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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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Variable
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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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $25,495
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Northwest Passage

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Sisimiut’s Inuit culture
  • Discover Pond Inlet’s heritage
  • Experience Port Leopold’s landscape
  • Visit uninhabited Devon Island
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Toronto / Calgary
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise through the legendary Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its historic sites linked to famous explorers. Engage with Inuit communities and observe Arctic wildlife while witnessing the impact of changing sea ice in this captivating region.
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The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights
from $25,495
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Northwest Passage - The Northern Lights

Calgary - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Port Leopold’s historic bay
  • Hike Radstock Bay’s tundra
  • Observe seabirds on Prince Leopold
  • Witness Northern Lights
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Calgary / Toronto
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day expedition cruise through the historic Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its Inuit culture. Witness Arctic wildlife and the stunning Northern Lights while navigating through ice-filled waters.
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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $20,990
No SS
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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Kayak at glacial fjords
  • See Soroya's rugged landscapes
  • Arctic wildlife sightings
  • Bear Island bird cliffs
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Oslo / Tromso
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Travel across Arctic Norway on a 12-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail Svalbard fjords, explore Bear Island, kayak icy bays, and visit Soroya and Senja.
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Arctic puffins
from $17,495
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Ultimate Arctic Odyssey: Svalbard, Lofoten, East Greenland & Iceland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Ny-Ålesund History
  • Discover Bear Island Wildlife
  • Experience East Greenland Culture
  • Explore Greenland National Park
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Citizen Science
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Variable
Discover the Arctic on this 18-day expedition from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, to Reykjavik, Iceland, aboard MV Discoverer. Visit Kongsfjorden, Bear Island, the Lofoten Islands, Jan Mayen, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Northeast Greenland National Park while exploring Arctic wildlife, polar history, remote communities, glaciers, and fjords.
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Houses of Greenland
from $12,795
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Greenland to Iceland: Arctic Explorer

Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavík - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Nuuk History
  • Cruise Prins Christian Sund
  • Visit Norse Settlements
  • Experience East Greenland Culture
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Kangerlussuaq / Reykjavik
Activities
Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Victory on this 12-day Greenland voyage. Visit Nuuk, Qassiarsuk, Tasiilaq, and remote fjords along Greenland’s west and east coasts. Explore Norse history, Inuit culture, glaciers, bird cliffs, and Arctic waterways through guided landings and Zodiac excursions.
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Spot the Minke whale
from $3,050
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South Spitsbergen - Bear Island - Norway

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cruise Arctic fjords
  • Chance to see polar bears
  • Explore historic whaling station
  • See Aurora Borealis
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Variable
Set sail on a 6-day Arctic adventure aboard MV Plancius and discover South Spitsbergen, Bear Island, and Tromsø, spotting polar bears, whales, seabirds, and glaciers. Enjoy historic sites, fjord cruising, and the breathtaking Aurora Borealis.
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Unique villages of Greenland.
from $8,550
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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • 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 Plancius 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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Polar bear and cub
from $11,499
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Midnight Fjord Quest

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Svalbard wilderness
  • Visit Longyearbyen village
  • Observe whales and seabirds
  • Watch Arctic whales
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-day Arctic cruise from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard World Voyager. Experience the wild beauty of Svalbard, remote Jan Mayen, and Greenland’s stunning fjords. Spot polar bears, whales, and reindeer, and cross the Arctic Circle as expert guides lead Zodiac landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
from $8,995
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Heart of the Arctic

Nuuk - Iqaluit - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Nuuk museums
  • Walk Kimmirut tundra
  • Visit Kinngait artists
  • Cruise Akpatok cliffs
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Nuuk / Iqaluit
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Variable
Experience a 13-day journey from Nuuk, Greenland, to Iqaluit, Nunavut aboard Ocean Victory. Explore fjords, museums, Inuit cultural sites, remote communities, Davis Strait, Ungava Peninsula, Akpatok Island, and Southeast Baffin by ship and Zodiac.
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A pair of young Arctic reindeer resting in Alkhornet, Svalbard.
from $26,330
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Tromso, Arctic Circle & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Discover Gjesvaerstappan wildlife
  • Visit Skarsvag northernmost village
  • Step ashore on Reinoya
  • Observe Bear Island cliffs
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Aqua Lares cruise exploring Svalbard, starting in Tromso and visiting northern villages and seabird colonies. Experience guided wildlife walks, witness glaciers, and search for polar bears and walrus in the Arctic's stunning landscapes.
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