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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,690
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Explore scenic Senja island
  • Watch whales in Vesteralen
  • Visit Reine in Lofoten
  • Navigate through Trollfjorden
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 11-day cruise from the stunning Lofoten Islands to the icy Svalbard aboard the M/S Quest. Discover remote Bear Island, home to a vast seabird colony, and explore the Arctic wilderness while observing wildlife like polar bears and walruses.
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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
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St. John's / St. John's
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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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Experience the untouched tranquility of the Northwest Passage
from $33,999
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Northwest Passage & Nunavut Expedition

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Visit Nuuk cultural sites
  • Discover Iqaluit landmarks
  • Sail Northwest Passage
  • Look for Arctic wildlife
  • Cruise Evighedsfjorden fjord
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Hiking, Photography Seminars
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Sail 21 days aboard Seabourn Venture through the Northwest Passage & Nunavut. Discover Iceland, Greenland, and remote Arctic regions with expedition activities, wildlife viewing, and cultural visits.
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Charming Quebec City
from $13,999
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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
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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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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $7,899
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Nordic and Icelandic Wonders

Oslo to Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Visit Kirkwall Viking cathedral
  • Visit Kristiansand Posebyen streets
  • Discover Seydisfjordur waterfalls
  • Discover Isafjordur maritime museum
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Village Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard World Navigator in Oslo and sail north to Iceland, visiting Kristiansand, Kirkwall, Seydisfjordur, Husavík, Akureyri, Grímsey, Siglufjordur, Isafjordur, Stykkisholmur, and Reykjavík. Walk historic streets, explore fjords, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $34,980
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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Reach Geographic North Pole
  • Navigate Arctic sea ice
  • Spot Polar bears along Spitsbergen
  • Explore Northwest Spitsbergen
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Paris / Longyearbyen
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Kayaking
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Longyearbyen through Spitsbergen and Arctic sea ice to the Geographic North Pole aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Navigate frozen landscapes, observe polar wildlife, explore fjords by Zodiac, and experience one of the world’s most remote expedition routes before returning to Svalbard.
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Grass-roofed houses of the Faroe Islands
from $11,210
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Wild lands of Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Loch Linnhe scenic sailing
  • Visit Glencoe mountain valleys
  • Heimaey volcanic island discovery
  • Suduroy coastal village walks
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Glasgow / Reykjavik
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Embark on an 11-day cruise from Glasgow to Reykjavík aboard Le Bellot. Explore Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Hebrides, Faroe Islands, and Iceland through guided hikes, cultural sites, wildlife cruises, and volcanic landscapes. Experience remote islands, basalt cliffs, and historic towns.
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Exploring Greenland
from $11,000
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Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Southeast Greenland fjords
  • Experience Arctic Wildlife
  • Kayak among Arctic towering iceberg
  • Hike Arctic backcountry
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Experience Southeast Greenland's remote coastline on a 10-day round-trip expedition from Reykjavík aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Explore remote fjords, glaciers, and iceberg-filled waters by Zodiac and kayak, hike Arctic landscapes, spot wildlife, and visit ancient Greenlandic cultural sites.
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Saint Pierre and Miquelon
from $12,030
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Exploration along Saint Lawrence

Saint Pierre - Montreal - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Saint Pierre and Miquelon
  • Visit Cap-aux-Meules village
  • Encounter diverse wildlife
  • Marvel at Gros Morne Park
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St. Pierre / Montreal
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Embark on this 12-day cruise from Saint Pierre to Montreal aboard Le Lyrial. Witness the convergence of saltwater and freshwater along the Saint Lawrence River, explore the Saguenay River, and visit Quebec City's UNESCO-listed historic center.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $10,110
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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore historic Glasgow landmarks
  • Visit sacred Iona Abbey
  • Discover ancient Callanish Stones
  • Experience Spitsbergen's Arctic wil
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail on a 14-day voyage from Glasgow, Scotland, to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, aboard Le Lyrial. Discover Iona Abbey, the Callanish Stones, Mousa Broch, Norway's Lofoten Islands, Tromsø, Bear Island, and the dramatic fjords and glaciers of southwest Spitsbergen while enjoying enriching days at sea.
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Lighthouse near Torshavn
from $7,595
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Isles of the North Atlantic

Troon - Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Visit Iona Abbey
  • Observe Lunga puffins
  • Explore Callanish Stones
  • Discover St Kilda
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Iona / Reykjavik
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Local Market Visits, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science
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Embark on a 10-day Voyage from Troon, Scotland to Reykjavik, Iceland aboard Ocean Victory. Discover Iona Abbey, puffin colonies on Lunga, the Callanish Stones in Lewis, St Kilda’s abandoned village, and the Faroe Islands’ landscapes. Explore Icelandic fjords, black sand beaches, volcanic fields, and unique culture along the North Atlantic route.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $30,710
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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Scottish Isles

Longyearbyen - Glasgow - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Observe Samarinvagen’s glacier
  • Discover Bear Island cliffs
  • Walk Reinoya’s raised beaches
  • Visit Skarsvag to see wild reindeer
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Longyearbyen / Glasgow
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring Norway's scenic fjords and coastal towns, including Tromso and Alesund. Discover the Shetland Islands and iconic sites in Scotland like the Callanish Stones and the Isle of Iona before concluding in Glasgow.
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