Tail Polar Bears Aboard a Cruise in the Arctic

As fluffy and cuddly they might look, polar bears are amongst the largest predators on land. They are also a sight to behold when seen in their natural habitat—thick carpets of snow and ice drifts. Although polar bears do not hibernate, the best time to spot them is between June to September. Svalbard, a small Norwegian island, is known for its high density of polar bears. The chances of spotting one here are so high that tourists are advised not to venture on land without a guide. Hurtigruten cruises offer a 15-day expedition that goes through Svalbard to Iceland, and Scotland’s Shetland Islands before ending in Bergen, Norway. hurtigruten.com