Arctic Cruises
Experience the magical land of icy fjords, jagged mountains, and immense glaciers on an Arctic adventure cruise. Icebreakers cut through the dense polar ice to access areas previously visited by only the most daring explorers. Comfortable expedition vessels glide travelers beyond the Arctic Circle through dramatic ice floes to walk in the footsteps of the Vikings or marvel at the breaching of a humpback whale. A trip to the Arctic offers rare wildlife, intense natural beauty and unique cultures that have survived in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. During a cruise of the Arctic enjoy the celebrated landscapes of Greenland, Iceland, Canada, Norway, Finland, Russia, Scottish Isles, as well as a trip to the distant and remote North Pole, Svalbard and Norway's volcanic Jan Mayen island.
Expedition Cruise Ships
Spacious, comfortable passenger vessels designed for smooth sailing with deluxe accommodations and services. These ships offer larger cabins, as well as deluxe amenities such as roomier public areas, lounges and bars, gift shops, and fitness facilities.
Antarctic Dream (OW) |
Ship Highlights
| $4,400*8-13 days | |
 | The Antarctic Dream (OW) is a Dutch built ice-reinforced vessel, that was completely refurbished in July 2005 for Arctic cruising. It features a spacious ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Around Spitsbergen | 10 | Jul | Arctic: Svalbard |  |
| Northeast Greenland | 13 | Aug | Arctic: Greenland, Svalbard | |
| Scoresby Sund (East Greenland) | 9 | Sep | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland | |
| North or Around Spitsbergen | 10 | Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Polar Bear Special - North Spitsbergen | 8 | Jun | Arctic: Svalbard | |
Arctic Land Tours |
Ship Highlights
| $7,600*5-9 days | |
 | Think African Safari…in the Arctic
These land based trips are operated from either cabins and lodges, safari style camps located on the sea ice within ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Bear Mother & Newborn Cubs | 9 | Mar | Arctic: Canada | |
| Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari | 8 | Jun | Arctic: Baffin Island, Canada, Hudson Bay | |
| Baffin Island Dive Safari | 8 | Jun | Arctic: Baffin Island, Canada, Hudson Bay | |
| Walrus and Bowhead Safari | 8 | Jul | Arctic: Baffin Island, Canada | |
| Great Migrations of the Northwest ... | 8 | Jun | Arctic: Baffin Island, Canada | |
| Polar Bears & Glaciers of Baffin Island | 8 | Aug | Arctic: Baffin Island, Canada | |
| Polar Bear Migration Fly-in Photo Safari | 5 | Oct, Nov | Arctic: Canada | |
Clipper Adventurer (AC) |
Ship Highlights
| $3,595*11-17 days | |
 | Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel reminiscent of the days of the great ocean liners, with lots of varnished wood and brass. She sails on a wide ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Into The Northwest Passage | 15 | Aug | Arctic: Canada, Greenland | |
| Greenland and Wild Labrador | 14 | Sep | Arctic: Greenland, Labrador, Newfoundland | |
| Newfoundland Circumnavigation | 11 | Oct | Arctic: Newfoundland | |
| Out of the Northwest Passage | 17 | Sep | Arctic: Canada, Greenland | |
| Epic High Arctic | 11 | Aug | Arctic: Canada, Greenland | |
| Arctic Safari | 11 | Jul | Arctic: Baffin Island, Canada | |
MV Plancius |
Ship Highlights
| $2,200*8-13 days | |
 | M/V “Plancius” started her life in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named “Hr. Ms. Tydeman”. In June 2004, the vessel ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Spitsbergen | 8 | Jun | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Around Spitsbergen | 10 | Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Spitsbergen - Basecamp Plancius | 10 | Jun, Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Around Spitsbergen with Kvitøya | 11 | Aug | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Polar Bear Special - North Spitsbergen | 8 | Aug | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Northeast Greenland | 13 | Aug | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard | |
| Whale Safari - Fair Isle - Jan Mayen - ... | 10 | Jun | Arctic: Jan Mayen, Scotland, Svalbard | |
Noorderlicht |
Ship Highlights
| $1,760*6-16 days | |
 | The ‘Noorderlicht’ was originally built in 1910 in Flensburg, Germany as a three-masted schooner. For most of her existence she served as a light-vessel on the ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Spitsbergen | 12 | Jun, Jul, Sep | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Around Spitsbergen | 16 | Jul, Aug | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| South Spitsbergen & Aurora Borealis | 8 | Sep, Oct | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Lofoten & Aurora Borealis | 8 | Nov | Arctic: Norway | |
