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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
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
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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
No SS
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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
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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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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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Variable
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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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
Activities
Spa Relaxation
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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
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St. John's / St. John's
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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 $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
Activities
Local Market Visits, Fishing, Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting
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Variable
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
Air Credit
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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
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking
Activity Level
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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Variable
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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Western Greenland landscape
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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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
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars, Hiking
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Variable
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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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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Variable
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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