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Explore these 24 top North Sea cruises for 2023 and 2024. Some of the most popular activities on our North Sea trips include cruises, small ship cruises, village visits, wildlife viewing, and hiking. Discover Oslo, Bergen, and Copenhagen with your expert local English-speaking guides who will show you the hot spots and the off-the-beaten-path hidden gems. We work with only the best small ships that carry under 500 fortunate guests, and we can give you unbiased advice to match you with the perfect ship and perfect cruise for your next vacation. Our North Sea cruises start from $1,744 for cruises of 6 to 16 days. Contact one of Adventure Life's North Sea cruise specialists for help planning a seamless trip.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
$23,300
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore the rare northern fjords
  • Paddle in a deep fjord
  • Explore Lofoten Islands
  • Visit the famous building in Tromso
Starts / Ends:
Bergen / Oslo
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board National Geographic Resolution and explore Norway’s fjord-carved coast, from the charming town of Bergen, past the North Cape to the ice and wildness of the Svalbard archipelago, for a perfect balance between the charmingly scenic and the spectacularly wild. Explore Tromsø and …
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
$15,900
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Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Make for the wilder wilds
  • Discover the islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On a 10-day voyage aboard the new National Geographic Endurance, discover the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway, including the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. Spend several remarkable days amid the ice floes of Svalbard and follow nature’s rhythms in search of walruses, seals, …
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
$23,400
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore the rare northern fjords
  • Paddle in a deep fjord
  • Explore Lofoten Islands
  • Visit the famous building in Tromso
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take National Geographic Endurance in exploring Norway’s fjord-carved coast, from the charming town of Bergen, past the North Cape to the ice and wildness of the Svalbard archipelago, for a perfect balance between the charmingly scenic and the spectacularly wild. Explore Tromso and Bear …
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Colorful port of Bergen
$6,150
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Norwegian Fjords

Bergen - Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover unusual landscapes
  • Sail in the Lysefjord
  • Explore Art architecture in Alesund
  • Visit Gothenburg
Starts / Ends:
Bergen / Oslo
Activities:
Hiking, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise withLe Champlain on an 8-day exceptional itineraryand discoverthe beauty of the Norwegian fjords. Leaving from Bergen, famous for its Hanseatic wharf, which still carries a few traces of the rich historic past of the city founded by the Vikings. Your ship then cruises towardsthe small town …
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Colorful port of Bergen
$6,150
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Norwegian Fjords

Oslo - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover unusual landscapes
  • Sail in the Lysefjord
  • Explore Art architecture in Alesund
  • Hike Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Bergen
Activities:
Hiking, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise withLe Champlain on an 8-day exceptional itineraryand discoverthe beauty of the Norwegian fjords. Leaving from Oslo, the Norwegian capital in its exceptional natural setting, set sail for the Swedish city of Gothenburg. Next, visit Stavanger,a cosmopolitan and prosperous small town with a …
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Colorful port of Bergen
$5,800
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Norwegian Fjords

Oslo - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover unusual landscapes
  • Visit Geiranger Fjord
  • Explore Art architecture in Alesund
  • Visit the city of Gothenburg
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Bergen
Activities:
Hiking, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Cruise with Le Champlain on an 8-day exceptional itinerary and discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords. Leaving from Oslo, the Norwegian capital in its exceptional natural setting, set sail for the Swedish city of Gothenburg. Next, visit Stavanger, a cosmopolitan and prosperous small town …
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Paddlers in the Nyhavn district of Copenhagen
$9,660
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Cultural Treasures and Scandinavian Panoramas

Stockholm - Edinburgh - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore exceptional Karlskrona
  • Discover the charming Gudhjem
  • Experience Copenhagen's art
  • Sail along Norway's stunning fjords
Starts / Ends:
Stockholm / Aberdeen
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, exploring Scotland and Scandinavia's cultural treasures and panoramas. Visit Visby, a UNESCO Heritage Site with well-preserved historic buildings. Discover Karlskrona's 17th-century architecture. Explore Gudhjem's landscapes on Bornholm …
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A polar bear and her playful cub.
$12,350
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Land of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • View polar bears on the pack ice
  • Observe walruses and other wildlife
  • Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
  • Enjoy superlative photos ops
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Oslo
Activities:
Adventure Options, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
A high Arctic archipelago situated beyond Norway’s fjord-fretted coast, a mere 600 miles from the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, snowcapped mountains, and massive sheets of ice glowing under the midnight sun. It’s a magnificent polar bear habitat that provides …
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
$4,290
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Vikings of the North Sea

Denmark - Scotland - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Learn the history of Orkney Island
  • Experience wonders of Skagen
  • Visit legendary Haugesund
  • Explore Skara Brae
Starts / Ends:
Copenhagen / Aberdeen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Come aboard the Ocean Albatros on a 6-day adventure cruise across the North Sea, starting at a pier in central Copenhagen. Visit Skagen, a scenic town where famous Danish artists lived in an artists' colony. Then, head to the west coast of Norway, where Viking warlords once ruled, and visit the …
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Brightly colored houses decorate the pier.
$3,209
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From Berlin to Copenhagen: The Baltic Sea and the Oder and Havel Rivers

