Top Arctic Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $10,650

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Svalbard, Bear Island & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Longyearbyen’s landscapes
• Witness Samarinvagen’s glaciers
• Discover Bear Island’s cliffs
• Observe Gjesvaer’s seabird colonies

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Longyearbyen / Tromso

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Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Svalbard’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Discover puffin colonies, calving glaciers, and the pristine ecosystems of Europe’s largest seabird habitats before concluding your journey in Tromso.

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from $18,960

No SS

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Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Westfjords waterfall hikes
• Observe Vigur Island wildlife
• Navigate Greenland glacier fjords
• Cruise Westman Islands

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Village Visits, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits

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Embark on a 10-day cruise through Iceland and East Greenland aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail from Reykjavík, explore the Westfjords, Siglufjörður, Húsavík, Grímsey, Borgarfjörður Eystri, and the Westman Islands. Navigate Greenland fjords, kayak, hike, Zodiac cruise, and watch whales, seabirds, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes.

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from $12,595

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Four Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Visit Ny-Alesund
• Discover Northwest Svalbard
• Land on Jan Mayen
• Enter Scoresbysund fjords

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

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Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation

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Sail on a 13-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate Svalbard’s fjords, Jan Mayen’s volcanic coast, and East Greenland’s remote shores. Visit Ny-Ålesund, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Scoresbysund while observing seabirds, marine mammals, glaciers, and historic exploration sites across the High Arctic.

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from $12,860

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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Explore Reykjavik
• Cruise through stunning landscapes
• Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
• Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

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Variable

Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.

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from $4,250

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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail

Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Explore East Iceland
• Experience Northeast Iceland
• Discover Húsavík and Whales
• Explore the Arctic Circle

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Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir

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Small Ship Sailing

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Embark on a 7-day expedition aboard Rembrandt van Rijn to explore Northeast Iceland’s fjords, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Discover picturesque villages, rugged highlands, and Arctic wildlife, with scenic hikes and the chance to witness the magical Aurora Borealis.

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from $6,250

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East Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Sail through Scoresby Sund
• Explore Hoffman Peninsula
• Cruise Vikingebugt glaciers
• Hike remote tundra routes
• Spot Arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Akureyri

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Northern Lights

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Variable

Experience a 10-day expedition aboard MV Plancius to East Greenland and Scoresby Sund. Sail through vast fjords, explore remote tundra, enjoy long hikes, and observe Arctic wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.

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from $21,895

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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• Trace Tromso’s polar history
• Hike Senja’s rugged peaks
• Taste Svolvaer’s stockfish
• Explore Scoresbysund

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Tromso / Reykjavik

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Set sail on a 16-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the Arctic Circle’s coastlines when the Northern Lights are most visible. Visit remote islands and villages in Norway, Iceland, and Greenland, with minimal light pollution for an optimal aurora viewing experience.

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from $10,999

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Arctic Circle Explorer

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Visit Jan Mayen volcano
• Observe puffins in Malmey
• Watch whales in Greenland
• Discover Djupavík's herring factory

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Cruise from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen on a 12-day Arctic cruise aboard World Voyager. Explore Iceland’s waterfalls, fjords, and bird cliffs before sailing past Jan Mayen and crossing the Arctic Circle. Encounter glaciers, polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes during Zodiac excursions and Captain’s Choice landings in the High Arctic.

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from $51,150

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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Spitsbergen fjords
• Cross Arctic sea ice
• Visit Blosseville Coast
• Spot polar wildlife

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Paris / Reykjavik

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Variable

Set sail on a 17-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Navigate through the Arctic ice floes, reach the Geographic North Pole, and explore Greenland’s remote Ittoqqortoormiit and Blosseville Coast. Encounter glaciers, fjords, and Arctic wildlife across pristine polar landscapes.

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from $6,600

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

Constable Pynt Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Explore Volquart Boons Coast cruise
• See Milne Land
• Hike tundra landscapes
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit

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Constable Point / Constable Point

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Variable

Discover Greenland’s landscapes on an 11-day cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Sail from Constable Pynt, explore fjords and tundra, visit remote settlements like Ittoqqortoormiit, see Thule winter houses, and enjoy scenic hikes before returning to Constable Pynt.

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from $9,220

No SS

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Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Djupavík’s historic herring
• See calving tidewater glaciers
• Discover Skagafjorour’s saga herita
• Visit Vigur Island’s puffins

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Sail round-trip from Reykjavik on an 8-day Arctic adventure aboard National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, Skagafjorour, and East Greenland’s glaciers and fjords. Encounter whales, puffins, and seals, visit historic fishing towns, hike to waterfalls, and immerse yourself in the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.

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from $7,895

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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Explore Northeast Svalbard
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Visit Ny-Ålesund station
• Explore Longyearbyen

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Sail through this 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard Ocean Albatros. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.

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from $14,070

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Exploration from Greenland to Canada via Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Reykjavik - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot

• Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
• Sail through Prins Christian Sund
• Visit quaint Aappilattoq village
• Marvel at Kujalleq Glacier
• Admire colorful Saint John’s

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Reykjavik / Toronto

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Local Market Visits

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Variable

Join a 16-day expedition aboard Le Bellot, sailing from Iceland to Canada through the stunning landscapes of Greenland. Explore Viking history and vibrant islands, and enjoy whale watching before visiting Montreal and concluding in Toronto via the scenic Saint Lawrence River.

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from $8,560

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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Longyearbyen landscapes
• See Ny-Alesund research settlement
• Ice floe exploration
• Discover Texas Bar hut

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Paris / Paris

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Variable

Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.

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from $3,300

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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Aberdeen’s Granite City
• Discover Fair Isle seabirds
• Witness Mt. Beerenberg
• Search for Spitsbergen’s wildlife

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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen

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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, spotting orcas and exploring Fair Isle's seabird colonies and grey seals. Continue to Jan Mayen and search for polar bears and whales near the sea ice.

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from $33,385

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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Bergen to Longyearbyen - 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

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Bergen / Longyearbyen

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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.

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from $6,895

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Svalbard Express

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Discover Northwest Svalbard
• Navigate Arctic ice
• Reach High Arctic islands
• Visit Ny-Alesund station

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Photography Seminars

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Variable

Sail through Svalbard’s high Arctic on a 7-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate fjords, polar deserts, and the Arctic ice pack while visiting historic whaling sites, remote islands, and scientific outposts. Observe seabirds, walrus, and polar wildlife in protected Arctic environments.

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from $13,395

EBD $2000

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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
• Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
• Discover Shetland Viking Sites
• Observe Bear Island Birds

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Aberdeen / Helsinki

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Variable

Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.

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