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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $14,499
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Ultimate Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Visit Stykkisholmur Harbor
  • Discover Isafjordur Westfjords
  • Explore Grimsey Island
  • Explore Svalbard wilderness
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Hafnarfjordur / Oslo
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Discover a 16-day Arctic voyage centered on Norway aboard World Voyager. Visit Tromso, North Cape, Bear Island, Svalbard, Greenland, and Iceland. Cross the Arctic Circle, explore remote fjords, join Zodiac safaris, spot wildlife, and experience some of the Arctic’s most isolated destinations.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $6,999
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Land of Fire and Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Grimsey Arctic Circle crossing
  • Akureyri botanical garden walk
  • Surtsey wildlife scenic sailing
  • Heimaey volcanic island exploration
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Explore Iceland on an 8-day voyage aboard World Voyager, starting in Reykjavik. Sail to Isafjordur, Grimsey Island, Akureyri, Husavik, Seydisfjordur, Djupivogur, and Heimaey. This itinerary stands out for circumnavigating Iceland and combining wildlife, geology, and coastal culture in one route.
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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 $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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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
EBD $2000
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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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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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Snow-covered landscape of Svalbard.
from $12,290
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Expedition Svalbard to the Pack Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Hike the tundra at Alkhornet
  • Discover historic Ny-Alesund
  • View glaciers in Liefdefjorden
  • Marvel at Nordaustlandet
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise in Svalbard on the M/S Balto, exploring stunning Arctic landscapes and wildlife. Discover historic sites, navigate through breathtaking fjords, and witness polar bears and nesting guillemots.
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Zodiac cruising to get a close look at the glacier face and the surrounding ice-filled waters
from $12,290
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Expedition Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Admire ice in Krossfjorden
  • Search for seals in Raudfjorden
  • Observe birds at Alkefjellet
  • Marvel at Nordaustlandet ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits
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Embark on a 12-day cruise through Svalbard on the M/S Balto, exploring historic sites and stunning glaciers while enjoying excellent whale watching. Experience the blooming Arctic tundra and the captivating landscapes of the remote islands and ice cliffs.
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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
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Hiking, Kayaking, 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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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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