Best Arctic Cruises

from $13,700

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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 $12,980

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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

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

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on Le Lyrial for a 14-day expedition to the fringes of Greenland's ice sheet. Explore Arctic scenery while sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.

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from $3,750

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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. Bus back up

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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Northern Lights

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 7-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn. Experience the stunning landscapes of northern and eastern Iceland, featuring picturesque villages, spectacular coastlines, majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Immerse yourself in the heart of nature, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and enjoy various outdoor activities, including trail hiking through the rugged highlands.

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from $11,449

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Polar Eclipse Quest

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Discover Harpa Concert Hall
• Explore Perlan’s exhibitions
• Witness solar eclipse at sea
• Visit Kirkjufell Mountain

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day journey through Iceland and Greenland aboard World Navigator. Explore Patreksfjörður’s stunning landscapes and charming pubs. Witness a solar eclipse at sea. Discover Ittoqqortoormiit and visit Grundarfjörður’s Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall.

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from $5,150

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South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. Flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq

Narsarsuaq - Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Discover Lichtenau
• Encounter traditional hunters
• Venture into Igutsait

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Narsarsuaq / Keflavik International Airport

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Variable

Set sail on a 10-day South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Discover Erik the Red's Bratthalid, Uunartoq's hot spring, and Vagar's Norse relics. Marvel at Prins Christian Sund, Tingmiarmit's ruins, and polar bears in Igutsait or Napassorsuaq Fjord. Explore Skjoldungen, Qornoq, and Umivik before reaching Keflavik.

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from $12,495

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Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Visit Kirkjufell and waterfall
• Explore Westfjords’ wildlife gems
• See Dettifoss waterfall
• Cross the Arctic Circle

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Iceland / Reykjavik

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Helicopter Tours, Kayaking

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise through Iceland's stunning landscapes and rich wildlife. Explore the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords, and Arctic Circle aboard the Ultramarine, with guided hikes, Zodiac tours, and glacier adventures.

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from $6,150

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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

Explore Greenland’s landscapes on this 11-day cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Arrive at Constable Pynt from Keflavik, sail the Volquart Boons Coast, take a Zodiac cruise, visit Ø Fjord, land at Charcot Havn and Jyttehavn, hike tundra, explore Ittoqqortoormiit, view Thule winter houses, and see Jameson Land’s tundra before your final night at Constable Pynt.

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from $21,595

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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Tromso's Arctic Wonders
• Witness Northern Lights show
• Walk through Torsken village
• Discover Greenland's icy fjords

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Tromso / Reykjavik

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Variable

Embark on an 18-day cruise from Tromso to Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring remote islands and villages along Norway, Iceland, and Greenland’s coastlines. Witness the northern lights and enjoy highlights like hiking the Westfjords, the Dynjandi waterfall, and exploring Scoresbysund’s vast fjord system.

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from $14,720

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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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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 $14,563

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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

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Winnipeg / Winnipeg

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Camping, Photography Seminars, 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.

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from $33,990

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Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle

Bergen - Oslo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• Cruise through Sognefjord and Flåm
• Explore Art Nouveau architecture
• Sail through Geirangerfjord
• Cruise past Lofoten Islands

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Bergen / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

On this 16-day Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle from Bergen to Oslo aboard Scenic Eclipse, have the chance to attend engaging lectures led by experts on the culture, history, geography, and wildlife of the region. Keep your eyes peeled for polar bears and walruses, and be amazed by the stunning glaciers and icebergs in the High Arctic.

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from $5,495

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Svalbard - Last Stop before the North Pole

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Discover Northwest Spitzbergen
• Experience Northeast Svalbard
• Journey to North Svalbard
• Explore Longyearbyen

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ocean Albatros. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Svalbard on this Arctic adventure cruise, encountering whales, walruses, polar bears, and countless sea birds.

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from $8,995

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Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Spot whales in Denmark Strait
• Discover Southeast Greenland fjords
• Visit Viking ruins at Brattahlíð
• Hike in stunning Sermersooq

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Reykjavik / Nuuk

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Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Embark on a 13-day Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings cruise aboard the Ocean Nova. Follow the path of the Vikings, sail through the Denmark Strait, and explore the pristine fjords of Southeast Greenland. Witness Arctic wildlife, towering icebergs, and historic sites like Brattahlíð, the former home of Erik the Red.

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from $8,180

$100 Dep.

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The Wonders of the North Atlantic: Canada to Iceland Cruise

Halifax - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Discover Halifax's nautical history
• Discover Titanic artifacts
• View Iceberg Alley in St. Anthony
• Visit Qaqortoq's farming landscape

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Halifax / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard the SH Vega through North Atlantic landscapes. Visit picturesque towns in Greenland like Qaqortoq, Narsarsuaq, and Aappilattoq. Explore Iceland's iconic landscapes, including the modern Reykjavik.

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from $18,412

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Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Explore Northeast Greenland N. Park
• Look out for unique widllife
• Visit Scoresbysund
• Observe Northern Lights displays

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard National Geographic Endurance to explore Iceland’s wild west coast. Discover towering bird cliffs, wildflower meadows, serene coves, and majestic waterfalls. Follow Viking routes and encounter Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, whales, and vast seabird colonies.

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from $5,900

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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Cruise massive icebergs
• Spot whales and narwhals
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
• Discover Arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Akureyri

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

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day MV Plancius cruise from Iceland to East Greenland’s Scoresby Sund. Sail from Reykjavik to Akureyri, cross the Arctic Circle, witness towering icebergs, spot whales and polar bears, hike near Thule ruins, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and explore one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.

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from $3,050

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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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Variable

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 $3,371

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Iceland Trek | Landmannalaugar to þórsmörk

8 Day Itinerary

• Hike in the Landmannalaugar area
• See rhyolite colors and black sands
• Overnight in comfortable hiker huts
• Hike in the lush þórsmörk Valley

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Moderate

Trek the Laugavegar Trail from Landmannalaugar to Thorsmork on this 8-day hut-to-hut trekking tour in Iceland. This remarkable landscape has caused this trail to quickly become the most popular multi-day trekking destination in Iceland, and with good reason.

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