This is the place to immerse yourself in raw nature, with jagged mountains and rocky islets dating from the last Ice Age; some are dotted with a fishing hut or a summerhouse, but most are uninhabited. Over nearly two weeks, you’ll also get plenty of opportunity to marvel at magical wildlife, including jaunty puffins, diving cormorants, sea eagles, and formations of eider ducks. Fantastic birdlife aside, keep your eyes open for pilot, minke, and humpback whales, dolphins and orcas, and harbour, and gray seals.

You’ll also get to spy the Polar Circle Globe on Vikingen Island – marking the spot where you officially cross into the Arctic – and explore, among other gorgeous places, the Norwegian town of Flåm. Nestled in a tributary of the world's longest, deepest fjord, it’s the place to climb aboard the world’s steepest train ride, the Flåm Railway, or hop into a kayak and paddle through the calm Aurlandsfjord, spotting grazing goats on the shore.  

You can choose from nearly 30 groundbreaking restaurants, bars, cafés, and lounges on board, seven of which are speciality restaurants. Curated by a Michelin-starred chef, they include food from around the world: everything from highly experimental dining in the unique, plant-filled Eden to contemporary French cuisine in Normandie.

You can also indulge in the spa, created in consultation with world-renowned designer Kelly Hoppen. It’s vast, with 23 treatment rooms, eight Sea Thermal Suite experiences, and an incredible menu of more than 120 treatments. Book yourself into AquaClass® accommodation and you get complimentary spa access, as well your own exclusive Blu dining venue with light, nutritious cuisine and sustainable wines.