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Gearing up to go find some magic! ✨🐻‍❄️
10/06/2024

Gearing up to go find some magic! ✨🐻‍❄️

07/06/2024

The bird cliffs of Alkefjellet is a bit like a bustling high-rise apartment complex in a big city. There are thousands of birds occupying these cliffs each summer, nestling into the rocky outcrops, working to create the perfect home for their families. Different species will nest at different levels of the cliffs and everywhere you look, there is always something going on! Truly one of Svalbard's greatest spectacles, and the team this year got to witness this place, in what seems to be, the PERFECT conditions🤩🥳

Another day in the office😎 The ATE team enjoying a stunning day at Alkefjellet!
04/06/2024

Another day in the office😎 The ATE team enjoying a stunning day at Alkefjellet!

27/05/2024

An absolute crowd favorite, the Atlantic Puffin. Known for their colorful bill and impressive eating habits, these birds can be seen around Svalbard during the summer months, foraging on the nutrient-rich waters and providing a great spectacle for visitors of the area to enjoy. ✨

Getting ready to ! Did you know polar bears are classified as marine mammals? This is because they rely on the ocean fo...
24/05/2024

Getting ready to ! Did you know polar bears are classified as marine mammals? This is because they rely on the ocean for food and have evolved to become incredible swimmers because of it! The longest recorded swim by a polar bear is 687 km over 9 days! This behavior is becoming more common as climate change reduces sea ice, forcing polar bears to swim longer distances to survive.

The ATE team is gearing up for the first expedition of the season, embarking in Svalbard in just under a week! We are s...
19/05/2024

The ATE team is gearing up for the first expedition of the season, embarking in Svalbard in just under a week! We are so excited for the group of guests traveling with us this summer, and could not be more thrilled for the adventures that lay ahead! This time of year, up north is fantastic. We are just at the tail end of spring with plenty of sea ice to explore and hopefully an abundance of wildlife and memorable experiences to follow! Stay tuned for updates on the Arctic exploits from these two guys, & .hunter8

17/05/2024
Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mommas out there! Did you know that many of the great whale species will migrat...
12/05/2024

Happy Mother's Day to all the incredible mommas out there!

Did you know that many of the great whale species will migrate half the distance of the globe in order to give birth to their calves. The mom will usually be fasting during this time, relying on her own energy reserves for survival. She will nurse her calf until the they have built up a thick enough blubber reserve to make the migration back to cooler waters. Talk about a momma that deserves some recognition!

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Only a few spaces left, with last minute discounts, for ATE's 2024 Svalbard expeditions! If not now, when? ☀️
10/05/2024

Only a few spaces left, with last minute discounts, for ATE's 2024 Svalbard expeditions! If not now, when?

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Hi everyone!Arctic Tern Expeditions has one cabin (two people) left on a 3-11 June, 2024 Svalbard expedition! This is a ...
09/05/2024

Hi everyone!

Arctic Tern Expeditions has one cabin (two people) left on a 3-11 June, 2024 Svalbard expedition! This is a super special experience on a 12-passenger in the Norwegian high arctic. We're all in on making the most of our Arctic voyage on the MV Villa, and will be prioritizing lots of wildlife viewing, epics hikes, and an excellent time onboard :)

I'll be there guiding a super group of friends and travelers. These last two spots are on a steep discount, so if you're available and looking for an epic adventure to start the summer, send me a DM!

THE SNOW BUNTINGAn Arctic specialist and the northern most song bird on the planet✨
06/05/2024

THE SNOW BUNTING

An Arctic specialist and the northern most song bird on the planet✨

One of Svalbard's stealthiest predators....It is always a treat to see these guys in action. 📸: .hunter8
03/05/2024

One of Svalbard's stealthiest predators....

It is always a treat to see these guys in action.

📸: .hunter8

Why do we love our Arctic adventure platform? The MV Villa is specially designed for small group travel. The crew is a c...
29/04/2024

Why do we love our Arctic adventure platform? The MV Villa is specially designed for small group travel. The crew is a carefully selected group of Arctic experts and the vessel itself allows for intimate wildlife sightings and stunning views. The Villa has large stable decks – Ideal for photography, with easy access to zodiacs with room for all guests which means, no waiting time to go ashore 🙌

The high north from a new angle. Our boutique expeditions provide just that. Let us guide you on your next adventure. ...
25/04/2024

The high north from a new angle. Our boutique expeditions provide just that. Let us guide you on your next adventure.

📸: Yuri Choufour Photography

Happy Earth Day! A time for us to contemplate and appreciate what a singular existence we share with all beings. Somethi...
22/04/2024

Happy Earth Day! A time for us to contemplate and appreciate what a singular existence we share with all beings. Something I tend to take for granted far too often :)

22/04/2024

Today, and everyday at ATE, we celebrate our beautiful earth. Happy Earth Day🌏✨

Love knows no distance for the Arctic Terns. Studies reveal these birds may travel to different Antarctic regions during...
12/04/2024

Love knows no distance for the Arctic Terns. Studies reveal these birds may travel to different Antarctic regions during their annual migrations, but many will find their way back to each other. (Redfern, 2021)

Today is World Health Day, and we could not think of a better day to celebrate and focus on the health of our Mother Ear...
07/04/2024

Today is World Health Day, and we could not think of a better day to celebrate and focus on the health of our Mother Earth. At Arctic Tern Expeditions, we bring people to some of the most remote places on our planet, with hopes that these experiences will help bring awareness to the health of our natural world 🌏

As David Attenborough once said "No one will protect what they don't care about, and no one will care about what they have never experience"

Experience with us and let's protect these places together.

