Arctic Circle encompasses parts of Canada, Norway, Greenland, Iceland and Russia, and cruises here offer an up-close look at snowcapped mountains, deep fjords and gigantic ice sheets. Encounter remarkable wildlife, including polar bears, arctic foxes, walruses, reindeer and whales, plus a wonderful variety of birds. Explore the rugged coastline of Bear Island and take in the majestic landscapes of Spitsbergen, experience the midnight sun in Longyearbyen. The Arctic cruise season typically runs from May through September.