Arctic. Unfiltered.

April - May 2025
  • Orion Global Nomads
  • Craig Bowman
Arctic. Unfiltered.
Aboard the National Geographic Resolution
We sailed where maps blur and silence roars —
through iceberg kingdoms, under midnight suns,
and into the wildest corners of the planet.
❄️ We broke ice in the Greenland Sea.
🐻 Locked eye
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  • Orion Global Nomads
  • Craig Bowman

List of countries

  • Svalbard and Jan Mayen Svalbard and Jan Mayen
  • Norway Norway
  • Germany Germany
  • Netherlands Netherlands
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Cruise ship, Group travel, Nature, Photography, Wildlife
  • 5.2kmiles traveled
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  • 15footprints
  • 14days
  • 104photos
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  • Midnight Majesty in the Arctic

    May 6 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C

    Under the soft glow of the midnight sun, we spotted a male polar bear preparing to settle in for sleep 🐻‍❄️. Thanks to the incredible tech aboard our Nat Geo ship—designed to detect wildlife from miles away—we were able to approach slowly, quietly, and respectfully.

    He rested peacefully on the ice, undisturbed, a living symbol of strength and stillness in the Arctic twilight ❄️.

    Fun Fact: Male polar bears don’t hibernate like females do. They remain active year-round, often covering vast distances across sea ice in search of food and solitude. This one seemed content to pause—and so were we.

    A once-in-a-lifetime moment, bathed in golden Arctic light.
    #PolarBear #MidnightSun #ArcticMagic #Svalbard #WildlifeEncounter #NatGeoExpedition
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  • Spotted: A Queen of the Arctic!

    May 6 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ☁️ -3 °C

    In the icy wilds of Svalbard this May, we were lucky enough to spot a pregnant polar bear making her solitary way across the ice ❄️. Our onboard scientist confirmed she’s expecting—an incredible glimpse into Arctic life!

    Fun Fact: Female polar bears can delay implantation of their fertilized egg until conditions are just right 🐾. Most will den in the fall and give birth between November and January—meaning this mama is likely building up strength now before months of rest and nurturing ahead.

    Seeing her in the wild was pure magic. A moment I’ll never forget.
    #PolarBear #ArcticAdventure #Svalbard #WildlifeWonder #NatGeoMoments #TheNorthRemembers
    🐻‍❄️❄️
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  • Craig Took the Plunge—Literally!

    May 6 in Svalbard and Jan Mayen ⋅ ⛅ -3 °C

    While I stayed cozy on the upper deck in full parka mode (someone had to document history), Craig was the brave soul who dove straight into the frigid Arctic waters for the legendary polar plunge ❄️🧊.

    His reward? A heroic splash, a shot of vodka, a warm robe and slippers, and a well-earned trip to the sauna. Not all heroes wear capes—some wear goosebumps.

    #PolarPlunge #ArcticAdventure #NatGeoExpedition #CraigTheBrave #FrozenButFearless
    🧊🥶🥃
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  • Fjords, Friends & Farewells

    May 7 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C

    After dodging polar bears, spotting orcas, and becoming honorary walruses, we traded our parkas for dinner plates and wrapped up our Arctic expedition with a farewell feast in Oslo ❄️🐻‍❄️🐋.

    We came for the glaciers, but we stayed for the laughs, the polar plunge into the arctic sea, and the friendships forged somewhere between reindeer sightings and puffin trivia. It’s not every day you high-five someone after spotting a polar bear in the wild… or get initiated into a fun Wizard group by the captain of the ship - more to follow…:).

    Good news: We loved this wild crew so much, we booked our next expedition to Antarctica over Thanksgiving—because what says “holiday spirit” like penguins and sea ice?

    To the Arctic, the animals, and the adventurers we’ll never forget.
    #ArcticCrew #PolarParty #FarewellOslo #OrcasAndOddballs #NextStopAntarctica
    ❄️🥂🐧
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