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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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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
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Hiking
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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
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Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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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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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
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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 $18,960
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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
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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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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $11,800
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Arctic Circle Explorer

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe puffins in Malmey
  • Watch whales in Greenland
  • Discover Djupavík's herring factory
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Cruise from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen on a 12-day Arctic cruise aboard World Voyager. Explore Iceland’s waterfalls, fjords, and bird cliffs before sailing past Jan Mayen and crossing the Arctic Circle. Encounter glaciers, polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes during Zodiac excursions and Captain’s Choice landings in the High Arctic.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $11,800
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Arctic Circle Odyssey

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Visit Volcanic Jan Mayen
  • Explore Svalbard's Wilderness
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Take a 12-day expedition from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen aboard World Navigator, exploring Iceland's Westfjords, Jan Mayen and Svalbard. Cross the Arctic Circle, navigate the Greenland Sea and search for polar wildlife, glaciers and remote Arctic landscapes on Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris.
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View of Longyearbyen
from $7,116
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Arctic Frontier Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Tromsø Culture
  • Navigate North Cape
  • Explore Bear Island
  • Discover Svalbard Wildlife
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Tromso / Oslo
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Village Visits
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Variable
Explore an 8-day Arctic expedition from Tromsø to Longyearbyen aboard World Navigator, visiting North Cape, Bear Island, and Svalbard. Discover Arctic landscapes, historic sites, glaciers, and wildlife including reindeer, Arctic foxes, seabirds, whales, and possible polar bear sightings.
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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
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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
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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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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
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Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
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Small Ship Sailing, Northern Lights
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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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Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
from $10,299
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Greenland Fjords Explorer

Reykjavik to Nuuk - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Zodiac cruise Dynjandi waterfall
  • Learn Inuit traditions and crafts
  • Visit Uunartoq hot springs
  • Arctic wildlife spotting tours
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Reykjavik / Nuuk
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Embark on an 11-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard World Navigator. Navigate Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, and ice-filled waters. Visit coastal towns including Isafjordur, Tasiilaq, and Aappilattoq. Experience Arctic landscapes, wildlife encounters, explore local culture, and adventure activities.
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