New rules could see end of close-up polar bear photos in cruise brochures - The animals are a key draw for people embarking on sailings to Norwegian-ruled archipelago Svalbard, as they can be observed ...

Expedition cruise lines may stop putting close-up images of polar bears in brochures because of new restrictions in Norway, according to an industry expert (Alamy/PA) Neil Lancefield 6 days ago ...

The Norwegian government said visitors to Svalbard have “a duty to retreat to a legal distance” if they encounter a polar bear that is too close. Ships are also banned from carrying more than ...

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The Norwegian government said visitors to Svalbard have “a duty to retreat to a legal distance” if they encounter a polar bear that is too close. Ships are also banned from carrying more than ...

June 19, 2025 at 11:24am BST. Small ship cruise lines may stop putting close-up images of polar bears in brochures because of new restrictions in Norway, according to an industry expert.