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The dramatic coastline of the Shetland Islands
from $9,770
No SS
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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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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, Local Market Visits
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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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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $8,275
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Iceland, Faroe Islands and British Isles Cruise

Reykjavik to Dublin - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Hike around Torshavn
  • Visit Neolithic Orkney
  • Discover Giant's Causeway
  • Experience Elduvik culture
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Reykjavik / Dublin
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day cruise and explore Iceland’s volcanic landscapes, coastal towns, and scenic fjords before sailing to the Faroe Islands, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man, and Ireland aboard SH Diana. Visit Reykjavík, Heimaey, and Eskifjörður, then discover historic harbours, remote villages, castles, and UNESCO sites.
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Colorful row houses and the soaring cathedral of Cork
from $13,429
Air Credit
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Celtic & Viking Exploration

Reykjavik - Dublin - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Viking heritage in Faroe
  • Callanish Standing Stones visit
  • Visit Dun Aonghasa on Inishmore
  • See Dingle Peninsula traditions
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Reykjavik / Dublin
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Variable
Join an 11-day Celtic & Viking Exploration from Reykjavik to Dublin aboard World Voyager. Visit the Faroe Islands, Stornoway, and Kilronan with landmarks like the Callanish Standing Stones, Dún Aonghasa, and the Dingle Peninsula. Explore Cork’s cathedral and markets, stop in Fishguard, and finish in Dublin at Trinity College and the River Liffey.
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See the mighty Niagara Falls
from $7,999
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Canadian Discovery

New York - Ontario - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Visit Halifax Sambro Island
  • Tour Sydney coal mines
  • Wander Havre-Saint-Pierre monoliths
  • Navigate the St. Lawrence Seaway
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New York City / Toronto
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Viking Great Lakes cruise through eastern Canada’s stunning landscapes and rich colonial history. Explore the Canadian Maritimes, the St. Lawrence River, and the Saguenay Valley, with guided shore excursions at each port to experience local culture and landmarks.
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Auroras natural light display in sky
from $17,495
EBD
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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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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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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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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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Variable
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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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $14,195
EBD $2000
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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Iceland - Newfoundland - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Witness Torngat Mountains wildlife
  • Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Hike Torngat fjords
  • Visit Viking settlement ruins
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Iceland / St. John's
Activities
Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Helicopter Tours, Biking, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day Ultramarine expedition from Greenland to Newfoundland. Explore Ilulissat Icefjord, Torngat Mountains, and Viking ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows. Experience Arctic and boreal environments, witness polar and boreal wildlife, and engage with Inuit and Greenlandic culture on a journey across North America’s north.
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View of Reykjavik from the Church Tower
from $17,895
EBD $2000
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Spot Arctic Wildlife
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Sail Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Iceland's Westfjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Village Visits, Hiking, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Sail from Helsinki to Reykjavik on this 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Explore Spitsbergen, cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland by Zodiac, sail through Scoresbysund, and discover Iceland's Westfjords. Look for polar bears, walrus, muskoxen and seabirds while learning about Arctic history, wildlife and landscapes.
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Houses of Greenland
from $11,995
EBD $2000
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South Greenland: Alpine Exploration by Helicopter

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Reykjavik Viking History
  • Visit Aappilattoq Inuit Community
  • Transit Prins Christian Sund
  • Discover Kujataa Norse Heritage
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Citizen Science, Camping
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Variable
Travel from Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine on this 15-day Greenland expedition. Explore East Greenland fjords, Prins Christian Sund, Tasermiut Fjord, Inuit communities, and the Greenland Ice Sheet through Zodiac cruises, hiking, paddling, cultural visits, and helicopter-supported excursions.
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