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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $82,965
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Spitsbergen fjords
  • Cross Arctic sea ice
  • Visit Blosseville Coast
  • Spot polar wildlife
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Paris / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail from Longyearbyen on a 17-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot and explore some of the Arctic’s most remote regions. Visit Templefjord and Magdalenefjorden, sail through polar waters to the Geographic North Pole, and navigate Greenland’s ice-filled coastline. This combines Arctic wildlife, sea ice navigation and exploration routes.
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A polar bear rests on an iceberg
from $18,383
No SS
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Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Westfjords waterfall hikes
  • Observe Vigur Island wildlife
  • Navigate Greenland glacier fjords
  • Cruise Westman Islands
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Whale Watching, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise through Iceland and East Greenland aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail from Reykjavík, explore the Westfjords, Siglufjörður, Húsavík, Grímsey, Borgarfjörður Eystri, and the Westman Islands. Navigate Greenland fjords, kayak, hike, Zodiac cruise, and watch whales, seabirds, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $12,595
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Four Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Land on Jan Mayen
  • Enter Scoresbysund fjords
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail on a 13-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate Svalbard’s fjords, Jan Mayen’s volcanic coast, and East Greenland’s remote shores. Visit Ny-Ålesund, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Scoresbysund while observing seabirds, marine mammals, glaciers, and historic exploration sites across the High Arctic.
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Houses of Greenland
from $12,750
No SS
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Tasiilaq settlement exploration vis
  • Sermilik Fjord scenic cruising
  • Skjoldungen island nature landing
  • Explore Nuuk capital and landmarks
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $4,000
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail

Reykjavik to Seydisfjordur - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Embark on a 7-day expedition aboard Rembrandt van Rijn to explore Northeast Iceland’s fjords, waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Discover picturesque villages, rugged highlands, and Arctic wildlife, with scenic hikes and the chance to witness the magical Aurora Borealis.
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,290
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Bodø - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Visit the fishing village of Reine
  • Cruise through Trollfjorden
  • See immense seabird colonies
  • View iconic Arctic wildlife
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join this 11-day expedition cruise aboard M/S Quest to Lofoten, Bear Island, and Svalbard. It's a busy time of year for wildlife in northern Norway! On this journey see tens of thousands of seabirds, arctic foxes, and whales, and polar bears. Cruise along vast, glaciated archipelagos dominated by mountain ranges and magnificent wilderness.
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The Northern Lights, Kirkjufell Iceland
from $13,499
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Polar Eclipse Quest

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Discover Harpa Concert Hall
  • Explore Perlan’s exhibitions
  • Witness solar eclipse at sea
  • Visit Kirkjufell Mountain
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day journey through Iceland and Greenland aboard World Navigator. Explore Patreksfjörður’s stunning landscapes and charming pubs. Witness a solar eclipse at sea. Discover Ittoqqortoormiit and visit Grundarfjörður’s Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall.
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Hiking the arctic tundra.
from $6,250
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East Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Sail through Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Hoffman Peninsula
  • Cruise Vikingebugt glaciers
  • Hike remote tundra routes
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Akureyri
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 10-day expedition aboard MV Plancius to East Greenland and Scoresby Sund. Sail through vast fjords, explore remote tundra, enjoy long hikes, and observe Arctic wildlife, historic sites, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,959
Air Credit
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Svalbard & Greenland Explorer

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Ny-Alesund station
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit community
  • Discover Reykjavik
  • Explore Longyearbyen neighborhood
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 13-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the World Voyager, exploring Greenland's glaciers, Arctic wildlife, Ny-Alesund's history, and Iceland's rugged beauty.
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Explore volcanic Heimaey Island
from $14,999
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Iceland & Scoresbysund

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • See Grundarfjordur & Kirkjufell
  • Experience Dynjandi Waterfall trail
  • Uncover Saudarkrokur history
  • Sail through Scoresbysund fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Arctic cruise aboard Seabourn Venture, visiting Iceland and Scoresbysund. Explore Reykjavík, Snaefellsnes National Park, Dynjandi, Heimaey, and witness stunning fjords, icebergs, and wildlife along the way.
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A sow leads her cubs across the ice
from $51,940
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The Geographic North Pole and Exploration of Northern Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Navigate Greenland ice floes
  • Explore remote Peary Land
  • Sail Northeast Greenland Park
  • Visit Station Nord Greenland
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Paris / Reykjavik
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise across Greenland, the Geographic North Pole, Svalbard, and Reykjavik aboard Le Commandant Charcot on a 19-day polar voyage. Navigate sea ice, encounter Arctic wildlife, visit Station Nord, explore the Ittoqqortoormiit region, and discover Scoresby Sound. Experience remote regions reached by very few travelers.
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Auroras natural light display in sky
from $21,895
EBD
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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Trace Tromso’s polar history
  • Hike Senja’s rugged peaks
  • Taste Svolvaer’s stockfish
  • Explore Scoresbysund
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Tromso / Reykjavik
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Variable
Set sail on a 16-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the Arctic Circle’s coastlines when the Northern Lights are most visible. Visit remote islands and villages in Norway, Iceland, and Greenland, with minimal light pollution for an optimal aurora viewing experience.
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