Secret Atlas

Join us on a 15-day in-depth wildlife viewing and photography exploration of South Georgia’s spectacular nature. This small ship adventure is the most in-depth South Georgia expedition available. We have designed it to maximize the time spent ashore at South Georgia’s breathtaking wildlife sites. Unlike trips on larger vessels, the time spent ashore will be unhurried and allow you time to experience and photograph the fantastic nature firsthand. All guests will be split into small groups to maximize photography and wildlifeviewing opportunities. We will visit the breathtaking St Andrew’s Bay, home to over 100,000 King Penguins where we aim to immerse ourselves in one of the most incredible ...Read more >

This is an intimate small group experience with a minimum of one guide for every 6 guests. Because it’s an adventure, you will journey intimately on MV Kinfish (or MV Vikingfjord in 2024), with a group just 12 other explorers. On this expedition, we will venture to the northern wilderness to explore the beautiful landscapes, wildlife, and glaciers of Northwest Spitsbergen. Every day is an adventure and we will use the Zodiac landing craft to explore walrus haulouts, to cruise the edge of the sea ice for wildlife including polar bears, and to take short hikes ashore to explore different natural and historical sites including glaciers and the raw nature of the Arctic. The main island of ...Read more >

On this intimate 12-guests photo expedition we will explore the east of Svalbard on our newest expedition vessel MV Vikingfjord, the most environmentally friendly small ship in the polar regions with up to a 95% reduction in NOX emissions. Our aim is to witness and capture the stunning melt water waterfalls of the Austfonna Ice Cap. The expedition is led and guided by world class photographers. Depending on which of our two autumn trips you are part of, you will either be accompanied by Hannes Becker and Konsta Punkka or by Chase and Jenni Teron. Experience the magical golden light of the late autumn season and the possible encounter of an abundance of wildlife including polar bears (never ...Read more >

As the sea around Svalbard opens up with the ice melting during the summer months, it gives us the opportunity to take you on our most detailed exploration of the archipelago. Over the next 14 days we will set off to explore Svalbard and make daily shore landings with our expedition leader and guide to experience the raw beauty and majestic nature of Svalbard. Our aim is to circumnavigate Spitsbergen and to explore the Austfonna Ice Cap, depending on conditions or spend extended time exploring the far north-east. This is an intimate small-group experience with a minimum of one guide for every 6 guests. There is no single supplement for solo travellers on this departure.Read more >

Explore and photograph the magical beauty of Svalbard on the MV Vikingfjord, with just 12 guests in total. Enjoy a hot tub or sauna on deck after a long day out exploring.The aim of each trip is to maximise photo opportunities to include wildlife, glaciers, sea ice,and the outstandingnatural beauty of Svalbard. Choose between early in the season when you can expect lots of ice, frozen landscapes and wildlife or a longer expedition during the summer months. Our photo tours are designed for people of all levels from professional, semi-pro, or amateur.Read more >