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Houses of Greenland
from $11,125
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Iceland to Greenland cruise

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Nuuk's Heritage
  • Visit Aappilattoq Village
  • Discover Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Cruise Greenlandic Fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Explore Greenland from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq on a 14-day expedition aboard SH Vega. Visit remote settlements, historic sites, Nuuk, Qeqertarsuaq, Ilulissat, and Sisimiut, while cruising fjords and glaciers including Prins Christian Sund, Evigheds Glacier, Eqip Sermia, and the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $14,395
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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
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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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The night lights of Akureyri
from $9,695
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Land of Fjords & Epic Waterfalls

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Discover Grímsey Island
  • See Lake Mývatn
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day Iceland expedition aboard Sea Spirit from Reykjavík. Explore Snæfellsnes Peninsula, Westfjords, Akureyri, Lake Mývatn, Seyðisfjörður, and Vestmannaeyjar. See waterfalls, glaciers, volcanic landscapes, seabirds, and local villages while sailing Iceland’s remote coasts.
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Enjoying the spring sunshine on a zodiac excursion in Svalbard
from $9,690
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Springtime in Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Navigate majestic Hornsund
  • Explore remote Danskoya
  • Visit Prins Karls Forland
  • Sail through vast Isfjorden
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Whale Watching
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise in Svalbard aboard the M/S Balto, witnessing iconic Arctic wildlife and stunning glacial landscapes. Explore historic Ny-Alesund and navigate fjords while observing seabirds and polar bears in their natural habitat.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $27,880
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Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise

Iceland Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Cruise Scoresbysund fjord system
  • Explore Thule cultural remains
  • Visit Antarctic Havn cabin
  • Walk Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
Starts / Ends
Keflavik International Airport / Keflavik International Airport
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Variable
Explore Greenland on this 13-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord explores Scoresbysund, Kejser Franz Josephs Fjord, and Northeast Greenland National Park. Journey includes wildlife viewing, cultural sites, Zodiac landings, and hikes through remote Arctic landscapes.
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The Blomstrandbreen Glacier in Blomstrandhalvoya.
from $13,099
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Discover Nybyen
  • Visit the Svalbard Museum
  • Spot Svalbard’s majestic wildlife
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Oslo / Oslo
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the World Voyager. Explore Svalbard's glaciers, fjords, and Arctic wildlife. Enjoy expert-led shore landings and unforgettable adventures.
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Iconic Krossfjorden
from $25,090
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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Alkehornet cliffs
  • Discover Smeerenburg Fjord
  • Visit Gravneset whaling site
  • View Brasvellbreen glacier front
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Svalbard expedition aboard Aqua Lares, adjusting routes for optimal wildlife viewing. Explore iconic sites like bird cliffs, historic cemeteries, and glaciers, with daily shore landings and expert guidance for safety and responsible encounters.
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Arctic puffins
from $19,065
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National Parks of East Greenland & Iceland

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • See cascading Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Observe puffins in Vigur Island
  • Learn Ittoqqortoormiit Inuit life
  • Marvel at Waltershausen Glacier
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 12-day Arctic Circle expedition from Reykjavik aboard the Scenic Eclipse, exploring Flatey Island, Dynjandi Waterfall, and the remote eastern coast of Greenland. Discover local cultures in Ittoqqortoormiit, navigate beautiful fjords and glaciers, and visit Grundarfjordur with its iconic Kirkjufell Mountain.
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Polar bear and cub
from $15,175
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Ultimate Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Longyearbyen Arctic town
  • Search for polar bears
  • Visit North Pole Museum
  • See Arctic wildlife and glaciers
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Copenhagen / Copenhagen
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Variable
Explore the Arctic aboard SH Diana and discover the remote wilderness of Svalbard. Cruise through glaciers, fjords, and sea ice while spotting polar bears, walruses, whales, Arctic foxes, seals, and reindeer. This 12-day voyage stands out for its exceptional wildlife and dramatic Arctic landscapes.
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Dynjandi Waterfall
from $9,600
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Cruise from Iceland to Svalbard

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Visit the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Hrisey Island
  • Explore Husavik
  • Visit Jan Mayen Island and Svalbard
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Reykjavik / Copenhagen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Arctic Discovery cruise aboard SH Vega from Reykjavik to explore iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Highlights include the Dynjandi Waterfall, Grimsey Island’s seabird colonies, Husavik’s whale-watching, and Svalbard’s polar landscapes. The journey ends in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $8,995
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Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

Iqaluit - Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Frobisher Bay
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Walk glacier boardwalks
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Iqaluit / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on a 12-day cruise aboard Ocean Victory from Iqaluit, Nunavut, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Explore Frobisher Bay, Baffin Island, and Ilulissat Icefjord. Observe wildlife, visit Inuit communities, and discover glaciers, fjords, and Arctic landscapes through guided landings and Zodiac excursions.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $13,725
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In-Depth Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Search polar bear habitats
  • View Arctic glaciers
  • Find Svalbard reindeer
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
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Copenhagen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Svalbard, Norway aboard SH Diana on a 12-day Arctic voyage. Cruise through glaciers, fjords, sea ice, tundra, and beaches while searching for polar bears, walruses, bowhead whales, Arctic foxes, and Svalbard reindeer. Visit the North Pole Expeditions Museum before exploring one of the Arctic Circle's most remote wildlife destinations.
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