Franz Josef Adventure

Arctic archipelagos

Venture where only the most intrepid explorers have gone before, on a thrilling voyage to the Russian High Arctic and Novaya Zemlya, where isolated isles and ice-fringed waters harbour dazzling wildlife and intriguing histories.

Experience exploration in its purest form aboard the Scenic Eclipse, charting a course from the fjord-laced coast of northern Norway to the historic port of Murmansk, Russia, to remote Arctic archipelagos including Franz Josef Land. Seek out thriving wildlife – including Polar bears, whales, walruses, and seabird colonies – and experience a pristine wilderness reached by few visitors.