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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $7,750
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Exploring Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Tour the North Pole Museum
  • Navigate Svalbard's glaciers
  • Spot polar bears on sea ice
  • Observe diverse Arctic wildlife
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Copenhagen / Copenhagen
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Svalbard expedition cruise aboard the SH Vega, beginning with a pre-cruise stay in Copenhagen before flying to Longyearbyen to set sail. Discover towering glaciers, deep fjords, and Arctic wildlife including polar bears, walruses, and reindeer before returning to Copenhagen.
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Musk Ox roaming the Northwest Passage
from $25,495
EBD
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Northwest Passage

Toronto - Calgary - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Sisimiut’s Inuit culture
  • Discover Pond Inlet’s heritage
  • Experience Port Leopold’s landscape
  • Visit uninhabited Devon Island
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Toronto / Calgary
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day cruise through the legendary Northwest Passage aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring Canada’s High Arctic and its historic sites linked to famous explorers. Engage with Inuit communities and observe Arctic wildlife while witnessing the impact of changing sea ice in this captivating region.
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Majestic Kirkjurfell waterfall
from $8,999
Air Credit
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Ring of Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Grimsey Arctic Circle crossing
  • Heimaey volcanic island exploration
  • Husavik whale watching tours
  • Reykjavik landmark city exploration
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard World Voyager and explore Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Isafjordur, Siglufjordur, Akureyri, Husavik, Seydisfjordur, Djupivogur, and Heimaey. Travel across fjords, volcanic coasts, and Arctic waters. This itinerary stands out for full Iceland circumnavigation and access to remote coastal regions.
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Hallgrimskirkja Church in Reykjavik
from $7,195
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Greenland Explorer

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Meet local communities in Greenland
  • Crossing the Denmark Strait
  • Learn Inuit traditions
  • Discover Nuuk culture
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
During this 12-day Arctic adventure, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory. Explore pristine fjords, towering glaciers, and remote villages while engaging with Inuit culture. Cruise through Denmark Strait, Prins Christian Sund, and Evighedsfjorden, witnessing polar wildlife including whales and seabirds.
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Hiking the snowy hillsides of Greenland.
from $8,300
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Spitsbergen, Northeast Greenland & Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Longyearbyen - Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cruise Raudfjorden glaciers
  • Cross to East Greenland
  • Hike Arctic tundra valleys
  • Sail Scoresby Sund
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activity Level
Variable
Board MV Plancius on a 14-day Arctic cruise from Svalbard to Greenland. You explore Raudfjorden, Northeast Greenland, Scoresby Sund, and Greenland National Park, experiencing glaciers, vast fjords, icebergs, tundra landings, and rich Arctic wildlife.
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Kayaking with Belugas
from $16,540
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Arctic Discovery

Canada Small Group Tour - 9 Day Itinerary
  • Hiking along the tundra
  • Visit Manitoba Museum
  • Learn about Arctic ecosystems
  • Enjoy guided ecotour activities
  • View the arctic night sky
  • Visit Churchill and meet with local
  • Kayaking with beluga whales
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Winnipeg / Winnipeg
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration
Activity Level
Easy Active
Discover the hidden gem of Hudson Bay in Northern Manitoba, Canada, and stay in a remote luxury eco-lodge on a 9-day Arctic Discovery safari. Explore this unique and wild wilderness known for its stunning ecosystems, wildlife, and rich cultural history with the help of the Churchill Wild Ecotour.
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Disko Bay
from $25,790
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Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown

Nuuk to Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Nuuk fjords and heritage
  • Sail Baffin Bay polar wildlife
  • Spot whales in Disko Island
  • Prins Christian Sund cruising
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Paris / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Village Visits, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Greenland’s Arctic coast on a 16-day cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Sail through Baffin Bay, Disko Bay, Sisimiut, Narsarsuaq, Qaqortoq, Prins Christian Sund, and Kujalleq Glacier. Spot polar bears, whales, seals, and icebergs while discovering Inuit culture, Viking history, fjords, and natural hot springs.
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Expanse of the incredible Ilulissat Icefjord!
from $16,199
SPCL Rates
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Glaciers & Fjords

Roundtrip Nuuk - 16 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Nuuk's thriving city life
  • Discover hot springs in Kangerluk
  • Photograph mountain of Uummannaq
  • Sail legendary Baffin Bay
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Nuuk / Nuuk
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 16-day cruise on the World Navigator through Greenland and the Canadian Arctic, starting in Nuuk. Experience local Inuit culture, observe wildlife, and navigate remote, ice-filled northern waters.
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The night lights of Akureyri
from $9,000
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Sail around Surtsey volcanic island
  • Cruise into Grundarfjordur
  • Experience Arctic Circle crossing
  • Explore volcanic landscapes
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise that explores Iceland’s coast aboard Le Laperouse, sailing from Reykjavik to Vestmannaeyjar, Snaefellsnes, Grimsey, Akureyri, Isafjordur, and back. You explore volcanoes, fjords, bird cliffs, Arctic Circle islands, geothermal landscapes, and historic fishing towns by sea and guided excursions.
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Northern Lights near Tromso, Norway
from $20,395
EBD
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Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights

Reykjavik - Tromso - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Gullfoss, stunning waterfall
  • Enjoy Vigur, birdwatching paradise
  • Experience Svalbard’s wilderness
  • Witness Norway’s northern lights
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Tromso
Activities
Northern Lights, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise from Reykjavik to Tromso aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the landscapes of Iceland and the beauty of the High Arctic. Experience waterfalls, wildlife, and locations like Vigur Island, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard, culminating in breathtaking views of Norway and prime opportunities to witness the northern lights.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $22,271
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Beyond the Inhabited World

Nuuk Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Visit remote Kullorsuaq village
  • Explore Siorapaluk settlement
  • Navigate Baffin Bay ice
  • Sail through Nares Strait
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Nuuk / Nuuk
Activities
Citizen Science, Fishing, Snorkeling
Activity Level
Variable
Explore a 13-day Greenland Arctic journey from Nuuk aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Travel through fjords, visit Kullorsuaq and Siorapaluk, and cross Baffin Bay and the Nares Strait. Learn about Inuit culture, observe wildlife, and access remote ice regions using a PC2-class polar ship.
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Remote and rugged Westfjords, Iceland
from $16,565
EBD
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 11-day cruise around Iceland aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring its stunning landscapes with glaciers, volcanoes, and unique wildlife. Experience the remote Westfjords, hike dramatic coastlines, and discover the fascinating geology of this young land.
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