Have questions? We're here.
Arctic northern lights on a small ship cruise

Arctic Northern Lights Cruises

Travel made your way
Talk with an expert
Build your ideal Arctic trip. Call 1.406.541.2677
Start Planning My Trip
Experience the magic of the Arctic on one of the 26 Northern Lights viewing cruises available for 2025 or 2026. Sail through the Arctic waters and discover breathtaking landscapes, showcasing the region's raw beauty and diverse wildlife. Witness the awe-inspiring Aurora Borealis, where the night sky transforms into a canvas painted with vibrant hues. Immerse yourself in activities that bring you closer to the Arctic's nature, from observing polar bears in their natural habitat to exploring the rich Inuit culture. Be mesmerized by majestic icebergs, pristine fjords, and the serene polar wilderness. These Northern Lights cruises, ranging from , offer an unforgettable experience starting at $1,325. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
Filter (26 Results)
  • Start Date
    OR, More specific start
  • Length
    to
  • Price
    to
  • Activity Levels
  • Experiences
  • Activities
  • Ships
  • Destinations
    • Arctic
Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
from $8,395
EBD 15
EXPLORE

Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Adventure Options
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day expedition to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sea Spirit, exploring Iceland's landmarks and Greenland's stunning Scoresby Sund. Experience Inuit culture, witness the Northern Lights, and enjoy whale watching back in Iceland.
  • Explore Westfjord's cultural charm
  • Sail Denmark Strait's wild seas
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit’s museum
  • Witness auroras in clear skies
Cruise Details
0
Polar bear viewing
from $12,328
EXPLORE

Great Ice Bear

7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
During this 7-day Great Ice Bear Safari tour, spend your week exploring the rugged and beautiful coastline of Hudson Bay. Witness and photograph Arctic wildlife and their habitats, such as moose, wolves, and a great polar bear, with the help of an expert guide.
  • Capture photos of Arctic wildlife
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • See the historic port of Churchill
  • Enjoy guided ecotour activities
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Try Tundra cuisine
Tour Details
0
Polar bear and cub
from $15,492
EXPLORE

Polar Bear Migration Fly-in

8 Day Itinerary
Activity Level
Relaxed
Get as close to polar bears in the wild as possible so that you can literally walk with them in their natural environment. Join this 8-day Arctic expedition, considered one of the best polar bear tours. Follow the path that polar bears take when they migrate in search of the first sea ice to form on the bay.
  • Stay in a bear-proof cabin
  • Observe and photograph polar bears
  • Enjoy daily guided hikes
  • Delight in magical northern lights
Tour Details
0
Hiking in the vast Arctic landscape
from $15,995
EBD 25%
EXPLORE

Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Exploris One
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador aboard Exploris One from Greenland to Newfoundland, uncovering stunning fjords, Inuit heritage, Viking history, and diverse wildlife. Expect Zodiac excursions, expert-led hikes, and cultural encounters in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions.
  • Witness the northern lights
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Discover the Torngats’ beauty
  • Spot wildlife along Arctic coast
Cruise Details
0
Enormous tabular icebergs dominate the Arctic landscape
from $8,195
EXPLORE

Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sea Spirit. Experience stunning fjords, icebergs, and wildlife in Greenland, visit an Inuit village, and enjoy various outdoor activities before returning to Iceland's Westfjords.
  • Explore Hallgrimskirkja landmark
  • Marvel at Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Spot Arctic's wildlife animals
  • Observe dancing Northern Lights
Cruise Details
0
Polar bear den emergence quest
from $18,494
EXPLORE

Nanuk Emergence Quest

14 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
Witness female polar bears and their young cubs as they leave their den and head out onto the sea ice on this challenging 14-day Nanuk Emergence Quest in Canada's Hudson Bay Arctic Region. Located at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, spend long hours in the field getting up close and personal, at ground level, with Arctic wildlife.
  • Find female polar bears and cubs
  • See other boreal wildlife
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Enjoy winter activities
Tour Details
0
Polar bear in the Arctic
from $9,795
Save 20%
EXPLORE

Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on this 11-day Arctic adventure aboard Ultramarine starting in Reykjavik and explore Northeast Greenland’s rugged fjords and remote landscapes. Spot muskoxen, sail through ice-filled waters, and interact with Inuit communities. Experience Zodiac cruises and a chance to witness the Northern Lights. End your journey back in Reykjavik with unforgettable Arctic memories.
  • Cruise the Denmark Strait
  • Explore Northeast Greenland’s fjord
  • Interact with Inuit communities
  • Visit Kong Oscar Fjords and Ella
Cruise Details
0
The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $11,995
EBD 20%
EXPLORE

Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure cruise from Greenland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through majestic fjords, historic sites, and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Visit the Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows and experience warm Newfoundland hospitality in remote coastal villages.
  • Cruise through Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural sites
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • See Torngat Mountains National Park
Cruise Details
0
Polar bear and cubs
EXPLORE

Polar Bear Mother & Newborn Cubs Safari

13 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Churchill
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Relaxed
Immerse yourself in the world’s largest polar bear denning area for one of the most rarely-seen wildlife experiences on this polar bear photo safari and witness the joy of newborn polar bear cubs emerging from dens for the first time.
  • Witness newborn polar bear cubs
  • Enjoy Northern Lights at night
  • Observe polar bear denning habitat
Tour Details
0
Northern lights - Aurora borealis
from $11,000
EXPLORE

