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Best time to take a Great Lakes cruise

The cruising season for the Great Lakes runs from late May through mid-September, from the end of the North American spring season through summer and into early autumn. The most popular time to cruise the Great Lakes is during the generally sunny summer months of July and August when temperatures can reach into the 90s F during the day. There is …
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How to choose a Great Lakes & St. Lawrence River Cruise

There’s a new kid on the block if you’re an avid cruiser or looking for your next waterfront vacation: Great Lakes cruising. With plenty of options to choose from, choosing the right Great Lakes cruise can be an exciting experience, and we’re here to help. When choosing your Great Lakes cruise, first decide when you’d …
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How to choose a Great Lakes & St. Lawrence River Cruise

There’s a new kid on the block if you’re an avid cruiser or looking for your next waterfront vacation: Great Lakes cruising. With plenty of options to choose from, choosing the right Great Lakes cruise can be an exciting experience, and we’re here to help.
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Top Places to Visit in the Arctic

An expedition cruise through the Arctic is unlike any other vacation experience. As you follow in the wake of great explorers, you will discover firsthand the breathtaking beauty and surprising biodiversity that exists in the northernmost region of the globe. A cruise of the Arctic may circumnavigate one single country or cross the Arctic Circle on a comprehensive expedition.
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Arctic Cruise: When to Go?

May through September is usually the top season to plan your Arctic cruise as there are fewer insects, the temperatures are tolerable, and usually above freezing levels.
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When to Go on an Arctic Cruise?

Though the austere Arctic landscape is often imagined to be a cold white wasteland, the brief months of summer see the flora blossoming and the fauna emerging from their long winter dormancy. Find out the best time to visit the Arctic based on your interests and expectations.
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Where should I go in the Arctic?

“The Arctic” is an umbrella term for a number of diverse destinations near the northern pole. This area includes parts of Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, as well as the Arctic Ocean and adjacent seas. The region is home to unique ecosystems, flora and fauna, and cultures which have adapted to the extreme climate.
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UnCruise Makes Sustainable Partnership

One of our favorite ship operators, UnCruise Adventures, has become the FIRST cruise line to partner with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch. This means a formal promise to serve only seafood caught or farmed by ocean-friendly techniques. "We're committed to serving sustainable seafood across our fleet of yachts and small ships," …
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Guide to Iceland Travel: Geography & Climate

Learn about Iceland's fascinating geography and climate. Let yourself be marveled by this land of contrast and extreme natural beauty.
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The Mists of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is a mythical land of mists and music. Nearly surrounded by waters, with the smell of salt water lingering in the air, Nova Scotia rises out of the sea with emerald hills and plunging cliffs.
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Newfoundland and Labrador: Unique to Canada

The Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador is a culturally and geographically unique place in Canada. This region is still very isolated and the people proudly share their culture that is based on the ancient legacies of fishing and the fur trade
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Canada: From Sea to Sea

Travelers sometimes overlook that they can experience the Arctic conveniently in our neighboring Canada. The vastness of this country results in a beautifully diverse landscape, a variety of wildlife, interesting history, and many different cultural characteristics. With so much to offer, it is a great destination for all types of travelers!
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River Cruising Has Our Attention

While many travelers are familiar with the standard ocean liners and mega-yachts, river cruises offer a different atmosphere and experience that can only be found in certain parts of the world.
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Arctic Overview

The Arctic brings to mind scenes of ice, snow, and barren stretches of land. Though it is a remote part of the world, it offers travelers so much more than these things! Intriguing culture, remarkable wildlife, fascinating history, and breathtaking landscape are all experienced during a visit to the Arctic.
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Wildlife Viewing Tips for Your Adventure Tours!

Having a great guide during your travels is always key, but here are a few other helpful tips to practice when on your wildlife adventure.
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Great Lakes Cruise Sights

The Great Lakes region is full of picturesque landscape, unexpected wildlife, national history, and charming communities. Enjoy the sights, learn more about the area's interesting past, and eat some pie along the way! This is a brief explanation of some of the main attractions and potential ports of call on a Great Lakes cruise to help you with your trip planning.
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Whale Encounter of a Lifetime

On a recent voyage of the Plancius, passengers were able to witness an incredible sight. While looking out at the edge of the sea ice between Northeast Greenland and Spitsbergen, they counted between 80-100 Bowhead Whales!
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Return of a Legend

The Kapitan Khlebnikov is back in action! This renowned ice breaker vessel is able to reach remote polar regions that are inaccessible to most other passenger expedition ships. This means access to places rarely explored by tourists. Perhaps it will provide the perfect way for you to explore the Arctic.
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Cruise Options for Active Travelers

A recent Wall Street Journal article stated, "Enjoying an ocean cruise and breaking a sweat aren't concepts that traditionally go together. Indeed, the indolence that many people crave from such vacations is the very thing that keeps others away from them." However, this is changing as there has been an increase of cruise options …
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Mystery of Franklin Expedition Ship Solved!

One of Canada's greatest mysteries has now been solved! On September 7, 2014, one of the lost ships from Sir John Franklin's doomed Arctic expedition was found. Learn more about this intriguing discovery.
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The Mystery of Franklin's Lost Ships

An Adventure Life partner, One Ocean Expeditions, was invited by The Canadian Government on the Parks Canada led "Victoria Strait Expedition." The purpose of this was to finally find the fabled ships that were lost during Captain Sir John Franklin's expedition in 1845. Learn about this exciting event and the mysteries that surround it.
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The Polar Experience

The Polar regions are true adventure destinations that are still being discovered by even the most well-seasoned travelers. Planning a trip to the Arctic or Antarctica can be intimidating to people who have a lot of travel experience, let alone those who do not. As experts in Polar travel, let us make it easy to determine the best trip for you!
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Adventure cruising goes luxury

Small ship cruising has often been characterized by rugged, expedition-style vessels. Operators have recognized their ability to offer creature comforts and luxury while still providing the same adventures as expedition trips. Discover how you can have the best of both worlds on a luxury small ship cruise!
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Whales, Trails, and Ales

If you like nature, wildlife, beautiful scenery, and BEER...we have the trip for you. The "Whales, Tales, & Ales" departure on the Wilderness Adventurer highlights all of the above. Daily activities include kayaking, paddle boarding, and skiff exploration in glacial fjords as well as the San Juan archipelago. Hikes in the Olympic …
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