Best Arctic Cruises

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Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari

8 Day Itinerary

• Travel by traditional qamutik
• Camp close to the ice floe edge
• Look for icebergs and drifting ice
• Observe narwhals and polar bears

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Snorkeling, Wilderness Lodge Exploration

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Relaxed

Experience the classic spring floe edge 8-day safari where you may have the opportunity to view polar bears, narwhal and icebergs under the Midnight Sun. Travel to the northern reaches of Baffin Island where the sea ice meets the open water, and marine mammals and other wildlife congregate at the floe edge – also known as the “line of life”.

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Polar Bears & Glaciers of Baffin Island

7 Day Itinerary

• Search for bowhead whales
• Admire all-night Arctic sunsets
• Visit Auyuittuq National Park
• Explore ancient Thule sites

Activities

Fishing

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover the remote and rugged beauty of the Arctic on this 7-day tour of Baffin Island. Experience the long Arctic summer days from the comfort of your safari-style base camp, and spend your time roaming the land in search of polar bears & wildlife in the beautiful silence of the Arctic as you explore Auyuittuq National Park.

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Taste of the Arctic Summer

4 Day Itinerary

• Enjoy historic town tours
• Hike along Sylvia Grinnell River
• Get a taste of the Arctic
• Discover Iqaluit iconic spots

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Iqaluit / Ottawa

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Relaxed

Discover the charm of Canada's hidden jewel, the marine city of Iqaluit. On this 4-day Arctic tour, explore the Sylvia Grinnell Territorial Park by hiking and kayaking in Frobisher Bay.

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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk, NU - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour

• Visit ancient sites and villages
• Meet the stunning Arctic wildlife
• Experience Inuit culture first hand
• Explore the Ilulissat Icefjord

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Kangerlussuaq / Kugluktuk

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Variable

Board the ice-strengthened Ocean Endeavor expedition ship on this 17-day Arctic cruise from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland through the legendary Northwest Passage. You'll encounter wildlife like polar bears, caribou, walrus, and musk ox, meet Inuit villagers in their coastal fishing towns, navigate around icebergs in zodiacs and trek across glaciers!

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from $18,571

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Arctic Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland and Canada

15 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore L’Anse aux Meadows
• Cross the Denmark Strait
• Spot wildlife in Davis Strait
• Discover Newfoundland’s fjords

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Whale Watching, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day Arctic adventure from Iceland to Newfoundland. Explore Reykjavík and Flatey Island, cross the Denmark Strait, and cruise through Greenland's stunning fjords. Visit Viking ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows, witness breathtaking Arctic wildlife, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Labrador Coast.

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from $15,508

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Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution

• View polar bears on the pack ice
• Observe walruses and other wildlife
• Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
• Enjoy superlative photos ops

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Oslo / Oslo

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Variable

Plunge deep into the Arctic on this 10-day expedition cruise aboard the luxurious National Geographic Resolution to experience wildlife like polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and more. This active tour offers chances to hike, kayak, and take Zodiac tours among pristine nature, perfect for photography and wildlife buffs alike.

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from $10,095

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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Longyearbyen’s scenery
• Spot polar bears in Svalbard
• Admire Iceland’s vast Westfjords
• Discover the Svalbard Archipelago

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with visits to the Svalbard Museum and stunning landscapes. Explore Svalbard's wildlife, sail to East Greenland's fjords, visit an Inuit village, and experience Iceland's dramatic Westfjords before concluding in Reykjavik.

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from $6,645

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Exploring Iceland: Fjords, Waterfalls and Wildlife

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Iceland's pristine fjords
• Soak in geothermal hot springs,
• Discover Westfjords' biodiversity
• Watch out for humpback whales

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

On this 6-day Exploring Iceland, embark in Reykjavík. Discover the beauty if Iceland’s geology - glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs and more. Relax aboard the luxury sailing vessel National Geographic Explorer and enjoy informal elegance, culinary delights, and gracious service.

