Arctic Small Ship Cruises

Sail from Reykjavík to Canada’s High Arctic on a 13-day expedition aboard National Geographic Resolution. Navigate Baffin Island’s fjords, search for wildlife, and explore remote landscapes shaped by ice, cliffs, and ancient culture. The flexible route maximizes time in glaciers, bays, and rugged coastal terrain.

Join this 14-day cruise on the MV Sea Spirit from Reykjavik, experiencing vibrant culture and Icelandic cuisine. Sail through Faxafloi, spotting whales, then explore remote West Fjords, East Greenland, and Svalbard, ending in Longyearbyen.

Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Qausuittuq, Canada, to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Explore Beechey Island, Tallurutiup Imanga, Ellesmere Island, Qaanaaq, Disko Island, and West Greenland. Learn from Inuit communities, visit historic Arctic sites, observe wildlife, and sail through fjords, ice, and remote northern coastlines.

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.

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.

Discover Iceland in 8 days aboard Ocean Victory, traveling from Reykjavik to Reykjavik. Visit Ísafjörður, Siglufjörður, Grímsey, Akureyri, Húsavík, Djúpivogur, and the Westman Islands. Explore historic towns, volcanic landscapes, fjords, wildlife, and cultural sites along the Arctic Circle with guided walks, local cuisine, and coastal views.

Sail for 7 days from Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory, exploring Greenland’s west coast. Visit Sisimiut, Disko Island, Eqip Sermia Glacier, Ilulissat Icefjord, and the village of Itilleq. Experience Arctic history, Inuit culture, and dramatic ice-filled landscapes.

Sail through Greenland’s rugged fjords, striking glaciers, and Arctic towns on this 9-day expedition cruise aboard SH Vega. Explore Nuuk’s cultural landmarks, witness massive calving at Eqip Sermia Glacier, and navigate the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord.

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.

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, exploring Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes and wildlife. Highlights include Ny Alesund, Monaco Glacier, Hinlopen Strait, and the remote Seven Islands.

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius to explore glaciers, wildlife, and remote settlements. Highlights include Ny Alesund, the Monaco Glacier, and the rugged landscapes of Bell Sund.

Embark on an 8-day North Spitsbergen cruise aboard MV Hondius. Begin in Longyearbyen, exploring its historic charms before setting sail. Encounter majestic glaciers in Raudfjord, spot polar bears in Hinlopen, and reach the northernmost Seven Islands.