to leave town unarmed. When a bear is first sighted,
the energy is palpable: it is as if you can hear their footsteps crunching in the
snow, or the sound of them breathing as they sniff the air. One thing is for sure –
no one ever forgets their first sighting of a polar bear.
It’s not all about the bears. Svalbard is also home to the beautiful beluga whale
along with walrus and millions of birds, such as guillemots, puffins, king eiders
and Sabine’s gulls.
SAIL THROUGH THE ICY
HUNTING GROUNDS OF THE
KING OF THE ARCTIC
Nellsund
Fjord
Smeerenburgbreen
Monaco
Glacier
Spitsbergen
Hinlopen Strait
Nordaustlandet
Kvitøya
SVALBARD
WELCOME TO THE ARCTIC
“ For humans, the Arctic is a harshly inhospitable
place, but the conditions there are precisely what polar
bears require to survive - and thrive. ‘Harsh’ to us is
‘home’ for them. Take away the ice and snow, increase
the temperature by even a little, and the realm that
makes their lives possible literally melts away. ”
Sylvia Earle, Oceanographer and founder of
Mission Blue
Hornsund
Fjord
Longyearbyen
Storfjorden
Olgastretet
SVALBARD
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SVALBARD
SVALBARD
WHALES
It was the hunt for whales that brought
many early settlers to Svalbard. Today,
numbers are on the rise, with beluga,
fin, minke, humpback and blue whales
drawn to feed on the summer bloom of
plankton and krill.
DISCOVERY
Willem Barentsz made a name for
himself in the early days of Arctic
exploration. In search of new lands and
a northeast passage across Siberia, he
undertook three expeditions, discovering
Svalbard in 1596.
STAY
The Isfjord Radio Adventure Hotel is a
groovy former radio station that comes
complete with a sauna on the edge of
the tundra, with views across the water.
The hotel uses local produce to create
fabulous Arctic-inspired cuisine.
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SVALBARD
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TUNDRA
Permafrost grips the Arctic tundra
allowing plants to flower for only a
few weeks each year. Reindeer roam
while Arctic foxes scavenge for food,
especially near nesting sites.
BEARS
Polar bears are built for hunting on ice
and can smell a seal from a kilometre
away. Marine mammals, they are as
adept in water as they are on land,
so spotting them in the sea is not
uncommon.
BIRDLIFE
There have been more than 230 bird
species recorded in Svalbard, from tens of
thousands of guillemots and king eiders to
puffins, lesser-sighted storm petrels and
even Franklin’s gulls.
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GREENLAND
GREENLAND
f you were to believe in giants, Greenland would be their playground.
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Everything here is huge, from the fjords that cut deep into the shoreline
to the city-sized icebergs of Disko Bay. It is a magical place where, in
the summer months, residents of the capital Nuuk have been known to complain
about the noise made by humpback whales in the bay, while in the winter, the
massive skies are filled with glowing aurora.
There is evidence of nomadic hunters in this region dating as far back as
2,500BC and remains of the 6th century Dorset culture can still be seen. In the
10th century, the Vikings arrived, bringing Christianity and a link to Denmark that
endures to this day.
Sailing through East Greenland will take you to Kangertittivaq (Scoresby Sund),
the largest fjord system in the world. Icebergs, walrus and bowhead whales can
all be seen in the daylight hours of autumn, while the aurora illuminate the night
sky.
Southern Greenland is fast becoming a Mecca for hikers, climbers and kayakers
– with landscapes that dwarf the likes of Patagonia, it’s easy to understand why.
It’s fair to say that the west offers the most options for our clients, from
dog-sledding and snowmobiling to kayaking with humpbacks, camping on the
icecap and setting sail for the Northwest Passage.
