Top Arctic Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $6,650

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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt - Akureyri - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Explore Milne Land’s icebergs
• Discover O Fjord’s towering cliffs
• Sail Harefjord’s scenic expanse
• Experience Ittoqqortoormiit’s cultu

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Constable Point / Akureyri

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Variable

Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Constable Pynt to Akureyri aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, exploring Earth’s largest fjord system. Discover exotic Arctic wildlife, including musk oxen and Arctic hares, amid stunning auroras, with chances to spot Greenland whales, massive icebergs, ancient Thule sites, and scenic coastal hikes.

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from $22,595

EBD $2000

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West Greenland: Exploring the Far North

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Cross Arctic Circle
• Discover Disko Bay
• Experience Qaanaaq culture
• Walk Ilulissat Icefjord

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Hiking, Biking, Citizen Science

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Variable

Sail on a 16-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Explorer. Experience Greenland’s remote communities, stunning fjords, drifting icebergs, active glaciers, and rich Inuit culture. Visit Ilulissat Icefjord, Uummannaq, Qaanaaq, Eqip Sermia, Disko Bay, and Sisimiut while exploring landscapes shaped by sea, ice, and tradition.

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from $10,695

EBD $2000

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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Cruise Svalbard Fjords
• Explore rugged Bellsund fjord
• Navigate pristine ice in Hornsund
• Spot majestic polar bears
• Photograph vast Raudfjorden mountai

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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Variable

Embark on an 11-day Svalbard expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate dynamic sea ice, explore glaciers, fjords, and snow-covered mountains. Observe polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies while witnessing spring awakening in the High Arctic. Landings, ice walks, and guided exploration highlight this rare Arctic adventure.

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from $23,580

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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavik to Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Tasiilaq Arctic settlement
• Cruise Sermilik Fjord icebergs
• Skjoldungen Island landing
• Approach the active Eqi Glacier

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Reykjavik / Nuuk

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise from Reykjavík to Nuuk aboard Le Lyrial. Explore Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, Inuit towns, Viking ruins, and Arctic wildlife. Experience Zodiac landings, iceberg-filled bays, and remote coastal landscapes rarely reached by traditional cruises.

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from $14,295

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Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Reykjavík landmarks
• Explore Greenland fjords
• Visit Inuit settlement
• Explore Spitsbergen fjords

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Whale Watching, Kayaking

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Variable

Travel for 14 days from Reykjavík, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Westfjords coastlines, cross the Arctic Circle, navigate East Greenland fjords, visit Inuit communities, and experience High Arctic wildlife and research sites in Svalbard during guided expedition cruising.

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from $14,895

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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Discover Svalbard’s tundra
• Wander Longyearbyen’s town

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Experience Spitsbergen on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, where you search for polar bears and admire Atlantic walruses in stunning fjords. Enjoy guided hikes across the tundra and explore historic traps, combining breathtaking nature with rich history.

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from $14,999

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Polar Wilderness Quest

Nuuk to Churchill - 17 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Nuuk cultural exploration
• Spot Disko Bay wildlife
• Explore Marble Island ruins
• Hudson Strait cruising

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Nuuk / Churchill

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Variable

Sail from Nuuk to Churchill on a 17-day Arctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Explore Disko Bay, Baffin Bay, and Hudson Bay. Experience wildlife-rich islands, calving glaciers, and Inuit communities through Zodiac landings and guided exploration. Every day delivers adventure across the pristine wilderness of the High Arctic.

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from $20,970

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Expedition to the Thule Region

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Sail between the ice floes
• Discover traditional villages
• Explore the wildlife of Arctic
• See the largest icebergs

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Paris / Paris

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Variable

Departing from cosmopolitan Paris, luxurious L'Austral takes you north to Arctic Greenland on this 17-day expedition cruise. Explore Baffin Bay, discovering the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, marvel at the Arctic landscapes.

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from $25,560

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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Alkehornet cliffs
• Discover Smeerenburg Fjord
• Visit Gravneset whaling site
• View Brasvellbreen glacier front

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Longyearbyen / Tromso

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Variable

Embark on a 13-day Svalbard expedition aboard Aqua Lares, adjusting routes for optimal wildlife viewing. Explore iconic sites like bird cliffs, historic cemeteries, and glaciers, with daily shore landings and expert guidance for safety and responsible encounters.

