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Exploring Greenland
from $10,395
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Scoresby Sund Fjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Village
  • Observe Northern Lights Displays
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Discover Iceland and East Greenland on an 11-day Arctic expedition aboard Sea Spirit. Sail from Reykjavík to Scoresby Sund, explore fjords, glaciers, and remote Inuit villages, and watch for whales, seabirds, and the Northern Lights. Combine Zodiac cruising, hiking, and sea kayaking with cultural visits and scenic coastal exploration.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $7,000
Save $7700
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Exploring Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Spot wild polar bears
  • Cruise icy Arctic fjords
  • Visit Longyearbyen
  • Observe whales in Arctic waters
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Travel through Svalbard on a guided 9-day Arctic cruise aboard SH Diana. Depart from Longyearbyen and explore fjords, glaciers, and tundra while spotting polar bears, walruses, and arctic foxes. Cruise on a small polar ship built for ice navigation, offering close-up access to remote wildlife habitats and dramatic scenery within the Arctic Circle.
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Spitsbergen zodiac
from $6,000
EBD 10%
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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Visit Krossfjorden’s glaciers
  • Discover Ny Alesund’s settlement
  • Spot wildlife in Bellsund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. On this expedition, cruise around Spitsbergen’s icy North Atlantic waters, offering chances to see whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and polar bears.
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Ivory Gulls on the pristine snow
from $6,250
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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Hornsund fjords
  • Uncove Bear Island cliffs
  • Search pack ice wildlife
  • Spot ivory gulls Agardhfjellet
  • Examine dinosaur tracks Boltodden
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic on a 10-day voyage aboard Ortelius around South Spitsbergen and Bear Island. Visit fjords, seabird cliffs, fossil sites, and tundra landscapes while watching for whales, seals, walruses, and polar bears.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $6,000
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North Spitsbergen Explorer – Into the Pack Ice – Polar Bear & Whale

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen town
  • Encounter Arctic wildlife
  • Sail near Monaco Glacier and observ
  • Spot polar bears & whales
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day North Spitsbergen Expedition aboard the MV Plancius, sailing deep into the Arctic pack ice and remote northern Svalbard. Explore Longyearbyen, Raudfjord, and Monaco Glacier while watching for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds in their natural Arctic habitat.
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Spot whales in Arctic waters
from $8,350
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Around Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • See stark countryside plant species
  • Spot minke whales
  • Visit Alkhornet
  • Sail through Fuglefjorden
  • Whalers' tracks, Basque ovens
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Svalbard on a 15-day voyage with the Rembrandt van Rijn, starting in Longyearbyen. Explore historic mining towns, spot Arctic wildlife, and sail through picturesque fjords. Highlights include the Svalbard Museum, Isfjorden, Trygghamna, and Bellsund, with opportunities to see minke whales, polar bears, and reindeer.
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Enjoy northern lights on an Arctic cruise
from $7,200
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Cruise Volquart Boons Coast
  • Visit Manegletcher glacier
  • Sail past Milne Land icebergs
  • Spot musk oxen in Jameson Land
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Constable Point / Constable Point
Activities
Hiking, Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day East Greenland cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Spot huge icebergs, explore Scoresby Sund fjords, hike tundra with musk oxen, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and witness glaciers and Arctic landscapes under the Northern Lights.
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $4,500
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Wander Longyearbyen charming street
  • Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
  • Sail Isfjorden scenic waters
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $3,250
EBD 10%
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A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen town
  • Visit Ny Alesund settlement
  • Reach the Arctic pack ice
  • Spot walruses at Poolepynten
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Sail aboard Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Svalbard and North Spitsbergen. You explore Longyearbyen, Kongsfjorden, and the pack ice, visit Ny Alesund, and search for whales, walruses, and polar wildlife along remote fjords and coastlines.
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A towering iceberg
from $4,000
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Alkhorne
  • Explore historic Ny Ålesund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day adventure aboard Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s Arctic wilderness. Visit remote settlements, observe wildlife, and explore the region’s history and culture.
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Bearded seal in Svalbard, Norway
from $18,695
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s cultural hub
  • Experience Svalbard’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Svalbard’s tundra
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Svalbard cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the Arctic wilderness while searching for polar bears, beluga whales, and seabird colonies. Enjoy stunning fjords and glaciers, and learn from experts committed to safety and environmental responsibility.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $23,495
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Svalbard in Depth

Roundtrip Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore the town of Longyearbyen
  • Seek out Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Camp Barentz
  • Discover Svalbard's fjords
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Cruise to the island of Svalbard, which is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Sylvia Earle explores Svalbard on a 15-day cruise.
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Exploring Greenland
from $22,295
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Experience Greenland’s vast fjords
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
from $7,560
No SS
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Discover Reykjavík's Blue Lagoon
  • Explore the beautiful Grimsey
  • Experience Isafjordur fjord
  • Visit Eldheimar
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Le Bellot hosts this 8-day Arctic cruise of Iceland, departing from the artistic capital city of Reykjavik. Bird lovers rejoice at the wealth of seabirds, especially at Grimsey Island. You'll also witness the beautiful Ísafjörður, nestled in a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks, all while learning about the local culture.
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Zodiac cruising the Svalbard waters
from $19,195
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore Oslo’s cultural hub
  • Experience Svalbard’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Svalbard’s tundra
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise through Svalbard's High Arctic on the Douglas Mawson, where 24-hour daylight ensures great wildlife sightings, including polar bears and walruses. Experience hiking the tundra adorned with summer blooms and keep an eye out for Arctic foxes and Svalbard reindeer in this stunning polar landscape.
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A towering iceberg
from $12,295
Save $1000
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Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
  • Cruise Látrabjarg’s bird cliffs
  • Witness Greenland's Scoresbysund
  • See muskoxen in Northeast Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Under the Northern Lights from Reykjavik and back aboard Ultramarine. Explore the rugged Westfjords, sail to Northeast Greenland’s stunning fjords, and visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland’s northernmost community. Witness puffins, muskoxen, and whales explore ancient Thule settlements and marvel at the Scoresbysund fjord system.
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Viking settlement, Anse-aux-Meadows
from $15,195
EBD $2000
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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Walk historic Sisimiut streets
  • Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Hike Torngat fjords
  • Visit Viking settlement ruins
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Iceland / St. John's
Activities
Spa Relaxation, Biking, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer from Iceland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Explore Reykjavik, cruise Ilulissat Icefjord, discover Sisimiut, experience Inuit culture in Pangnirtung and Nain, cruise Monumental Island, hike Torngat Mountains, and explore Viking ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows.
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Walrus
from $13,895
Save $1000
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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Iceland - Newfoundland - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Walk historic Sisimiut streets
  • Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Hike Torngat fjords
  • Visit Viking settlement ruins
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Iceland / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Arctic adventure from Iceland to Newfoundland aboard the Ocean Explorer. Witness majestic glaciers in Greenland, delve into Inuit culture in Nunavut, marvel at fjords in Torngat National Park, & uncover Viking history at L’Anse aux Meadows. Enjoy Zodiac excursions, kayaking, & guided hikes through remote & stunning landscapes.
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