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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $11,132
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Circumnavigating Spitsbergen: In the Realm of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s shops
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research base
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Hinlopen Strait for seabird
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Oslo / Oslo
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Arctic expedition cruise on the MS Fram, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring sites like Ny Alesund and Northwest Spitsbergen National Park. Experience wildlife encounters, remote hikes, and the icy shores of Barentsoya and Edgeoya before returning to Longyearbyen and flying back to Oslo.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $10,091
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Serene Greenland

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Stroll Reykjavik’s streets
  • Visit Scoresby Sund fjords
  • Discover Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Enjoy Greenland wilderness
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik aboard the MS Fram, exploring iconic sites and the remote beauty of East Greenland. Enjoy activities like kayaking, wildlife viewing, and lectures while sailing through stunning landscapes before returning to Reykjavik.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,652
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Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Spitsbergen
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Jan Mayen
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the Le Lyrial, exploring glaciers, wildlife, and isolated Jan Mayen Island. Visit the Inuit community in Ittoqqortoormiit, traverse Scoresby Sound's fjords, and conclude in Iceland's legendary landscapes from Isafjordur to Westfjords.
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Colorful Houses in Qaqortoq Greenland with big Iceberg
from $34,086
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Arctic Odyssey: Iceland, Greenland and Canada

Reykjavik to St John's - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Walk Erik’s Viking farm
  • Explore L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Witness rare solar eclipset
  • Discover Newfoundland’s fjords
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Reykjavik / St. John's
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavík to St. John’s on a 16-day Arctic expedition aboard the National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Flatey Island, Greenland’s glacier-carved fjords and Viking ruins, Canada’s remote Labrador Coast, and witness a rare total solar eclipse.
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $25,490
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Fabled Lands of the North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Nuuk to St. John's - 17 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • See Disko Bay icebergs
  • Explore Baffin Island fjords
  • Observe common murres nesting
  • Explore historic Battle Harbor
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Reykjavik / St. John's
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Hiking, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail from Nuuk through Greenland, Baffin Island, Labrador, and Newfoundland on a 17-day cruise aboard National Geographic Resolution. Cruise fjords, kayak icy coastlines, and hike Arctic landscapes while spotting whales, seabirds, and icebergs. Visit Sisimiut, Torngat National Park, and St. John’s during this Canadian Arctic-focused expedition.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $19,195
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Northwest Passage: The Legendary Arctic Sea Route

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Discover Northwest Passage
  • Visit Inuit communities
  • Cruise iceberg fjords
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavik to Greenland and Arctic Canada on a 17-day polar expedition aboard Ultramarine. Discover Nuuk, Baffin Island, the Northwest Passage, Ilulissat Icefjord, and remote Arctic fjords through Zodiac cruising, wildlife viewing, and community visits, ending back in Iceland.
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Polar bear and cub
from $13,795
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Arctic Odyssey Under a Solar Eclipse

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s rich history
  • Sail through Isfjorden’s calm water
  • Discover Svalbard’s glaciers
  • Witness a total solar eclipse
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen, and experience the midnight sun while exploring Svalbard's stunning fjords and wildlife. Witness a rare total solar eclipse in the Arctic, then sail to Iceland's breathtaking Westfjords before concluding your adventure in Reykjavik.
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First views of Baffin Island
from $16,990
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Baffin Island: Exploring Canada’s Wild Arctic Frontier

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore rugged Baffin fjords
  • Search iconic Arctic wildlife
  • Cruise scenic Nuuk coastline
  • Navigate the remote Davis Strait
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail from Reykjavík to Canada’s High Arctic on a 13-day expedition aboard National Geographic Resolution. Navigate Baffin Island’s fjords, search for wildlife, and explore remote landscapes shaped by ice, cliffs, and ancient culture. The flexible route maximizes time in glaciers, bays, and rugged coastal terrain.
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Narwhal sighting in the Arctic
from $27,450
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Narwhal & Polar Bear Safari

9 Day Itinerary
  • Travel by traditional qamutik
  • Camp close to the ice floe edge
  • Look for icebergs and drifting ice
  • Observe narwhals and polar bears
Activities
Snorkeling
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the classic spring floe edge 9-day safari where you may have the opportunity to view polar bears, narwhal and icebergs under the Midnight Sun. Travel to the northern reaches of Baffin Island where the sea ice meets the open water, and marine mammals and other wildlife congregate at the floe edge – also known as the “line of life”.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,495
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Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Marvel at East Greenland
  • Explore Svalbard
  • Discover West Fjords of Iceland
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 14-day cruise on the MV Sea Spirit from Reykjavik, experiencing vibrant culture and Icelandic cuisine. Sail through Faxafloi, spotting whales, then explore remote West Fjords, East Greenland, and Svalbard, ending in Longyearbyen.
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Exploring Greenland
from $13,995
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High Arctic Expedition: Where Art Meets Land

Qausuittuq - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore Beechey Island
  • Sail Tallurutiup Imanga
  • Walk Ellesmere Island
  • Meet Qaanaaq residents
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Resolute / Nuuk
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 15-day cruise from Qausuittuq, Canada, to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Explore Beechey Island, Tallurutiup Imanga, Ellesmere Island, Qaanaaq, Disko Island, and West Greenland. Learn from Inuit communities, visit historic Arctic sites, observe wildlife, and sail through fjords, ice, and remote northern coastlines.
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Ice diving in the Arctic
from $24,592
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Baffin Island Dive Safari

7 Day Itinerary
  • Travel by snowmobile and qamutik
  • Have progressive diving experiences
  • See the Arctic's vast wildlife
  • Stay in a safari-style base camp
Activities
Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Relaxed
Experience the most exhilarating 7-day diving adventure in the company of the Arctic's leading scuba diving experts. Settle into a safari-style base camp on the sea ice and dive in the most incredible ice formations. Witness the Arctic's wildlife such as pods of narwhal, a variety of seal species, bowhead, beluga whales, and polar bears.
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