Top Arctic Tours & Cruises in 2027

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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
• Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
• Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
• Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Photography Seminars, Archaeological Site Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Join an 11-day cruise around Iceland aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring its stunning landscapes with glaciers, volcanoes, and unique wildlife. Experience the remote Westfjords, hike dramatic coastlines, and discover the fascinating geology of this young land.

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from $15,195

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Helsinki museums
• Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
• Visit the 14th of July Glacier
• Admire Alkefjellet cliffs

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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Variable

Discover Spitsbergen on this 15-day cruise aboard the Ultramarine exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundras. Spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds like puffins and guillemots. Visit historical whaling outposts, colorful tundra meadows, and breathtaking locations like Alkefjellet and the 14th of July Glacier.

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from $13,995

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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Nuuk culture
• Visit Torngat Mountains
• Walk Norse settlement
• Explore Labrador coast

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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 15-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq to St. John’s aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Nuuk, cross Davis Strait, explore Torngat Mountains National Park, step ashore at Hebron, meet Nunatsiavut communities, see the Labrador coast, and walk among the archaeological sites at L’Anse aux Meadows.

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from $15,659

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Polar Bear Photo Safari

7 Day Itinerary

• Capture photos of polar bears & cub
• See the aurora borealis at night
• Learn about Arctic ecosystems
• Discover Canadian Arctic wildlife
• Tunda Cuisine
• Peak photo sessions

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Winnipeg / Winnipeg

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Easy Active

Join this 8-day Polar Bear Photo Safari Tour at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, Hudson Bay, Canada, a wildly rugged and remote location, catering to the photographer willing to spend long hours in the field getting up close and personal, at ground level, with Arctic wildlife.

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from $25,495

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Northwest Passage

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Sisimiut’s Inuit culture
• Discover Pond Inlet’s heritage
• Experience Port Leopold’s landscape
• Visit uninhabited Devon Island

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Toronto / Calgary

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Variable

Embark on a 16-day cruise through the legendary Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its historic sites linked to famous explorers. Engage with Inuit communities and observe Arctic wildlife while witnessing the impact of changing sea ice in this captivating region.

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from $25,495

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Northwest Passage - The Northern Lights

Calgary - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Visit Port Leopold’s historic bay
• Hike Radstock Bay’s tundra
• Observe seabirds on Prince Leopold
• Witness Northern Lights

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Calgary / Toronto

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 16-day expedition cruise through the historic Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its Inuit culture. Witness Arctic wildlife and the stunning Northern Lights while navigating through ice-filled waters.

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from $12,999

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Arctic Wilderness Odyssey

Churchill to Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• See Churchill’s tundra landscapes
• Cruise Hudson Bay’s vast waters
• Sail through Disko Bay
• Explore Itilleq village

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Toronto / Nuuk

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 16-day Arctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Explore Hudson Bay, Disko Bay, and remote Greenlandic settlements. Encounter polar bears, whales, and glaciers while navigating scenic fjords and cliffs. Each day features Captain’s Choice landings, guided Zodiac cruises, and authentic encounters with Arctic wildlife and culture.

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from $9,999

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Midnight Fjord Quest

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Explore Svalbard wilderness
• Visit Longyearbyen village
• Observe whales and seabirds
• Watch Arctic whales

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Oslo / Reykjavik

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Variable

Set sail on a 13-day Arctic cruise from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard World Voyager. Experience the wild beauty of Svalbard, remote Jan Mayen, and Greenland’s stunning fjords. Spot polar bears, whales, and reindeer, and cross the Arctic Circle as expert guides lead Zodiac landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

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from $8,995

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Heart of the Arctic

Nuuk - Iqaluit - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore Nuuk museums
• Walk Kimmirut tundra
• Visit Kinngait artists
• Cruise Akpatok cliffs

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Nuuk / Iqaluit

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 13-day journey from Nuuk, Greenland, to Iqaluit, Nunavut aboard Ocean Victory. Explore fjords, museums, Inuit cultural sites, remote communities, Davis Strait, Ungava Peninsula, Akpatok Island, and Southeast Baffin by ship and Zodiac.

