{"id":81648,"date":"2024-08-22T18:44:35","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T01:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/?p=81648"},"modified":"2024-08-22T18:47:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T01:47:39","slug":"5-reasons-to-take-a-coolcation-on-an-arctic-cruise","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/travel-inspiration\/5-reasons-to-take-a-coolcation-on-an-arctic-cruise\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Reasons to Take a Coolcation on an Arctic Cruise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whether you\u2019re seeking cooler temperatures or the beauty of the Arctic Circle, consider a coolcation in the north. Here are some of the best reasons to travel to \u2013 or near \u2013 Arctic cruise destinations:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1. Marvel at the awe-inspiring sights of Norway\u2019s fjords and Northern Lights.<\/h4>\n

If you want to witness towering fjords that frame the path of the Vikings, or have a front-row seat to northern lights dancing across the night sky, a Norway cruise<\/a> is where you want to go.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Just imagine soaking up the sights of these natural wonders from the comfort of a cruise ship as it makes its way to charming villages.<\/p>\n

Tip: Though there\u2019s no way to control when the northern lights will make an appearance, look for cruises tailored for aurora experiences. You can also explore the best places and times to visit to increase your chances of witnessing their colorful hues. Learn more in our How to Experience the Northern Lights on a Cruise<\/a> blog post.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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2. Experience Iceland\u2019s unique landscape under the glow of the Midnight Sun.<\/h4>\n

Welcome to the land of fire and ice. Iceland is home to volcanoes, hot springs, geysers, waterfalls and glaciers. If you travel here during the summer months on an Iceland cruise<\/a>, you can relish these sights under the midnight sun, providing almost 24 hours of daylight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Learn more about Iceland\u2019s natural wonders<\/a> and some of the tours that can help you experience them.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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3. Explore Greenland\u2019s floating icebergs and granite cliffs.<\/h4>\n

Recognized as the world\u2019s largest island, you\u2019ll find Greenland<\/a> between the Arctic and Atlantic Oceans. Set your sights on icebergs, cliffs and glaciers along Prince Christian Sound. Enjoy the majestic beauty and friendly town of Nanortalik, also known as \u201cthe place of the polar bears.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

Though you won\u2019t likely see these furry giants in the area, you can enjoy the charm of Greenland\u2019s southernmost town.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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4. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Alaska and the Yukon.<\/h4>\n

Though most of Alaska and Canada can be found south of the Arctic Circle, they\u2019re amazing coolcation destinations to enjoy on an Alaska cruise<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Whether you want to be mesmerized by icy-blue glaciers<\/a>, wondrous Alaska wildlife<\/a> or the nostalgia of the Yukon on a cruisetour<\/a>, a cruise to these Arctic neighbors will have you visiting again and again.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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5. Create memories with family and friends in some of the most unique places on Earth.<\/h4>\n

Northern Lights. Midnight Sun. Dramatic landscapes dotted by enchanting villages with incredible history and culture.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

A cruise to Norway, Iceland, Greenland, Alaska and the Yukon will help you recharge and reconnect with loved ones in places perfect for a coolcation.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Which destination would you like to cruise to? Share in the comments below.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1984,"featured_media":81649,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,31],"tags":[4232,4248],"class_list":["post-81648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-inspiration","category-where-to-travel","tag-alaska","tag-northern-europe"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1984"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=81648"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":81668,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/81648\/revisions\/81668"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=81648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=81648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=81648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}