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Exploring Greenland
from $15,410
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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Nuuk to Halifax - 18 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Qeqertarsuatsiaat tundra landscapes
  • Discover Iqaluit Inuit culture
  • Grinnell Glacier exploration
  • Twillingate coastal hiking
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Paris / Halifax
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Cruise from Nuuk to Halifax on an 18-day cruise aboard L'Austral. Explore Greenland fjords, Iqaluit, Grinnell Glacier, Torngat Mountains, Newfoundland, and Saint Pierre. Experience Inuit culture, wildlife spotting, coastal hikes, and remote Arctic landscapes.
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A polar landscape
from $2,800
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Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Experience Jan Mayen, volcanic land
  • Explore Akureyri’s historic charm
  • Sail Spitsbergen’s icy waters
  • Discover Alkhornet’s seabird cliffs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius, sail from Iceland’s volcanic shores to Spitsbergen’s icy fjords and towering peaks, crossing the Arctic Circle and visiting remote Jan Mayen’s seabird-rich cliffs. Watch for whales, seals, and polar bears along the way.
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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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Variable
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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Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik
from $7,195
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Greenland Explorer

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Meet local communities in Greenland
  • Crossing the Denmark Strait
  • Learn Inuit traditions
  • Discover Nuuk culture
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
During this 12-day Arctic adventure, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory. Explore pristine fjords, towering glaciers, and remote villages while engaging with Inuit culture. Cruise through Denmark Strait, Prins Christian Sund, and Evighedsfjorden, witnessing polar wildlife including whales and seabirds.
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Hiking the snowy hillsides of Greenland.
from $8,300
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Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Longyearbyen - Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cruise Raudfjorden glaciers
  • Cross to East Greenland
  • Hike Arctic tundra valleys
  • Sail Scoresby Sund
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
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Variable
Board MV Plancius on a 14-day Arctic cruise from Svalbard to Greenland. You explore Raudfjorden, Northeast Greenland, Scoresby Sund, and Greenland National Park, experiencing glaciers, vast fjords, icebergs, tundra landings, and rich Arctic wildlife.
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Exploring Greenland
from $19,499
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Greenland & Exploring Scoresbysund

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Grundarfjordur
  • Navigate Scoresbysund fjord
  • Discover Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Visit Qaqortoq & Hvalsey
  • Explore Nuuk museums
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Local Market Visits, Helicopter Tours, Festival Visits
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Sail on the 16-day Seabourn Venture cruise exploring Greenland & Scoresbysund. Visit Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Ittoqqortoormiit, Qaqortoq, and Nuuk while discovering fjords, glaciers, wildlife, and Viking history.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $26,999
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The High Arctic: Beyond Baffin Bay

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Reykjavik, Iceland
  • Visit Pond Inlet, Baffin Island
  • Sail the Northwest Passage
  • Discover Ellesmere Island
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail on a 15-day expedition aboard Seabourn Venture exploring the High Arctic: Beyond Baffin Bay. Travel from Reykjavik to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, navigating the Northwest Passage, visiting Inuit communities, and discovering remote Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and fjords.
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Historic town of Husavik on the North Coast
from $8,890
$1000 SBC
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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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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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The night lights of Akureyri
from $13,010
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Sail around Surtsey volcanic island
  • Cruise into Grundarfjordur
  • Experience Arctic Circle crossing
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise that explores Iceland’s coast aboard Le Laperouse, sailing from Reykjavik to Vestmannaeyjar, Snaefellsnes, Grimsey, Akureyri, Isafjordur, and back. You explore volcanoes, fjords, bird cliffs, Arctic Circle islands, geothermal landscapes, and historic fishing towns by sea and guided excursions.
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A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
from $12,800
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Northern Lights Cruise from Greenland to Canada

Nuuk Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore vibrant Nuuk culture
  • Visit UNESCO Disko Bay
  • Enjoy Sisimiut cultural experience
  • Sail historic Bellot Strait
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Nuuk / Nuuk
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Variable
Sail through Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on a 16-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Explore Nuuk, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, and Beechey Island. Experience Inuit culture, towering glaciers, and rare Arctic wildlife.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $9,940
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Beethoven's Icelandic Symphony: A Musical Voyage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Reykjavik panoramic city views
  • Sail past Surtsey Island
  • Hike around Saxholl crater
  • See Godafoss Waterfall cascade
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail around Iceland on an 8-day expedition aboard L'Austral and visit Reykjavik, Surtsey, Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Akureyri, Grimsey, and Isafjordur. Encounter volcanoes, Arctic landscapes, puffin colonies, dramatic fjords, and vibrant local culture with expert guides.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $21,430
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Beyond the Inhabited World

Nuuk Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Visit remote Kullorsuaq village
  • Explore Siorapaluk settlement
  • Navigate Baffin Bay ice
  • Sail through Nares Strait
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Nuuk / Nuuk
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Whale Watching, Citizen Science, Fishing, Snorkeling
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Variable
Explore a 13-day Greenland Arctic journey from Nuuk aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Travel through fjords, visit Kullorsuaq and Siorapaluk, and cross Baffin Bay and the Nares Strait. Learn about Inuit culture, observe wildlife, and access remote ice regions using a PC2-class polar ship.
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