National Geographic expedition to the high arctic aboard the National Geographic Explorer; cruise deep Norwegian fjords and glacial bays from Zodiacs and hike the islands of the Svalbard archipelago. Revel in the beauty of snowcapped mountains and massive sheets of ice. Witness the constantly changing weather conditions from blue skies to fierce polar storms. Experience the legendary midnight sun and the ethereal light of the northern spring and early summer when the sun never sets. Share in sightings of Arctic birds, terrestrial and marine mammals of the Arctic including Svalbard Reindeer, Arctic Fox, Bearded Seals, Walrus and Polar Bears in their natural habitats