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Experience the wonders of the Arctic. Join us on a cruise journey through the pristine landscapes of Greenland, from the charming town of Kangerlussuaq to the remote village of Attu. Sail aboard the MS Seaventure and embark on an 8-day adventure where you can hike through unique nature, witness local wildlife up close, and marvel at the mighty Equip Glacier. Alternatively, opt for a 15-day itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture to explore the glaciers, fjords, and indigenous cultures of Greenland. Visit Norse settlements, encounter icebergs, and immerse yourself in the ancient history of the Eastern Settlement. For a different Arctic experience, set sail on a 12-day expedition along the Saint Lawrence aboard Le Lyrial. Discover the beauty of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, explore Newfoundland's rich history, and witness diverse bird and marine life. Engage in village visits, wildlife viewing, and immerse yourself in the enchanting landscapes of the region. Don't miss the chance to explore the Arctic's captivating nature and culture. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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A view from the cliffs of Gros Morne National Park.
from $9,595
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Newfoundland Circumnavigation

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore vibrant St. John’s
  • Visit French Saint-Pierre
  • Hike Gros Morne’s Tablelands
  • Step into Viking history
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St. John's / St. John's
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Variable
Sail on a 12-day Newfoundland Circumnavigation cruise through Newfoundland and Labrador aboard the Ocean Nova, where history, culture, and nature come together. Explore Miawpukek’s Indigenous heritage, the charming fishing village of Francois, and the geological wonders of Gros Morne National Park.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $8,295
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West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Cruise Hornsund fjord
  • Discover Bellsund history
  • See seabirds nesting
  • Hike Arctic tundra
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Kayaking, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Begin in Longyearbyen, then embark on a 10-day Arctic cruise aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords, glaciers, and national parks, with chances to see polar bears, walrus, whales, and seabirds. Visit historic Ny Ålesund and reach the polar ice edge for wildlife encounters in one of the Arctic’s most pristine regions.
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Polar bear and cub
from $5,700
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North Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Sail Fuglefjorden’s polar haven
  • Visit Raudfjord’s icy expanse
  • Discover Trygghamna whaling relics
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Set out on an 11-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, departing from Longyearbyen to explore remote North Spitsbergen. Discover historic whaling sites, pristine glaciers, and diverse Arctic birdlife like the Little Auk, and witness polar bears in their natural habitat.
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Franz Josef Land scenery
from $28,255
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Northeast Greenland National Park Micro Cruise

Iceland Roundtrip - 12 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 / Iceland
Activities
Village Visits
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Variable
Explore Greenland on this 12-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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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $19,840
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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
  • Visit remote Kvitøya island
  • Spot whales near shelf edge
  • Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $19,840
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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Visit Poolepynten walrus colony
  • Cruise near Svitjodbreen glacier
  • Search ice edge wildlife
  • Explore Hornsund bird cliffs
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join a 10-day Svalbard cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Visit Poolepynten’s walrus colony, explore ice edges near Fuglefjorden, and land at sites like Copper Camp and Camp Bell. Discover Hornsund’s bird cliffs and historic huts before returning north through Isfjorden to Longyearbyen.
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The edge of Greenland's ice cap
from $11,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Cruise through Kangerlussuaq Fjord
  • Explore Nuuk’s cultural sites
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • See Torngat Mountains National Park
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure cruise from Greenland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Nova, sailing through majestic fjords, historic sites, and breathtaking Arctic landscapes. Visit the Viking settlement at L’Anse aux Meadows and experience warm Newfoundland hospitality in remote coastal villages.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $18,875
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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Search icy polar habitats
  • See Austfonna ice cap
  • Observe Alkefjellet bird cliff
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.
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Spot whales in Arctic waters
from $8,350
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Around Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • See stark countryside plant species
  • Spot minke whales
  • Visit Alkhornet
  • Sail through Fuglefjorden
  • Whalers' tracks, Basque ovens
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Sail through Svalbard on a 15-day voyage with the Rembrandt van Rijn, starting in Longyearbyen. Explore historic mining towns, spot Arctic wildlife, and sail through picturesque fjords. Highlights include the Svalbard Museum, Isfjorden, Trygghamna, and Bellsund, with opportunities to see minke whales, polar bears, and reindeer.
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Enjoy northern lights on an Arctic cruise
from $7,200
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Cruise Volquart Boons Coast
  • Visit Manegletcher glacier
  • Sail past Milne Land icebergs
  • Spot musk oxen in Jameson Land
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Constable Point / Constable Point
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Northern Lights
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day East Greenland cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Spot huge icebergs, explore Scoresby Sund fjords, hike tundra with musk oxen, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and witness glaciers and Arctic landscapes under the Northern Lights.
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Ski the Arctic.
from $3,950
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Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Watch for polar bears and walrus
  • Visit Kongsfjorden and Isfjord
  • Ski the snowy Arctic terrain
  • Enjoy zodiac cruising and hiking
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Skiing
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Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard the sailing vessel Rembrandt van Rijn. Explore Western Spitsbergen and have multiple opportunities to ski in the alpine terrain of the Arctic.
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A towering iceberg
from $4,000
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Alkhorne
  • Explore historic Ny Ålesund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day adventure aboard Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s Arctic wilderness. Visit remote settlements, observe wildlife, and explore the region’s history and culture.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $9,995
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Baffin Island and Greenland: Circling the Midnight Sun

