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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $3,000
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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Grimsey Island
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe polar bears
  • Land at Alkhornet cliffs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.
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Houses of Greenland
from $15,899
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Arctic Wilderness Odyssey

Churchill to Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • See Churchill’s tundra landscapes
  • Cruise Hudson Bay’s vast waters
  • Sail through Disko Bay
  • Explore Itilleq village
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Toronto / Nuuk
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Arctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Explore Hudson Bay, Disko Bay, and remote Greenlandic settlements. Encounter polar bears, whales, and glaciers while navigating scenic fjords and cliffs. Each day features Captain’s Choice landings, guided Zodiac cruises, and authentic encounters with Arctic wildlife and culture.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $16,804
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Thule and Beyond

Nuuk Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Nuuk's Culture
  • Cruise Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover High Arctic
  • Experience Inuit Heritage
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Toronto / Nuuk
Activities
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Travel from Toronto to Greenland and Canada's Arctic in 16 days aboard World Navigator. Visit Nuuk, Ilulissat, Uummannaq, Qaanaaq, Pond Inlet and Qikiqtarjuaq while exploring fjords, iceberg-filled waters, remote communities and Inuit culture. Cross the Arctic Circle and navigate Baffin Bay and the Davis Strait.
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Disko Bay
from $15,193
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Arctic Wilderness Odyssey

Churchill to Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Churchill's Wildlife
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Greenlandic Heritage
  • Explore Disko Bay
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Toronto / Toronto
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Variable
Explore a 16-day expedition from Churchill to Nuuk aboard World Navigator, traveling through Hudson Bay and the Canadian High Arctic before reaching Greenland. Encounter polar bears, whales, walruses and seabirds, visit remote Arctic communities, cross the Arctic Circle, and explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs and Inuit heritage.
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Reflection of colorful houses in Greenland
from $23,995
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Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise

Iceland Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise Scoresbysund fjords
  • Land at Antarctic Havn
  • Cruise Kong Oscar Fjord
  • See Bear Islands' panoramic views
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Keflavik International Airport / Iceland
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Variable
Explore Greenland on an 11-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, cruising through Scoresbysund, Kong Oscar Fjord, Kejser Franz Josephs Fjord, and Northeast Greenland National Park. Go ashore by Zodiac, hike Arctic landscapes, and discover Thule heritage sites, trapper cabins, and towering icebergs.
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Spot wildlife such as reindeer in the high Arctic
from $14,399
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Iceland and Greenland Adventure

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Reykjavik's cityscape
  • Spot whales while cruising
  • Discover Viking ruins in Qaqortoq
  • Spot eagles above Paamiut’s trails
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Experience a unique 11-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard World Navigator. Explore Iceland's fjords and fishing towns before venturing deep into Greenland. Visit remote Inuit communities, hike dramatic landscapes, see whales, seals, and Arctic birds, and learn Viking history.
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Ittoqqortoormiit Village, Greenland
from $21,995
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Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise

Iceland Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Cruise Scoresbysund fjords
  • Land at Antarctic Havn
  • Cruise Kong Oscar Fjord
  • See Bear Islands' panoramic views
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Keflavik International Airport / Iceland
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Variable
Explore Greenland on an 11-day cruise aboard MV Freya, cruising through Scoresbysund, Kong Oscar Fjord, Kejser Franz Josephs Fjord, and Northeast Greenland National Park. Go ashore by Zodiac, hike Arctic landscapes, and discover Thule heritage sites, trapper cabins, and towering icebergs.
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Arctic puffins
from $10,000
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Iceland to Greenland Roundtrip Cruise

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
  • Discover Vigur Island
  • Walk to Dynjandi
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Iceland and East Greenland on an 11-day expedition from Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Discover Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit, explore Kong Oscar Fjord, and experience Iceland's Westfjords, Vigur Island, and Dynjandi Waterfall while learning about Arctic wildlife, culture, and history.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $19,195
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,995
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Kugluktuk community life
  • Visit historic Beechey Island
  • Navigate Bellot Strait currents
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord glaciers
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Embark on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Victory from Kugluktuk, Canada, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Visit Inuit communities, Beechey Island, and the Ilulissat Icefjord. Sail through Kitikmeot Region, Bellot Strait, Lancaster Sound, and Smith Sound while observing wildlife and Arctic landscapes.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $18,495
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore remote Kugluktuk, Nunavut
  • Witness Arctic wildlife
  • Sail historic Bellot Strait
  • Cross the Northwest Passage
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day Out of the Northwest Passage from Nunavut to Greenland aboard the Ocean Victory. Sail through legendary waterways like Bellot Strait and Lancaster Sound. Hike tundra landscapes, Zodiac cruise among towering icebergs, and learn from expert guides about Arctic exploration and Indigenous traditions.
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A group of puffins sit on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.
from $10,200
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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
  • Explore breathtaking Western Fjords
  • Go whale watching
  • Spot puffins and sea birds
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Iceland Voyage roundtrip from Reykjavik aboard Le Bellot to explore the Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys experts. You visit Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Grimsey, Akureyri, and Isafjordur while experiencing breathtaking fjords, observing whales, and exploring geothermal wonders on this unforgettable Arctic adventure.
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