London, May 2026 – With 2026 seeing a significant rise in solo travel*, Expedition Micro Cruise specialist Secret Atlas has announced a pioneering redesign of its flagship vessel, MV Freya. The ship now features six dedicated single cabins, redefining the Arctic experience for independent explorers.
By reconfiguring MV Freya, Secret Atlas offers half of its guest capacity to solo travellers without any additional costs or single supplements. The new layout includes four Classic Single cabins on Deck 1 and two on Deck 2, allowing six out of 12 passengers the luxury of their own private space at no extra premium.
Travelling with a small group of just 12 like-minded explorers fosters a natural community, creating the ideal setting for a solo traveller. Whether spotting polar bears on the pack ice or sharing stories from the day over dinner, guests connect with fellow travellers in a safe, intimate environment. Each of the six new cabins features a spacious en-suite, providing a comfortable “home away from home” after a day of Zodiac and on-land excursions.
Michele D’Agostino, Secret Atlas Co-Founder said, “We’ve seen a fundamental shift in how people want to explore the polar regions. Solo travel on an Arctic expedition is about sharing those experiences with a group of like-minded individuals and to feel part of a small expedition team. By dedicating half of MV Freya to single occupancy, we’re creating a space where independent adventurers can enjoy the intimacy of a 12-person expedition while having a private space to relax at the end of the day.”
Secret Atlas has a range of Expedition Micro Cruises available for solo travellers to the Arctic this summer including a 10-day Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise departing in June, July and August costing from £12,200 per person.Or for travellers looking to explore both Greenland and Svalbard in one journey, the Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise departs on 10th September and costs from £18,400 per person.
To find out more about Expedition Micro Cruises for solo travellers with Secret Atlas, visit Solo Travel to the Arctic on an Expedition Micro Cruise | Secret Atlas. Discover more about Secret Atlas at www.secretatlas.com.
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Notes to Editors
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*ABTA Travel Trends Report 2026
Media Captions (from left to right):
- Image 1 – A Signature Single Cabin on MV Freya. Photographer Erik Johansen. Photo Credit Secret Atlas.
- Image 2 – An Expedition Micro Cruise creates the ideal setting for solo travellers. Photographer Nikki Born. Photo Credit Secret Atlas.
- Image 3 –. Travelling with a small group of just 12 like-minded explorers fosters a natural community, creating the ideal setting for a solo traveller. Photographer Virgil Reglioni. Photo Credit Secret Atlas.
High-res images downloaded from Freya Refurbishments April 2026.
About Secret Atlas
Launched in 2019 and run by Explorers for Explorers, Secret Atlas trips are curated for people that want to enjoy the spirit of exploration and be a part of an intimate experience rather than joining an overcrowded commercial cruise. Secret Atlas pioneering Expedition Micro Cruises take the smallest group sizes in the Arctic (only 12 guests) and Antarctic (only 44 guests) offering guests an authentic, unrivalledexperience free from the crowds of larger vessels. To find out more about Secret Atlas, visit www.secretatlas.com.
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