| North Spitsbergen - Aurora Borealis | 8 | Sep | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| North Spitsbergen | 11 | Sep | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| West Spitsbergen - Aurora Borealis | 6 | Oct | Arctic: Svalbard | |
Odyssey (ZE) |
Ship Highlights
| $9,980*13 days | |
 | One of the finest adventure ships afloat, the Odyssey is a 110-passenger luxury expedition vessel, ideally suited for cruising in off-the-beaten-path locales. ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Fjords & Scottish Isles | 13 | Jun | Arctic: Norway, Scotland Europe: Norway, Scotland | |
Ortelius |
Ship Highlights
| $1,800*8-13 days | |
 | The ice-strengthened vessel “Ortelius” is an excellent vessel for Polar expedition cruises in the Arctic and Antarctica, providing us with possibilities to ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whale Safari - Fair Isle - Jan Mayen - ... | 12 | Jun | Arctic: Jan Mayen, Norway, Scotland, Svalbard | |
| Whale Safari - Fair Isle - Jan Mayen - ... | 10 | Jun | Arctic: Jan Mayen, Scotland, Svalbard | |
| North Spitsbergen Polar Bear Special | 8 | Jun, Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Around Spitsbergen | 10 | Jul, Aug | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Around Spitsbergen - Bear Island | 11 | Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Franz Josef Land | 13 | Aug | Arctic: Norway | |
| Franz Josef Land | 12 | Aug | Arctic: Norway | |
| Around Spitsbergen with Kvitøya | 11 | Aug | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Northeast Greenland | 13 | Aug | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard | |
Rembrandt van Rijn |
Ship Highlights
| $1,800*8-16 days | |
 | S/V ‘Rembrandt Van Rijn’ was built as a herring lugger early last century. The vessel was rebuilt as a three-mast passenger sailing schooner in he ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Greenland Whale Safari | 8 | Apr, May | Arctic: Greenland | |
| Disko Bay Whale Safari | 8 | May, Jun | Arctic: Greenland | |
| Disko Bay - Umanak | 12 | Jun, Jul | Arctic: Greenland | |
| Disko Bay | 11 | Jun, Jul | Arctic: Greenland | |
| North Greenland - Ultima Thule | 16 | Aug | Arctic: Greenland | |
| West Greenland Aurora Borealis | 13 | Sep | Arctic: Greenland | |
| North Greenland - Umanak | 16 | Sep | Arctic: Greenland | |
| North Greenland - Melville Bay | 8 | Aug | Arctic: Greenland | |
Ice Breaker Ships
Former ice breaker research ships converted to passenger vessels. These larger ships offer many deluxe amenities including fitness facilities, gift shops, and multiple bars and lounges, but maintain the expeditionary style and feel of former "working" ships.
50 Years of Victory |
Ship Highlights
| $22,790*14-15 days | |
 | Designed for Arctic cruises to the North Pole, the "50 Years of Victory" is the largest, most sophisticated, and powerful icebreaker ever constructed. Twenty ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole | 15 | Jun | Arctic: Finland, North Pole, Russia | |
| North Pole 2012 | 14 | Jun, Jul | Arctic: Finland, North Pole, Russia | |
Kapitan Dranitsyn |
Ship Highlights
| $12,995*13-15 days | |
 | The Russian icebreaker Kapitan Dranitsyn was built in Finland in 1980, and upgraded in 1999. The Kapitan Dranitsyn is virtually identical to her sister ship, ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franz Josef Land | 13 | Jul | Arctic: Russia | |
| Franz Josef Land & Novaya Zemlya | 15 | Jul | Arctic: Russia | |
Spirit of Enderby |
Ship Highlights
| $7,200*14-17 days | |
 | The Spirit of Enderby is perfect for expedition travel. It carries just 48 passengers in very comfortable accommodations with semi-private and private bath ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birding the Russian Far East | 14 | May | Arctic: Russia Asia | |
| In the Wake of Bering - In Search of ... | 15 | Jun | Arctic: Russia Asia | |
| Across the Top of the World | 15 | Jul, Aug | Arctic: Russia | |
| Sea of Okhotsk | 17 | Jun | Arctic: Russia Asia | |
Luxury Expedition Ships
These expedition cruise ships offer luxury 5-star amenities and services. Whether you're gliding along the rivers of West Africa or plunging through the icy waters of Antarctica, you'll enjoy the detailed touches onboard that make these luxury vessels. These vessels allow travelers the opportunity to take advantage of the adventurous land excursions and up-close wildlife viewing that is best experienced on a small expedition ship without sacrificing the creature comforts traditionally found on much larger cruise ships.
