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Uunartoq Island hot spring pond
from $22,580
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From the St Lawrence to Greenland, the Last Moments of Winter

Montreal to Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Enjoy Saguenay winter activities
  • Observe the natural Perce Rock area
  • Cross the Strait of Belle Isle
  • Swim in natural Uunartoq pools
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Montreal / Paris
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Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Hiking, Local Market Visits
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Explore Canada and Greenland on a 15-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Cruise the Saint Lawrence Seaway, Saguenay River, Gulf of Saint Lawrence, and Belle Isle Strait. Visit Saguenay, Gaspe, Qaqortoq, Narsarsuaq, and Uunartoq for snowshoeing, Zodiac cruises, cultural visits, wildlife viewing, Viking history, and hot springs.
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A stone house off the coast of Canada
from $8,595
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Gulf of St. Lawrence: Wild & Storied

St. John’s, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore Henley Harbour ruins
  • Discover Nitassinan Innu culture
  • Observe Mingan Archipelago monolith
  • Visit Anticosti UNESCO site
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St. John's / St. John's
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Experience a 12-day voyage aboard Ocean Nova from St. John’s, NL, to St. John’s, exploring Newfoundland and Québec coasts. Visit Henley Harbour, Nitassinan, Mingan Archipelago, Anticosti, Rocher Percé, Îles-de-la-Madeleine, and Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon. Observe seabirds, whales, and coastal communities while learning history, geology, and culture.
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Gorgeous views of Seydisfjordur, Iceland
from $11,500
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Scotland, Faroe Islands and Iceland

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Fingal's Cave on Staffa
  • Discover Viking-era Torshavn
  • Watch whales off Husavik
  • Visit Vigur's puffin colonies
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Glasgow / Reykjavik
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Explore Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland on a 13-day expedition aboard Heritage Discoverer. Visit Glasgow, Staffa, Iona, Lewis, Orkney, Shetland, Suduroy, Torshavn, Mykines, Seydisfjordur, Husavík, Vigur, Isafjordur, and Reykjavík. Take Zodiac cruises, spot puffins and whales, explore ancient monuments, and discover volcanic landscapes.
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Grass-roofed houses of the Faroe Islands
from $12,050
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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Kirkwall’s cathedrals
  • Meet Eysturoy villagers
  • Explore Shetland’s Viking coast
  • See Faroe villages
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Edinburgh / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day North Atlantic cruise aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Start in Edinburgh, then explore ancient ruins in Orkney, Viking history in Shetland, turf-roofed villages in the Faroe Islands, and Iceland’s black-sand beaches and volcanic craters on a journey rich in culture, landscapes, and adventure.
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Small harbor with fishing boats outside St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.
from $12,990
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Sailing the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canadian Maritimes

11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Spot belugas and minkes in Saguenay
  • Explore Quebec’s old town
  • Discover Acadian villages
  • Kayak Côte-Nord coastline
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St. John's / St. John's
Activities
Fishing
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Set sail on an immersive 11-day St. Lawrence River cruise aboard the National Geographic Explorer, roundtrip from St. John's, Newfoundland. Explore Quebec City, Saguenay Fjord, Côte-Nord, St-Pierre, and Îles de la Madeleine while discovering breathtaking landscapes, rich Indigenous heritage, diverse wildlife, and vibrant Acadian culture.
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Midnight sun over Lofoten
from $9,000
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From Scenic Fjords to Arctic Ice: The Ultimate Northern Journey

Dover - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Historic Bergen
  • Observe Bear Island Wildlife
  • Cruise Norwegian Fjords
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Dover / Longyearbyen
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Explore Norway and the Arctic on a 13-day expedition from Dover to Longyearbyen aboard SH Diana. Visit Mandal, Bergen, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, Lofoten and Harstad, cruise Trollfjorden, observe seabirds on Bear Island, and explore Svalbard's polar landscapes before reaching Longyearbyen.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $11,500
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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Scapa Flow visit
  • Shetland island exploration
  • Sail past Surtsey island
  • Hike Heimaey volcano crater
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Edinburgh / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise in Edinburgh aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail north to Orkney, Shetland, and the Faroe Islands before reaching Iceland. Explore Kirkwall, St. Magnus Cathedral, Leitisvatn, Djupivogur, and Heimaey. Hike, navigate fjords, visit volcanic sites, and experience Viking history.
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Flock of gulls
from $31,990
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Glaciers & Wildlife of Svalbard

Roundtrip Oslo - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Oslo’s forested capital
  • Discover Longyearbyen's landscapes
  • Experience Svalbard’s icy peaks
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Oslo / Oslo
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day Arctic expedition cruise from Oslo aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring Svalbard's stunning wilderness while witnessing wildlife, glaciers, and icebergs. Enjoy small-ship experiences in one of the planet's most remote and breathtaking regions.
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Discover the rich history of Edinburgh
from $9,595
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North Atlantic Wonders

Edinburgh - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Edinburgh historic streets
  • Visit Bass Rock colony
  • Tour Kirkwall and Orkney
  • Explore Torshavn Viking heritage
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Edinburgh / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars
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Variable
Sail on a 14-day cruise aboard Sea Spirit from Edinburgh to Reykjavík. Visit Bass Rock, Isle of May, Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Faroe Islands, Seyðisfjörður, Djúpivogur, Vestmannaeyjar, and Snæfellsnes Peninsula. See wildlife, volcanic landscapes, waterfalls, historic villages, and Iceland’s geothermal pools while exploring the Faroe Islands and Iceland.
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Broch of Mousa, Scotland
from $30,710
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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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Variable
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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The dramatic coastline of the Shetland Islands
from $9,770
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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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Variable
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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Charming Quebec City
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
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
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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