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Svalbard reindeer in spring
from $10,584
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Polar Circle Odyssey

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Visit Remote Djupavík
  • Cross Arctic Circle
  • Explore Svalbard Wildlife
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Explore Iceland's Westfjords, remote islands, the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen in 11 days aboard World Navigator. Discover Dynjandi, Djupavík, Drangey, and Arctic wildlife, with Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris guided by conditions.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $6,895
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Svalbard Express

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Navigate Arctic ice
  • Reach High Arctic islands
  • Visit Ny-Alesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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Variable
Sail through Svalbard’s high Arctic on a 7-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate fjords, polar deserts, and the Arctic ice pack while visiting historic whaling sites, remote islands, and scientific outposts. Observe seabirds, walrus, and polar wildlife in protected Arctic environments.
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Drying stockfish on Lofoten, Norway
from $18,295
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Norwegian Fjords & Svalbard Explorer

Tromso - Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover the Lofoten Islands
  • Step inside a longhouse in Borg
  • Hike the trails of Torsken
  • Admire the coastlines of Senja
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Tromso / Oslo
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Hiking, Kayaking
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Variable
Join an 11-day Arctic cruise on the Sylvia Earle from northern Norway to Svalbard, starting in Tromso and exploring the stunning Lofoten Islands. Experience local culture, hike scenic trails, and enjoy flexible days navigating glaciers and wildlife in Spitsbergen before concluding in Longyearbyen.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $13,895
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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
  • Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
  • Discover Shetland Viking Sites
  • Observe Bear Island Birds
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
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Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.
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Arctic trekking on an Oceanwide Expeditions cruise
from $8,300
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Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Kong Oscar Fjord
  • Sail through alpine fjords
  • Explore the Northeast Water
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities
Northern Lights
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Variable
Sail aboard Ortelius on a 14-day Arctic cruise to Northeast Greenland, traveling from Iceland to Spitsbergen. You explore remote fjords, Arctic islands, pack ice zones, and historic landing sites while observing whales, seabirds, muskoxen, and polar landscapes.
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Fair Isle
from $11,495
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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Aberdeen
  • Discover Fair Isle
  • Experience Faroe Islands
  • Explore Jan Mayen
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Aberdeen to Helsinki on the Ultramarine. Explore Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen, encountering iconic Arctic wildlife like puffins, seabirds, reindeer, and whales.
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Arctic puffins
from $9,000
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The Canadian Maritimes and Newfoundland

St. John's - St. John's - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Venture into L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Explore Gros Morne National Park
  • Look for moose, seabirds and whales
  • Discover eastern Canada's beauty
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St. John's / L'Anse aux Meadows
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the Canadian Maritimes with the National Geographic Explorer. Walk among Viking ruins in Newfoundland, explore WWII sites, and admire Prince Edward Island’s red cliffs. Spot puffins, whales, and moose in this wild and historic Atlantic region.
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Granite peaks and a glacier above a calm fjord
from $9,600
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Cruise from Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes

Halifax - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Discover colorful St. John’s
  • Visit Nanortalik’s Inuit community
  • Visit Narsaq’s scenic surrounding
  • Explore historic Hvalsey ruins
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Halifax / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Canada, Greenland, and Iceland on a 12-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Visit Halifax, St. John’s, Nanortalik, Qassiarsuk, Narsaq, Igaliku, Hvalsey, Qaqortoq, and Reykjavik. Discover Norse ruins, Inuit culture, archaeological sites, and local communities. Enjoy Zodiac cruises, wildlife viewing, and scenic hikes when conditions allow.
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,690
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Explore scenic Senja island
  • Watch whales in Vesteralen
  • Visit Reine in Lofoten
  • Navigate through Trollfjorden
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise from the stunning Lofoten Islands to the icy Svalbard aboard the M/S Quest. Discover remote Bear Island, home to a vast seabird colony, and explore the Arctic wilderness while observing wildlife like polar bears and walruses.
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Sable Island
from $6,995
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Sable Island: Wild Horses and Outpost Legacy

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Discover Sable Island Wildlife
  • Encounter Wild Horses
  • Visit Saint-Pierre, France
  • Explore Historic St. John’s
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St. John's / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Embark from St. John’s, Newfoundland, an 8-day Ocean Nova expedition exploring the wild beauty of Sable Island and the charm of Saint-Pierre. Experience legendary history, French culture, and Atlantic wildlife—from seals and horses to seabirds. Expert guides, Zodiac landings, and comfortable ship amenities enhance each moment at sea.
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Charming Quebec City
from $13,999
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Canada & Greenland Explorer

Toronto to Greenland - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Great Lakes
  • Visit historic Toronto neighborhood
  • Explore Quebec City landmarks
  • Explore Inuit village traditions
  • Whale watch in Tadoussac
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Nuuk
Activities
Urban Exploration, Local Market Visits, Fishing, Wine Tasting
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Viking Great Lakes and Arctic cruise from Toronto to Greenland, exploring top destinations like Quebec City, Gros Morne National Park, Red Bay, and Paamiut. Discover whale-filled waters in Tadoussac, dramatic landscapes in the Mingan Archipelago, and Inuit heritage in remote Greenlandic villages.
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Waterfall Skogafoss in South Iceland
from $2,960
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Discover Iceland

Iceland Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit the Golden Circle
  • Enjoy Dalvík
  • Circumnavigate Ring Road
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Explore the best of Iceland on this 8-day tour, covering Reykjavik and the highlights along the famed Ring Road. Visit a shimmering glacier, spouting geysers, incredible volcanoes, and stunning waterfalls, and go whale watching in the north.
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