SLIP PAST GIANT ICEBERGS
INTO A LAND OF EXTREMES
Canada
Baffin
Bay
Qaanaaq
North
Pole
“ Erik the Red called the land which he had found
Greenland, because, quoth he, “people will be
attracted thither, if the land has a good name. ”
Grœnlendinga saga - The Saga of the
Greenlanders
Disko
Bay
Ilulissat
Sisimiut
Kangerlussuaq
Nuuk
GREENLAND
Arctic
Circle
Svalbard
Tasiilaq
Scoresby
Sund
North
Atlantic Ocean
Iceland
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ILULISSAT
The UNESCO World Heritage site
at Ilulissat is a 60km long fjord that
produces an unbelievable 35 cubic
kilometres of ice a year. It is likely
that the iceberg that sank the Titanic
originated from these frozen channels.
MUSK OX
A relative of the goat, musk ox are
mythical-looking creatures that
roam the tundra. Surprisingly well
camouflaged, try spotting them
from the air on a scenic flight from
Kangerlussuaq.
ICE SHEET
Up to 3km thick and covering more than
1.7million square kilometres, Greenland’s
ice sheet is both magnificent and
important. Donning crampons to hike
– and even camp – on the ice is an aweinspiring
experience.
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NORTHWEST PASSAGE
NORTHWEST PASSAGE
he legendary ice-clogged waterways of the Canadian High Arctic have
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enthralled explorers ever since John Cabot first attempted the transit in
1497. It was not until 1903-06 that Roald Amundsen, the same man who
would go on to beat Scott to the South Pole in 1911, became the first to complete
a full transit from east to west. However, it was undoubtedly Sir John Franklin’s
doomed 1845 expedition that captured the collective imagination.
Any trip to the Northwest Passage must be undertaken with the acceptance that
the ice is in charge. As Franklin, and many others found to their ultimate cost,
even at the height of summer the ever-shifting ice can create an impenetrable
maze. For this reason, an expedition that enters Lancaster Sound is exactly that
– an expedition. The combination of ice-capped scenery, wildlife – polar bears,
guillemots, beluga, walrus, musk ox and more – history and culture all combine
to build an Arctic experience like no other. There is also a unique modern
community living here, descendants of the nomadic Inuit of the Canadian Arctic,
who, despite being settled in small towns, have kept many of their traditions
alive.
SOUGHT FOR SO LONG, AT
THE COST OF SO MANY - ARE
YOU READY TO EXPLORE
THESE ICY CHANNELS?
Alaska
“ The Northwest Passage isn't all about following in
the footsteps of Franklin. While the history of his fateful
expedition looms large, this is also one of the only
places you can see the Arctic 'Big Five' all in one trip:
polar bears, beluga, narwhal, musk ox and walrus. ”
CAROLINE MABER, POLAR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
North
Pole
“ In Baffin’s Bay where the whale fish blow
The fate of Franklin no man may know
NORTHWEST
PASSAGE
Greenland
The fate of Franklin no tongue can tell
Lord Franklin alone with his sailors do dwell. ”
Lady Jane Franklin’s Lament c.1850
Leopold
Island
Lancaster
Sound
Canada
Cambridge
Bay
Bellot
Strait
Baffin
Island

NORTHWEST PASSAGE
NORTHWEST PASSAGE
FRANKLIN
JOURNEY
WILDLIFE
Franklin’s ships - HMS Erebus and HMS
Terror - were found near King William
Island in 2016, some 170 years after
they went missing. It’s likely that the 129
men suffered from lead poisoning, and
all were lost in the Arctic wilderness.
Most expeditions focus on the eastern half
of the passage. With a high concentration
of wildlife and historical landing sites,
plus the opportunity to discover Western
Greenland, it’s a superb region to explore.
This is one of the few regions where
you can see the Arctic 'Big Five' (polar
bears, narwhal, walrus, musk ox and
beluga) on the same trip – although
nothing can be guaranteed.
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CHURCHILL
nce a trading post of the Hudson Bay Company, the small town of
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Churchill is most famous for polar bears, substantial numbers of which
migrate here from August until the bay freezes in mid to late November.
