The remote archipelago of Svalbard offers travelers an unparalleled opportunity to witness some of the Arctic's most magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat. This Norwegian territory, renowned ...

“Svalbard (and the Barents Sea area) has experienced a much faster loss of sea ice than other areas having polar bears,” Aars ...

Starting January 1, 2025, Norway plans to introduce new restrictions for cruise ships and other tourist activities in Svalbard to protect its unique wildlife, including a cap on ship passengers and ...

Svalbard, Norway, offers an unparalleled Arctic adventure, boasting abundant polar bears and extreme natural phenomena like 24-hour daylight and months of darkness. Visitors must carry deterrents for ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Judy Koutsky covers adventure, luxury and family travel. Cruising to bucket list destinations—like Antarctica and the Arctic—are ...