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Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
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East Greenland: Stories of Ice and Light

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Iceland Westfjords cruising
  • Sail vast fjords in Scoresby Sound
  • Walk remote Greenland shorelines
  • Explore Prince Christian Sound
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Reykjavik / Nuuk
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Embark on a 14-day East Greenland cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard an Ocean Victory. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, East Greenland’s fjords, Ittoqqortoormiit, Uunartoq hot springs, Norse ruins at Hvalsey, and Prince Christian Sound. Travel by Zodiac, hike rugged coasts, encounter wildlife, and engage with Greenlandic culture.
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
from $16,999
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Southeast Greenland And Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Cruise Heimaey puffin cliffs
  • Visit Qaqortoq & Hvalsey ruins
  • Discover Tasermiut Fjord
  • Sail Prins Christian Sund
  • Experience Tasiilaq culture
  • See Kirkjufell in Grundarfjordur
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits, Local Market Visits
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Sail on a 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Seabourn Venture, exploring Southeast Greenland and Iceland. Visit Reykjavik, Heimaey, Qaqortoq, Tasermiut Fjord, Prins Christian Sund, and Iceland’s Westfjords while discovering fjords, Viking history, wildlife, and remote Arctic communities.
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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $11,599
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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
  • Discover Bear Island wildlife
  • Join Zodiac glacier landings
  • Watch whales in fjords
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Tromso / Oslo
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Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.
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The Aurora Borealis, commonly known as the Northern Lights
from $19,595
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Northern Lights & Wild Isles: Iceland, Greenland, Scotland

Reykjavik - Aberdeen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Marvel at Dynjandi waterfall
  • Observe birds on Vigur Island
  • Visit historic Papa Westray
  • Unwind in waters near Akureyri
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Reykjavik / Aberdeen
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Hiking, Northern Lights, Village Visits
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Join a 14-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson to explore Iceland, Greenland, and the Scottish Isles while seeking the northern lights. Discover stunning landscapes and rich Viking history by day, and enjoy the night skies for breathtaking aurora displays.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $14,295
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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen town center
  • Observe polar bears safely
  • Discover Franz Josef Fjord
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Experience a 14-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, East Greenland’s fjords, and Iceland’s Westfjords. Observe polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and seabirds, visit historic sites, Inuit villages, and museums, and enjoy onboard expert briefings, excursions, and 24-hour daylight.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $51,770
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Spitsbergen zodiac exploration
  • Arctic sea ice navigation
  • Scoresby Sound Fjord exploration
  • Blosseville Coast wildlife sighting
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Embark on an 18-day polar cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík. Cross Arctic sea ice, reach the Geographic North Pole, explore the Ittoqqortoormiit region, Scoresby Sound, and the Blosseville Coast, and spot polar bears, whales, walruses, seals, and Arctic wildlife.
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A polar bear climbs glacial ice in the Arctic
from $6,395
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Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Helsinki Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Helsinki’s Design District
  • Witness Lilliehook Glacier calving
  • Photograph Monaco Glacier icebergs
  • Discover historic Smeerenburg settl
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Longyearbyen. Explore glaciers, fjords, and wildlife in Svalbard. Visit historic whaling settlements, photograph towering cliffs and icebergs, and enjoy guided Zodiac excursions, Finnish saunas, and vibrant city experiences in Helsinki.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $12,000
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The Arctic Explorer: Iceland to Svalbard Cruise

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Look for whales off Husavík
  • Visit volcanic Jan Mayen Island
  • Seek polar bears in Svalbard
  • Spot puffins on Hrísey Island
  • Admire Dynjandi in the Westfjords
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Reykjavik / Copenhagen
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Kayaking
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Embark on a 13-day Arctic cruise aboard SH Vega along Iceland's north coast to Dynjandi waterfall, bird-rich Hrísey, and the whale-watching hub of Husavík. After a stop at remote, volcanic Jan Mayen, spend four days in Svalbard's fjords looking for polar bears and walrus.
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Walruses huddled together on the ice
from $50,370
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Blosseville Coast Greenland
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Cross Polar Ice Floes
  • Visit Northwest Spitsbergen Region
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Reykjavik / Paris
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Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen on a 17-day cruise. Explore Greenland’s remote coastlines, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, navigate Arctic sea ice, reach the Geographic North Pole, and discover the wildlife, glaciers, and fjords of Svalbard on this polar expedition.
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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $14,650
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Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Cruise past polar bears in Svalbard
  • Explore Greenland's largest fjord
  • Discover Dynjandi's waterfall
  • Visit Flatey's historic village
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Variable
A 15-day cruise linking Norway's Svalbard archipelago, East Greenland's Scoresby Sund, and Iceland's western fjords aboard Heritage Discoverer. Zodiac landings track polar bears, walrus, musk oxen, and calving glaciers by day. Suited to travelers wanting three Arctic regions in one trip, comfortable with a weather-driven schedule.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $9,500
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Discover Svalbard and the Norwegian Arctic: Tromso to Longyearbyen

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Tromso attractions
  • Discover Bear Island
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Longyearbyen town
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Norway on a 12-day cruise aboard SH Diana from Tromso to Longyearbyen. Visit North Cape, cruise past Bear Island, and discover Svalbard's glaciers, fjords, tundra, and sea ice. Watch for polar bears, walrus, reindeer, Arctic foxes, whales, and seabirds while experiencing some of Norway's northernmost destinations.
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Puffins on the Latrabjarg Cliffs
from $4,800
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the Greenland Sea Ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Spot whales near Keflavik
  • Sail Iceland’s dramatic fjords
  • Encounter Greenland Sea Ice
  • Spot whales at sea
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Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
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Variable
On this 8-day Arctic voyage aboard MV Plancius, you sail from Iceland’s dramatic fjords in Keflavik, cross the Arctic Circle, encounter Greenland Sea Ice with opportunities to spot whales, seals, seabirds, and even polar bears before concluding in Akureyri.
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