Iqaluit, NU - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Sail through Frobisher Bay
  • Discover Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Cross the Davis Strait
  • Spot polar bears & whales
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Iqaluit / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Journey through the Arctic on this 14-day Baffin Island and Greenland cruise from Nunavut to Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Sail through Frobisher Bay, visit Inuit communities, marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord, and explore the rugged landscapes of Baffin Island and Western Greenland. Hike tundra trails and witness breathtaking wildlife.
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Solar Eclipse
from $11,490
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Solar Eclipse Expedition

Longyearbyen - Isafjordur - 16 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Witness a rare total solar eclipse
  • Discover colorful rock formations
  • Spot Arctic wildlife daily
  • Visit traditional hunter’s hut
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Longyearbyen / Isafjordur
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Variable
Experience the Arctic’s raw beauty on this 16-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Isafjordur aboard the M/S Quest. Witness a rare total solar eclipse over Kong Oscar Fjord. Cross the Greenland Sea while watching for whales. Discover Kejser Franz Josef Fjord and Blomsterbugten—stunning locations framed by glaciers and rock formations.
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
from $6,300
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt - Akureyri - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Milne Land’s icebergs
  • Discover O Fjord’s towering cliffs
  • Sail Harefjord’s scenic expanse
  • Experience Ittoqqortoormiit’s cultu
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Constable Point / Akureyri
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Constable Pynt to Akureyri aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, exploring Earth’s largest fjord system. Discover exotic Arctic wildlife, including musk oxen and Arctic hares, amid stunning auroras, with chances to spot Greenland whales, massive icebergs, ancient Thule sites, and scenic coastal hikes.
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Kayaking and Zodiac Cruising in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
from $50,995
EBD
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Ilulissat’s glaciers
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Inuit culture
  • Visit the historic Herschel Island
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Toronto / Anchorage
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Variable
Join this 29-day expedition from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Greg Mortimer. Navigate the Northwest Passage, explore historic sites, meet locals, and spot Arctic wildlife.
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
from $9,995
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Heart of the Arctic

Kangerlussuaq - Iqaluit, NU - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Sail through stunning fjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Spot polar bears ands whales
  • Discover Viking history
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Kangerlussuaq / Iqaluit
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day Heart of the Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Nova. Explore dramatic fjords, witness calving glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle under the northern lights. Visit communities like Nuuk, Kinngait, and Salluit, where Inuit traditions thrive. Cruise by Zodiac to remote islands teeming with polar bears, walruses, and seabirds.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $6,990
No SS
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Cruise volcanic island of Surtsey
  • Visit Heimaey’s lava fields
  • Visit scenic Eyjafjordur fjord
  • Experience Westfjords fishing herit
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail Iceland’s wild coast on an 8-day cruise aboard L' L'Austral. Discover Reykjavík’s landmarks, sail around Surtsey, explore Heimaey’s bird cliffs, walk lava craters near Grundarfjordur, visit Akureyri’s Godafoss, and explore Ísafjörður’s fjords. Spot puffins and Arctic landscapes while experiencing Icelandic history and culture.
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