Cruises visiting Exploration of Novaya Zemlya (Russia)

North of Siberia, discover Novaya Zemlya, whose name means “new land” in Russian. Bordered by the Barents and Kara Seas, this mountainous archipelago located in the extension of the Urals, is home to very rich polar fauna in spite of its particularly harsh climatic conditions. Maybe you will be lucky enough to spot fin whales, Beluga whales or bowhead whales, all of which live in these waters. Moreover, the far north of the region is part of the Russian Arctic National Park, a veritable Arctic sanctuary with many polar bears and walruses. In these parts, you’ll also be able to admire majestic glaciers, including the impressive Severny Island ice cap, which covers almost 40% of this spit of land. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, in the precious and protective setting of this ship designed to sail in the polar environment, you will explore Novaya Zemlya during a particularly precocious and hostile season. You will be able to fully appreciate the rarity of the moment and the primacy of the experience.