Thanks to the natural topography of Hudson Bay, the big freeze starts here, at
the mouth of the Churchill River, which creates the perfect haul out for ring seals
– the polar bear’s favourite meal.
During the summer months, around 60,000 beluga whales migrate here to breed
and calf in safety of the open water. The sight of them is astounding but the
sound of these ‘canaries of the sea’ is even more impressive.
If that is not reason enough to visit, this is also one of the finest places in the
world to see the aurora borealis. Located directly under the Van Allen belt, the
aurora are visible for some 300 days of the year. February is the perfect time to
experience these fabled lights.
CHURCHILL
ADVENTURE TO A TINY TOWN
WITH BAGS OF CHARACTER
“ This land may be profitable to those that will
adventure it. ”
Henry Hudson, one of the first to settle in
Churchill, Manitoba, 1610
CANADA
Baffin
Island
CHURCHILL
Hudson
Wapusk
Bay
National
Park
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CHURCHILL
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STAY
Immerse yourself in the wilderness
at eco-friendly Tundra Buggy Lodge,
where not only can you sleep beneath
the northern lights, there's a chance
you might even wake up to polar bears
outside your window.
FAMILY
Of all the polar destinations, Churchill is
the most accessible to families. Wildlife
sightings are virtually guaranteed and
we can arrange exciting activities such
as dog-sledding and helicopter flights,
for a trip your family will never forget.
GLOW
Churchill is one of the best spots on
the planet to see the northern lights.
With auroral activity occurring on more
than 300 nights a year, the town offers
unique access to this mysterious and
compelling phenomena.
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THE NORTH POLE
he North Pole – could there be a more enigmatic destination? Reaching
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this faraway point is as much about how you get there as it is about
being one of the very few people to stand on top of the world. Before
you reach the ice, there are opportunities to explore Arctic islands such as Franz
Josef Land, Greenland and Svalbard, each of which offers different possibilities
for wildlife encounters and landings – think polar bears hunting along the edge
of the northern icefields and whales roaming the rich waters. This is another
world, an icy desert of otherworldly structures, where the shifting of the frozen
ocean provides a different icescape every day, meaning no two visits will ever be
the same.
Until recently there were two ways to reach the North Pole: board a
nuclear-powered Russian Arktika-class icebreaker, where relatively simple
accommodation was part of the experience and charm or take a helicopter to the
pole itself from Barneo Ice Camp. With a new, hybrid-powered icebreaker forging
a route from Greenland to the pole, there now exists a more luxurious option,
with all the toys.
Most exciting of all is arriving via airship. Drifting silently across the northern
oceans and icefields before touching down at the North Pole is an experience
that we think is worthy of a place on your bucket list.
THE NORTH POLE
TRAVEL OVER FROZEN
OCEANS AND STAND ON
TOP OF THE WORLD
Canada
Alaska
“ It’ll work, if God, wind, leads, ice, snow, and all the
hells of this damned frozen land are willing. ”
Arctic Explorer – Matthew Henson on his
attempt to reach the North Pole, 1909
North Magnetic Pole
Geographic
Magnetic Pole
North Geomagnetic Pole
Russia
Greenland
Svalbard
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THE NORTH POLE
THE NORTH POLE
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RESEARCH
Getting involved with scientific research
and ice monitoring of the North
Pole plays a part in all expeditions.
Barneo Ice Camp is a research station
that maps and measures the ice in
extraordinary detail.
LIGHT & DARK
At the Geographic North Pole, the sun
rises and sets just once a year: it is
either bathed in 24-hour daylight or
consumed by 24-hour darkness.
HISTORY
While Robert Peary announced that
he had reached the pole in 1909,
his claim has long been disputed. In
1926, Amundsen, on board the airship
Norge, was part of the first confirmed
expedition to reach the top of the world.
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WHEN TO GO
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
APRIL
RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL
In Antarctica, penguin chicks are
hatching and seal pups are being born.
