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Expedition Micro Cruises

"The only true failure would be not to explore at all."

— Sir Ernest Shackleton

Set a course for the world’s wildest destinations on the original Expedition Micro Cruise

Inspired by intrepid expeditions of the past, we only sail with small groups – the smallest at both poles – on agile, strong ships that go deep into the pack ice, where other vessels can’t. 

The biggest luxury we provide is the freedom to explore nature without limits, filters, or time constraints. Our truly small ship expeditions have no fixed itinerary. Instead, we listen to nature and take the opportunities it presents, creating transformative experiences in the planet’s last great wildernesses.

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Your Expedition Micro Cruise destinations

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Why Secret Atlas?

There's a certain spirit that yearns to venture where few have gone, to feel the wilder side of life, and embrace the unknown. 

We are guided by that spirit.

We help others discover a world much bigger than the ones they encounter day-to-day, then explore it the way it deserves to be explored – with appreciation, time, and in harmony with nature.

Expedition Micro Cruises

All our Expedition Micro Cruises are aligned with nature, itinerary-free, and take small groups into the wildest places on Earth.

Svalbard

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Svalbard Spring Micro Cruise

78°22’N, 15°65’E

A frozen fairytale of iceberg-strewn fjords, snowy peaks, and puzzle-piece sea ice – as animals take their first steps following winter.

  • 12 guests
  • — days
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Svalbard Spring Micro Cruise Lite

78°22’N, 15°65’E

Our compact early-season adventure packs in all the highlights of Svalbard in just a short space of time – with no fear of missing out.

  • 12 guests
  • — days
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

78°22’N, 15°65’E

Set sail in summer, when Svalbard blooms with life, the best time to spot wildlife in Europe’s last great wilderness.

  • 12 guests
  • 10 days
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise Lite

78°22’N, 15°65’E

Witness Svalbard alive with wildlife on this specially curated Expedition Micro Cruise, exploring the archipelago's summer highlights in a shorter time.

  • 12 guests
  • — days
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Svalbard Circumnavigation Micro Cruise

78°22’N, 15°65’E

The big one. As the sea opens up under the midnight sun, take the unique opportunity to circumnavigate Svalbard, Europe’s last great wilderness.

  • 12 guests
  • 12 days

Greenland

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Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise

76°50'N, 29°99'W

The ultimate Greenland experience – a unique two-week adventure into Northeast Greenland National Park, the world’s largest national park, and Scoresbysund, the longest fjord system on Earth.

  • 12 guests
  • 12 days
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Scoresbysund Autumn Micro Cruise

70°50’N, 25°00’W

An autumn micro cruise to Scoresbysund, East Greenland. For landscape lovers and aurora chasers – the ultimate expedition of Earth and sky.

  • 12 guests
  • — days

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