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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $4,800
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Wander Longyearbyen charming street
  • Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
  • Sail Isfjorden scenic waters
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.
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Polar bear and cub
from $6,000
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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Sail Fuglefjorden’s polar haven
  • Visit Raudfjord’s icy expanse
  • Discover Trygghamna whaling relics
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Small Ship Sailing
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Set out on an 11-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, departing from Longyearbyen to explore remote North Spitsbergen. Discover historic whaling sites, pristine glaciers, and diverse Arctic birdlife like the Little Auk, and witness polar bears in their natural habitat.
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Unforgettable shades of blue
from $8,300
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Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Longyearbyen- Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe cathedral-like icebergs
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
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Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland are two of the most beautiful places in the world, and this 14-day trip takes you there. A midnight view of the Aurora Borealis is included in the tour, which includes a visit to seals, seabirds, and polar bears aboard MV Ortelius.
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A sow with her cubs
from $53,030
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Blosseville Coast
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Spitsbergen glaciers
  • Navigate Greenland fjords
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Reykjavik / Paris
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Embark on an 18-day Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Greenland’s frozen coasts, navigate Arctic sea ice, and reach the Geographic North Pole. Discover remote Inuit communities, witness unique wildlife, and experience unmatched polar exploration across one of Earth’s most isolated regions.
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Blomstrandhalvoya landing with water and ice breaks in between, Spitsbergen Svalbard
from $38,140
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The Geographic North Pole

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen frontier
  • Navigate drifting Arctic sea ice
  • Reach the Geographic North Pole
  • Visit Ny Alesund scientific base
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot, starting in Longyearbyen and sailing through Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes to the North Pole. Experience wildlife encounters, visit Ny Alesund, and explore breathtaking fjords while enjoying Zodiac landings with expert guides.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,500
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Arctic Spring: A Journey Through Ice and Inuit Culture

Nuuk Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore colorful Nuuk
  • Spot humpback whales
  • See Inuit culture
  • Visit Disko Island
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Nuuk / Nuuk
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Hiking
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Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot through Greenland’s icy wilderness. Visit Nuuk, Disko Bay, Disko Island, Sisimiut, and Baffin Bay. Witness glaciers, wildlife, and colorful Inuit towns on this polar exploration cruise aboard a cutting-edge luxury icebreaker. Experience Arctic nature and culture up close in one unforgettable journey.
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Houses of Greenland
from $11,430
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Expedition to the edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavik to Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Reykjavík city landmarks
  • Visit remote Tasiilaq village
  • Sail Prins Christian Sund
  • Admire Disko Bay icebergs
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Reykjavik / Paris
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Kayaking
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Variable
Embark from Reykjavík to Nuuk aboard Le Lyrial on a 14-day cruise and explore Greenland’s remote fjords, glaciers, and coastal settlements. Visit Tasiilaq, Prins Christian Sund, Hvalsø, Igaliku, Narsarsuaq, Disko Bay, and Nuuk. Join Zodiac cruises, hike Arctic landscapes, spot whales, seals, and seabirds, and discover Viking heritage.
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Houses of Greenland
from $17,300
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Encounter with the Last Guardians of the North Pole

Roundtrip Nuuk - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Experience western Greenland
  • Immerse in Inuit culture
  • Explore Disko Bay
  • Discover Baffin Bay
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Paris / Paris
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Skiing
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Experience a 13-day Arctic cruise on Le Commandant Charcot. Sail from Nuuk through Disko Bay to the remote village of Kullorsuaq. Engage with traditional Inuit hunters and navigate the frozen expanses of Baffin Bay. This unique expedition provides rare access to the heart of the ice to observe polar bears and massive icebergs this Arctic spring.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $19,995
EBD $2000
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Canadian Arctic: Wildlife, Helicopters, and the Northwest Passage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Explore Historic Passage Sites
  • Search Arctic Wildlife
  • Cruise Fjords And Glaciers
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on this 20-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound, Devon Island and Greenland while visiting Inuit communities, historic sites, fjords, glaciers and wildlife habitats. Opportunities for Zodiac cruising, cultural experiences and wildlife viewing are included throughout the voyage.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $19,395
EBD $2000
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Canadian Arctic: Wildlife, Helicopters, and the Northwest Passage

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Explore Historic Passage Sites
  • Search Arctic Wildlife
  • Cruise Fjords And Glaciers
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Biking, Helicopter Tours
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on this 20-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Baffin Island, Lancaster Sound, Devon Island and Greenland while visiting Inuit communities, historic sites, fjords, glaciers and wildlife habitats. Opportunities for Zodiac cruising, cultural experiences and wildlife viewing are included throughout the voyage.
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Houses of Greenland
from $9,060
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Disko Bay and Inuit villages

Nuuk Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Historic Nuuk
  • Cruise Disko Bay
  • Visit Uummannaq Village
  • Observe Eqi Glacier
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Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Greenland expedition from Nuuk to Nuuk aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Evighedsfjorden, Disko Island, Eqi Glacier, Uummannaq, Disko Bay, Sisimiut, and historic Nuuk. Discover Arctic wildlife, glaciers, fjords, Inuit culture, and coastal landscapes while exploring western Greenland by expedition ship.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $18,995
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Into the Northwest Passage

Kangerlussuaq - Kugluktuk - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Devon Island
  • Step ashore at Beechey Island
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Kangerlussuaq / Cambridge Bay
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Sail from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Kugluktuk, Canada, on a 17-day Arctic voyage aboard Ocean Victory. Experience Ilulissat Icefjord, western Greenland fjords, Tallurutiup Imanga, Devon Island, and Cambridge Bay. Learn from Inuit guides, explore historic sites, and observe whales, seabirds, and Arctic landscapes.
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