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Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Explore the epic Arctic landscape of ‘Mission: Impossible' on an Expedition Micro Cruise Adventure
The epic Arctic landscape of Svalbard has made its big screen debut this month. Action film star Tom Cruise has once again pushed the boundaries of filmmaking, venturing to the remote and breathtaking archipelago of Svalbard for his latest film "Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning'. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... "The Final Reckoning" promises to be a visual spectacle with scenes filmed against the dramatic backdrop of Svalbard's glaciers, icy fjords, and stunning Arctic landscapes. And it's good news for film fans inspired by Tom Cruises' Arctic adventure who can (literally) follow in his footsteps this Summer on an Expedition Micro Cruise with Secret Atlas. With just 12 guests onboard, a small ship Arctic cruise offers an intimate escape into the cinematic wilds of Svalbard. Think glacial fjords, icebergs, and an abundance of polar wildlife. Svalbard has long been a destination for seasoned explorers and a Micro Cruise allows the flexibility to visit some of the locations seen in the film including Longyearbyen and Ekmanfjord in Isfjorden. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'There's never been a better time to visit Svalbard', said Michele D'Agostino, Secret Atlas Co-Founder. 'Our Expedition Micro Cruises are designed to immerse guests in the true spirit of Arctic exploration - up close, authentically, and far away from the crowds. Travelling on a small ship, our expeditions are also flexible and can venture to more remote locations than larger vessels providing a true, behind the scenes look at the destination.' A small ship Arctic cruise offers an intimate escape into the cinematic wilds of Svalbard. Photographer Benjamin Hartman. This summer, Secret Atlas invites adventurers to experience Svalbard the way it should be —off the grid, authentic, and completely unforgettable. Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise – from £10,900 per person Departing from Longyearbyen during June – August 2025, this 8-10 days Micro Cruise explores the natural wilderness of Svalbard during the summer months when wildlife is at its most abundant with 24 hours of daylight – one of the greatest shows in nature. Explore walrus haul-outs, encounter polar bears and reindeer, and take short hikes ashore to explore historical sites including glaciers and abandoned whaling stations. This expedition also offers the chance to learn from the knowledgeable guides and return home with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Arctic ecosystem. Price is per person and based on double occupancy in a twin or double cabin. To book, visit Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Svalbard Autumn Photo Tour with Polar Photographer Piet van den Bemd – from £13,900 per person Experience the Arctic at its finest on this Autumn photo tour of Svalbard from 24th August – 4th September 2025, with acclaimed polar photographer Piet van den Bemd. The itinerary includes sailing north to capture the meltwater waterfalls of the Austfonna Ice Cap, a rare phenomenon which occurs as the ice cap warms during the summer months. Guests also have the opportunity to learn about and photograph Svalbard wildlife, from Arctic foxes to whales, reindeer, walruses, and polar bears. Price is per person and based on double occupancy in a twin or double cabin. To book, visit Discover more about Secret Atlas at
Travel Daily News
12-05-2025
- Business
- Travel Daily News
Secret Atlas launches new brand identity and website
Secret Atlas unveils a new brand identity and website to enhance Arctic expedition bookings, inspire explorers, and support global partners. VANCOUVER, B.C. – In celebration of the start of the Arctic cruise season, Expedition Micro Cruise specialist Secret Atlas is unveiling a new brand identity and inspiring website. The launch highlights the transformative qualities of the polar regions and introduces an intuitive and seamless website designed to enhance guests' understanding of the micro cruising experience in these remote and relatively unknown regions. The new website features a cutting-edge upgrade to the booking system, providing an easy-to-use, guest-friendly, safe and technologically sophisticated platform for both consumers and the trade when managing and paying for bookings. Secret Atlas' exciting rebrand has been created with the modern intrepid explorer in mind, embodying the spirit of exploration and adventure reflected by the expedition cruise specialist. The bold new look captures the immensity of the lands Secret Atlas explore, contrasted with the intimacy of their unique small-group expeditions conveyed through a refreshed company logo and completely new website. The rebrand also includes a new nature-inspired earthy and subtle colour palette. The new website design was spearheaded by Nick Steyn of London-based branding agency Anew in collaboration with creative studio SO Creative. Nick was inspired following his own personal Arctic adventure on a Secret Atlas Expedition Micro Cruise to Svalbard last year. 'We were tasked with communicating the Secret Atlas story, conveying the benefits of their micro size, pioneering spirit, authenticity, personality, and uniqueness. 'Big adventure, small footprint' for short' said Nick Steyn of branding agency Anew. 'We wanted the design to embody the rational historical narrative and powerful emotive narrative found on a Secret Atlas expedition and the unique way Secret Atlas encourage us to see the world.' Michele D'Agostino, Secret Atlas Co-Founder said, 'This new website and brand identity are designed to inspire and inform, making the journey to joining an Expedition Micro Cruise as exciting as the voyage itself. It marks an exciting new chapter for Secret Atlas, and we hope our guests, and everyone enjoy visiting the new website and discovering the new brand.' Key features of the renewed brand and website: An improved website experience for guests. Easier to browse, book, and plan expeditions with Secret Atlas while showcasing the Expedition Micro Cruise experience. When travelling in a small group on a micro cruise, the team is everything. The new website features personal input from every member of the team allowing guests to meet the expedition leaders, guides, and photographers who will be running the Expedition Micro Cruise and the office team working hard behind-the-scenes. Designed to inspire and educate, while serving as a valuable research tool, with information presented through compelling written and visual content that captures both the grandeur and intimacy of polar expeditions. Detailed Expedition Information. Comprehensive and engaging descriptions of itineraries, ships, expert guides, and onboard experiences provide all the essential details for planning an Expedition Micro Cruise. A new Explorer's Handbook area offering guides to the destinations Secret Atlas explore, written by polar experts and spotlighting the wildlife, history, photography tips. The website offers pricing in USD to better serve U.S trade partners and consumers.
