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Explore the top-rated North Sea small ship cruises below.  Adventure Life works with all the top-rated small ship cruise lines visiting Oslo, Bergen, and Copenhagen, and we help match you with the perfect small ship and cruise itinerary for your specific tastes and needs. There are countless advantages to exploring on a small ship cruise versus a large cruise ship including avoiding crowds and being able to visit and explore smaller ports and scenic shorelines that large ships simply cannot access. The cost of North Sea small ship cruises start at $1,744 for a trip of 6 to 16 days in 2023. Tell us about your dream North Sea small ship cruise and our team of travel planners will help you make it a reality.  
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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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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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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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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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Arctic puffins
$97,390
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Arctic Islands: Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland

Oslo to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Greenland's Fjords
  • Visit Greenland's National Park
  • Experience stunning scenery
  • Discover the Svalbard Archipelago
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board the luxurious Scenic Eclipse on this 15-day voyage exploring highlights of the Arctic. Starting in Longyearbyen, make your way to Greenland’s East Coast to explore the world’s largest national park and fjord system. Sail past pristine glaciers and thundering waterfalls. Walk on …
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A misty morning in the Norwegian fjords
$3,008
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Classic Roundtrip Voyage

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Nordlys
  • Visit Alesund
  • Enjoy Trondheim views
  • Explore the Lofoten Islands
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
Starts / Ends:
Bergen / Bergen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Adventure and mystery await on this 12-day small ship cruise aboard the MS Nordlys. Begin in the Norwegian city of Bergen and sail through Norway's picturesque fjords as you make your way north to the Arctic Circle and beyond. Greet the locals as you stop in small port villages and marvel at …
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A sow and her cubs
$11,050
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Circumnavigating the Svalbard Archipelago

12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Spitsbergen
  • Discover the center of Svalbard
  • Explore Spitsbergen National Park
  • View Svalbard's reindeer population
  • Visit Nature Reserve of Svalbard
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Oslo
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board the MS Spitsbergen for a 12-day expedition that is considered the ultimate Svalbard cruise. Starting in Norway's amazing Arctic frontier town, get a chance to discover the many things to do in Longyearbyen. Next, set sail and travel well above the 80th parallel to place you closer than …
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Polar bears in the Arctic
$10,304
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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In the Realm of the Polar Bear

10 Day Itinerary aboard MS Spitsbergen
  • Sail to the far north
  • Watch for polar bears
  • Explore the Arctic landscapes
  • Admire the Svalbard archipelago
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Spitsbergen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Take this epic voyage to attempt to find a way through the Arctic’s ever-changing sea ice and venture above the 80th parallel north. If the ice allows, complete a circumnavigation of the island of Spitsbergen, and visit some other highlights of the Svalbard archipelago. Spend time exploring …
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View the colorful houses of Bergen
$2,046
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Classic Voyage North

7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Nordlys
  • Cruise through Geirangerfjord
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore small fishing villages
  • Meet a local Sami family
Starts / Ends:
Bergen / Kirkenes
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore the stunning fjords of Norway on this 7-day expedition cruise. Begin in Bergen and make your way north, cruising through remote fjords, stopping in pristine coastal villages, and navigating your way through off-the-beaten-path destinations. Adventure awaits as you sail to Trondheim, cross …
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The stunning fjords of Norway
$1,744
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Classic Voyage South

6 Day Itinerary aboard MS Nordlys
  • Visit Hammerfest
  • Pass through the Lofoten Islands
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Tour Nidaros Cathedral
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join the MS Nordlys on this 6-day southbound voyage through the Norwegian fjords. Begin in Kirkenes, cross the Arctic Circle, navigate your way through pristine fjords, and stop to greet the locals in charming coastal villages. The fjords of Norway offer wonderful opportunities for photographers …
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