08 Jan 2026
London, January 2026 – Expedition Micro Cruise specialist Secret Atlas, has today announced its new 2027 summer Arctic season including standout itineraries to the world's largest fjord system Scoresbysund and wildlife-rich Svalbard.
Visiting at the best time of year for wildlife, the Northern Lights and incredible scenery, Secret Atlas is inviting just 12 guests per voyage to step off the beaten track and into the remote, unscheduled wilderness of the High Arctic.
Moving away from the crowds offered by larger cruise ships, the small size expedition is designed for maximum exploration and minimal impact. On an Expedition Micro Cruise, guests spend more time where it matters most: ashore, on the water, or exploring remote fjords that are inaccessible to larger vessels. With just 12 passengers on board, it's the ideal setting for a private family adventure on a charter, couples wanting to get the most out of the trip and solo travellers looking to make connections with like-minded explorers.
Michele D'Agostino, Co-Founder of Secret Atlas said, "Our new 2027 season is built on the belief that 'small' means 'more' - more flexibility, more shore time, and a much smaller environmental footprint. With just 12 guests onboard MV Vikingfjord and MV Freya, our new voyages offer access to remote areas inaccessible to the larger cruise ships. It's high-impact exploration while enjoying the comfort of our purpose-built expedition vessels.”
The new Secret Atlas Expedition Micro Cruise itineraries for 2027:
Svalbard Circumnavigation Micro Cruise – from £14,800 per person
Sailing on 28th July and 15th August 2027 this 12-day expedition sets out to circumnavigate Svalbard and explore its remotest reaches, including the Austfonna ice cap and its famous ice wall. With the warmer weather, this is the perfect opportunity to search for walrus haulouts on remote beaches and scour the sea ice for polar bears. Price includes onboard accommodation, full-board meals and beverages, Starlink Wi-Fi, exploratory activities, rubber sole boots for shore landings, insulation suits and local transfers. International flights are not included. For more details or to book visit Svalbard Circumnavigation Micro Cruise | Only 12 Guests.
Svalbard and Greenland Summer Micro Cruise – from £18,995 per person
Setting sail under the midnight sun on 8th August 2027, this 14-day immersive journey takes in the best of both worlds on this combined Svalbard and East Greenland summer expedition. Explore Scoresbysund, the largest fjord system in the world with cathedral-size icebergs, and meet the local wildlife, including musk ox, Arctic foxes, Arctic hares, and maybe even polar bears and narwhals. Price includes onboard accommodation, full-board meals and beverages, Starlink Wi-Fi, exploratory activities, rubber sole boots for shore landings, insulation suits and local transfers. International flights are not included. For more details or to book visit Svalbard and East Greenland Summer Micro Cruise | only 12 Guests.
Departing from Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost town, the 2027 voyages will take place aboard purpose-built expedition vessels MV Vikingfjord and MV Freya featuring ensuite cabins, a panoramic lounge, a sauna, and on-deck hot tub - perfect for warming up after a day of Arctic exploration.
Discover more about Secret Atlas at www.secretatlas.com.
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Notes to Editors
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Media Captions (from left to right):
- Image 1 – A walrus haulout in Svalbard. Photo Credit Secret Atlas.
- Image 2 – Secret Atlas has announced its 2027 summer Arctic season. Photo Credit Secret Atlas.
- Image 3 – The Northern Lights in Scoresbysund. Photo Credit Secret Atlas.
High-res images downloaded from https://media.secretatlas.com/january-2026-press-release.
About Secret Atlas
Launched in 2019 and run by Explorers for Explorers, Secret Atlas trips are curated for people that want to enjoy the spirit of exploration and be a part of an intimate experience rather than joining an overcrowded commercial cruise. Secret Atlas pioneering Expedition Micro Cruises take the smallest group sizes in the Arctic (only 12 guests) and Antarctic (only 44 guests) offering guests an authentic, unrivalled experience free from the crowds of larger vessels. To find out more about Secret Atlas, visit www.secretatlas.com.
Contact Details
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