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Explore the breathtaking North Sea and experience the thrill of whale watching on our carefully curated tours for this year and the next. Embark on a 10-day voyage aboard the new National Geographic Endurance and 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, and magnificent whales. For a more leisurely adventure, join the MS Nordlys on a 12-day small ship cruise that takes you from the picturesque city of Bergen through Norway's stunning fjords, all the way to the Arctic Circle. You'll have the opportunity to visit charming coastal villages and marvel at the local wildlife. If you're seeking a shorter journey, join the MS Nordlys on a 6-day southbound voyage through the Norwegian fjords. Beginning in Kirkenes, navigate your way through pristine fjords, cross the Arctic Circle, and capture the stunning beauty of the Norwegian coastline. Whether you choose a longer or shorter itinerary, our whale watching tours offer a unique and unforgettable experience in the North Sea. Don't miss the chance to witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. For more details and to embark on this extraordinary journey, contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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from $9,890
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The Norwegian Fjords, Bear Island, and Svalbard

Bergen - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
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Bergen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
This 17-day expedition cruise on the M/S Stockholm explores Norway's exciting coastline and scenic locations as well as the rarely-visited Bear Island and the icy landscapes of Svalbard.
  • Explore coastal Norway
  • Sail by Torghatten's ice sheets
  • Visit the Polar Museum in Tromso
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to Bear Island
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • View the fjords of Hornsund
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $12,295
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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day expedition aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover the thrill of seeing walruses, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic foxes, guillemots, and puffins. Cruise past blue glacier fronts and picturesque fjords, and relish tundra hikes in breathtaking landscapes.
  • Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Svalbard’s tundra
  • Wander Longyearbyen’s town
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Exploring Greenland
from $19,695
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.
  • Sail the waters of East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $17,595
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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Southbound - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
This 10-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Resolution takes you to the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway such as Sørøya Island and Senja Island before moving towards Svalbard, where the wildlife and rugged landscapes will take your breath away.
  • Explore the Svalbard coast
  • Discover islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
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A misty morning in the Norwegian fjords
from $2,140
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The Coastal Express

Bergen Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MS Nordlys
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Bergen / Bergen
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day coastal journey from Bergen, exploring Norway's iconic fjords, picturesque towns, and cultural landmarks aboard MS Nordlys. Witness breathtaking landscapes and participate in traditional Arctic Circle ceremonies.
  • Visit Alesund
  • Enjoy Trondheim views
  • Explore the Lofoten Islands
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $24,972
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard (Southbound)

Southbound - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
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Oslo / Bergen
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Resolution, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.
  • Spot wildlife exploring Svalbard
  • Visit Lofoten’s scenic villages
  • Hike Norway’s dramatic fjords
  • See glaciers in Nordfjord valley
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Full solar eclipse over mountains and sea
from $24,295
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Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to experience the stunning polar north, from Svalbard’s cliffs filled with seabirds to polar bears on ice. Witness the total solar eclipse in Greenland and seek Arctic wildlife among breathtaking landscapes.
  • Witness the solar eclipse
  • Encounter Svalbard wildlife
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Experience Greenland’s wildlife
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,095
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 13-day expedition 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.
  • Experience Svalbard
  • Discover East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $21,695
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Svalbard in Depth

Roundtrip Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise to the island of Svalbard, which is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Sylvia Earle explores Svalbard on a 15-day cruise.
  • Explore the town of Longyearbyen
  • Seek out Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Camp Barentz
  • Discover Svalbard's fjords
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Exploring Greenland
from $22,295
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Admire Jan Mayen’s Beerenberg
  • Experience Greenland’s vast fjords
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $19,195
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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Oslo
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Adventure Options, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 13-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Oslo aboard Sylvia Earle. Explore Svalbard's wildlife, Greenland's vast fjords, icebergs, and remote villages.
  • Sail Denmark Strait’s waters
  • Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
  • Explore East Greenland’s glaciers
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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The stunning fjords of Norway
from $1,156
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The Coastal Express – South

Kirkenes - Bergen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MS Nordlys
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Kirkenes / Bergen
Activity Level
Variable
The 6-day Voyage South (Kirkenes – Bergen) aboard the MS Nordlys is great for those in search of incredible scenery, as it includes a daylight sailing through the idyllic, mountainous Vesterålen and Lofoten Islands, and past the Seven Sisters mountains & Torghatten. You'll also take a step back in time at the ancient Hammerfest & Nidaros Cathedral.
  • Visit Hammerfest
  • Pass through the Lofoten Islands
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Tour Nidaros Cathedral
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Kayaking through the arctic waters.
from $17,250
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Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
Activity Level
Variable
This 10-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Endurance takes you to the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway such as Sørøya Island and Senja Island before moving towards Svalbard, where the wildlife and rugged landscapes will take your breath away.
  • Make for the wilder wilds
  • Discover the islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $24,607
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Northbound - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.
  • Explore the rare northern fjords
  • Paddle in a deep fjord
  • Explore Lofoten Islands
  • Visit the famous building in Tromso
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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $22,995
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Arctic Cruise Adventure: In Search of the Polar Bear

Oslo to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic on an all-encompassing 15-day expedition aboard Le Lyrial, in search of the mighty polar bear. Encounter polar bears, explore glaciers and remote regions, then sail through Greenland's eastern coast, visit Husavik, and conclude your adventure in Reykjavik.
  • Sail on a Arctic cruise adventure
  • Explore Ny Alesund's and Monacobree
  • Hunt for Arctic polar bears
  • Sail the Denmark Strait to Husavik
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