Best Arctic Cruises

from $16,195

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Wild Landscapes of West Greenland

Roundtrip Toronto - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Discover Sisimiut’s landmarks
• Enjoy Qeqertarsuaq landscapes
• Traverse Uummannaq’s scenic trails
• Visit Upernavik’s open-air museum

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Toronto / Toronto

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Variable

Join the 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, beginning in Nuuk, Greenland's northern capital. Beyond Nuuk, sparse settlements line the coast, reachable solely by air or sea. Traveling northward unveils isolated bays amidst sea ice, offering a lesser-explored realm of icebergs and potential whale sanctuaries.

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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

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

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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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.

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from $16,120

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Scoresbysund Autumn Micro Cruise

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Cruise Viking Bay’s dramatic cliffs
• Explore Bear Islands vistas
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
• Encounter Arctic wildlife

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Keflavik International Airport / Keflavik International Airport

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Keflavik to Greenland’s remote eastern coast aboard MV Vikingfjord. Sail past Viking Bay’s towering bird cliffs & basalt columns. Explore the stunning fjords of Hare, Ofjord, & the Bear Islands. Visit historic Thule sites in Sydkap & marvel at drifting icebergs near the Northeast Greenland National Park border.

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from $12,290

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Disko Bay to Uummannaq - Icebergs, Whales and Inuit culture

10 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto

• Explore the magnificent Disko Bay
• Admire numerous gigantic icebergs
• Enjoy the magical midnight sun
• Great chance of seeing whales

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Ilulissat / Ilulissat

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Variable

This relaxed 10-day expedition cruise roundtrip from Ilulissat aboard M/S Balto visits several small colorful settlements to immerse you in the local cultures. Throughout the expedition, enjoy opportunities to hike through the serene landscapes and sea views where you can spot wildlife like reindeer, foxes, and humpback, minke, and pilot whales.

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from $9,590

EBD $500

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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm

• Explore Longyearbyen
• Take daily Zodiac cruises
• Search for Arctic wildlife
• Explore grand icy landscapes

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This unique cruise includes one night in a hotel in Longyearbyen and seven nights on board the charming Stockholm exploring Svalbard’s magical coastlines in search of walruses, whales, arctic foxes, and polar bears.

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from $18,580

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Canadian Northwest Passage & Northern Lights

Kangerlussuaq Roundtrip - 18 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Marvel at the glistening icebergs
• Explore Lancaster Sound
• Admire the nesting birdlife
• Learn the history of Arctic people

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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq

Activities

Land & Sea Exploration

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Variable

Discover the Canadian Arctic on this 18-day expedition cruise roundtrip Kangerlussuaq aboard the SH Vega. This cruise takes you to a region of great historical importance, witnessing breathtaking mountainous icebergs, picturesque fjords, and much more in the ice-bound Canadian Arctic.

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from $50,995

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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ilulissat’s glaciers
• Search for Arctic wildlife
• Discover Inuit culture
• Visit the historic Herschel Island

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Toronto / Anchorage

Activities

Kayaking, Adventure Options, Photography Seminars

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Variable

Join this 29-day expedition from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Greg Mortimer. Navigate the Northwest Passage, explore historic sites, meet locals, and spot Arctic wildlife.

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from $44,395

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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Sisimiut's history
• Discover Ilulissat’s Icefjord
• Cruise the waters of Greenland
• Visit Pond Inlet Inuit community

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Toronto / Anchorage

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Variable

Join a 29-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle through the Northwest Passage, inspired by Roald Amundsen's journey. Experience Arctic Canada's stunning landscapes, wildlife, and local cultures while navigating challenging pack ice.

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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

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

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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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.

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from $15,295

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

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

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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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.

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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

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

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Longyearbyen / Akureyri

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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.

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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

• 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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Longyearbyen / Narsarsuaq

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Northern Lights

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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.

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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

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

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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq

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Hiking, Village Visits

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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.

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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

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

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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq

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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.

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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

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

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New York / Nuuk

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

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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.

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from $13,790

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Ilulissat to Narsarsuaq – gems of the West Coast

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto

• Discover Ilulissat
• Explore Disko Bay
• Visit Nuuk
• Exploring Ikka fjord

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Ilulissat / Narsarsuaq

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Variable

Join this 12-day M/S Balto cruise from Ilulissat to Narsarsuaq, exploring ancient history, cultural legends, and natural wonders, from icy northern landscapes to the green pastures and jagged mountains of the south.

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from $6,445

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West Greenland Ski & Sail Program

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Kisaq

• Sail and ski to West Greenland
• Sail through towering glaciers
• Enjoy thrilling ski slopes
• See amazing views of West Greenland

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Maniitsoq / Maniitsoq

Activities

Skiing

Activity Level

Challenging

Set out on an 8-day ski touring adventure through West Greenland's rugged mountains and glaciers on the comfortable yet sturdy ship, the M/V Kisaq. Discover an extensive array of ski objectives and terrain, resulting in daily experiences that include one-of-a-kind runs and breathtaking views.

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from $20,930

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Expedition to the Thule Region

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Sail between the ice floes
• Discover traditional villages
• Explore the wildlife of Arctic
• See the largest icebergs

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Paris / Paris

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Variable

Departing from cosmopolitan Paris, luxurious L'Austral takes you north to Arctic Greenland on this 17-day expedition cruise. Explore Baffin Bay, discovering the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, marvel at the Arctic landscapes.

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