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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
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Kayaking, Northern Lights
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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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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
from $21,860
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Explore iconic sites in Iceland
  • Explore North Atlantic landscapes
  • See incredible Arctic wildlife
  • Visit fishing villages and terrains
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Iceland cruise roundtrip from Reykjavik aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Hrisey, Akureyri, and Isafjordur. Discover volcanoes, fjords, waterfalls, geothermal sites, and wildlife through guided excursions and scenic cruising.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $14,895
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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
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
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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from $12,090
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Disko Bay to Uummannaq - Icebergs, Whales and Inuit culture

Ilulissat Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Explore the magnificent Disko Bay
  • Admire numerous gigantic icebergs
  • Enjoy the magical midnight sun
  • Great chance of seeing whales
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Ilulissat / Ilulissat
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Variable
This relaxed 10-day expedition cruise roundtrip from Ilulissat aboard M/S Balto visits several small colorful settlements to immerse you in the local cultures. Throughout the expedition, enjoy opportunities to hike through the serene landscapes and sea views where you can spot wildlife like reindeer, foxes, and humpback, minke, and pilot whales.
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Ilulissat city in Greenland
from $11,390
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Treasure of the Greenland West Coast - Culture and contrasts

Ilulissat to Qaqortoq - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Explore Ikka Fjord formations
  • Explore Disko Bay
  • Discover Nuuk cultural heritage
  • Explore Qaqortoq’s fjords
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Ilulissat / Qaqortoq
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Join this 11-day M/S Balto cruise from Ilulissat to Qaqortoq. Experience wildlife, glaciers, hot springs, and historical sites on this unforgettable expedition.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $27,765
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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
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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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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
Activity Level
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
Whale Watching, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
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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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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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Whale Watching off the coast of Reykjavik in Iceland
from $32,522
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Iceland, Greenland & Crossing the Arctic Circle

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Reykjavik’s Nordic charm
  • Stroll Isafjordur Old Town
  • Experience Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Cross Grimsey Island
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise from Iceland to Greenland, exploring volcanic landscapes, charming towns, and rich Nordic culture aboard the Scenic Eclipse. Experience breathtaking fjords, Arctic wildlife, and the remote beauty of Greenland's Scoresbysund region.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,995
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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Kugluktuk community life
  • Visit historic Beechey Island
  • Navigate Bellot Strait currents
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord glaciers
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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq
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Embark on a 17-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Victory from Kugluktuk, Canada, to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland. Visit Inuit communities, Beechey Island, and the Ilulissat Icefjord. Sail through Kitikmeot Region, Bellot Strait, Lancaster Sound, and Smith Sound while observing wildlife and Arctic landscapes.
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