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from $6,990

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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Cruise volcanic island of Surtsey
• Visit Heimaey’s lava fields
• Visit scenic Eyjafjordur fjord
• Experience Westfjords fishing herit

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Sail Iceland’s wild coast on an 8-day cruise aboard L' L'Austral. Discover Reykjavík’s landmarks, sail around Surtsey, explore Heimaey’s bird cliffs, walk lava craters near Grundarfjordur, visit Akureyri’s Godafoss, and explore Ísafjörður’s fjords. Spot puffins and Arctic landscapes while experiencing Icelandic history and culture.

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from $9,695

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Land of Fjords & Epic Waterfalls

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
• Discover Grímsey Island
• See Lake Mývatn

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Photography Seminars, Archaeological Site Visits

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day Iceland expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Reykjavík. Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Seyðisfjörður, and Vestmannaeyjar. See waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscapes, seabirds, and local villages while sailing Iceland’s remote coasts.

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from $10,000

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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland, Fly & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Visit Trygghamna historic sites
• Spot polar bears and seals
• Exlpore Teufelsschloss
• Cruise through Scoresbysund

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Longyearbyen / Constable Point

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Variable

Sail through Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn. Start in Longyearbyen, explore historic sites, fjords, and wildlife, and end in Constable Pynt.

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from $4,800

EBD 10%

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North Spitsbergen Basecamp

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Discover Raudfjorden’s wildlife
• Explore Longyearbyen’s town
• Cruise along Monaco Glacier
• Visit Ny Alesund’s research station

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Scuba Diving

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the Arctic wonders of North Spitsbergen on the Basecamp cruise. Hike, snowshoe, kayak, and capture the beauty of polar wildlife and landscapes.

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from $15,095

EBD $2000

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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore East Greenland fjords
• Cruise Spitsbergen’s icy wilderness
• Discover Iceland’s wild Westfjords
• Visit ancient Thule sites

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Helsinki / Reykjavik

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Variable

Embark on a 15-day Arctic journey aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Reykjavik. Explore Spitsbergen’s glaciers and wildlife, cruise through Greenland’s icy fjords, and experience Iceland’s remote Westfjords. Enjoy guided Zodiac landings, Arctic history talks, and breathtaking scenery from the world’s most captivating polar regions.

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from $9,790

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Expedition Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest

• Explore Raudfjorden glaciers
• View Liefdefjorden Monaco ice
• Hike Edgeoya tundra
• View Hornsund fjords alpine peaks

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Join this 12-day Arctic expedition to Svalbard on the M/S Quest, where you can witness summer's arrival in late June and vibrant tundra blooms. As the sea ice thaws, explore remote areas and enjoy stunning sunsets and wildlife sightings in the pristine landscape.

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from $18,995

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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Kugluktuk community life
• Visit historic Beechey Island
• Navigate Bellot Strait currents
• Explore Ilulissat Icefjord glaciers

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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq

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Variable

Embark on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Victory from Kugluktuk, Canada, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Visit Inuit communities, Beechey Island, and the Ilulissat Icefjord. Sail through Kitikmeot Region, Bellot Strait, Lancaster Sound, and Smith Sound while observing wildlife and Arctic landscapes.

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from $17,623

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Arctic Discovery

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Hiking along the tundra
• Visit Manitoba Museum
• Learn about Arctic ecosystems
• Enjoy guided ecotour activities
• View the arctic night sky
• Visit Churchill and meet with local
• Kayaking with beluga whales

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Winnipeg / Winnipeg

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Discover the hidden gem of Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge on a 9-day Arctic Discovery safari. Explore this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning ecosystems, wildlife, and rich cultural history with the help of the Churchill Wild Ecotour.

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from $8,690

$1000 SBC

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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot

• Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
• Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
• Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
• Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Variable

Explore Iceland’s stunning west coast on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, featuring glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Highlights include Reykjavík’s colorful charm, Grimsey’s seabird colonies, Akureyri’s geothermal wonders, and the iconic Golden Circle or whale-watching adventures.

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