Top Arctic Tours & Cruises in 2027

from $19,411

EXPLORE

Arctic Safari

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary

• Discover Canadian Arctic region
• Experience camping in barren lands
• See Arctic wildlife
• Enjoy nature trekking with expert
• See the aurora borealis at night
• Visit Churchill and iconic landmark
• Learn from an expert photographer

Starts / Ends

Winnipeg / Winnipeg

Activities

Camping, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Join this unique 9-day Arctic Safari, an opportunity to photograph one of the world’s most magnificent wildlife in the Canadian Arctic. Fly to the remote tundra camp and Arctic lodge set along the coast of Hudson Bay for a private arctic wildlife viewing and photography experience like none other.

Tour Details

0

from $10,650

EXPLORE

Tromso, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Tromso above Arctic Circle
• Discover Gjesvaer and its wildlife
• Visit Skarsvag, northern villages
• Experience Reinoya’s landscapes

Starts / Ends

Tromso / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Tromso and visiting Gjesvaer, Skarsvag, and Bear Island, rich in seabird life. Conclude your journey in Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers and unique wildlife along the way.

Cruise Details

0

from $8,300

EXPLORE

Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Explore Scoresby Sund
• Spot Arctic wildlife ashore
• Discover historic trapper sites
• See Aurora Borealis glow

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 14-day MV Hondius Arctic cruise to Northeast Greenland, exploring Scoresby Sund, spotting polar bears, whales, musk oxen, seabirds, and stunning fjords. Enjoy guided hikes and landings along the rugged coastline while experiencing Arctic landscapes, glaciers, sea ice, and the Northern Lights.

Cruise Details

0

from $8,300

EBD 10%

EXPLORE

Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Cross the Arctic Circle
• Explore Kong Oscar Fjord
• Sail through alpine fjords
• Explore the Northeast Water
• Spot Arctic wildlife

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Northern Lights

Activity Level

Variable

Sail aboard Ortelius on a 14-day Arctic cruise to Northeast Greenland, traveling from Iceland to Spitsbergen. You explore remote fjords, Arctic islands, pack ice zones, and historic landing sites while observing whales, seabirds, muskoxen, and polar landscapes.

Cruise Details

0

from $11,690

No SS

EXPLORE

The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

St. John's - St. John's - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Venture into L’Anse aux Meadows
• Explore Gros Morne National Park
• Look for moose, seabirds and whales
• Discover eastern Canada's beauty

Starts / Ends

St. John's / L'Anse aux Meadows

Activity Level

Variable

Sail the Canadian Maritimes with the National Geographic Explorer. Walk among Viking ruins in Newfoundland, explore WWII sites, and admire Prince Edward Island’s red cliffs. Spot puffins, whales, and moose in this wild and historic Atlantic region.

Cruise Details

0

from $6,995

EXPLORE

Sable Island: Wild Horses and Outpost Legacy

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Discover Sable Island Wildlife
• Encounter Wild Horses
• Visit Saint-Pierre, France
• Explore Historic St. John’s

Starts / Ends

St. John's / St. John's

Activity Level

Variable

Embark from St. John’s, Newfoundland, an 8-day Ocean Nova expedition exploring the wild beauty of Sable Island and the charm of Saint-Pierre. Experience legendary history, French culture, and Atlantic wildlife—from seals and horses to seabirds. Expert guides, Zodiac landings, and comfortable ship amenities enhance each moment at sea.

Cruise Details

0

from $14,995

EXPLORE

Canada & Greenland Explorer

Toronto to Greenland - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes

• Visit historic Toronto neighborhood
• Explore Quebec City landmarks
• Explore Inuit village traditions
• Whale watch in Tadoussac

Starts / Ends

Toronto / Nuuk

Activities

Urban Exploration, Kayaking, Fishing, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Viking Great Lakes and Arctic cruise from Toronto to Greenland, exploring top destinations like Quebec City, Gros Morne National Park, Red Bay, and Paamiut. Discover whale-filled waters in Tadoussac, dramatic landscapes in the Mingan Archipelago, and Inuit heritage in remote Greenlandic villages.

Cruise Details

0

from $3,028

EXPLORE

Discover Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Explore Reykjavik
• Visit the Golden Circle
• Enjoy Dalvík
• Circumnavigate Ring Road

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.

Tour Details

0

from $3,280

EXPLORE

Golden Circle and Northern Lights Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Hike at Vatnajokull glacier
• Enjoy Arctic Whale Watching
• Visit to Ingvellir National Park
• Wander along Diamond Beach

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

On this fantastic 8-day road trip along the Ring Road, explore the dramatic landscapes of Iceland's "Golden Circle." Experience the Aurora Borealis, commonly considered one of the most magnificent natural phenomena in the world.