04/04/2024

The Svalbard Walrus. Gregarious by nature, loves sandy beaches and ocean dives under the midnight sun☀️

📣BREAKING NEWS: The first penguins have been spotted in the Arctic!APRIL FOOLS😜Did we get you?Although ATE's Svalbard ex...
01/04/2024

📣BREAKING NEWS: The first penguins have been spotted in the Arctic!
APRIL FOOLS😜

Did we get you?

Although ATE's Svalbard expeditions do not include any cute, baby penguins, there are a plentiful of animals that the Arctic Summer supports. During this time, Svalbard becomes a nutrient rich, wildlife haven that is an absolute spectacle to experience!

Wondering what to do this summer? Come and join us on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage to Svalbard with Arctic Tern Expeditio...
29/03/2024

Wondering what to do this summer? Come and join us on a once-in-a-lifetime voyage to Svalbard with Arctic Tern Expeditions! Only a few spots remaining on our small-ship expeditions. Message us today for our last-minute pricing special🤩
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📸 : Yuri Choufour Photography

Hi everyone! Trips for Arctic Tern Expeditions are coming up soon this summer and we are super excited! We do have a cou...
27/03/2024

Hi everyone! Trips for Arctic Tern Expeditions are coming up soon this summer and we are super excited! We do have a couple spaces left on both our May and June departures, now available for last-minute pricing :). If you are interested, or know someone that might be, send me a DM to learn more!

Flash Sale 🌟 Save $1100 on our Svalbard Wildlife Safari! Limited spots for May 27 - June 3, 2024. Don’t miss out on the ...
27/03/2024

Flash Sale 🌟 Save $1100 on our Svalbard Wildlife Safari! Limited spots for May 27 - June 3, 2024. Don’t miss out on the adventure of a lifetime. DM us for details.

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The bird cliffs of Alkefjellet is a bit like a bustling high-rise apartment complex in a big city. There are thousands of birds occupying these cliffs each summer, nestling into the rocky outcrops, working to create the perfect home for their families. Different species will nest at different levels of the cliffs and everywhere you look, there is always something going on! Truly one of Svalbard's greatest spectacles, and the team this year got to witness this place, in what seems to be, the PERFECT conditions🤩🥳

An absolute crowd favorite, the Atlantic Puffin. Known for their colorful bill and impressive eating habits, these birds can be seen around Svalbard during the summer months, foraging on the nutrient-rich waters and providing a great spectacle for visitors of the area to enjoy. ✨

Today, and everyday at ATE, we celebrate our beautiful earth. Happy Earth Day🌏✨

Remembering the aftermath of this huge calving off of Monacobreen in Svalbard! It's truly breathtaking to sit in the wave wash of millions (billions?) of pounds of ice cratering into the sea. The vibrant blue iceberg in the very back is the freshly formed piece post-break. Trip taken in conjunction with @antarcticatravelgroup last September :) What an epic time!

The Svalbard Walrus. Gregarious by nature, loves sandy beaches and ocean dives under the midnight sun☀️

Where does your next adventure take you? #Divein #Arcticternexpedtions #svalbard2024

📍Svalbard, Norway 2023 📸: @yurichaufour

A nice moment in the rain with an estimated 150 swimming walrus. A few main groups came and approached us, curious about our boats as we sat a distance away. Best walrus encounter I think I've ever seen. #arcticternexpeditions #divein

A bird's eye view of beluga swimming through the deep blue waters of the high Arctic. They are the most populous whale in Svalbard, and though we don't see them every trip, they're often spotted in big groups like this one. Footage recorded by Yuri Choufour Photography #arcticternexpeditions #divein #svalbard #arctictravel #arcticcruise #smallships #beluga #responsibletourism #travel

Get ready to be captivated by the enchanting world of Svalbard with Arctic Tern Expeditions! From awe-inspiring glaciers to glittering mountain peaks, our polar expeditions are designed to immerse you in the magic of the Arctic. 🚢🏞️✨ Experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure as you sail through pristine waters, marvel at dramatic ice formations, and encounter polar bears, whales, and seals in their natural habitat. 🐻🌊 Book your unforgettable journey today and create memories that will last a lifetime! 📅❄️ 🔗www.ArcticTernExpeditions.com

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This Atlantic puffin has the catch of the day! Did you know that puffins don't keep their colorful bill year-round? Breeding adults will leave the nest after the summer and winter out to sea. During that time they lose that glorious trademark beak and sport a very understated charcoal-grey bill. Just goes to show that looking good is hard work. #arcticternexpeditions #divein #svalbard2022

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Who we are.

Gerard Baker and I (Phil Hunter) have been working together on expedition ships in the polar regions for the past six years. We’ve worked on some wonderful ships with some truly excellent people, and in the process we’ve had an opportunity to travel, work, and fall in love with some of the world’s most beautiful places.

The two of us have traveled to the extreme south on the Antarctic Peninsula, to the extreme north in Svalbard and Eastern Greenland. We’ve helped people connect with these incredible natural spaces thousands of times over, and have noticed one thing. These connections happen most when things aren’t rushed. Give people the space and capacity to explore for themselves and let these amazing places impact our guests the way they have us.

What we want to do is use our experience to find the best place for a given day - unhindered by large groups or set itineraries. We want to experience what we have in front of us in the best fashion, and travel in the most environmentally conscious way possible. We do this by chartering ships that aren’t afraid to go to the ice, and by spending all the time we need to in the areas that are most important to us. We do this by giving back and cleaning plastic debris and flotsam in otherwise pristine locations. We also provide a thorough and tailored education program to go along with your trip.

We would appeal to all those whose philosophy agrees with ours - that time is our most important asset. When we travel, we will work to fulfill, if not exceed, the potential of the time you choose to share with us.