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Vatnajokull glacier. Largest Icelandic glacier.
from $18,400
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A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Meet Iceland’s people & culture
  • Actively explore Iceland's coasts
  • Experience Iceland’s unique geology
  • Travel with an expert team
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking
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See glaciers, geysers, thunderous waterfalls, and enormous cliffs as well as geothermal pools, boiling mud, and lava-scapes on this 10-day active Iceland cruise on the National Geographic Endurance . To get a taste of Icelandic culture, visit Reykjavk, Lake Mvatn, Hásavk, Siglufjördur, and Akureyri.
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Walrus in the Arctic
from $18,295
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to explore
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Check Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen off your bucket list as you explore these three regions on this 15-day expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Visit and discover the towering cliffs, wildlife, and massive glaciers of these stunning regions!
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Northern lights - Aurora borealis
from $16,150
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Ultimate East and South Greenland Discovery

Longyearbyen - Keflavik - 30 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Whale watching in Isfjorden
  • Visit ancient Norse settlements
  • Glacier Zodiac cruise adventure
  • Sail through breathtaking fjords
  • Witness the northern lights
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Longyearbyen / Keflavik International Airport
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Northern Lights
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This 30-day MV Plancius Arctic cruise takes you through Greenland’s stunning fjords, where you can see polar bears, musk oxen, and whales in the wild. Along the way, visit old Norse ruins, hike through colorful tundra, relax in hot springs surrounded by icebergs, and watch the northern lights glow in the night sky.
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Sailing beneath the dancing northern lights
from $12,995
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Autumn Northern Lights

Greenland to Nova Scotia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Admire Kangaamiut’s scenic charm
  • Explore wonders of Greenland
  • Witness northern lights
  • Explore Baffin Island’s shores
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Nuuk / Halifax
Activities
Photography Seminars, Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail from Greenland to Nova Scotia aboard the Ocean Albatros on this 15-day Arctic cruise tracing the footsteps of Norse explorers under the dazzling northern lights. Explore Nuuk's colorful fjords and glaciers, the rugged beauty of Baffin Island, the forested coastlines of Labrador, and Newfoundland's vibrant shores.
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,290
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Bodø - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Visit the fishing village of Reine
  • Cruise through Trollfjorden
  • See immense seabird colonies
  • View iconic Arctic wildlife
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
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Join this 11-day expedition cruise aboard M/S Quest to Lofoten, Bear Island, and Svalbard. It's a busy time of year for wildlife in northern Norway! On this journey see tens of thousands of seabirds, arctic foxes, and whales, and polar bears. Cruise along vast, glaciated archipelagos dominated by mountain ranges and magnificent wilderness.
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Surfacing Humpback Whales
from $5,650
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore glaciated Volquart Boons
  • Cruise past Vikingebugt icebergs
  • Witness magical Northern Lights
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius, exploring East Greenland’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Witness towering icebergs, spot polar bears and narwhals, and experience the magic of the Northern Lights.
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
from $4,450
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Flatey’s charming village
  • Look for amazing Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Arnarstapi’s stunning cliffs
  • See Isafjordur’s eider farms
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Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Keflavik to Akureyri aboard the MV Hondius. Step into the realm of Norse legends and rugged coastlines as you sail from Iceland, crossing the Arctic Circle and encountering sea ice where seals, whales, and perhaps a polar bear await.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $13,700
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $12,980
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Embark on Le Lyrial for a 14-day expedition to the fringes of Greenland's ice sheet. Explore Arctic scenery while sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $3,750
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. Bus back up

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
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Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
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Embark on a 7-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn. Experience the stunning landscapes of northern and eastern Iceland, featuring picturesque villages, spectacular coastlines, majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Immerse yourself in the heart of nature, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and enjoy various outdoor activities, including trail hiking through the rugged highlands.
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The Northern Lights, Kirkjufell Iceland
from $11,449
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Polar Eclipse Quest

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Discover Harpa Concert Hall
  • Explore Perlan’s exhibitions
  • Witness solar eclipse at sea
  • Visit Kirkjufell Mountain
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day journey through Iceland and Greenland aboard World Navigator. Explore Patreksfjörður’s stunning landscapes and charming pubs. Witness a solar eclipse at sea. Discover Ittoqqortoormiit and visit Grundarfjörður’s Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall.
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $5,150
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South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. Flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq

Narsarsuaq - Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Discover Lichtenau
  • Encounter traditional hunters
  • Venture into Igutsait
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Narsarsuaq / Keflavik International Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 10-day South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Discover Erik the Red's Bratthalid, Uunartoq's hot spring, and Vagar's Norse relics. Marvel at Prins Christian Sund, Tingmiarmit's ruins, and polar bears in Igutsait or Napassorsuaq Fjord. Explore Skjoldungen, Qornoq, and Umivik before reaching Keflavik.
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The beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
from $6,150
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Volquart Boons Coast cruise
  • See Milne Land
  • Hike tundra landscapes
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
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Constable Point / Constable Point
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Variable
Explore Greenland’s landscapes on this 11-day cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Arrive at Constable Pynt from Keflavik, sail the Volquart Boons Coast, take a Zodiac cruise, visit Ø Fjord, land at Charcot Havn and Jyttehavn, hike tundra, explore Ittoqqortoormiit, view Thule winter houses, and see Jameson Land’s tundra before your final night at Constable Pynt.
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Northern Lights near Tromso, Norway
from $21,595
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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Tromso's Arctic Wonders
  • Witness Northern Lights show
  • Walk through Torsken village
  • Discover Greenland's icy fjords
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Tromso / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 18-day cruise from Tromso to Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring remote islands and villages along Norway, Iceland, and Greenland’s coastlines. Witness the northern lights and enjoy highlights like hiking the Westfjords, the Dynjandi waterfall, and exploring Scoresbysund’s vast fjord system.
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Beautiful Toronto Skyline
from $14,720
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Exploration from Greenland to Canada via Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Reykjavik - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
  • Sail through Prins Christian Sund
  • Visit quaint Aappilattoq village
  • Marvel at Kujalleq Glacier
  • Admire colorful Saint John’s
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Reykjavik / Toronto
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 16-day expedition aboard Le Bellot, sailing from Iceland to Canada through the stunning landscapes of Greenland. Explore Viking history and vibrant islands, and enjoy whale watching before visiting Montreal and concluding in Toronto via the scenic Saint Lawrence River.
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $33,990
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Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle

Bergen - Oslo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Cruise through Sognefjord and Flåm
  • Explore Art Nouveau architecture
  • Sail through Geirangerfjord
  • Cruise past Lofoten Islands
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Bergen / Oslo
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Variable
On this 16-day Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle from Bergen to Oslo aboard Scenic Eclipse, have the chance to attend engaging lectures led by experts on the culture, history, geography, and wildlife of the region. Keep your eyes peeled for polar bears and walruses, and be amazed by the stunning glaciers and icebergs in the High Arctic.
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Colorful homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
from $5,495
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Svalbard - Last Stop before the North Pole

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Northwest Spitzbergen
  • Experience Northeast Svalbard
  • Journey to North Svalbard
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ocean Albatros. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Svalbard on this Arctic adventure cruise, encountering whales, walruses, polar bears, and countless sea birds.
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
from $18,412
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Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Northeast Greenland N. Park
  • Look out for unique widllife
  • Visit Scoresbysund
  • Observe Northern Lights displays
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard National Geographic Endurance to explore Iceland’s wild west coast. Discover towering bird cliffs, wildflower meadows, serene coves, and majestic waterfalls. Follow Viking routes and encounter Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, whales, and vast seabird colonies.
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