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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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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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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $15,999
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Nordic Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Discover Kangaamiut
  • Marvel at Nuuk waterfalls
  • Visit Paamiut whale shores
  • Discover Qaqortoq Viking ruins
Starts / Ends
New York / Reykjavik
Activities
Fishing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik aboard the World Navigator. Enjoy Nuuk's gourmet dining, Qaqortoq's kaffemik, Iceland's Raudasandur Beach, and Kangaamiut's fjord views.
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $12,299
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Polar Horizons Journey

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Discover Oslo landmarks
  • Explore Svalbard glaciers
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Tromso museums
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Oslo / Tromso
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Variable
Set out from Oslo on a 13-day Arctic expedition through Norway and Svalbard. Travel aboard World Voyager, exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting polar bears, whales, and reindeer. Experience Captain’s Choice Zodiac landings, visit Bear Island and North Cape, and end your voyage in Tromso surrounded by Arctic landscapes.
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Exploring Greenland
from $11,800
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Islands Of Ice

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Longyearbyen's History
  • Visit Remote Jan Mayen
  • Discover Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Explore Iceland's Dynjandi Waterfal
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
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Variable
Explore Svalbard, Jan Mayen, Greenland and Iceland on a 12-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard World Navigator. Visit Arctic communities, navigate Scoresby Sound, cross the Arctic Circle, and explore Iceland's Westfjords.
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Polar bear and cub
from $9,895
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Experience stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and thriving wildlife under the Midnight Sun. Discover seabird cliffs, walruses, and reindeer while exploring the pristine wilderness of Hornsund, Isfjorden, and Krossfjorden before returning to Helsinki.
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Houses of Greenland
from $21,499
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Wild Labrador Coast: Missions, Fjords & Wilderness

Reykjavik to Halifax - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Visit Nuuk, Greenland
  • Explore Arctic islands
  • Zodiac to Indian Harbor
  • Tour Battle Harbor, Labrador
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Halifax
Activities
Kayaking, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day adventure aboard Seabourn Venture exploring the Wild Labrador Coast, Greenland fjords, remote Arctic islands, and historic settlements in Newfoundland and Labrador. Experience Inuit culture, wildlife, and scenic coastal landscapes.
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A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
from $14,225
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Northwest Passage and Northern Lights cruise

Kangerlussuaq Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore UNESCO Disko Bay
  • Discover Pond Inlet culture
  • Visit scenic Qikiqtarjuaq community
  • Explore remote Buchan Gulf
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on a 16-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Visit Kangerlussuaq, Sisimiut, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, Beechey Island, Bellot Strait, and Qikiqtarjuaq. Join Zodiac landings, discover Inuit communities, spot Arctic wildlife, and learn about the Northwest Passage.
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Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
from $8,995
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East Greenland: Stories of Ice and Light

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Iceland Westfjords cruising
  • Sail vast fjords in Scoresby Sound
  • Walk remote Greenland shorelines
  • Explore Prince Christian Sound
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Nuuk
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day East Greenland cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard an Ocean Victory. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, East Greenland’s fjords, Ittoqqortoormiit, Uunartoq hot springs, Norse ruins at Hvalsey, and Prince Christian Sound. Travel by Zodiac, hike rugged coasts, encounter wildlife, and engage with Greenlandic culture.
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Houses of Greenland
from $37,760
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Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Discover Blosseville
  • Cross Denmark Strait
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore Greenland's northeast coast, one of the most remote regions in the Far North. Take the time to explore the coasts of Blosseville, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Greenland's northeast.
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
from $16,999
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Southeast Greenland And Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Cruise Heimaey puffin cliffs
  • Visit Qaqortoq & Hvalsey ruins
  • Discover Tasermiut Fjord
  • Sail Prins Christian Sund
  • Experience Tasiilaq culture
  • See Kirkjufell in Grundarfjordur
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Seabourn Venture, exploring Southeast Greenland and Iceland. Visit Reykjavik, Heimaey, Qaqortoq, Tasermiut Fjord, Prins Christian Sund, and Iceland’s Westfjords while discovering fjords, Viking history, wildlife, and remote Arctic communities.
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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $11,599
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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
  • Discover Bear Island wildlife
  • Join Zodiac glacier landings
  • Watch whales in fjords
Starts / Ends
Tromso / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.
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Houses of Greenland
from $14,375
Save $3700
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Cruise from Greenland to Canada

Kangerlussuaq to Halifax - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Kangerlussuaq Arctic tundra
  • Cruise Evigheds Glacier ice
  • Visit Iqaluit Inuit heritage
  • Explore Nain coastal community
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Halifax
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Greenland on a 15-day voyage aboard SH Vega, beginning in Kangerlussuaq and cruising past Evigheds Glacier. Visit Qeqertarsuaq on Disko Island and the remote settlement of Itilleq to experience Arctic landscapes and Greenlandic culture.
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