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Embark on a voyage through time with our 85 North Sea itineraries, where archaeological site visits are at the heart of each journey aboard luxurious small ships. In 2026, set sail to uncover the ancient mysteries and rich cultural tapestry woven by Celtic and Viking ancestors across England, Ireland, and Scotland. Over a span of up to 15 days, you'll walk amidst Stone Age village ruins that have stood for over 5 millennia, Zodiac cruise around Scotland's enchanting isles like Staffa, and engage with history in intimate village settings. Starting from just $757, these cruises offer relaxed activity levels allowing for deep immersion into the region's past while providing modern comforts on board. To weave your own tale within these storied lands where history whispers from every stone, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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A towering iceberg
from $18,495
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Into the Northwest Passage

Nuuk - Kugluktuk - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Cruise the Sisimiut Coast
  • Witness Ilulissat’s massive iceberg
  • Discover Devon Island’s tundra
  • Sail through Bellot Strait
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Nuuk / Kugluktuk
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Variable
Set sail on this 17-day Into the Northwest Passage cruise aboard Ocean Victory. Explore Ilulissat Icefjord, Devon Island, and historic Beechey Island. Witness incredible wildlife, from polar bears and muskoxen to narwhals and belugas. Cruise among towering glaciers, sail through Bellot Strait and discover the fascinating history of Arctic explorers.
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $22,995
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Jewels of the Arctic - Spitsbergen & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant city
  • Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
  • Spot whales in Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 15-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. See polar bears, walruses, and guillemots in their natural habitats. Explore the world's largest fjord, Scoresbysund, and visit the remote Inuit settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit.
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Colorful Houses in Qaqortoq Greenland with big Iceberg
from $28,405
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Arctic Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland and Canada

Reykjavik to St John's - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Walk Erik’s Viking farm
  • Explore L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Witness rare solar eclipset
  • Discover Newfoundland’s fjords
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Reykjavik / St. John's
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavík to St. John’s on a 16-day Arctic expedition aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Flatey Island, Greenland’s glacier-carved fjords and Viking ruins, Canada’s remote Labrador Coast, and witness a rare total solar eclipse.
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Exploring Greenland
from $13,995
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High Arctic Expedition: Where Art Meets Land

Qausuittuq - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore Beechey Island
  • Sail Tallurutiup Imanga
  • Walk Ellesmere Island
  • Meet Qaanaaq residents
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Resolute / Nuuk
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Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Qausuittuq, Canada, to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Explore Beechey Island, Tallurutiup Imanga, Ellesmere Island, Qaanaaq, Disko Island, and West Greenland. Learn from Inuit communities, visit historic Arctic sites, observe wildlife, and sail through fjords, ice, and remote northern coastlines.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $11,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural sites
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • See Torngat Mountains National Park
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure cruise from Greenland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through majestic fjords, historic sites, and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Visit the Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows and experience warm Newfoundland hospitality in remote coastal villages.
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Early morning in Tasiilaq, East Greenland
from $9,895
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Complete East Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Kuummiut village
  • Discover Ikateq airbase
  • Sail to Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Enter Northeast Greenland Park
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, Wildlife Viewing, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail on a 12-day East Greenland expedition from Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Explore remote villages like Kuummiut, Tasiilaq, and Ittoqqortoormiit, historic WWII sites at Ikateq, and dramatic fjords, glaciers, and mountains. Cross the Denmark Strait, experience the Northeast Greenland National Park, and witness Arctic wildlife.
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A view from the cliffs of Gros Morne National Park.
from $9,595
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore vibrant St. John’s
  • Visit French Saint-Pierre
  • Hike Gros Morne’s Tablelands
  • Step into Viking history
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St. John's / St. John's
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Variable
Sail on a 12-day Newfoundland Circumnavigation cruise through Newfoundland and Labrador aboard the Ocean Nova, where history, culture, and nature come together. Explore Miawpukek’s Indigenous heritage, the charming fishing village of Francois, and the geological wonders of Gros Morne National Park.
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Exploring Greenland
from $6,495
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Greenland: Disko Bay & Beyond

