Top Arctic Tours & Cruises in 2027

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 $11,495

EBD $2000

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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

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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 $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

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Camping, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation

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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

EBD $2000

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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

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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

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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 $3,250

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South Spitsbergen, Bear Island & Mainland Norway - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Experience Hornsund fjords
• Zodiac to Hornbreen
• Sail Arctic sea boundaries
• Land on Bear Island
• Watch whales at sea

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Longyearbyen / Tromso

Activities

Northern Lights

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Variable

Join Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Spitsbergen and Bear Island. You explore Hornsund’s glaciers, sail productive Arctic seas, land on Bear Island, watch for whales and seabirds, and end your voyage among Norway’s fjords in Tromso.

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from $14,420

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Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• View polar bears on the pack ice
• Observe walruses and other wildlife
• Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
• Enjoy incredible photos ops

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Plunge deep into the Arctic on this 10-day polar expedition cruise aboard the luxurious National Geographic Endurance to experience wildlife like polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and other unique creatures of the ice. This tour offers chances to hike and kayak among pristine nature, perfect for photography and wildlife buffs alike.

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from $15,999

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Glaciers & Fjords

Roundtrip Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Explore Nuuk's thriving city life
• Discover hot springs in Kangerluk
• Photograph mountain of Uummannaq
• Sail legendary Baffin Bay

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Nuuk / Nuuk

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits

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Variable

Join a 16-day cruise on the World Navigator through Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, starting in Nuuk. Experience local Inuit culture, observe wildlife, and navigate remote, ice-filled northern waters.

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from $9,895

EBD $2000

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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 $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

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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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from $28,110

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Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Discover Blosseville
• Cross Denmark Strait
• Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
• Watch the arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

This 15-day cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore Greenland's northeast coast, one of the most remote regions in the Far North. Take the time to explore the coasts of Blosseville, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Greenland's northeast.

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from $14,295

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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen town center
• Observe polar bears safely
• Discover Franz Josef Fjord
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activities

Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars, Local Market Visits

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Variable

Experience a 14-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, East Greenland’s fjords, and Iceland’s Westfjords. Observe polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and seabirds, visit historic sites, Inuit villages, and museums, and enjoy onboard expert briefings, excursions, and 24-hour daylight.

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from $16,330

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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Kangerlussuaq to Halifax - 18 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Cruise Canada's remote coastlines
• Explore Labrador's rugged fjords
• Walk through Viking ruins
• Spot Arctic marine wildlife

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Kangerlussuaq / Halifax

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Variable

Sail from Kangerlussuaq to Halifax on an 18-day expedition aboard. Explore Greenland's icy wilderness, Nunavut's Inuit communities, Newfoundland’s Viking history, and the French islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. Hike rugged coasts, spot Arctic wildlife, and discover Canada’s northern heritage.

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from $9,999

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Polar Horizons Journey

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Discover Oslo landmarks
• Explore Svalbard glaciers
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Explore Tromso museums

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Oslo / Tromso

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Variable

Set out from Oslo on a 13-day Arctic expedition through Norway and Svalbard. Travel aboard World Voyager, exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting polar bears, whales, and reindeer. Experience Captain’s Choice Zodiac landings, visit Bear Island and North Cape, and end your voyage in Tromso surrounded by Arctic landscapes.

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from $9,999

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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
• Discover Bear Island wildlife
• Join Zodiac glacier landings
• Watch whales in fjords

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Tromso / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.

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from $6,495

EBD $2000

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Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Helsinki Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Helsinki’s Design District
• Witness Lilliehook Glacier calving
• Photograph Monaco Glacier icebergs
• Discover historic Smeerenburg settl

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Helsinki / Helsinki

Activity Level

Variable

Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Longyearbyen. Explore glaciers, fjords, and wildlife in Svalbard. Visit historic whaling settlements, photograph towering cliffs and icebergs, and enjoy guided Zodiac excursions, Finnish saunas, and vibrant city experiences in Helsinki.

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from $4,800

EBD 10%

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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the Greenland Sea Ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Spot whales near Keflavik
• Sail Iceland’s dramatic fjords
• Encounter Greenland Sea Ice
• Spot whales at sea

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Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri

Activity Level

Variable

On this 8-day Arctic voyage aboard MV Plancius, you sail from Iceland’s dramatic fjords in Keflavik, cross the Arctic Circle, encounter Greenland Sea Ice with opportunities to spot whales, seals, seabirds, and even polar bears before concluding in Akureyri.

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