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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $19,395
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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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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
Village 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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Coastal village in the arctic
from $16,395
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Iceland Circumnavigation: Mountains, Volcanoes and Waterfalls

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Iceland’s remote Westfjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Vatnajokull’s glaciers
  • Encounter Westman Islands wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day Icelandic voyage aboard Ultramarine, beginning and ending in Reykjavik. Explore the dramatic Westfjords, cross the Arctic Circle in Northern Iceland, and experience East Iceland’s majestic fjords. Visit the Westman Islands, see glaciers, volcanoes, and puffins, and witness the country’s incredible geological diversity.
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Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe
from $14,895
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Iceland Circumnavigation: Helicopters, Glaciers and Volcanoes

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Iceland’s remote Westfjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Vatnajokull’s glaciers
  • Encounter Westman Islands wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day Icelandic voyage aboard Ultramarine, beginning and ending in Reykjavik. Explore the dramatic Westfjords, cross the Arctic Circle in Northern Iceland, and experience East Iceland’s majestic fjords. Visit the Westman Islands, see glaciers, volcanoes, and puffins, and witness the country’s incredible geological diversity.
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Glacial ice in Greenland
from $14,695
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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
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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Colorful homes in Greenland
from $17,395
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Southeast to West Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and Viking History

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Prins Christian Sund
  • Visit Hvalsey Norse ruins
  • Discover Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Visit UNESCO Kujataa settlements
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Travel from Reykjavik to Greenland and back aboard Ocean Explorer on this 15-day expedition through East, South, and West Greenland. Visit Nuuk, Sisimiut, Ilulissat Icefjord, Prins Christian Sund, and Norse sites near Igaliku and Hvalsey. Explore fjords, glaciers, Inuit communities, and coastal settlements by ship and Zodiac.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $14,195
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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
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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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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $24,500
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Svalbard Circumnavigation Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Visit Ny-Alesund Station
  • Explore Kongsfjorden Glaciers
  • Discover Smeerenburg Settlement
  • Search Ice Edge Wildlife
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Travel 12 days from Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit Poolepynten, Ny-Alesund, Kongsfjorden, Smeerenburg, and Hornsund. Cruise glaciers, sail the ice edge, and observe wildlife including walruses, whales, seabirds, and polar bears across Svalbard.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $14,795
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In-Depth Exploration in the Land of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s Arctic charm
  • Sail through Isfjorden
  • Discover Kvitoya’s icy wilderness
  • Marvel at Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring the stunning landscapes of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park and Kvitoya, home to polar bears. Experience the wildlife of Isfjorden, witness the impressive ice cliffs of Austfonna, and conclude your adventure along Spitsbergen’s west coast.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $14,295
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West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord amid cliffs
  • See Sisimiut’s Arctic culture
  • Hike Itilleq Fjord
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Experience an 11-day voyage from Reykjavík to Greenland aboard Ocean Explorer, visiting Eternity Fjord, Sisimiut, Eqip Sermia Glacier, and Ilulissat Icefjord, with glacier cruising, wildlife viewing, Zodiac landings, hikes, and visits to remote Inuit communities along Greenland’s eastern and northern coasts.
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Polar bear and cub
from $21,500
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Svalbard Circumnavigation Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Visit Ny-Alesund Station
  • Explore Kongsfjorden Glaciers
  • Discover Smeerenburg Settlement
  • Search Ice Edge Wildlife
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Sail 12 days from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Visit Poolepynten, Ny-Alesund, Kongsfjorden, Smeerenburg, and Hornsund. Cruise glaciers, sail the ice edge, and observe wildlife including walruses, whales, seabirds, and polar bears across Svalbard.
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $14,995
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Northwest Passage: Eastern Gateway

Kangerlussuaq to Qausuittuq - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Ilulissat Icefjord Landscapes
  • Inuit Coastal Heritage
  • Arctic Wildlife Encounters
  • Northwest Passage Exploration Histo
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Kangerlussuaq / Resolute
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Visit Sisimiut, Ilulissat, and Canadian Arctic communities on this 13-day expedition from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, to Qausuittuq, Nunavut, aboard Ocean Victory. Encounter the Ilulissat Icefjord, Inuit heritage, Arctic wildlife, Tallurutiup Imanga, and historic Northwest Passage sites, including Beechey Island and Devon Island’s polar desert.
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