Tour Details

0

from $11,300

EXPLORE

Exploration along Saint Lawrence

Saint Pierre - Montreal - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Saint Pierre and Miquelon
• Visit Cap-aux-Meules village
• Encounter diverse wildlife
• Marvel at Gros Morne Park

Starts / Ends

St. Pierre / Montreal

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on this 12-day cruise from Saint Pierre to Montreal aboard Le Lyrial. Witness the convergence of saltwater and freshwater along the Saint Lawrence River, explore the Saguenay River, and visit Quebec City's UNESCO-listed historic center.

Cruise Details

0

from $26,730

EXPLORE

Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot

• See Giant’s Causeway columns
• Visit Glencoe mountain valleys
• Hike Faroese mountains
• See Heimaey volcanic landscapes

Starts / Ends

Glasgow / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day cruise from Glasgow to Reykjavík aboard Le Bellot. Explore Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Hebrides, Faroe Islands, and Iceland through guided hikes, cultural sites, wildlife cruises, and volcanic landscapes. Experience remote islands, basalt cliffs, and historic towns.

Cruise Details

0

from $29,820

EXPLORE

Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Scottish Isles

Longyearbyen - Glasgow - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Observe Samarinvagen’s glacier
• Discover Bear Island cliffs
• Walk Reinoya’s raised beaches
• Visit Skarsvag to see wild reindeer

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Glasgow

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring Norway's scenic fjords and coastal towns, including Tromso and Alesund. Discover the Shetland Islands and iconic sites in Scotland like the Callanish Stones and the Isle of Iona before concluding in Glasgow.

Cruise Details

0

from $8,595

EXPLORE

Gulf of St. Lawrence: Wild & Storied

St. John’s, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Explore Henley Harbour ruins
• Discover Nitassinan Innu culture
• Observe Mingan Archipelago monolith
• Visit Anticosti UNESCO site

Starts / Ends

St. John's / St. John's

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 12-day voyage aboard Ocean Nova from St. John’s, NL, to St. John’s, exploring Newfoundland and Québec coasts. Visit Henley Harbour, Nitassinan, Mingan Archipelago, Anticosti, Rocher Percé, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Observe seabirds, whales, and coastal communities while learning history, geology, and culture.

Cruise Details

0

from $7,595

EXPLORE

Isles of the North Atlantic

Troon - Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Visit Iona Abbey
• Observe Lunga puffins
• Explore Callanish Stones
• Discover St Kilda

Starts / Ends

Iona / Reykjavik

Activities

Photography Seminars, Local Market Visits, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day Voyage from Troon, Scotland to Reykjavik, Iceland aboard Ocean Victory. Discover Iona Abbey, puffin colonies on Lunga, the Callanish Stones in Lewis, St Kilda’s abandoned village, and the Faroe Islands’ landscapes. Explore Icelandic fjords, black sand beaches, volcanic fields, and unique culture along the North Atlantic route.

Cruise Details

0

from $12,050

EXPLORE

North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Explore Kirkwall’s cathedrals
• Meet Eysturoy villagers
• Explore Shetland’s Viking coast
• See Faroe villages

Starts / Ends

Edinburgh / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day North Atlantic cruise aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Start in Edinburgh, then explore ancient ruins in Orkney, Viking history in Shetland, turf-roofed villages in the Faroe Islands, and Iceland’s black-sand beaches and volcanic craters on a journey rich in culture, landscapes, and adventure.

Cruise Details

0

from $12,990

EXPLORE

Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes

11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Spot belugas and minkes in Saguenay
• Explore Quebec’s old town
• Discover Acadian villages
• Kayak Côte-Nord coastline

Starts / Ends

St. John's / St. John's

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on an immersive 11-day St. Lawrence River cruise aboard the National Geographic Explorer, roundtrip from St. John's, Newfoundland. Explore Quebec City, Saguenay Fjord, Côte-Nord, St-Pierre, and Îles de la Madeleine while discovering breathtaking landscapes, rich Indigenous heritage, diverse wildlife, and vibrant Acadian culture.

Cruise Details

0

from $11,990

Save 50%

EXPLORE

North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Scapa Flow visit
• Shetland island exploration
• Sail past Surtsey island
• Hike Heimaey volcano crater

Starts / Ends

Edinburgh / Reykjavik

Activities

Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day cruise in Edinburgh aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail north to Orkney, Shetland, and the Faroe Islands before reaching Iceland. Explore Kirkwall, St. Magnus Cathedral, Leitisvatn, Djupivogur, and Heimaey. Hike, navigate fjords, visit volcanic sites, and experience Viking history.

Cruise Details

0

from $31,990

EXPLORE

Glaciers & Wildlife of Svalbard

Roundtrip Oslo - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• Explore Oslo’s forested capital
• Discover Longyearbyen's landscapes
• Experience Svalbard’s icy peaks
• Spot Arctic wildlife

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Oslo

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition cruise from Oslo aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring Svalbard's stunning wilderness while witnessing wildlife, glaciers, and icebergs. Enjoy small-ship experiences in one of the planet's most remote and breathtaking regions.

Cruise Details

0