August
• Sail the Northwest Passage and spot beluga whales
• Sea ice is at its minimum, giving maximum access to Greenland and the Northwest Passage
• Best time to see seabirds
• Walk amongst wildflowers and early autumnal tundra in Greenland
August sees the opening of the fabled Northwest Passage, starting in the Canadian Arctic. On this epic voyage travellers may spot a variety of whales and, if they're very lucky, the unicorns of the sea - the iconic narwhal. Cruises to Greenland also continue in August as the sea ice is at its minimum, and here it's possible to see colourful wildflowers and early autumnal tundra. August is also peak hatching season for seabirds, meaning the cliffs are bustling with life. In Svalbard, polar bears are regularly sighted.