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Live one of the below 18 unique North Sea cultural experiences for 2023 or 2024. Visit villages and experience local cuisine with a local English speaking guide on your own private tour or small group guided tour. Discover unique local cultures on trips that include activities like cruises, village visits, small ship cruises, hiking, and cultural and cost from $4,290 for experiences of 6 to 19 days. Tell us about your ideal North Sea cultural trip and our North Sea experts will help you plan every detail of your next trip.
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Colorful port of Bergen
$6,310
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Norwegian Fjords

Oslo - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • 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 Bellot 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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Famed Pulpit Rock in Norway
$6,310
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Norwegian Fjords

Bergen - Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Discover unusual landscapes
  • Sail in the Lysefjord
  • Visit Gothenburg
  • Sail along Göteborg’s canals
Starts / Ends:
Bergen / Oslo
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Come aboard the Le Dumont-d'Urville on an 8-day cruise and sail along the Norwegian coastline, whose vertiginous cliff faces have been sculpted by the wind and the sea, giving rise to many unspoiled fjords. FromBergen, famous for its Hanseatic wharf, which still carries a few traces of the rich …
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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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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
$12,740
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Legendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes, & Iceland

Bergen - Reykjavík - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Go back in time at Skara Brae
  • See the mysterious Ring of Brofgar
  • Walk through Jarlshof
  • Observe incredible birdlife
Starts / Ends:
Bergen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Sail beneath the midnight sun, overseas steeped in Norse mythology, and along the route of the boldest Vikings who ventured west. Meet the welcoming islanders who call the scenic Faroes home—Danes by nationality and Viking by blood. See the graves of their Viking ancestors and explore their …
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
$21,370
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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 sunset over the Scottish Highlands
$17,770
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Ancient Isles: England, Ireland, and Scotland

15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Celtic and Viking culture
  • Sail around Skellig Michael
  • Zodiac cruise in Scotland
  • Visit giant seabird colonies
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Walk through Stone Age village ruins 5,000-years-old, Zodiac cruise around the stunning island of Staffa, and hoist a pint or two with spirited natives in cozy pubs throughout the land. You’ll explore ancient sites in moody landscapes to learn about culture and history in lands that have been …
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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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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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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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Colorful sunset over Tallinn, Estonia
$7,850
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Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic

Helsinki - Copenhagen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Walk around Tallinn
  • Visit Latvia's capital, Riga
  • Stroll around Stockholm
  • See Turku's historic town
Starts / Ends:
Helsinki / Copenhagen
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Discover the emblematic towns and capitals of the Baltic Sea region, a blend of history and sumptuous landscapes. Start your journey in Helsinki, which is situated on a peninsula surrounded by about 300 islands. Finland's lush capital enchants you with its Art Nouveau buildings. Discover …
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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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Midnight sun over Lofoten
$27,030
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East Greenland: Wild Shores of the High Arctic

Oslo- Reykjavik - 19 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore dramatic coastlines
  • Visit the Lofoten archipelago
  • Cruise the scenic Scoresbysund
  • Look for marine mammals
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board the National Geographic Endurance on this 19-day cruise exploring the wild shores of Greenland. Flanked by thousands of icebergs calved from the country’s massive ice sheet, venture into Greenland National Park to spot polar bears, musk oxen, arctic hare and more. In this remote Arctic …
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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 the enchanting city of Glasgow
$7,200
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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage - with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen - Glasgow, Scotland - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • Discover beautiful Norwegian Fjords
  • Experience a rail journey
  • Enjoy the view of Olden
  • Discover beauty of Bergen
Starts / Ends:
Bergen / Glasgow
Activities:
Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Board Le Dumont-d'Urville for an 8-day journey through the Norwegian fjords and the wild landscapes of the Scottish Isles. Begin your journey in Bergen, famous for its Hanseatic port, Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage site that still bears traces of the Viking-founded city's illustrious …
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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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Parliament building in Oslo
$7,210
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Norwegian Fjords

Oslo - Bergen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Dumont-d'Urville
  • 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 Bellot 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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