The Antarctic Circle and the Ross Sea
become accessible as the ice retreats.
MAY
Young penguins are finding their
feet and whales are arriving in large
numbers. In Greenland and Churchill,
the northern lights are dazzling.
JUNE
The best month for whales and king
penguins in South Georgia, and a
great time for dog-sledding and
snowmobiling in Greenland.
JULY
An amazing time to sail and ski
in northern Norway or to explore
Svalbard by snowmobile or dog sled,
as the wildlife starts to arrive for spring.
AUGUST
Travel must be undertaken in a responsible and considered manner.
We take extra care to ensure that all of our ships are members of
IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) and
AECO (Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators), governing bodies that set
the rules of operation in each destination and are key to responsible
travel. Ultra-efficient fuel is a requirement for all trips to Antarctica
and we aim to work only with operations that are carbon neutral.
Additionally, a new speed limit is in place to protect whales from ship
strikes and there are various restrictions on where you can land,
designed to protect flora, fauna and the ice.
Not only do polar voyages make it possible for scientists to access
vital research that is helping to inform our understanding of the
world and environment, but the inclusion of citizen science projects
means that our clients can get involved too, from spotting and
tracking whales, to counting penguins, measuring sea temperatures
and cleaning up beaches. Our hope is that all of our clients who are
privileged enough to visit these fragile regions return as ambassadors
for their protection.
Polar bear hunting grounds in Svalbard
become accessible as the ice retreats.
It’s a wonderful time to spot narwhal in
the Canadian Arctic.
SEPTEMBER
An exciting time for polar bear and
walrus-spotting in Svalbard. Puffins
and guillemots are nesting and flowers
bloom across the tundra.
OCTOBER
It is now possible to circumnavigate
Spitsbergen Island. Whale numbers
in the region peak and North Pole
expeditions commence.
NOVEMBER
The optimum time to explore West
Greenland and enter the Northwest
Passage.
DECEMBER
WE BELIEVE TRAVEL
IS PRECIOUS
The northern lights in East Greenland
are at their most radiant. The soft
autumnal light is a photographer's
dream.
The polar bear migration in Churchill
reaches its peak as they wait for
Hudson Bay to freeze over.
The first ships of the season reach
Antarctica. Expect pristine snow and
masses of wildlife. Penguin colonies in
the Falklands flourish.
Long days and peak numbers of
wildlife make this an incredible time to
explore Antarctica, including trips to
the South Pole.
The world has transformed dramatically since
cazenove+loyd was founded in 1993. On every trip
we take, we wonder how that destination will look
in another 30 years. We are passionate about our
destinations and understand that it has become
more important than ever to conserve their wildlife,
habitats and communities for future generations.
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ABOUT US
OUR POLAR EXPERTS
WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU
CAROLINE MABER
"Sailing the Drake Passage to the White
Continent is pure adventure. A world of
stunning scenery and towering cerulean
ice sculptures, a personal highlight was
observing 30 humpback whales playing
and diving under my Zodiac in Orne
Bay. I highly recommend an exhilarating
polar plunge to those who dare."
POLAR HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
KAREN CHAPMAN
"From watching huge, lumbering
elephant seals sparring on a beach
to stepping aside for a procession
of penguins and catching a fur seal
bobbing past my cabin window on a
solitary iceberg, the memory of the
incredible wildlife I experienced in
Antarctica will last a lifetime."
POLAR DESTINATION EXPERT
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JONATHAN GOLDSMITH
"I have been fortunate enough to
explore many corners of the polar
world and its creatures. The animals are
amazing but there is so much more to
these destinations than that. From epic
tales of explorers who survived against
the odds to dog-sledding across frozen
seas, nothing compares to the ice."
HEAD OF PRODUCT
For more than 25 years, cazenove+loyd has created extraordinary
tailor-made journeys, small group trips and celebrations.
We provide a highly exclusive, innovative and personal way in which
to travel, specialising in 67 destinations.
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