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Building in downtown Toronto - Ontario, Canada
from $14,990
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Exploration from Greenland to Canada via Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Reykjavik to Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • See Anse-aux-Meadows in Quebec
  • Enjoy the fjords scenery
  • Enjoy seeing wildlife
  • Discover Newfoundland and Labrador
  • Sail through Saint Lawrence rivers
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Reykjavik / Toronto
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Embark on a 16-day journey through Iceland, Greenland, and Canada, visiting Reykjavik, the Blue Lagoon, Greenland’s Prince Christian Sound, and Viking history at L'Anse aux Meadows. Enjoy vibrant Montreal and Toronto, while indulging in onboard luxuries and breathtaking views.
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Fair Isle
from $9,395
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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Aberdeen
  • Discover Fair Isle
  • Experience Faroe Islands
  • Explore Jan Mayen
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
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Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Aberdeen to Helsinki on the Ultramarine. Explore Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen, encountering iconic Arctic wildlife like puffins, seabirds, reindeer, and whales.
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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $5,499
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Captivating North Cape

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Tromso
  • Visit Skarsvag
  • Discover North Cape
  • Explore Hammerfest
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 8-day cruise from Tromso to Longyearbyen aboard the World Navigator. Explore Svalbard's pristine beauty, where glaciers meet the sea and wildlife thrives. Visit Skarsvag and the North Cape, meet resilient locals, and explore Hammerfest's rich Arctic history.
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pair of killer whales
from $3,050
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Aberdeen - Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Aberdeen
  • Experience Fair Isle's charm
  • Explore Jan Mayen
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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
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Join this exciting 10-day Arctic Ocean cruise aboard MV Plancius. Departing from Aberdeen, marvel at orcas off Girdle Ness before immersing in Fair Isle's knitwear and seabirds. Explore Jan Mayen's volcanic landscapes, then navigate ice edges for polar bears near Spitsbergen's fjords.
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
from $13,095
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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

Aberdeen - Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Discover Aberdeen's Granite City
  • Explore Fair Isle's seabirds
  • Visit the Faroe Islands
  • See Jan Mayen’s volcanic landscapes
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
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Join this 15-day Arctic Saga cruise starting in Aberdeen. Discover Fair Isle's seabirds, the rugged Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen's volcanic landscapes, & Spitsbergen's majestic fjords. Watch for whales, puffins, & polar bears while enjoying Zodiac cruises, guided hikes, & cultural experiences. Lastly, visit Longyearbyen before returning to Helsinki.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $7,795
EBD 15
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Crossing the Arctic Circle

Edinburgh - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Kirkwall’s Viking heritage
  • Sail from Leith’s historic port
  • Walk Torshavn’s colorful streets
  • Cruise past Svalbard’s icy fjords
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Edinburgh / Longyearbyen
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Photography Seminars
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Embark on a 13-day expedition from Edinburgh to Longyearbyen on the Sea Spirit, exploring Orkney's ancient sites, Fair Isle's wildlife, and the Faroe Islands' culture. Experience the Arctic Circle's volcanic landscapes and Svalbard's pristine wilderness with expert-led excursions and breathtaking scenery.
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Visit Neolithic sites of the Orkney islands
from $5,399
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Iceland to the North Sea

Reykjavik to Dublin - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Marvel at Belfast
  • Discover wonders of Tórshavn
  • Marvel at the Stornoway
  • Explore Isafjörður
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Reykjavik / Dublin
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Embark on a 9-day Reykjavik to Dublin aboard World Traveller. Discover the enchanting wonders of Iceland, Denmark, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Ireland on an unforgettable journey.
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Kayaking
from $56,120
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Transarctic, the Quest for the two North Poles

Longyearbyen - Nome - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Set sail through the ice floe
  • Exploration of Svalbard
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
  • Experience brand new activities
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Longyearbyen / Nome
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Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 21-day transarctic quest for the two North Poles from Longyearbyen to Nome. Cross these ice-covered landscapes of the Arctic by sea and explore the research projects that are part of the scientific mission taking place on board.
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Arctic puffins
from $11,200
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The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

St. John's - St. John's - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Venture into L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Explore Gros Morne National Park
  • Look for moose, seabirds and whales
  • Discover eastern Canada's beauty
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Sail the Canadian Maritimes with the National Geographic Explorer. Walk among Viking ruins in Newfoundland, explore WWII sites, and admire Prince Edward Island’s red cliffs. Spot puffins, whales, and moose in this wild and historic Atlantic region.
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
from $14,795
EBD
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Historic Trails & Wilderness: Scotland, Faroes & Iceland

