Top Arctic Tours & Cruises in 2027

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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

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St. John's / St. John's

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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.

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from $7,595

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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

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Iona / Reykjavik

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Local Market Visits, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science

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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.

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from $12,990

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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

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St. John's / St. John's

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Fishing

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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.

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from $12,050

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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

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Edinburgh / Reykjavik

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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.

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from $31,990

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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

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Oslo / Oslo

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Small Ship Sailing

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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.

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from $9,595

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North Atlantic Wonders

Edinburgh - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Edinburgh historic streets
• Visit Bass Rock colony
• Tour Kirkwall and Orkney
• Explore Torshavn Viking heritage

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Edinburgh / Reykjavik

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

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Variable

Sail on a 14-day cruise aboard Sea Spirit from Edinburgh to Reykjavík. Visit Bass Rock, Isle of May, Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Faroe Islands, Seyðisfjörður, Djúpivogur, Vestmannaeyjar, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See wildlife, volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, historic villages, and Iceland’s geothermal pools while exploring the Faroe Islands and Iceland.

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from $29,820

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Scottish Isles, Arctic Circles & Svalbard

Glasgow - Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Iona landscapes
• Discover Staffa and sea caves
• Visit Callanish Stones site
• Admire Alesund's coastal views

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Glasgow / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Aqua Lares through Scotland, Norway, and Svalbard, visiting historic sites and wildlife-rich areas. Experience the beauty of remote landscapes and Arctic wildlife while enjoying expert-guided excursions and small-ship comfort.

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from $1,648

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Natural Iceland Adventure

Iceland Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary

• Visit lava fields and Kirkjufell
• See Barnafoss and Hraunfossar
• Explore the Golden Circle sites
• Hike Vatnajokull Glacier trail
• Visit Jokulsarlon and Diamond Beach

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover Iceland’s top sights on this 5-day tour from west to east. Explore Snaefellsnes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, and South Coast highlights including black sand beaches, volcanic landscapes, and iconic waterfalls. Visit Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, hike Vatnajokull Glacier, and enjoy optional cave and geothermal spa visits.

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from $15,740

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The Wild Archipelagos of the North Atlantic

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Glasgow city exploration
• Observe Shiant Islands wildlife
• Visit Foula remote landscapes
• Heimaey volcano visit

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Glasgow / Reykjavik

Activities

Hiking

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Variable

Embark from Glasgow on an 11-day cruise aboard L'Austral to explore Scotland’s dramatic lochs, the Shiant and Outer Hebrides islands, remote Shetlands, Faroe Islands’ cliffs and villages, and Iceland’s fjords and volcanic landscapes. Hike, spot wildlife, and explore ancient sites along the route.

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from $3,279

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Best of Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary

• Drive the Ring Road
• Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
• Visit National Parks
• Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Tour the Golden Circle

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.

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from $7,984

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Best of Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary

• Drive the Ring Road
• Enjoy Whale Watching Tour
• Visit National Parks
• Wander Snæfellsnes Peninsula
• Tour the Golden Circle

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Explore the best of Iceland on this exciting 8-day tour starting and ending in Reykjavik. As you visit the Golden Circle and drive the Ring Road, beautiful glaciers reach across the landscape. This complete Iceland tour features Iceland's most legendary places and experiences.

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from $17,495

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Iceland & East Greenland - Under the Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson

• Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
• Experience Iceland’s geysers
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Witness Greenland's aurora borealis

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Northern Lights

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Variable

Set sail on an unforgettable 11-day Arctic expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson, journeying through Eastern Greenland and Iceland’s Westfjords. Experience majestic glaciers, vibrant seabird colonies, diverse Arctic wildlife, and the mesmerizing aurora borealis illuminating the untouched wilderness.

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from $1,681

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Northern Lights and South Coast Exploration Tour

Iceland Small Group Tour - 5 Day Itinerary

• Explore Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon
• Enjoy Skogafoss Waterfall
• Witness the Strokkur Geyser
• Visit the Thingvellir National Park

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Relaxed

On this 5-day journey, experience the South Coast at its best while viewing the spectacular Northern Lights. Along the journey, take in the Golden Circle, the Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, and numerous more sights

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from $11,180

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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Walk Glasgow's historic center
• View Callanish standing stones
• See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
• Spot belugas near Spitsbergen

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Glasgow / Longyearbyen

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Urban Exploration

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Variable

Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.

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from $3,300

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

Aberdeen -Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Cruise along the edge of sea-ice
• Visit the volcanic Jan Mayen island
• Observe orca and minke whales
• Tour ancient circular stone towers

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Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on a 10-day adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to the Arctic island group aboard MV Hondius.

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from $13,595

EBD $2000

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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Iceland - Newfoundland - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Witness Torngat Mountains wildlife
• Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
• Hike Torngat fjords
• Visit Viking settlement ruins

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Iceland / St. John's

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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Biking

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day Ultramarine expedition from Greenland to Newfoundland. Explore Ilulissat Icefjord, Torngat Mountains, and Viking ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows. Experience Arctic and boreal environments, witness polar and boreal wildlife, and engage with Inuit and Greenlandic culture on a journey across North America’s north.

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from $7,270

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Discover Iceland - Private Tour

8 Day Itinerary

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

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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.

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from $795

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South Iceland Encounter

Iceland Small Group Tour - 2 Day Itinerary

• Experience South Iceland
• Explore Vatnajökull ice cave
• Search for the Northern Lights

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Relaxed

Strap on your hiking boots and join this 2-day adventure, immersing in the marvels of Icelandic landscapes. Discover the South Coast's iconic waterfalls and black sand beaches and be among the first to explore Europe's largest ice cap inside a blue ice cave. Cap it all off with opportunities to witness the enchanting Northern Lights!

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