The demand for multi-generational family trips is set to rise in 2025. Research shows there is a stronger focus on creating shared, meaningful travel experiences. Catering to this demand, Secret Atlas will offer families the opportunity to enjoy an Expedition Micro Yacht Charter to the Arctic.
Transformative adventure
Family groups of up to 12 can learn in-the-field from local expert biology, geology and wildlife guides. And enjoy experiences personalised to the group’s specific interests and needs.
It is hoped that young minds will be inspired while following in the footsteps of famous explorers and dinosaurs. These trips visit the most remote corners of the Arctic region including Svalbard (Spitsbergen), Greenland and Northern Norway.
Experience the wonders
Ships offer spacious en-suite cabins, freshly prepared meals by an onboard chef and large open lounge areas. Families ranging from young teens up can experience the wonders of glaciers, polar bears, giant icebergs and local cultures. All while travelling in the comfort of a private expedition vessel.
Launched in 2019 and run by Explorers for Explorers, Secret Atlas trips are curated for people that want to enjoy the spirit of exploration. They are for those who want to be a part of an intimate experience rather than joining an overcrowded commercial cruise.
These Micro Cruises take the smallest group sizes in the Arctic (only 12 guests) and Antarctic (only 48 guests) offering guests an authentic, unrivalled experience free from the crowds of larger vessels.
Here are five experiences families can experience on an Expedition Micro Cruise to the Arctic:
Wildlife Spotting on an Arctic Safari
Enjoy a family-friendly wildlife trip led by a Secret Atlas expert naturalist guide. See polar bears, walruses, seals, whales. And there is even a chance of spotting the elusive narwhal in Greenland’s pristine waters.
Explore the Land of Ice
Learn about the intricate relationships between glaciers, climate, and polar ecosystems. Explore the East Greenland ice cap with professional guides. See cathedral-sized icebergs in Scoresbysund, the world’s largest fjord system. And understand how to identify different types of ice features, from newly formed sea ice to ancient glacial ice can hold trapped air bubbles from thousands of years ago.
Follow in the Footsteps of Legendary Polar Explorers
Uncover polar explorer history while walking in the footsteps of pioneers like Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen. Stand in the very sites that shaped their past expeditions.
Go Fossil Hunting in Svalbard
Discover prehistoric treasures waiting to be discovered while fossil hunting in Svalbard. Professional geologists will guide families on a prehistoric Arctic expedition at Boltodden. Here rare dinosaur footprints offer insights into the region’s fascinating geological history.
Engage with Local Communities and Cultural Heritage
Families can meet with Inuit communities in Greenland to understand their traditional practices and modern adaptations to Arctic life. Or in Svalbard, visit historic trappers’ huts and explore expedition sites including centuries-old whaling stations.
Private Yacht Expedition to Svalbard, Norway and Greenland
Explore a multi-generational family adventure to the polar regions on a private yacht expedition with a bespoke schedule created around what the group would like to see and experience. Ideal for families and groups of up to 12 guests, Secret Atlas offers expeditions to suit all types of style and budget, tailored to the guests needs including skiing, kayaking, wildlife experiences such as whale watching and the chance to see the Northern Lights. Vessels range from classic to luxury including ensuite cabins and large lounges, and four to 15-day itineraries departing in summer and winter 2025 dependent on the destination.
