Arctic Small Ship Cruises

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Arctic Circle Explorer

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Visit Jan Mayen volcano
• Observe puffins in Malmey
• Watch whales in Greenland
• Discover Djupavík's herring factory

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Cruise from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen on a 12-day Arctic cruise aboard World Voyager. Explore Iceland’s waterfalls, fjords, and bird cliffs before sailing past Jan Mayen and crossing the Arctic Circle. Encounter glaciers, polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes during Zodiac excursions and Captain’s Choice landings in the High Arctic.

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from $51,150

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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Spitsbergen fjords
• Cross Arctic sea ice
• Visit Blosseville Coast
• Spot polar wildlife

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Paris / Reykjavik

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Set sail on a 17-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Navigate through the Arctic ice floes, reach the Geographic North Pole, and explore Greenland’s remote Ittoqqortoormiit and Blosseville Coast. Encounter glaciers, fjords, and Arctic wildlife across pristine polar landscapes.

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from $6,250

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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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Small Ship Sailing

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Discover Greenland’s landscapes on an 11-day cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Sail from Constable Pynt, explore fjords and tundra, visit remote settlements like Ittoqqortoormiit, see Thule winter houses, and enjoy scenic hikes before returning to Constable Pynt.

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from $9,124

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Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer

• Explore Djupavík’s historic herring
• See calving tidewater glaciers
• Discover Skagafjorour’s saga herita
• Visit Vigur Island’s puffins

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Sail round-trip from Reykjavik on an 8-day Arctic adventure aboard National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, Skagafjorour, and East Greenland’s glaciers and fjords. Encounter whales, puffins, and seals, visit historic fishing towns, hike to waterfalls, and immerse yourself in the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.

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from $5,495

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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Explore Northeast Svalbard
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Visit Ny-Ålesund station
• Explore Longyearbyen

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Sail through this 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard Ocean Albatros. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.

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from $12,595

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Four Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Visit Ny-Alesund
• Discover Northwest Svalbard
• Land on Jan Mayen
• Enter Scoresbysund fjords

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation

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Sail on a 13-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate Svalbard’s fjords, Jan Mayen’s volcanic coast, and East Greenland’s remote shores. Visit Ny-Ålesund, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Scoresbysund while observing seabirds, marine mammals, glaciers, and historic exploration sites across the High Arctic.

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from $14,070

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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

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Local Market Visits

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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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from $8,560

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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Longyearbyen landscapes
• See Ny-Alesund research settlement
• Ice floe exploration
• Discover Texas Bar hut

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Paris / Paris

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Hiking

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Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.

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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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Northern Lights

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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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from $19,769

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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

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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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from $6,000

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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Cruise massive icebergs
• Spot whales and narwhals
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
• Discover Arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Akureyri

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Embark on a 10-day MV Plancius cruise from Iceland to East Greenland’s Scoresby Sund. Sail from Reykjavik to Akureyri, cross the Arctic Circle, witness towering icebergs, spot whales and polar bears, hike near Thule ruins, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and explore one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.

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from $3,100

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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Aberdeen’s Granite City
• Discover Fair Isle seabirds
• Witness Mt. Beerenberg
• Search for Spitsbergen’s wildlife

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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen

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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, spotting orcas and exploring Fair Isle's seabird colonies and grey seals. Continue to Jan Mayen and search for polar bears and whales near the sea ice.

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from $6,895

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Svalbard Express

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Discover Northwest Svalbard
• Navigate Arctic ice
• Reach High Arctic islands
• Visit Ny-Alesund station

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Village Visits, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science

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Sail through Svalbard’s high Arctic on a 7-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate fjords, polar deserts, and the Arctic ice pack while visiting historic whaling sites, remote islands, and scientific outposts. Observe seabirds, walrus, and polar wildlife in protected Arctic environments.

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from $10,499

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Svalbard & Greenland Explorer

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Explore Ny-Alesund
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
• Discover Reykjavik
• Explore historic Longyearbyen

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Oslo / Reykjavik

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Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the World Voyager, exploring Greenland's glaciers, Arctic wildlife, Ny-Alesund's history, and Iceland's rugged beauty.

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from $7,499

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Captivating North Cape

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Skarsvag North Cape stop
• Explore Hammerfest's polar heritage
• Captain’s Choice Arctic navigation
• Explore Svalbard glaciers

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Tromso / Oslo

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Embark on a 9-day cruise beginning in Tromso and sail north aboard World Navigator through the Arctic waters of Norway. Visit Skarsvag, Hammerfest, Bear Island, and Svalbard. Experience dramatic fjords, glaciers, and rare wildlife, including puffins and polar bears.

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from $13,395

EBD $2000

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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
• Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
• Discover Shetland Viking Sites
• Observe Bear Island Birds

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Aberdeen / Helsinki

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Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.

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from $7,775

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Cruise from Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes

Halifax - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Explore Halifax history
• Visit Saint-Pierre trails
• Visit Qassiarsuk Viking ruins
• Hike Narsaq trails

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Halifax / Reykjavik

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Embark on a 12-day Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes cruise from Halifax to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Visit Saint-Pierre, St. John’s, St. Anthony, and Greenland’s Qassiarsuk, Narsaq, and Qaqortoq. Cruise Iceberg Alley, explore Viking ruins, watch whales and seals, and experience subarctic landscapes.

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from $10,150

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Tromso, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Tromso above Arctic Circle
• Discover Gjesvaer and its wildlife
• Visit Skarsvag, northern villages
• Experience Reinoya’s landscapes

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Tromso / Longyearbyen

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Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Tromso and visiting Gjesvaer, Skarsvag, and Bear Island, rich in seabird life. Conclude your journey in Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers and unique wildlife along the way.

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