Cruise Norway

Welcome to Norway, your expedition cruise starts here

Our Norway cruises are the perfect way to explore incredible coasts, lesser-visited places and remote islands. Secret Atlas takes small groups of just 12 passengers on cruises to Norway from the winter splendour of Tromsø to the Arctic wilderness of Svalbard, an archipelago of nine islands that sits halfway between mainland Norway and the north pole.

We’re a team of passionate explorers, conservationists, and photographers who share our dream of making Arctic cruises more personal and sustainable. People travel from all over the world to experience one-off voyages to remote places to discover Norway’s incredible nature, history, and wildlife.

Visit Beautiful Destinations

Svalbard

Tromso in Northern Norway

By day, our expedition micro-cruise will head north of the city, through beautiful fjords in search of orcas (killer whales). The waters surrounding Tromso are home to an abundance of orcas, and they spent 40 per cent of their time travelling, so there’s a good chance we’ll spot some. Smaller ships are less disruptive to them too, as they’re quieter than larger ships. We following strict rules laid out by The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), Soto make sure our Norway cruises don’t harm wildlife. A winter cruise to Tromos also offers the opportunity to explore and hike in beautiful, remote villages.

Five Reasons to do a Norway Cruise with Secret Atlas 

1. Exciting expedition itineraries with our Norway Cruises 

Joining an expedition cruise is the opportunity for one-off exciting experiences, flexible itineraries. Visiting Svalbard on a micro-expedition cruise is the chance to explore the polar wilderness and encounter astounding wildlife with a good chance of seeing polar bears, walruses, puffins, and Arctic foxes. As the sea ice retreats, our cruises can circumnavigate Spitsbergen, the largest of Svalbard’s nine islands for more opportunities for wilderness hikes and seeing stunning glaciers up close.

And taking a winter micro-expedition to Tromso in is the chance to witness the northern lights in an area of outstanding natural beauty surrounding by frozen mountains and crystal clear fjords with little light pollution in the north of Norway. By day you could be hiking in beautiful remote villages, and whale watching in the fjords.

A shore landing by Zodiac in Svalbard.

2. Smaller, more intimate and sustainable cruises

Our Norway cruises take just 12 guests, travelling as part of a small group offers an intimate, shared experienced with like-minded travellers  – while experiencing some of the most beautiful, unspoilt nature on Earth. Smaller vessels and tour groups also leave a much lower impact on the vital polar environments we visit.

Expedition micro cruises are less disruptive to the incredible wildlife we’re lucky enough to encounter too including the ‘King of the Arctic’  – the polar bear, as well as walruses, Arctic foxes, and a vast array of birdlife. We are a member of AECO and abide by strict rules when viewing wildlife.

Experiencing the Northern Lights in the fjords of Tromso.

3. Explore remote and rarely visited places

Our Norway cruises are all about exploring and we visit rarely visited places. It’s an enriching experience where you’ll discover remote and uninhabited places. Every cruise is led by an experienced expedition leader and expert guide, with deep knowledge of these Arctic destinations.

Every trip is a chance to follow in the footsteps of great explorers, discover historic remnants, experience life in little-known settlements, and go hiking in the polar wilderness where you’ll encounter huge glaciers, ancient rocks, fossils, and mountains.

4. Our cruises are a real adventure

We founded Secret Atlas to take you on an adventure. Feedback from our previous guests is that our cruises are more like a private adventure than a commercial cruise. Large commercial expedition vessels can now take up to 350, but we believe smaller is better.

Expedition micro-cruise vessels leave less of an impact on the environment, and they’re also more flexible. Part of the adventure is that we can change course depending on conditions, so we’re not bound by our itinerary and can adapt for the best chance for wildlife watching and exploring ashore. Smaller ships can also reach more remote places that larger ships can’t access like areas with shallow anchorages and narrow fjords. Travelling with just 12 guests means there’s no hanging around to get ashore, so we can maximise our time exploring.

Whale watching against a snowy backdrop near Tromso during the winter months

5. Travel the Arctic waters in comfort

Our expedition vessel is built for safe and comfortable Arctic exploration. They’re ice-strengthened for smooth voyages to polar regions and are equipped wth Zodiac landing craft exploring ashore. Inside, you can experience incredible scenery from the comfort of a spacious lounge, or venture onto a large deck to capture photographs and videos.

You’ll be welcomed aboard with a safety briefing on arrival, and our veteran crew includes a chef preparing three fresh meals a day – to keep you energised for your Arctic adventures. Enjoy comfortable, and much needed rest in the en-suite accommodation and there is also plenty of communal spaces for unwinding in the evenings.