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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $6,895
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Svalbard Express

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Navigate Arctic ice
  • Reach High Arctic islands
  • Visit Ny-Alesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Sail through Svalbard’s high Arctic on a 7-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate fjords, polar deserts, and the Arctic ice pack while visiting historic whaling sites, remote islands, and scientific outposts. Observe seabirds, walrus, and polar wildlife in protected Arctic environments.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $11,299
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Svalbard & Greenland Explorer

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Ny-Alesund
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover Reykjavik
  • Explore historic Longyearbyen
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-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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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $38,150
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In the ice of the Arctic, from Svalbard to Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Blosseville Coast remote landscapes
  • Discover Nordaustlandet ice caps
  • Hinlopen Strait ice cruising
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Paris / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Kayaking, Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise and explore Svalbard and Greenland aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Navigate sea ice, fjords, glaciers, and Arctic waterways. Visit Longyearbyen, North-East Greenland, Ittoqqortoormiit, Blosseville Coast, Ammassalik, and Reykjavík while discovering remote polar environments and Inuit traditions.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $13,395
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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
  • Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
  • Discover Shetland Viking Sites
  • Observe Bear Island Birds
Starts / Ends
Aberdeen / Helsinki
Activities
Spa Relaxation
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Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.
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Colorful homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
from $10,970
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Tromso, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Tromso above Arctic Circle
  • Discover Gjesvaer and its wildlife
  • Visit Skarsvag, northern villages
  • Experience Reinoya’s landscapes
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Tromso and visiting Gjesvaer, Skarsvag, and Bear Island, rich in seabird life. Conclude your journey in Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers and unique wildlife along the way.
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Arctic trekking on an Oceanwide Expeditions cruise
from $8,300
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Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Kong Oscar Fjord
  • Sail through alpine fjords
  • Explore the Northeast Water
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities
Whale Watching, Northern Lights
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Variable
Sail aboard Ortelius on a 14-day Arctic cruise to Northeast Greenland, traveling from Iceland to Spitsbergen. You explore remote fjords, Arctic islands, pack ice zones, and historic landing sites while observing whales, seabirds, muskoxen, and polar landscapes.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $97,940
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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Admire Spitsbergen's coast
  • Enjoy sailing to the ice floes
  • Discover the Geographic North Pole
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the planet’s northernmost point on an extraordinary 17-day expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s first hybrid-electric polar exploration ship. Departing from Spitsbergen, navigate a world of shifting ice and ethereal light, where the landscapes evolve daily in one of the most remote wildernesses on Earth.
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Fair Isle
from $11,495
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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Aberdeen
  • Discover Fair Isle
  • Experience Faroe Islands
  • Explore Jan Mayen
Starts / Ends
Aberdeen / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Aberdeen to Helsinki on the Ultramarine. Explore Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen, encountering iconic Arctic wildlife like puffins, seabirds, reindeer, and whales.
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Arctic puffins
from $11,419
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The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

St. John's - St. John's - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Venture into L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Explore Gros Morne National Park
  • Look for moose, seabirds and whales
  • Discover eastern Canada's beauty
Starts / Ends
St. John's / L'Anse aux Meadows
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Variable
Sail the Canadian Maritimes with the National Geographic Explorer. Walk among Viking ruins in Newfoundland, explore WWII sites, and admire Prince Edward Island’s red cliffs. Spot puffins, whales, and moose in this wild and historic Atlantic region.
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Houses of Greenland
from $32,299
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Journey Across The Northwest Passage

Anchorage - Reykjavik - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Sail Northwest Passage route
  • View Ilulissat’s giant icebergs
  • Spot wildlife on Devon
  • Discover Cambridge Bay traditions
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Arctic landscapes and remote cultures on a 25-day cruise aboard Seabourn Venture from Anchorage, Alaska, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Travel through the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities like Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, and stop in Greenland’s towns, including Nuuk and Ilulissat, known for their icebergs and colorful homes.
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Sable Island
from $6,995
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Sable Island: Wild Horses and Outpost Legacy

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Discover Sable Island Wildlife
  • Encounter Wild Horses
  • Visit Saint-Pierre, France
  • Explore Historic St. John’s
Starts / Ends
St. John's / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Embark from St. John’s, Newfoundland, an 8-day Ocean Nova expedition exploring the wild beauty of Sable Island and the charm of Saint-Pierre. Experience legendary history, French culture, and Atlantic wildlife—from seals and horses to seabirds. Expert guides, Zodiac landings, and comfortable ship amenities enhance each moment at sea.
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Charming Quebec City
from $14,495
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Canada & Greenland Explorer

Toronto to Greenland - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Visit historic Toronto neighborhood
  • Explore Quebec City landmarks
  • Explore Inuit village traditions
  • Whale watch in Tadoussac
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Toronto / Nuuk
Activities
Local Market Visits, Fishing, Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting
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Embark on a 15-day Viking Great Lakes and Arctic cruise from Toronto to Greenland, exploring top destinations like Quebec City, Gros Morne National Park, Red Bay, and Paamiut. Discover whale-filled waters in Tadoussac, dramatic landscapes in the Mingan Archipelago, and Inuit heritage in remote Greenlandic villages.
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