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from $25,560

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Tromso, Arctic Circle & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Discover Gjesvaerstappan wildlife
• Visit Skarsvag northernmost village
• Step ashore on Reinoya
• Observe Bear Island cliffs

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Tromso / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 13-day Aqua Lares cruise exploring Svalbard, starting in Tromso and visiting northern villages and seabird colonies. Experience guided wildlife walks, witness glaciers, and search for polar bears and walrus in the Arctic's stunning landscapes.

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from $9,795

EBD $2000

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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Cruise Svalbard Fjords
• Spot Polar Bears
• Visit Hornsund Glacier
• Discover Helsinki's museums

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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Variable

Experience an 11-day cruise from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Explore the pristine Arctic wilderness under the Midnight Sun, spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds, and marvel at glaciers, fjords, and snowcapped peaks. Enjoy scenic flights, expert guidance, and immersive exploration in the High Arctic.

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from $11,595

EBD $2000

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South Greenland: Exploring Glaciers, Fjords and Viking Culture

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Discover Ikersuaq fjords
• Trace Norse history
• Cruise Prins Christian Sund
• Trek through Uunartoq

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Camping, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard Ultramarine and explore glaciers, fjords, Norse ruins, hot springs, colorful villages, and dramatic Arctic coastlines. Experience hiking, Zodiac rides, wildlife viewing, and historic sites such as Hvalsey and Qassiarsuk while discovering Greenland’s culture, landscapes, and communities.

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from $11,595

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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Navigate Svalbard fjords
• Observe Arctic wildlife
• View calving glaciers
• Discover migratory birds

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Helsinki / Helsinki

Activity Level

Variable

Start in Helsinki before flying to Longyearbyen to board Ocean Explorer for an 11-day journey through Svalbard’s spring environments. Travel through fjords, sea ice, and coastal areas while observing Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and shifting light. Return to Helsinki after exploring a wide range of remote and seasonal landscapes.

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from $3,250

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South Spitsbergen, Bear Island & Mainland Norway - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Explore South Spitsbergen fjords
• Zodiac excursions in Hornsund
• Discover Bear Island wildlife
• Northern Lights viewing nights
• Watch for whales at sea

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Longyearbyen / Tromso

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Northern Lights, Village Visits, Local Market Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6‑day Arctic expedition aboard MV Hondius from Longyearbyen to Tromso, exploring South Spitsbergen’s glaciers and fjords, visiting remote Bear Island, watching for whales and seabirds, and chasing the Northern Lights under polar skies

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from $9,895

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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Cruise Arctic Fjords
• Spot Polar Bears
• Discover Seabird Cliffs
• Explore Hornsund Glacier

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Helsinki / Helsinki

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Experience stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and thriving wildlife under the Midnight Sun. Discover seabird cliffs, walruses, and reindeer while exploring the pristine wilderness of Hornsund, Isfjorden, and Krossfjorden before returning to Helsinki.

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from $11,495

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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Cruise Arctic Fjords
• Spot Polar Bears
• Discover Seabird Cliffs
• Explore Hornsund Glacier

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Helsinki / Helsinki

Activities

Hiking

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Variable

Set sail from Helsinki on an 11-day cruise aboard Ocean Explorer to experience Svalbard’s summer landscapes. Navigate scenic fjords, watch for wildlife, explore Arctic shorelines, and take in the midnight sun before returning to Helsinki on a charter flight.

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from $8,300

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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• View the Northern Lights
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
• Watch whale and seabird migration
• Observe massive icebergs

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

This 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise sails waters filled with breath-taking scenery. The expedition passes through areas that are home to seals, seabirds, whales, and polar bears, topped off with nighttime viewing of the Northern Lights.

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from $8,995

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East Greenland: Stories of Ice and Light

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Iceland Westfjords cruising
• Sail vast fjords in Scoresby Sound
• Walk remote Greenland shorelines
• Explore Prince Christian Sound

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Reykjavik / Nuuk

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day East Greenland cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard an Ocean Victory. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, East Greenland’s fjords, Ittoqqortoormiit, Uunartoq hot springs, Norse ruins at Hvalsey, and Prince Christian Sound. Travel by Zodiac, hike rugged coasts, encounter wildlife, and engage with Greenlandic culture.

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