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Svalbard in Depth

Roundtrip Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

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.

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

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from $22,295

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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Reykjavik

Activities

Photography Seminars

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.

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

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from $35,660

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In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard

Reykjavík - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

Activities

Skiing

Activity Level

Variable

Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 17-day cruise exploring the north-east of Greenland, inaccessible to traditional ships in early summer, before cruising to Svalbard and its untouched landscapes.

• Discover the Nordaustlandet
• Explore Søraust-Svalbard Nature
• Sail through Hinlopen Strait
• Watch the arctic wildlife

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from $18,290

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Baffin Bay Secrets

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

Starts / Ends

Paris / Paris

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 14-day Arctic cruise to Baffin Bay. Start in Kangerlussuaq, explore Greenland's west coast, see icebergs, colorful villages, and Inuit culture. Sail north to visit remote peat-house villages, home to bear hunters and narwhal fishers, and discover Savissivik's "iceberg graveyard." Continue to Baffin Island before reaching Evighedsfjorden.

• Visit traditional villages
• Discover Greenland's west coast
• See the largest "iceberg graveyard"
• See remote peat-house villages

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from $15,295

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Helsinki

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Helsinki aboard the Ultramarine. Explore historic sites, witness iconic wildlife, and enjoy birdwatching. Explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs, and more.

• Explore Helsinki
• Discover Spitsbergen
• Experience Spitsbergen
• Lookout for Arctic wildlife

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from $8,550

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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

Longyearbyen to Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Akureyri

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise aboard MV Hondius and witness an amazing voyage of Svalbard and Greenland. Experience not only the solar eclipse but also have the option for long hikes far from our landing sites.

• Witness total solar eclipse
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
• Explore Islands of Antarctic Sound
• Observe massive icebergs

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from $11,000

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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

Activities

Northern Lights

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

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from $23,470

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In the Heart of the Northwest Passage

Roundtrip Kangerlussuaq - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

Starts / Ends

Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq aboard the L'Austral, exploring Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage. Discover stunning Arctic landscapes, rich wildlife, and Inuit culture along the way.

• Discover the Ilulissat ice fjord
• Visit the village of Kullorsuaq
• Cross the Arctic Circle
• Admire the enormous Smoking Hills

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from $23,320

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In the heart of the Northwest Passage

Roundtrip Kangerlussuaq - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

Starts / Ends

Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day expedition to and from Kangerlussuaq aboard the Le Boreal. Explore the Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage, featuring Greenland's icebergs, coastal villages, and Inuit culture in Arctic Bay.

• Explore Kitissuarsuit’s traditions
• Visit Sisimiut's colorful town
• Discover Pond Inlet landscapes
• Explore Disko Bay’s icebergs

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from $21,360

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Grand Greenland – Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin Flight from/to New York Included

New York to Nuuk - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen

Starts / Ends

New York / Nuuk

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 20-day expedition from New York, flying to Greenland’s remote north and cruising aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen. Explore Nuuk, sail past Disko Bay’s icebergs, visit Ilulissat Icefjord, traverse Melville Bay, and venture into the uncharted Thule region before crossing Baffin Bay and returning home.

• Discover Nuuk’s historic sites
• Marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord
• Visit remote Arctic communities
• Learn more about about the Arctic

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from $8,970

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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Iceland’s stunning west coast on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, featuring glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Highlights include Reykjavík’s colorful charm, Grimsey’s seabird colonies, Akureyri’s geothermal wonders, and the iconic Golden Circle or whale-watching adventures.

• Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
• Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
• Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
• Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island

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from $13,695

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Greenland Solar Eclipse

13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 13-day cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard the Ocean Albatros. Witness the spectacular total solar eclipse in the untamed landscapes of East Greenland, a truly awe-inspiring experience.

• Discover Skjoldungen
• Discover Tasiilaq
• Experience Denmark Strait
• Explore Reykjavik

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from $17,095

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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 13-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. See polar bears, walruses, and guillemots in their natural habitats. Explore the world's largest fjord, Scoresbysund, and visit the remote Inuit settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit.

• Experience Svalbard
• Discover East Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
• Explore Longyearbyen

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from $10,095

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Wild Fjords of South Greenland: Land of the Vikings

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Helicopter Tours

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the Ultramarine. Explore Greenland's southeast coast, visit local communities and Viking sites, and witness imposing glaciers amidst stunning landscapes.

• Explore Reykjavik
• Learn more about Greenland
• Experience Southeast Greenland
• Discover Greenland's southern coast

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from $10,995

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Gems of West Greenland: Fjords, Icebergs and Culture

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

Starts / Ends

Toronto / Toronto

Activities

Biking

Activity Level

Variable

Experience the breathtaking scenery of West Greenland on this 12-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine, delving into its picturesque fjords and visiting breathtaking islands. A journey that encompasses Greenland's most photogenic and recognizable areas.

• Explore Reykjavik
• Discover Uummanaq Fjord
• Explore Disko Bay
• Venture into Qeqqata

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from $5,900

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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt - Akureyri - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

Starts / Ends

Constable Point / Akureyri

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Constable Pynt to Akureyri aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, exploring Earth’s largest fjord system. Discover exotic Arctic wildlife, including musk oxen and Arctic hares, amid stunning auroras, with chances to spot Greenland whales, massive icebergs, ancient Thule sites, and scenic coastal hikes.

• Explore Milne Land’s icebergs
• Discover O Fjord’s towering cliffs
• Sail Harefjord’s scenic expanse
• Experience Ittoqqortoormiit’s cultu

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from $46,200

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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Experience a 17-day Geographic North Pole cruise through the Arctic’s pristine landscapes aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Journey from Svalbard's glaciers and fjords to Greenland’s untouched coasts and Iceland's vibrant capital, Reykjavik. Explore the majestic ice floes, encounter rare wildlife like polar bears and whales, and immerse yourself in Inuit traditions.

• See Longyearbyen’s Arctic wildlife
• See Templefjord’s majestic glaciers
• See polar bears in Magdalenefjorden
• Sail to the Geographic North Pole

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from $13,295

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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Reykjavik

Activities

Hiking, Kayaking, Adventure Options

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on this 15-day Three Arctic Islands cruise starting in Helsinki and ending in Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine. Explore Svalbard’s wildlife-rich landscapes, Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, and the Denmark Strait. Highlights include Zodiac cruises, glacier visits, and spotting polar bears, muskoxen, and Arctic seabirds.

• Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
• Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
• Hike the tundra and explore
• Spot polar bears, walrus, and more
• See Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjords

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