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from $5,650

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Around Spitsbergen and Nordaustlandet

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Visit Longyearbyen’s historic charm
• Explore Ny Alesund's settlement
• Discover Arctic wilderness
• Wander Hornsund’s iconic peaks

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen aboard the MV Hondius, cruising Spitsbergen's west coast with stops at glacier-carved fjords, historic sites, and prime wildlife habitats teeming with polar bears, walruses, and Arctic birdlife. This unforgettable journey reaches the northernmost points near the North Pole, immersing you in stunning glacial and tundra landscapes.

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Around Spitsbergen, In the Realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Longyearbyen's landmarks
• Sail Isfjorden's stunning waters
• Visit Krossfjorden's glaciers
• Spot wildlife at Seven Islands

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius from Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers, fjords, and wildlife-rich areas like Monaco Glacier and Hinlopen Strait. Visit Ny Alesund, reach 80° north, and marvel at Spitsbergen's dramatic landscapes.

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from $4,450

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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Into the pack ice - Polar Bear Special

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Longyearbyen, historic town
• Visit Raudfjord, expansive glaciers
• Discover Monaco Glacier, ice cliffs
• Visit Alkhornet, Arctic wildlife

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the pack ice of northern Spitsbergen, offering abundant chances to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and a diverse array of Arctic wildlife.

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from $5,600

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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
• Sail Fuglefjorden’s polar haven
• Visit Raudfjord’s icy expanse
• Discover Trygghamna whaling relics

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Set out on an 11-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, departing from Longyearbyen to explore remote North Spitsbergen. Discover historic whaling sites, pristine glaciers, and diverse Arctic birdlife like the Little Auk, and witness polar bears in their natural habitat.

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from $21,695

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Svalbard in Depth

Roundtrip Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore the town of Longyearbyen
• Seek out Arctic wildlife
• Visit Camp Barentz
• Discover Svalbard's fjords

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Cruise to the island of Svalbard, which is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Sylvia Earle explores Svalbard on a 15-day cruise.

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from $22,295

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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
• Discover Svalbard’s fjords
• Admire Jan Mayen’s Beerenberg
• Experience Greenland’s vast fjords

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Oslo / Reykjavik

Activities

Wildlife Viewing

Activity Level

Variable

Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.

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from $7,750

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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Longyearbyen- Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• View the Northern Lights
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
• Watch whale and seabird migration
• Observe cathedral-like icebergs

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Longyearbyen / Akureyri

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Variable

Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland are two of the most beautiful places in the world, and this 14-day trip takes you there. A midnight view of the Aurora Borealis is included in the tour, which includes a visit to seals, seabirds, and polar bears aboard MV Ortelius.

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from $15,695

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Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Reykjavik
• Marvel at East Greenland
• Explore Svalbard
• Discover West Fjords of Iceland

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Join this 14-day cruise on the MV Sea Spirit from Reykjavik, experiencing vibrant culture and Icelandic cuisine. Sail through Faxafloi, spotting whales, then explore remote West Fjords, East Greenland, and Svalbard, ending in Longyearbyen.

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from $17,080

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Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Spitsbergen
• Visit Ny-Alesund
• Discover Jan Mayen
• Explore Ittoqqortoormiit

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the Le Lyrial, exploring glaciers, wildlife, and isolated Jan Mayen Island. Visit the Inuit community in Ittoqqortoormiit, traverse Scoresby Sound's fjords, and conclude in Iceland's legendary landscapes from Isafjordur to Westfjords.

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Grand Greenland - Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen

• Visit Nuuk’s colorful landmarks
• Spot whales & icebergs in Disko Bay
• Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
• Visit Uummannaq

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Discover the beauty of Greenland and Iceland on this 21-day Grand Greenland – Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin cruise aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen. Visit UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord, explore Uummannaq Fjord, and sail through remote Arctic regions. Witness polar wildlife, including whales, walruses, and polar bears.

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