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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $19,995
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Search icy polar habitats
  • See Austfonna ice cap
  • Observe Alkefjellet bird cliff
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,995
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
  • Visit remote Kvitøya island
  • Spot whales near shelf edge
  • Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $12,395
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West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord amid cliffs
  • See Sisimiut’s Arctic culture
  • Hike Itilleq Fjord
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Experience an 11-day voyage from Reykjavík to Greenland aboard Ocean Explorer, visiting Eternity Fjord, Sisimiut, Eqip Sermia Glacier, and Ilulissat Icefjord, with glacier cruising, wildlife viewing, Zodiac landings, hikes, and visits to remote Inuit communities along Greenland’s eastern and northern coasts.
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Disko Bay
from $12,395
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West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Uummannaq Fjord
  • Explore Sisimiut Culture
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Hiking, Village Visits, Biking, Citizen Science
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Variable
Explore Greenland and Iceland aboard Ocean Explorer on an 11-day Arctic journey from Reykjavik to Nuuk. Discover Ilulissat Icefjord, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, and Uummannaq Fjord. Experience glaciers, wildlife, Inuit culture, and dramatic Arctic landscapes on this immersive expedition.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $11,125
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Deep Greenland Expedition: Glaciers, Fjords, and the Disko Bay Circuit

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Evigheds Glacier
  • Visit Polar Inuit Communities
  • Discover Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Explore Upernavik Museum
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Variable
Join this 14-day expedition from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard SH Vega. Explore Greenland's west coast, including Evigheds Glacier, Disko Island, Uummannaq, Thule, Siorapaluk, Qaanaaq, Upernavik, Eqip Sermia Glacier, Ilulissat and Sisimiut. Experience Arctic landscapes, Inuit communities, glaciers, wildlife and days at sea.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $17,500
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Observe walrus colonies
  • Cruise past stunning glaciers
  • Explore historic whaling sites
  • Witness towering bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day Arctic adventure from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Explore walrus colonies at Poolepynten, cruise past Fjortende Julbreen Glacier, witness seabird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and visit historic whaling sites. Experience polar landscapes, icy fjords, and the vibrant wildlife of Svalbard.
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Scoresby Sund
from $17,400
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Scoresbysund Northern Lights Photo Tour

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Explore Viking Bay coast
  • Hike Danmark Island tundra
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Sail Hare Fjord region
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Travel from Iceland to East Greenland aboard MV Freya on a 9-day expedition. Visit Viking Bay, Danmark Island, Hare Fjord, Bear Islands, Sydkap, and Ittoqqortoormiit. Take Zodiac cruises, hike tundra, and view wildlife and Thule remains before returning to Reykjavík, with charter flights included.
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Exploring Greenland
from $10,395
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Scoresby Sund Fjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Village
  • Observe Northern Lights Displays
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Discover Iceland and East Greenland on an 11-day Arctic expedition aboard Sea Spirit. Sail from Reykjavík to Scoresby Sund, explore fjords, glaciers, and remote Inuit villages, and watch for whales, seabirds, and the Northern Lights. Combine Zodiac cruising, hiking, and sea kayaking with cultural visits and scenic coastal exploration.
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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $14,995
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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise the ice edge
  • See walrus colony
  • Zodiac at Lilliehöökbreen
  • Land at Sallyhamna
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Enjoy exploring Svalbard’s icy wilderness on this 8-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Navigate to walrus colonies, historic trapper huts, and the Arctic ice edge. Visit sites like Alkhornet, Poolepynten, and Magdalenefjorden. Spot seals, seabirds, and polar bears, and cruise among calving glaciers by Zodiac.
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Enjoy northern lights on an Arctic cruise
from $7,200
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Cruise Volquart Boons Coast
  • Visit Manegletcher glacier
  • Sail past Milne Land icebergs
  • Spot musk oxen in Jameson Land
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Constable Point / Constable Point
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day East Greenland cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Spot huge icebergs, explore Scoresby Sund fjords, hike tundra with musk oxen, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and witness glaciers and Arctic landscapes under the Northern Lights.
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $3,250
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A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen town
  • Visit Ny Alesund settlement
  • Reach the Arctic pack ice
  • Spot walruses at Poolepynten
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Sail aboard Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Svalbard and North Spitsbergen. You explore Longyearbyen, Kongsfjorden, and the pack ice, visit Ny Alesund, and search for whales, walruses, and polar wildlife along remote fjords and coastlines.
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Morning views, Evighedsfjord, Greenland
from $17,899
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Polar Wilderness Quest

Nuuk to Churchill - 17 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Nuuk cultural exploration
  • Spot Disko Bay wildlife
  • Explore Marble Island ruins
  • Hudson Strait cruising
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Nuuk / Churchill
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Sail from Nuuk to Churchill on a 17-day Arctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Explore Disko Bay, Baffin Bay, and Hudson Bay. Experience wildlife-rich islands, calving glaciers, and Inuit communities through Zodiac landings and guided exploration. Every day delivers adventure across the pristine wilderness of the High Arctic.
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