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Ski the Arctic.
from $4,250
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Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Watch for polar bears and walrus
  • Visit Kongsfjorden and Isfjord
  • Ski the snowy Arctic terrain
  • Enjoy zodiac cruising and hiking
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Skiing, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard the sailing vessel Rembrandt van Rijn. Explore Western Spitsbergen and have multiple opportunities to ski in the alpine terrain of the Arctic.
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $18,695
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s cultural hub
  • Experience Svalbard’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Svalbard’s tundra
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Oslo / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Svalbard cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Arctic wilderness while searching for polar bears, beluga whales, and seabird colonies. Enjoy stunning fjords and glaciers, and learn from experts committed to safety and environmental responsibility.
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Expeditioners marvel at the sheer beauty of icebergs
from $23,595
EBD
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Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore beautiful Oslo
  • Discover rugged Spitsbergen
  • Navigate East Greenland
  • Observe Kong Oskar Fjord
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
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Variable
Experience a 15-day Arctic cruise on the Douglas Mawson, exploring Svalbard and East Greenland. Discover stunning wildlife, navigate fjords, and immerse yourself in Greenlandic Inuit culture.
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Morning views, Evighedsfjord, Greenland
from $17,899
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Polar Wilderness Quest

Nuuk to Churchill - 17 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Nuuk cultural exploration
  • Spot Disko Bay wildlife
  • Explore Marble Island ruins
  • Hudson Strait cruising
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Nuuk / Churchill
Activities
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Nuuk to Churchill on a 17-day Arctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Explore Disko Bay, Baffin Bay, and Hudson Bay. Experience wildlife-rich islands, calving glaciers, and Inuit communities through Zodiac landings and guided exploration. Every day delivers adventure across the pristine wilderness of the High Arctic.
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Ittoqqortoormiit Village, Greenland
from $10,818
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Arctic Circle Discovery

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Cross Arctic Circle North
  • Discover Scoresby Sound Fjords
  • Search Svalbard Wildlife
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Variable
Travel on this 10-day Arctic expedition from Reykjavik, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cross the Arctic Circle, visit Dynjandi, explore Scoresby Sound and Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenland, discover Jan Mayen Island, and search for Arctic wildlife during Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac excursions.
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Steaming cliffs and rugged coastal landscape of Smoking Hills in Canada's Northwest Territories
from $27,929
5%-10% Off
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Across the Top of the World

Seattle to New York - 25 Day Itinerary aboard MS Roald Amundsen
  • Explore the Northwest Passage
  • Visit Sachs Harbor
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Cross Baffin Bay
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Seattle / New York City
Activities
Photography Seminars, Local Market Visits, Land & Sea Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 25-day expedition aboard MS Roald Amundsen from Seattle to New York via the Northwest Passage. Explore Alaska, the Canadian Arctic and West Greenland, with visits to Inuit settlements, UNESCO-listed sites, wildlife habitats and spectacular Arctic landscapes.
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Discover untouched Arctic landscapes in Croker Bay, Canada
from $27,627
5%-10% Off
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Through the Arctic Labyrinth

New York to Seattle - 25 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Explore West Greenland
  • Visit Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Enter the Northwest Passage
  • Navigate Bellot Strait
  • Watch Arctic wildlife
  • Explore historic Nome
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New York City / Seattle
Activities
Citizen Science, Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 25-day voyage aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen from New York to Seattle via Nuuk, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Arctic Canada, the Beaufort Sea, Bering Strait, and Nome, Alaska.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $19,195
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
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Zodiac cruising the Svalbard waters
from $18,695
EBD
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Oslo’s cultural hub
  • Experience Svalbard’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Svalbard’s tundra
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise through Svalbard's High Arctic on the Douglas Mawson, where 24-hour daylight ensures great wildlife sightings, including polar bears and walruses. Experience hiking the tundra adorned with summer blooms and keep an eye out for Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer in this stunning polar landscape.
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A towering iceberg
from $12,295
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Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
  • Cruise Látrabjarg’s bird cliffs
  • Witness Greenland's Scoresbysund
  • See muskoxen in Northeast Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Under the Northern Lights from Reykjavik and back aboard Ultramarine. Explore the rugged Westfjords, sail to Northeast Greenland’s stunning fjords, and visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland’s northernmost community. Witness puffins, muskoxen, and whales explore ancient Thule settlements and marvel at the Scoresbysund fjord system.
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Viking settlement, Anse-aux-Meadows
from $13,595
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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Walk historic Sisimiut streets
  • Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Hike Torngat fjords
  • Visit Viking settlement ruins
Starts / Ends
Iceland / St. John's
Activities
Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer from Iceland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Explore Reykjavik, cruise Ilulissat Icefjord, discover Sisimiut, experience Inuit culture in Pangnirtung and Nain, cruise Monumental Island, hike Torngat Mountains, and explore Viking ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $14,395
EBD
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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Svalbard’s tundra
  • Wander Longyearbyen’s town
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Experience Spitsbergen on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, where you search for polar bears and admire Atlantic walruses in stunning fjords. Enjoy guided hikes across the tundra and explore historic traps, combining breathtaking nature with rich history.
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Uncommon trip to the Arctic North and variety of activities and levels of participation for all travelers. Learning about the land, culture, people, historical sites and lectures as well as fun from the multi-talented experts and team members.
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