Le Boreal |
Ship Highlights
| $11,995*15 days | |
 | Strength and style
'Le Boreal' features elegant design and innovative state-of-the-art marine technology. The vessel boasts a convenient and sensible ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norway to Iceland: Polar Bear Country | 15 | Jul | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Svalbard | |
Le Boreal (CDP) |
Ship Highlights
| $4,257*8-14 days | |
 | A superb mega-yacht with 132 cabins, the Le Boreal is the fruit of the expertise of the Italian and sophistication of the French. Le Boréal remains faithful to ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland to Greenland | 13 | Jul | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland | |
| Norway to Iceland | 14 | Jun | Arctic: Iceland, Jan Mayen, Norway | |
| Iceland | 8 | Jul | Arctic: Iceland | |
| Around Greenland | 14 | Aug | Arctic: Canada, Greenland | |
| Greenland to Canada | 13 | Aug | Arctic: Canada, Greenland | |
| Iqaluit, Canada to Boston | 12 | Sep | Arctic: Canada North America: Canada, Northeast US | |
Le Diamant |
Ship Highlights
| $5,512*15 days | |
 | Enchanting yacht flying under the French flag and widely opened towards the outdoor, Le Diamant answers perfectly in the great tradition to the wishes of the ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamburg Roundtrip | 15 | Jul | Arctic: Norway Europe: Germany, Norway | |
National Geographic Explorer |
Ship Highlights
| $8,240*10-25 days | |
 | The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords ... | 15 | May, Aug | Arctic: Norway, Svalbard Europe: Norway | |
| Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth ... | 10 | Jun, Jul | Arctic: Norway, Svalbard Europe: Norway | |
| Heart of the Arctic: Norway to Greenland | 25 | Jul | Arctic: Faroes, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Scotland, Svalbard Europe: Norway, Scotland | |
| Impressions of Northern Norway | 12 | Jul | Arctic: Norway, Svalbard | |
Sea Spirit |
Ship Highlights
| $3,995*9-14 days | |
 | Sail aboard the luxurious Sea Spirit and you'll experience Antarctica in grand style. This 112-passenger vessel is one of the most spacious and luxurious ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Spitsbergen: Polar Bear ... | 9 | Jun, Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Spitsbergen Explorer: Wildlife Capital ... | 11 | Jun | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: Big ... | 13 | Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, ... | 14 | Aug | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard | |
| Greenland Explorer: Valleys and Fjords | 14 | Aug | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland | |
| East Greenland: Northern Lights | 14 | Sep | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland | |
Silver Explorer |
Ship Highlights
| $5,748*8-19 days | |
 | Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Silver Explorer (formerly known as the Prince Albert II), a ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Svalbard | 11 | Jun, Jul | Arctic: Norway | |
| Expedition Fire & Ice | 13 | Jun | Arctic: Iceland, Norway, Svalbard | |
| In the Footsteps of the Vikings 2012 | 15 | May | Arctic: Faroes, Iceland, Scotland Europe: Ireland, Scotland | |
| Expedition Spitsbergen | 8 | Jul | Arctic: Norway | |
| White Sea & Franz Joseph Land | 19 | Aug | Arctic: Norway, Russia | |
Research Ships
Former research ships refurbished for small-group passenger travel. These ships feature large decks and open bridges, but maintain the expeditionary feel of their former status. Offer economical options for solo travelers who want to share accommodations with other passengers in a wide range of cabin categories.
Akademik Sergey Vavilov |
Ship Highlights
| $3,690*8-14 days | |
 | Widely regarded as the finest expedition ship operating in Polar waters, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov offers a high level of comfort for Antarctic and Arctic ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spitsbergen Circumnavigation | 13 | Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Spitsbergen Family Adventure | 8 | Aug | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Spitsbergen Explorer | 11 | Jul | Arctic: Norway, Svalbard | |
| Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, ... | 14 | Aug, Sep | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard | |
| Spitsbergen Snowshoeing | 11 | Jun | Arctic: Norway, Svalbard | |
| Greenlands Northern Lights | 14 | Sep | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland | |
One Ocean Navigator / Ioffe |
Ship Highlights
| $6,990*13-15 days | |
 | Designed for polar research, the One Ocean Navigator/Akademik Ioffe is modern, comfortable, safe and ice-strengthened. From small group sessions to briefings ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Passage of Canada | 15 | Aug | Arctic: Canada | |
| East to the Arctic | 13 | Jul | Arctic: Labrador, Newfoundland | |
Polar Pioneer |
Ship Highlights
| $7,500*12-15 days | |
 | Polar Pioneer was built in Finland in 1985 as an ice-strengthened research ship, and for many years she plied the treacherous waters of the USSR's northern ... | ||
| Itinerary | Days | Months | Destinations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewels of the Arctic | 15 | Aug | Arctic: Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard | |
| Spitsbergen Odyssey | 12 | Jul | Arctic: Svalbard | |
| Wild Scotland and the Faroe Islands | 14 | Jun | Arctic: Faroes, Scotland Europe: Scotland | |