8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Mona Lisa
  • Visit the monastery of Chorin
  • Explore the Island of Usedom
  • Cruise to the medieval Stralsund
  • Discover rivers of northern Europe
Starts / Ends:
Berlin / Copenhagen
Activities:
River Cruises, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
An 8-day cruise aboard MS Mona Lisa. From Berlin to Copenhagen, sail along the Havel, the Oder and the Baltic Sea on a cruise combining modernity and tradition, originality and simplicity. Discover cities with unique architecture such as Stralsund, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also …
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
$27,390
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Norwegian Fjords & Lofoten Islands

Edinburgh - Tromso - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Visit Tromso's Midnight Sun Magic
  • Stunning Glacier Views
  • Cruise through magnificent fjords
  • Watch for arctic diverse wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Leith / Tromso
Activities:
Hiking, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join a 11-day Arctic cruise from Tromso to Edinburgh. The adventure begins in Tromso, known as the cultural hub of the Arctic, where the land of the Midnight Sun and its cosmopolitan atmosphere awaits. Cruise along the Lofoten Islands, famous for dramatic peaks and picturesque fishing villages. …
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Art nouveau beauty in Ålesund
$3,389
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Norwegian Voyage

Bergen to Kirkenes & Trondheim - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Polarlys
  • Visit Art Nouveau architecture
  • Witness the Geirangerfjord
  • Explore Trondheim's buildings
  • Discover Nidaros Cathedral
Starts / Ends:
Bergen / Trondheim
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on this 11-day Norwegian Voyage cruise on MS Polarlys departing from Bergen to Kirkenes & Trondheim. Enjoy early morning breathtaking Nordfjord near Torvik as you sail past the West Cape approaching Alesund. Visit Art Nouveau architecture and Atlanterhavsparken, one of northern …
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Oslo's skyline
$4,092
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The North Cape Express – Full Voyage from Oslo

15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Trollfjord
  • Sail the Norwegian coast
  • Learn about local communities
  • Experience warm to cold climates
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Bergen
Activities:
Kayaking
Activity Level:
Relaxed
A 15-day cruise to see the stunning beauty of the Norwegian coast from the southernmost point in Lindesnes to the northernmost point at North Cape. Join MS Trollfjordas you make history by sailing from Oslo for the first time ever, on an autumn, winter, or spring trip you’ll never forget.
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Explore charming Scandinavian fishing villages
$8,147
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Southern Scandinavia

15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Maud
  • Visit the Swedish archipelago
  • Explore 4 countries
  • Discover Denmark
  • Cruise through the Kiel Canal
Starts / Ends:
Dover / Dover
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 15-day voyage, showcase nature’s scenic masterpieces against modern-day engineering triumphs, where sand dunes, rocky shorelines, fjords, waterfalls, and majestic cliffs overshadow man’s architectural and navigational feats. Transit the impressive Kiel Canal and sail through the …
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Midnight sun over Lofoten
$7,436
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Northern Lights Expedition Cruise from Dover

Roundtrip Dover - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Maud
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Norway
  • Experience local culture
Starts / Ends:
Dover / Dover
Activities:
Adventure Options, Christmas Market Visits, Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On board the MS Maud, take a leisurely 15-day expedition cruise along the picturesque Norwegian fjords and stop at quaint towns and cities. Explore the coastal towns and native culture of Norway spending five nights above the Arctic Circle with the highest possibility of witnessing one of …
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Paddlers in the Nyhavn district of Copenhagen
$8,940
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Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Stockholm - Copenhagen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Discover the stunning Baltic Sea
  • Discover Tallinn
  • Explore Visby
  • Enjoy Bornholm
Starts / Ends:
Stockholm / Copenhagen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the iconic towns and capitals of the Baltic Sea, rich in history and breathtaking scenery, on a new 8-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville. Starting in Stockholm, stroll the medieval streets until reaching the majestic Royal Palace. The cruise then heads through Finland, Tallin, and …
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Explore beautiful Stockholm, Sweden
$5,920
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Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic

Helsinki - Copenhagen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Visit Suomenlinna
  • Discover Tallinn
  • Explore Visby
  • Enjoy Christiansoe
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Copenhagen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the iconic towns and capitals of the Baltic Sea, rich in history and breathtaking scenery, on a new 8-day cruise aboard Le Dumont-d’Urville. Starting in Helsinki, the lush capital of Finland with stunning Art Nouveau architecture, visit Tallinn, a UNESCO Heritage Site known for its …
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Explore beautiful Stockholm, Sweden
$7,200
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Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Stockholm - Copenhagen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Explore Gudhjem
  • Discover Suomenlinna
  • Enjoy the old town of Tallinn
  • Visit the Naval Port of Karlskrona
Starts / Ends:
Stockholm / Copenhagen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the cultural wonders of the Hanseatic League's historical cities along the Baltic Sea. Departing from Stockholm, visit Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Visby, Karlskrona, Gdansk, Gudhjem, and finally Copenhagen. Explore Helsinki's Art Nouveau buildings; Tallinn, Visby, and Karlskrona's …
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