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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $51,770
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Spitsbergen zodiac exploration
  • Arctic sea ice navigation
  • Scoresby Sound Fjord exploration
  • Blosseville Coast wildlife sighting
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Hiking
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Embark on an 18-day polar cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík. Cross Arctic sea ice, reach the Geographic North Pole, explore the Ittoqqortoormiit region, Scoresby Sound, and the Blosseville Coast, and spot polar bears, whales, walruses, seals, and Arctic wildlife.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $6,495
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Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Helsinki Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Helsinki’s Design District
  • Witness Lilliehook Glacier calving
  • Photograph Monaco Glacier icebergs
  • Discover historic Smeerenburg settl
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Helsinki / Helsinki
Activities
Photography Seminars
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Longyearbyen. Explore glaciers, fjords, and wildlife in Svalbard. Visit historic whaling settlements, photograph towering cliffs and icebergs, and enjoy guided Zodiac excursions, Finnish saunas, and vibrant city experiences in Helsinki.
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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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Walruses huddled together on the ice
from $50,370
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Blosseville Coast Greenland
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Cross Polar Ice Floes
  • Visit Northwest Spitsbergen Region
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Reykjavik / Paris
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Village Visits
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Variable
Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen on a 17-day cruise. Explore Greenland’s remote coastlines, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, navigate Arctic sea ice, reach the Geographic North Pole, and discover the wildlife, glaciers, and fjords of Svalbard on this polar expedition.
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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
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Tromso / Oslo
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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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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $10,420
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Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Hike near Texas Bar
  • Enjoy Monaco Glacier views
  • Discover Soraust Nature Reserve
  • Explore the preserved Pyramiden
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Paris / Paris
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Variable
Embark on a 8-day cruise through Norway’s Svalbard archipelago aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Longyearbyen, Ny-Alesund, Texas Bar, Alkefjellet, and Isfjorden. Hike Arctic landscapes, view glaciers, encounter wildlife, and explore historic Arctic settlements.
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Puffins on the Latrabjarg Cliffs
from $4,800
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the Greenland Sea Ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Spot whales near Keflavik
  • Sail Iceland’s dramatic fjords
  • Encounter Greenland Sea Ice
  • Spot whales at sea
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Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
Activity Level
Variable
On this 8-day Arctic voyage aboard MV Plancius, you sail from Iceland’s dramatic fjords in Keflavik, cross the Arctic Circle, encounter Greenland Sea Ice with opportunities to spot whales, seals, seabirds, and even polar bears before concluding in Akureyri.
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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
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New York / Reykjavik
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Fishing
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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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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $10,450
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Svalbard, Bear Island & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s landscapes
  • Witness Samarinvagen’s glaciers
  • Discover Bear Island’s cliffs
  • Observe Gjesvaer’s seabird colonies
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Svalbard’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Discover puffin colonies, calving glaciers, and the pristine ecosystems of Europe’s largest seabird habitats before concluding your journey in Tromso.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $63,500
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Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Eastbound - 24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Herschel Island wildlife viewing
  • Northwest Passage cruising
  • Lancaster Sound wildlife searches
  • See Baffin Island Arctic scenery
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Travel from Anchorage and Nome through Arctic Canada, Greenland, and Iceland on a 24-day cruise on National Geographic Resolution. Navigate the Northwest Passage while exploring Herschel Island, Devon Island, Baffin Island, Disko Bay, and Nuuk. Search for polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes across icy coastlines and glacier-carved channels.
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Walruses huddled together on the ice
from $23,995
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Wonders of the High Arctic: Greenland & Iceland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Oslo Norse heritage
  • Visit Longyearbyen landscapes
  • Navigate Svalbard glaciers
  • Admire Dynjandi Waterfall
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse to explore Spitsbergen's fjords and glaciers, then venture to Greenland's Ittoqqortoormiit. Discover Iceland's stunning landscapes in Akureyri and Vigur Island before concluding your journey in Reykjavik.
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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $8,950
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland – Iceland

Longyearbyen - Akureyri - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cruise the icy Raudfjorden
  • Navigate massive Scoresby Sund
  • Hike the tundra at Sydkap
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover Romer Fjord hot springs
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition aboard the MV Hondius, traversing Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland, and Iceland. Travel from Longyearbyen to Akureyri by navigating colossal icebergs and expansive fjords, encountering polar bears, musk oxen, and narwhals, and visiting historic Thule settlements on this active Arctic adventure.
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