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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $22,271
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Beyond the Inhabited World

Nuuk Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Visit remote Kullorsuaq village
  • Explore Siorapaluk settlement
  • Navigate Baffin Bay ice
  • Sail through Nares Strait
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Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities
Fishing, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Explore a 13-day Greenland Arctic journey from Nuuk aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Travel through fjords, visit Kullorsuaq and Siorapaluk, and cross Baffin Bay and the Nares Strait. Learn about Inuit culture, observe wildlife, and access remote ice regions using a PC2-class polar ship.
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from $14,990
No SS
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Exploration from Greenland to Canada via Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Reykjavik - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
  • Saint Pierre wildlife encounters
  • Saint John’s cliffside views
  • Explore Qaqortoq streets
  • Admire colorful Saint John’s
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Reykjavik / Toronto
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise across Greenland, Newfoundland, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Quebec, and Ontario board Le Bellot . Visit Qaqortoq, L’Anse aux Meadows, Saint John’s, Montreal, Tadoussac, and the Saint Lawrence Seaway while exploring fjords, Viking heritage sites, fishing towns, wildlife habitats, and historic waterways.
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $33,000
FreeFlight
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Bergen to Longyearbyen - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore the rare northern fjords
  • Paddle in a deep fjord
  • Explore Lofoten Islands
  • Visit the famous building in Tromso
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Bergen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Endurance, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $8,320
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Unexplored Svalbard

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund Research Station
  • Explore Spitsbergen By Zodiac
  • Sail Along Sea Ice
  • Discover Protected Arctic Reserves
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic on this 8-day roundtrip from Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Ny-Ålesund, cruise through the North-West region of Spitsbergen, sail to the sea ice edge, and explore the Nordaust-Svalbard and Søraust-Svalbard Nature Reserves while looking for Arctic wildlife.
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Svalbard Landscape
from $8,560
No SS
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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Longyearbyen landscapes
  • See Ny-Alesund research settlement
  • Ice floe exploration
  • Discover Texas Bar hut
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Paris / Paris
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $8,095
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Norway’s Wild North: Lofoten to Svalbard

Bodø to Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Lofoten's Coastal Villages
  • Discover Tromsø's Arctic Heritage
  • Observe Gjesværstappan Seabirds
  • Explore Svalbard's Ice and History
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
Activities
Local Market Visits, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Bodø, Norway, to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, on a 10-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Albatros. Explore the Lofoten Archipelago, Tromsø, Gjesværstappan, Bear Island, southern and northwest Svalbard, Arctic sea ice, Kongsfjorden, and Ny-Ålesund, with opportunities to observe wildlife and learn about Arctic history.
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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $3,300
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Aberdeen’s Granite City
  • Discover Fair Isle seabirds
  • Witness Mt. Beerenberg
  • Search for Spitsbergen’s wildlife
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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, spotting orcas and exploring Fair Isle's seabird colonies and grey seals. Continue to Jan Mayen and search for polar bears and whales near the sea ice.
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Svalbard reindeer in spring
from $10,584
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Polar Circle Odyssey

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Visit Remote Djupavík
  • Cross Arctic Circle
  • Explore Svalbard Wildlife
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Reykjavik / Oslo
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Iceland's Westfjords, remote islands, the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen in 11 days aboard World Navigator. Discover Dynjandi, Djupavík, Drangey, and Arctic wildlife, with Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris guided by conditions.
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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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Drying stockfish on Lofoten, Norway
from $18,295
EBD
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Norwegian Fjords & Svalbard Explorer

Tromso - Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover the Lofoten Islands
  • Step inside a longhouse in Borg
  • Hike the trails of Torsken
  • Admire the coastlines of Senja
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Tromso / Oslo
Activities
Whale Watching, Hiking, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 11-day Arctic cruise on the Sylvia Earle from northern Norway to Svalbard, starting in Tromso and exploring the stunning Lofoten Islands. Experience local culture, hike scenic trails, and enjoy flexible days navigating glaciers and wildlife in Spitsbergen before concluding in Longyearbyen.
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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
Activity Level
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 $13,895
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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
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
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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