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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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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 $24,360
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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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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $9,795
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Visit Hornsund Glacier
  • Discover Helsinki's museums
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Experience an 11-day cruise from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Explore the pristine Arctic wilderness under the Midnight Sun, spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds, and marvel at glaciers, fjords, and snowcapped peaks. Enjoy scenic flights, expert guidance, and immersive exploration in the High Arctic.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $10,295
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Set sail from Helsinki on an 11-day cruise aboard Ocean Explorer to experience Svalbard’s summer landscapes. Navigate scenic fjords, watch for wildlife, explore Arctic shorelines, and take in the midnight sun before returning to Helsinki on a charter flight.
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Majestic Kirkjurfell waterfall
from $8,999
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Ring of Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Grimsey Arctic Circle crossing
  • Heimaey volcanic island exploration
  • Husavik whale watching tours
  • Reykjavik landmark city exploration
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard World Voyager and explore Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Isafjordur, Siglufjordur, Akureyri, Husavik, Seydisfjordur, Djupivogur, and Heimaey. Travel across fjords, volcanic coasts, and Arctic waters. This itinerary stands out for full Iceland circumnavigation and access to remote coastal regions.
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Kuummiut in the East Greenland
from $10,390
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South & East Greenland - Hot springs, history and iceberg parade

Qaqortoq - Keflavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Explore Qaqortoq trading hub
  • Wander Uunartoq’s hot springs
  • Discover Hvalsey Church
  • Learn Inuit legends
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Copenhagen / Keflavik International Airport
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Variable
Join an 11-day expedition cruise from Qaqortoq to Keflavik on the M/S Balto, exploring South and East Greenland's breathtaking landscapes shaped by Norse and Inuit cultures. Experience the stunning Sermilik Fjord, visit Tasiilaq, and engage with local communities for a deeper understanding of Greenland’s heritage.
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Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik
from $11,595
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South Greenland: Exploring Glaciers, Fjords and Viking Culture

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Discover Ikersuaq fjords
  • Trace Norse history
  • Cruise Prins Christian Sund
  • Trek through Uunartoq
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Camping, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard Ultramarine and explore glaciers, fjords, Norse ruins, hot springs, colorful villages, and dramatic Arctic coastlines. Experience hiking, Zodiac rides, wildlife viewing, and historic sites such as Hvalsey and Qassiarsuk while discovering Greenland’s culture, landscapes, and communities.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,395
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Navigate Svalbard fjords
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • View calving glaciers
  • Discover migratory birds
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Start in Helsinki before flying to Longyearbyen to board Ocean Explorer for an 11-day journey through Svalbard’s spring environments. Travel through fjords, sea ice, and coastal areas while observing Arctic wildlife, glaciers, and shifting light. Return to Helsinki after exploring a wide range of remote and seasonal landscapes.
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Expanse of the incredible Ilulissat Icefjord!
from $32,999
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Northwest Passage & Baffin Island Expedition

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • See Kangerlussuaq, Greenland
  • Sail Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Zodiac through Arctic waters
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join the 21-day Seabourn Venture Arctic adventure through the Northwest Passage and Baffin Island. Explore remote communities, icy fjords, glaciers, and wildlife, with guided expeditions and immersive experiences in Greenland and Canada.
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A polar bear and her playful cub.
from $14,420
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Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • View polar bears on the pack ice
  • Observe walruses and other wildlife
  • Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
  • Enjoy incredible photos ops
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Plunge deep into the Arctic on this 10-day polar expedition cruise aboard the luxurious National Geographic Endurance to experience wildlife like polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and other unique creatures of the ice. This tour offers chances to hike and kayak among pristine nature, perfect for photography and wildlife buffs alike.
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Expanse of the incredible Ilulissat Icefjord!
from $15,999
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Glaciers & Fjords

Roundtrip Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Nuuk's thriving city life
  • Discover hot springs in Kangerluk
  • Photograph mountain of Uummannaq
  • Sail legendary Baffin Bay
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Nuuk / Nuuk
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Variable
Join a 16-day cruise on the World Navigator through Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, starting in Nuuk. Experience local Inuit culture, observe wildlife, and navigate remote, ice-filled northern waters.
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tourists observing majestic landscape of Sermilik Fjord
from $9,690
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East Greenland and the Wild Beauty of Sermilik

Reykjavik to Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Experience Inuit culture
  • Discover Kuummiut
  • Venture to Ikateq fjord
  • Witness Karale and Knud Rasmussen
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Reykjavik / Keflavik International Airport
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Join this 10-day expedition cruise with MS Balto. Explore the remote wilderness of East Greenland on an unforgettable Arctic expedition cruise. Discover towering glaciers, Inuit villages, icebergs, and wildlife across the spectacular Sermilik Fjord region.
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