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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $12,595
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore St. John’s Harbor
  • Discover L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Meet Labrador Inuit Communities
  • Explore Rugged Torngat Mountains
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Northern Lights
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Discover Newfoundland, Labrador, and Greenland on this 15-day cruise from St. John’s to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Nova. Visit L’Anse aux Meadows, learn about Inuit history in Nunatsiavut and Hebron, and explore Torngat Mountains National Park before crossing the Davis Strait to Nuuk and Kangerlussuatsiaq Fjord, known for its glaciers and cliffs.
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Torngat Mountains National Park in Nunatsiavut
from $11,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

St. John’s, NL - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore St. John’s streets
  • Visit L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Discover Labrador coastal villages
  • Hike Torngat Mountains trails
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St. John's / Nuuk
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Embark on a 15-day Arctic cruise from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Discover historic fishing villages, Inuit communities, the Torngat Mountains, and the glaciers of Southwest Greenland. Zodiac excursions, guided hikes, and cultural encounters offer insight into the region’s people, history, and landscapes.
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Photographers in Fuglesfjorden Svalbard
from $17,995
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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Visit Poolepynten walrus colony
  • Cruise near Svitjodbreen glacier
  • Search ice edge wildlife
  • Explore Hornsund bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Hiking
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Join a 10-day Svalbard cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Visit Poolepynten’s walrus colony, explore ice edges near Fuglefjorden, and land at sites like Copper Camp and Camp Bell. Discover Hornsund’s bird cliffs and historic huts before returning north through Isfjorden to Longyearbyen.
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Explore volcanic Heimaey Island
from $10,395
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Iceland & East Greenland Explorer

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Heimaey's volcanic history
  • Explore Vigur's bird colonies
  • Explore Sermilik's drifting ice
  • Discover Tasiilaq's tradition
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Whale Watching, Spa Relaxation
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Explore Iceland and East Greenland on a 10-day Arctic expedition from Reykjavík to Reykjavík aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Heimaey, Grundarfjörður, Vigur Island, Ísafjörður, Sermilik Fjord, Ikateq, Kuummiit, and Tasiilaq while learning about local history, wildlife, landscapes, East Greenlandic culture, volcanic islands, and coastal communities.
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A view from the cliffs of Gros Morne National Park.
from $9,595
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore vibrant St. John’s
  • Visit French Saint-Pierre
  • Hike Gros Morne’s Tablelands
  • Step into Viking history
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St. John's / St. John's
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Sail on a 12-day Newfoundland Circumnavigation cruise through Newfoundland and Labrador aboard the Ocean Nova, where history, culture, and nature come together. Explore Miawpukek’s Indigenous heritage, the charming fishing village of Francois, and the geological wonders of Gros Morne National Park.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,295
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West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Cruise Hornsund fjord
  • Discover Bellsund history
  • See seabirds nesting
  • Hike Arctic tundra
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Begin in Longyearbyen, then embark on a 10-day Arctic cruise aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords, glaciers, and national parks, with chances to see polar bears, walrus, whales, and seabirds. Visit historic Ny Ålesund and reach the polar ice edge for wildlife encounters in one of the Arctic’s most pristine regions.
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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $12,500
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Svalbard Spring Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise the ice edge
  • See walrus colony
  • Zodiac at Lilliehöökbreen
  • Land at Sallyhamna
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Enjoy exploring Svalbard’s icy wilderness on this 8-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Navigate to walrus colonies, historic trapper huts, and the Arctic ice edge. Visit sites like Alkhornet, Poolepynten, and Magdalenefjorden. Spot seals, seabirds, and polar bears, and cruise among calving glaciers by Zodiac.
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A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
from $8,895
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Greenland: Disko Bay & Beyond

Kangerlussuaq Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Sisimiut’s Historic Sites
  • Explore Disko Island Landscapes
  • Visit Uummannaq’s Inuit Heritage
  • Witness Ilulissat’s Iceberg Capital
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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
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Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Discover Greenland on an 8-day cruise roundtrip from Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory. Discover Sisimiut’s heritage, Qeqertarsuaq’s volcanic landscapes, Uummannaq’s Inuit culture, Eqip Sermia Glacier, Ilulissat Icefjord, and Itilleq’s traditional village life. Experience cuisine, hiking, historic sites, and remote Arctic communities.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $9,295
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Svalbard Circumnavigation: The Ultimate Arctic Quest

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Witness polar wildlife
  • Cruise Hinlopen Strait
  • Encounter walrus colonies
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund settlement
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Experience a 10-day Arctic expedition roundtrip Longyearbyen aboard MV Discoverer. Explore remote fjords, towering glaciers, polar deserts, and historic settlements across Svalbard. Search for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds while discovering Arctic exploration history amid some of the planet’s most spectacular wilderness.
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Getting ready to kayak near a glacier
from $7,900
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Expedition to Greenland, land of Northern Lights

Kangerlussuaq Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Kangerlussuaq wildlife
  • Cruise Evigheds Glacier fjord
  • Explore Qeqertarsuaq volcanic isle
  • Cruise Disko Bay icebergs
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Greenland on a 9-day cruise aboard SH Vega, traveling from Kangerlussuaq to Qeqertarsuaq, Uummannaq, Disko Bay, Ilulissat, and Sisimiut. Visit glaciers, museums, historic Inuit sites, and Arctic towns. Kayak through Disko Bay and explore the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord. See Greenland’s landscapes and wildlife.
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Walruses coming ashore in the arctic
from $7,495
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Alesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Sail through these 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard MV Discoverer. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $6,250
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Around Spitsbergen, in the Icy Realm of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research hub
  • Sail Monaco Glacier’s icy expanse
  • Witness Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the MV Plancius. Sail through Spitsbergen's icy North Atlantic, with opportunities to spot whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and the magnificent polar bear.
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