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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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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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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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Historic town of Husavik on the North Coast
from $9,595
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Highlights of Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Reykjavik city streets
  • Walk Ísafjörður fjord paths
  • Visit Siglufjörður Herring Museum
  • Cross Arctic Circle Grímsey
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Discover Iceland in 8 days aboard Ocean Victory, traveling from Reykjavik to Reykjavik. Visit Ísafjörður, Siglufjörður, Grímsey, Akureyri, Húsavík, Djúpivogur, and the Westman Islands. Explore historic towns, volcanic landscapes, fjords, wildlife, and cultural sites along the Arctic Circle with guided walks, local cuisine, and coastal views.
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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
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Hiking, 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 $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 $26,868
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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
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Snorkeling
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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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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
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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
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Wilderness Lodge Exploration, Scuba Diving
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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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Torngat Mountains National Park in Nunatsiavut
from $11,995
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

St. John’s, NL - Nuuk - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Explore St. John’s streets
  • Visit L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Discover Labrador coastal villages
  • Hike Torngat Mountains trails
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St. John's / Nuuk
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Arctic cruise from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Nuuk, Greenland aboard Ocean Nova. Discover historic fishing villages, Inuit communities, the Torngat Mountains, and the glaciers of Southwest Greenland. Zodiac excursions, guided hikes, and cultural encounters offer insight into the region’s people, history, and landscapes.
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Explore volcanic Heimaey Island
from $10,395
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Iceland & East Greenland Explorer

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Heimaey's volcanic history
  • Explore Vigur's bird colonies
  • Explore Sermilik's drifting ice
  • Discover Tasiilaq's tradition
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Kayaking, Village Visits, Citizen Science, Photography Seminars, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Explore Iceland and East Greenland on a 10-day Arctic expedition from Reykjavík to Reykjavík aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Heimaey, Grundarfjörður, Vigur Island, Ísafjörður, Sermilik Fjord, Ikateq, Kuummiit, and Tasiilaq while learning about local history, wildlife, landscapes, East Greenlandic culture, volcanic islands, and coastal communities.
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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 $10,295
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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
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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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