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Adventure in the Arctic
from $7,390
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Svalbard Adventure

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Tour and explore by Zodiac craft
  • See countless spectacular fjords
  • View large numbers of seabirds
  • Search for polar bears and seals
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 9-day Arctic expedition cruise to Svalbard aboard the M/S Quest, where you explore icy landscapes and wildlife, including walruses and polar bears. Enjoy a night in Longyearbyen before a seven-night journey of stunning fjords and glaciers.
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Iconic Krossfjorden
from $6,790
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Springtime in Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Hike Alkhornet cliffs
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Walk Bellsund tundra
  • Search Hornsund fjord ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard in May, where you can witness the stunning landscapes and wildlife, including polar bears and walruses. Experience the vibrant awakening of spring in this pristine environment aboard the M/S Quest.
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A reindeer relaxes in the Arctic tundra
from $21,095
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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
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Fly to Kangerlussuaq, cross the Davis Strait, explore Baffin Island and the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities, cruise remote fjords, and discover West Greenland highlights including Ilulissat Icefjord and Maniitsoq.
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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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Get a close up view of the Greenland ice sheet
from $20,195
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West Greenland: Exploring the Far North

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cross Arctic Circle
  • Discover Disko Bay
  • Experience Qaanaaq culture
  • Walk Ilulissat Icefjord
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Biking
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Variable
Sail on a 16-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Explorer. Experience Greenland’s remote communities, stunning fjords, drifting icebergs, active glaciers, and rich Inuit culture. Visit Ilulissat Icefjord, Uummannaq, Qaanaaq, Eqip Sermia, Disko Bay, and Sisimiut while exploring landscapes shaped by sea, ice, and tradition.
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Riding zodiac in Arctic Ocean
from $9,595
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Explore rugged Bellsund fjord
  • Navigate pristine ice in Hornsund
  • Spot majestic polar bears
  • Photograph vast Raudfjorden mountai
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Svalbard expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate dynamic sea ice, explore glaciers, fjords, and snow-covered mountains. Observe polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies while witnessing spring awakening in the High Arctic. Landings, ice walks, and guided exploration highlight this rare Arctic adventure.
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Gullfoss on the Golden Circle
from $9,500
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Iceland’s Fire and Ice Circumnavigation

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Discover Vigur wildlife sanctuary
  • Watch whales around Husavík
  • Visit Dynjandi waterfall and fjords
  • Explore Heimaey and Westman Islands
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Explore Iceland on an 11-day voyage aboard Heritage Discoverer, traveling from Reykjavík through the Westfjords, northern and eastern coasts, and the Westman Islands. Visit Gullfoss, Þingvellir, Latrabjarg, Vigur, Grímsey, Husavik, Vatnajokull National Park, Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, and Diamond Beach. Watch puffins and whales.
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Glaciers and beautiful arctic tundra.
from $16,595
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Spot Arctic Wildlife
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Sail Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Iceland's Westfjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Hiking, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Sail from Helsinki to Reykjavik on this 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. Explore Spitsbergen, cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland by Zodiac, sail through Scoresbysund, and discover Iceland's Westfjords. Look for polar bears, walrus, muskoxen and seabirds while learning about Arctic history, wildlife and landscapes.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $14,000
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Voyage Across the Arctic

Reykjavik - Halifax - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Evigheds Glacier
  • Visit Inuit Communities
  • Discover Viking Heritage
  • Cruise Torngat Fjords
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Reykjavik / Halifax
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Variable
Sail for 15 days from Reykjavik to Halifax aboard SH Vega, exploring Greenland, Nunavut, Labrador and Newfoundland. Visit Kangerlussuaq, Disko Island, Sisimiut, Iqaluit, Lady Franklin Island, Torngat Mountains National Park, Nain, L'Anse aux Meadows and Gros Morne National Park while spotting wildlife and learning about Inuit and Norse history.
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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $8,950
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland – Iceland

Longyearbyen - Akureyri - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cruise the icy Raudfjorden
  • Navigate massive Scoresby Sund
  • Hike the tundra at Sydkap
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover Romer Fjord hot springs
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition aboard the MV Hondius, traversing Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland, and Iceland. Travel from Longyearbyen to Akureyri by navigating colossal icebergs and expansive fjords, encountering polar bears, musk oxen, and narwhals, and visiting historic Thule settlements on this active Arctic adventure.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $12,750
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavik to Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Tasiilaq Arctic settlement
  • Cruise Sermilik Fjord icebergs
  • Skjoldungen Island landing
  • Approach the active Eqi Glacier
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Reykjavik / Nuuk
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise from Reykjavík to Nuuk aboard Le Lyrial. Explore Greenland’s fjords, glaciers, Inuit towns, Viking ruins, and Arctic wildlife. Experience Zodiac landings, iceberg-filled bays, and remote coastal landscapes rarely reached by traditional cruises.
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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $14,295
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Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Reykjavík landmarks
  • Explore Greenland fjords
  • Visit Inuit settlement
  • Explore Spitsbergen fjords
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities
Northern Lights
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Variable
Travel for 14 days from Reykjavík, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Westfjords coastlines, cross the Arctic Circle, navigate East Greenland fjords, visit Inuit communities, and experience High Arctic wildlife and research sites in Svalbard during guided expedition cruising.
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