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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
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Village Visits, 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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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,280
No SS
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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Walk Glasgow's historic center
  • View Callanish standing stones
  • See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
  • Spot belugas near Spitsbergen
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
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Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.
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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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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $15,999
$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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Variable
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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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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