East and South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen

Longyearbyen - Narsarsuaq - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Narsarsuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Start your 21-day East and South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard the MV Plancius in Longyearbyen. Explore historic sites, spot minke whales, and sail to Greenland's Foster Bay. Journey through fjords, encountering icebergs, musk oxen, and geese. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Tasiilaq, and Norse ruins in Eriksfjord, ending in Narsarsuaq, before flying back to Copenhagen.
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s history
  • Sail through Foster Bay
  • Traverse Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
  • Explore Antarctic Sound’s islands
  • Discover Thule dwellings
  • Bathe in Uunartoq’s hot springs
Cruise Details
0
A towering iceberg
from $12,295
Save 20%
EXPLORE

Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Under the Northern Lights from Reykjavik and back aboard Ultramarine. Explore the rugged Westfjords, sail to Northeast Greenland’s stunning fjords, and visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland’s northernmost community. Witness puffins, muskoxen, and whales explore ancient Thule settlements and marvel at the Scoresbysund fjord system.
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
  • Cruise Látrabjarg’s bird cliffs
  • Witness Greenland's Scoresbysund
  • See muskoxen in Northeast Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
Cruise Details
0
Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $9,995
EBD 20%
EXPLORE

Heart of the Arctic

Kangerlussuaq - Iqaluit, NU - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Iqaluit
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Heart of the Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Nova. Explore dramatic fjords, witness calving glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle under the northern lights. Visit communities like Nuuk, Kinngait, and Salluit, where Inuit traditions thrive. Cruise by Zodiac to remote islands teeming with polar bears, walruses, and seabirds.
  • Sail through stunning fjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Spot polar bears ands whales
  • Discover Viking history
Cruise Details
0
Northern Lights near Tromso, Norway
from $20,395
EXPLORE

Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights

Reykjavik - Tromso - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Tromso
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise from Reykjavik to Tromso aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the landscapes of Iceland and the beauty of the High Arctic. Experience waterfalls, wildlife, and locations like Vigur Island, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard, culminating in breathtaking views of Norway and prime opportunities to witness the northern lights.
  • Visit Gullfoss, stunning waterfall
  • Enjoy Vigur, birdwatching paradise
  • Experience Svalbard’s wilderness
  • Witness Norway’s northern lights
Cruise Details
0
Bear in the lodge
from $12,944
EXPLORE

Polar Bear Photo Safari

7 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Winnipeg / Winnipeg
Activity Level
Easy Active
Join this 8-day Polar Bear Photo Safari Tour at Nanuk Polar Bear Lodge, Hudson Bay, Canada, a wildly rugged and remote location, catering to the photographer willing to spend long hours in the field getting up close and personal, at ground level, with Arctic wildlife.
  • Capture photos of polar bears & cub
  • See the aurora borealis at night
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Discover Canadian Arctic wildlife
  • Tunda Cuisine
  • Peak photo sessions
Tour Details
0
Scoresby Sund
from $17,100
EXPLORE

Scoresbysund Northern Lights Photo Tour

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
Starts / Ends
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavik International Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Greenland photography cruise to Scoresbysund aboard MV Vikingfjord, capturing the world’s largest fjord system with just 12 photographers and an expert guide. Enjoy pristine wilderness, towering icebergs, and a rare chance to photograph the Northern Lights.
  • Sail Scoresbysund fjords
  • Explore Viking Bay dramatic cliffs
  • Visit Sydkap ancient history
  • Discover Bear Islands vistas
Cruise Details
0
Colourful houses in winter, Sisimiut
from $18,938
EXPLORE

Greenland Winter Adventure

9 Day Itinerary
Starts / Ends
Ilulissat / Nuuk
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Skiing
Activity Level
Moderate
Experience the icebergs and islands of Greenland with this captivating 9-day tour in Ilulissat and Sisimiut, ending in Nuuk. Traverse icy waters, marvel at towering icebergs, and immerse yourself in the pristine beauty of Greenland's rugged terrain and rich traditional practices.
  • Sail in the Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Witness the dancing Northern Lights
  • Enjoy a true dog-sledding adventure
  • Take a winter safari in Sisimiut
  • Learn local Greenlandic traditions
  • Sleep in a traditional igloo
  • Visit local artisan workshops
Tour Details
0
Northern lights - Aurora borealis
from $16,150
EXPLORE

Ultimate East and South Greenland Discovery

Longyearbyen - Keflavik - 30 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Keflavik International Airport
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
This 30-day MV Plancius Arctic cruise takes you through Greenland’s stunning fjords, where you can see polar bears, musk oxen, and whales in the wild. Along the way, visit old Norse ruins, hike through colorful tundra, relax in hot springs surrounded by icebergs, and watch the northern lights glow in the night sky.
  • Whale watching in Isfjorden
  • Visit ancient Norse settlements
  • Glacier Zodiac cruise adventure
  • Sail through breathtaking fjords
  • Witness the northern lights
Cruise Details
0
Sailing beneath the dancing northern lights
from $12,995
EXPLORE

Autumn Northern Lights

Greenland to Nova Scotia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
Starts / Ends
Nuuk / Halifax
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Greenland to Nova Scotia aboard the Ocean Albatros on this 15-day Arctic cruise tracing the footsteps of Norse explorers under the dazzling northern lights. Explore Nuuk's colorful fjords and glaciers, the rugged beauty of Baffin Island, the forested coastlines of Labrador, and Newfoundland's vibrant shores.
  • Admire Kangaamiut’s scenic charm
  • Explore wonders of Greenland
  • Witness northern lights
  • Explore Baffin Island’s shores
Cruise Details
0
1-18 of 26 Results

Arctic Travel Guide

Top Arctic Travel Destinations

Arctic Trips by Departure Date

Top Experiences in Arctic

Arctic Trips by Duration

Arctic Trips by Activity

More Reasons

Why Travel With Adventure Life

All News

Recognized By