Aberdeen - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Aberdeen's iconic landmarks
  • Discover Jarlshof's settlements
  • See Faroe Islands' landscapes
  • Marvel at Vatnajokull glaciers
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Aberdeen / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore Aberdeen's landmarks, birdwatch in Fair Isle, discover Jarlshof's archaeology, the Faroe Islands' landscapes, and Iceland's natural wonders.
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Scoresby Sund
from $8,550
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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Sail Akureyri’s scenic fjord
  • Explore Kap Brewster’s icy coast
  • Discover Scoresby Sund’s fjords
  • Visit Sydkap’s towering icebergs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
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Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Journey through Northeast Greenland’s stunning coastlines and the vast Scoresby Sund fjord, encountering whales, seabirds, musk oxen, sea ice, and polar bears.
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Western Greenland landscape
from $15,679
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Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Southeast Greenland fjords
  • Experience Arctic Wildlife
  • Kayak among Arctic towering iceberg
  • Visit Paleo-Eskimo and Thule
  • Explore the King Frederick VI Coast
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Explore Southeast Greenland’s remote coastline on a roundtrip journey from Reykjavík aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Kayak among icebergs, Zodiac cruise along glaciers, and hike backcountry trails to spot Arctic wildlife. Visit archaeological sites, explore fjords, and cross the Denmark Strait before returning to Reykjavík.
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Kayak among icebergs in Sydkap, Greenland
from $15,679
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Southeast Greenland: Exploring at the Edge of the Ice Cap

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore Southeast Greenland fjords
  • Spot whales and Arctic wildlife
  • Kayak among Arctic towering iceberg
  • Discover Inuit and Thule
  • Explore the King Frederick VI Coast
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Explore Southeast Greenland’s remote coastline on a roundtrip journey from Reykjavík aboard the National Geographic Resolution. Kayak among icebergs, Zodiac cruise along glaciers, and hike backcountry trails to spot Arctic wildlife. Visit archaeological sites, explore fjords, and cross the Denmark Strait before returning to Reykjavík.
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $11,717
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Sublime Svalbard—From Hamburg via Norway’s Springtime Fjords

Hamburg - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Explore Hamburg’s UNESCO warehouses
  • Stroll Esbjerg’s compact center
  • Hike rugged Lofoten terrain
  • Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
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Hamburg / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Kayaking
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Variable
Set off on a 14-day Arctic expedition cruise from Hamburg to Svalbard, featuring cultural stops in Denmark and Norway. Explore stunning fjords, the Arctic Circle, and Spitsbergen, where you might spot polar bears before disembarking in Longyearbyen.
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Explore Reykjavik on your Arctic voyage
from $3,680
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Ocean Voyage: Brest - Reykjavik

Brest - Reykjavik - 5 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Take a dip at the Blue Lagoon
  • Visit Oskjuhlid hill museum
  • Discover Oceanopolis center
  • Explore Chateau de Brest Museum
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Brest / Reykjavik
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On this 5-day ocean voyage, discover the majestic harbor of Brest and enjoy panoramic views of Reykjavik's lush, green surroundings. Enjoy this crossing aboard Le Commandant Charcot without ports of call, alongside naturalists who share their knowledge of the polar regions. 
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Grass-roofed houses of the Faroe Islands
from $11,587
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North Atlantic Wonders: Iceland, Scotland and the Faroes

Edinburgh to Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Kirkwall’s cathedrals
  • Meet Eysturoy villagers
  • Explore Shetland’s Viking coast
  • See Faroe villages
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Edinburgh / Reykjavik
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day North Atlantic cruise aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Start in Edinburgh, then explore ancient ruins in Orkney, Viking history in Shetland, turf-roofed villages in the Faroe Islands, and Iceland’s black-sand beaches and volcanic craters on a journey rich in culture, landscapes, and adventure.
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Drying stockfish on Lofoten, Norway
from $13,274
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Sublime Svalbard—From Dover via Norway’s Springtime Fjords

Dover - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Explore Harlingen’s canals
  • Visit Heligoland’s red cliffs
  • Experience Lofoten’s coastline
  • Walk Dover’s cliffs coastal views
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Dover / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an Arctic expedition from Dover on MS Fram, exploring the Netherlands, and Norway while discovering historic sites, stunning landscapes, and wildlife. Conclude in Longyearbyen, gaining insights into Arctic nature and the chance to see polar bears.
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A polar bear wanders onto an iceberg in Greenland
from $11,680
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Greenland In Depth

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Learn history of the Arctic people
  • Admire the sparkling icebergs
  • Capture huge narwhal pods
  • Explore turbulent history Vikings
  • Marvel at Sirmilik National Park
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Explore on a 12-day Greenland discovery cruise aboard SH Vega. Learn more about the way of life in West Greenland.
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