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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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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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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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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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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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The night lights of Akureyri
from $9,000
No SS
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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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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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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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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $22,271
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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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Citizen Science, Fishing, Snorkeling
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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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Remote and rugged Westfjords, Iceland
from $17,095
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Join an 11-day cruise around Iceland aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring its stunning landscapes with glaciers, volcanoes, and unique wildlife. Experience the remote Westfjords, hike dramatic coastlines, and discover the fascinating geology of this young land.
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Tourists and visitors roam the streets and pathways around the colorful homes and buildings of Nuuk, Greenland
from $12,930
No SS
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Wilderness from Greenland to the East Coast of Canada

Nuuk to Saint Pierre Island - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Visit Qeqertarsuatsiaat village
  • Discover Iqaluit culture
  • Learn Labrador Inuit traditions
  • Twillingate coastal hiking trails
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Nuuk / Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
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Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Nuuk across Greenland, Nunavut, Labrador, and Newfoundland aboard Le Lyrial. Explore fjords, glaciers, Inuit communities, and Viking sites. Navigate remote Arctic coasts, hike tundra landscapes, and observe whales, seals, and seabirds in isolated regions.
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Houses of Greenland
from $13,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Nuuk culture
  • Visit Torngat Mountains
  • Walk Norse settlement
  • Explore Labrador coast
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Experience a 15-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq to St. John’s aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Nuuk, cross Davis Strait, explore Torngat Mountains National Park, step ashore at Hebron, meet Nunatsiavut communities, see the Labrador coast, and walk among the archaeological sites at L’Anse aux Meadows.
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Houses of Greenland
from $11,500
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Cruise from Greenland to Canada

Nuuk to Halifax - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord glacier
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural landmarks
  • Step inside Viking longhouses
  • Spot walrus, belugas, polar bears
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Nuuk / Halifax
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Sail from Nuuk to Halifax on a 15-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Navigate the icy fjords of Greenland, meet Inuit communities, visit Norse ruins, and explore wild Canadian coastlines. Spot polar bears, whales, seabirds, and glaciers while discovering remote Arctic history, nature, and culture across Greenland, Labrador, and Newfoundland.
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Snow-covered mountain peaks
from $9,790
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Expedition Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Explore Raudfjorden glaciers
  • View Liefdefjorden Monaco ice
  • Hike Edgeoya tundra
  • View Hornsund fjords alpine peaks
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Join this 12-day Arctic expedition to Svalbard on the M/S Quest, where you can witness summer's arrival in late June and vibrant tundra blooms. As the sea ice thaws, explore remote areas and enjoy stunning sunsets and wildlife sightings in the pristine landscape.
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