Kangerlussuaq Rountrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore historic Sisimiut town
  • Visit Uummannaq
  • Visit Itilleq village
  • Witness calving Eqip Glacier
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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey from Kangerlussuaq through Greenland’s most iconic sites aboard Ocean Albatros. Explore historic towns, dramatic glaciers, and colorful Arctic villages while discovering the country’s deep Inuit heritage and breathtaking wilderness.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $8,395
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Greenland: Disko Bay & Ilulissat

Kangerlussuaq Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Sisimiut heritage
  • Cruise Disko Island
  • Approach Eqip Sermia
  • Walk Ilulissat Icefjord
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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
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Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Variable
Sail for 7 days from Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory, exploring Greenland’s west coast. Visit Sisimiut, Disko Island, Eqip Sermia Glacier, Ilulissat Icefjord, and the village of Itilleq. Experience Arctic history, Inuit culture, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $19,780
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Arctic Spring: A Journey Through Ice and Inuit Culture

Nuuk Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore colorful Nuuk
  • Spot humpback whales
  • See Inuit culture
  • Visit Disko Island
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Nuuk / Nuuk
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Variable
Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot through Greenland’s icy wilderness. Visit Nuuk, Disko Bay, Disko Island, Sisimiut, and Baffin Bay. Witness glaciers, wildlife, and colorful Inuit towns on this polar exploration cruise aboard a cutting-edge luxury icebreaker. Experience Arctic nature and culture up close in one unforgettable journey.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $19,195
EBD $2000
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
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A reindeer relaxes in the Arctic tundra
from $18,595
EBD $2000
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Fly to Kangerlussuaq, cross the Davis Strait, explore Baffin Island and the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities, cruise remote fjords, and discover West Greenland highlights including Ilulissat Icefjord and Maniitsoq.
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Total Solar Eclipse
from $16,095
Save $2000
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Total Solar Eclipse: Iceland to Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Witness the total solar eclipse
  • Explore seldom-visited Westfjords
  • Sail through King Oscar Fjord
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Helicopter Tours
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Variable
Join a 13-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Iceland's Westfjords, explore Greenland's Scoresby Sound and witness the stunning solar eclipse. Visit remote fjords, glaciers, and historical Viking settlements. This unique journey offers Zodiac excursions, expert-led talks, and stunning landscapes.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,495
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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Svalbard’s icy fjords
  • Visit historic Ny Alesund
  • Observe polar bears safely
  • Explore East Greenland fjords
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, wildlife, and historic towns. Cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, and Inuit settlements, and enjoy 24-hour daylight, wildlife spotting, and expert-led presentations.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $15,595
EBD $2000
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Northeast Greenland: Glaciers and Fjords

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Visit Segelsällskäbets Fjord
  • Cruise scenic Alpefjord
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover Kong Oscar Fjord’s rugged
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Reykjavík to Northeast Greenland aboard Ocean Explorer. Explore striking fjords, rugged cliffs, Arctic wildlife, and remote Inuit communities. Experience Zodiac cruises, scenic sailings across the Denmark Strait, and memorable moments in some of the Arctic’s most dramatic landscapes.
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Hiking in the vast Arctic landscape
from $13,595
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Discover the Torngats’ beauty
  • Spot wildlife along Arctic coast
  • Explore Viking Settlement
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador aboard Ocean Victory from Greenland to Newfoundland, uncovering stunning fjords, Inuit heritage, Viking history, and diverse wildlife. Expect Zodiac excursions, expert-led hikes, and cultural encounters in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $20,060
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
  • Visit remote Kvitøya island
  • Spot whales near shelf edge
  • Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.
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Torngat Mountains National Park in Nunatsiavut
from $11,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

St. John’s, NL - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore St. John’s streets
  • Visit L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Discover Labrador coastal villages
  • Hike Torngat Mountains trails
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St. John's / Nuuk
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Arctic cruise from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Discover historic fishing villages, Inuit communities, the Torngat Mountains, and the glaciers of Southwest Greenland. Zodiac excursions, guided hikes, and cultural encounters offer insight into the region’s people, history, and landscapes.
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