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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
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
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
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
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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Sun shining on the ice
from $41,920
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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Discover the Geographic North Pole
  • Admire Scoresby Sund
  • Sailing the heart of the ice floe
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Discover our planet’s northernmost point during this unique 16-day sailing expedition aboard Le Commandant-Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel.
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Black-legged kittiwake
from $12,698
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Wild Scottish Isles & Iceland

Dublin - Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Dublin’s historic streets
  • Cruise Calf of Man shores
  • Discover Tobermory's harbor
  • Visit St Kilda's stunning cliffs
Starts / Ends
Dublin / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Discover iconic castles, Viking sites, and dramatic cliffs on this 11-day Seabourn Venture cruise from Dublin to Reykjavik. Explore Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland’s islands, the Shetlands, and Iceland’s Westman Islands, encountering ancient ruins, seabird colonies, and vibrant local culture.
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Snow-covered mountain peaks
from $8,790
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Expedition Svalbard

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Discover eastern Svalbard
  • Search for Arctic wildlife & birds
  • Find 17th-century whaling remnants
  • Explore spectacular landscapes
Activity Level
Variable
On this 12-day voyage on the M/S Quest, explore the magnificent fjords of Svalbard, Norway. Discover the ruins of the thriving 17th-century whaling era. See polar bears and walruses and explore the stunning landscapes and wide tundras of the Arctic by making daily landings aboard Zodiac craft.
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Magnificent vistas at Kong Oscar Fjord
from $12,695
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Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Experience Arctic
  • Discover Northeast Greenland
  • Sail across Denmark Strait
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Northern Lights, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik on the Ocean Explorer. Explore Greenland's diverse landscapes and culture and witness icebergs. Have a chance to see the Northern Lights and visit historic Thule sites.
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A colony of walruses resting on the beach
from $17,195
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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Helsinki museums
  • Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
  • Visit the 14th of July Glacier
  • Admire Alkefjellet cliffs
Starts / Ends
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Spitsbergen’s on this 15-day cruise from Helsinki and back aboard Ocean Explorer. Witness the untamed beauty, cruising past towering glaciers, colorful tundra, and dramatic fjords. Spot polar bears, seabird colonies, and walrus haul-outs. Discover sites like Alkefjellet, Ny-London, and 14th of July Glacier.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $7,895
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Svalbard Circumnavigation

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Look for polar wildlife
  • View countless seabirds
  • Visit the northernmost towns
  • Cruise past glaciers and fjords
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Board Ocean Albatros to join this 10-day cruise circumnavigating the Svalbard archipelago, including the eastern part of Edgeøya and south part of Spitsbergen like Bellsund and Hornsund. Experience high summer in the Arctic, and enjoy the immense beauty of the distinctive landscapes and wildlife. Watch for whales, walruses, polar bears, and millions of sea birds.
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