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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
from $28,420
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Scottish Isles, Arctic Circles & Svalbard

Glasgow - Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Iona landscapes
  • Discover Staffa and sea caves
  • Visit Callanish Stones site
  • Admire Alesund's coastal views
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Aqua Lares through Scotland, Norway, and Svalbard, visiting historic sites and wildlife-rich areas. Experience the beauty of remote landscapes and Arctic wildlife while enjoying expert-guided excursions and small-ship comfort.
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Explore Reykjavik on your Arctic voyage
from $3,680
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Ocean Voyage: Brest - Reykjavik

Brest - Reykjavik - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Take a dip at the Blue Lagoon
  • Visit Oskjuhlid hill museum
  • Discover Oceanopolis center
  • Explore Chateau de Brest Museum
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Brest / Reykjavik
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On this 5-day ocean voyage, discover the majestic harbor of Brest and enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavik's lush, green surroundings. Enjoy this crossing aboard Le Commandant Charcot without ports of call, alongside naturalists who share their knowledge of the polar regions. 
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The dramatic coastline of the Shetland Islands
from $15,740
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The Wild Archipelagos of the North Atlantic

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Glasgow city exploration
  • Observe Shiant Islands wildlife
  • Visit Foula remote landscapes
  • Heimaey volcano visit
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Glasgow / Reykjavik
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Hiking
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Embark from Glasgow on an 11-day cruise aboard L'Austral to explore Scotland’s dramatic lochs, the Shiant and Outer Hebrides islands, remote Shetlands, Faroe Islands’ cliffs and villages, and Iceland’s fjords and volcanic landscapes. Hike, spot wildlife, and explore ancient sites along the route.
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Explore beautiful and historic Montreal
from $10,228
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Newfoundland & Gulf Of St. Lawrence Reverie

Montreal Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Ovation
  • Visit Old Montreal Streets
  • See UNESCO-listed Viking settlement
  • Visit Iles de la Madeleine
  • Navigate Saguenay Fjord Park
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Montreal / Montreal
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Wildlife Viewing, Urban Exploration, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Embark on a 13-day cruise through eastern Canada aboard Seabourn Ovation. Sail the St. Lawrence River, visiting Havre-Saint-Pierre, L’Anse aux Meadows, St. John’s, Saguenay, and remote islands. Explore Viking history, fjords, fishing villages, and French-influenced ports.
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Sun shining on the ice
from $44,900
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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Discover the Geographic North Pole
  • Admire Scoresby Sund
  • Sailing the heart of the ice floe
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Discover our planet’s northernmost point during this unique 16-day sailing expedition aboard Le Commandant-Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $11,299
$200+Perks
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Svalbard & Norway Adventure

Oslo - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Witness Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Skarsvag
  • Experience Maloy
  • Explore Oslo
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 13-day cruise from Oslo to Longyearbyen aboard the World Navigator. Explore Denmark's cultural heritage in Skagen, feed deer in Maloy, and find authentic crafts in Leknes. Savor Norwegian life in Finnsnes, discover Senja's wildlife, and experience Svalbard's natural wonders in Ny-Ålesund.
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Auroras natural light display in sky
from $17,495
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Iceland & East Greenland - Under the Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
  • Experience Iceland’s geysers
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Witness Greenland's aurora borealis
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Whale Watching, Kayaking, Northern Lights
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Variable
Set sail on an unforgettable 11-day Arctic expedition aboard the Douglas Mawson, journeying through Eastern Greenland and Iceland’s Westfjords. Experience majestic glaciers, vibrant seabird colonies, diverse Arctic wildlife, and the mesmerizing aurora borealis illuminating the untouched wilderness.
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Black-legged kittiwake
from $12,698
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Wild Scottish Isles & Iceland

Dublin - Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Dublin’s historic streets
  • Cruise Calf of Man shores
  • Discover Tobermory's harbor
  • Visit St Kilda's stunning cliffs
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Dublin / Reykjavik
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Variable
Discover iconic castles, Viking sites, and dramatic cliffs on this 11-day Seabourn Venture cruise from Dublin to Reykjavik. Explore Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland’s islands, the Shetlands, and Iceland’s Westman Islands, encountering ancient ruins, seabird colonies, and vibrant local culture.
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A polar landscape
from $3,300
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Aberdeen -Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cruise along the edge of sea-ice
  • Visit the volcanic Jan Mayen island
  • Observe orca and minke whales
  • Tour ancient circular stone towers
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Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on a 10-day adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to the Arctic island group aboard MV Hondius.
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A colony of walruses resting on the beach
from $17,195
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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Helsinki museums
  • Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
  • Visit the 14th of July Glacier
  • Admire Alkefjellet cliffs
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Explore Spitsbergen’s on this 15-day cruise from Helsinki and back aboard Ocean Explorer. Witness the untamed beauty, cruising past towering glaciers, colorful tundra, and dramatic fjords. Spot polar bears, seabird colonies, and walrus haul-outs. Discover sites like Alkefjellet, Ny-London, and 14th of July Glacier.
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