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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $4,300
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & More

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic wonders on an 8-day North Spitsbergen Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Encounter polar bears, bowhead whales, and more. Marvel at Monaco Glacier's icy majesty, witness puffins nesting at Ytre Norskoya and sail into the pack ice for a thrilling three-day adventure.
  • Witness Spitsbergen's beauty
  • Encounter the grandeur of Raudfjord
  • Watch for Greenland and minke whale
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A towering iceberg
from $3,950
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
Starts / Ends
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.
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Alkhorne
  • Explore historic Ny Ålesund
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Visit Greenland! frozen lake in Uummannaq, Greenland
from $16,195
EBD
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Wild Landscapes of West Greenland

Roundtrip Toronto - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Toronto
Activity Level
Variable
Join the 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, beginning in Nuuk, Greenland's northern capital. Beyond Nuuk, sparse settlements line the coast, reachable solely by air or sea. Traveling northward unveils isolated bays amidst sea ice, offering a lesser-explored realm of icebergs and potential whale sanctuaries.
  • Discover Sisimiut’s landmarks
  • Enjoy Qeqertarsuaq landscapes
  • Traverse Uummannaq’s scenic trails
  • Visit Upernavik’s open-air museum
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A group of puffins sit on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.
from $8,970
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Iceland’s stunning west coast on this 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot, featuring glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, and geysers. Highlights include Reykjavík’s colorful charm, Grimsey’s seabird colonies, Akureyri’s geothermal wonders, and the iconic Golden Circle or whale-watching adventures.
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Visit Isafjordur picturesque fjord
  • Wander Akureyri’s colorful streets
  • Discover Heimaey’s volcanic island
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from $9,590
EBD $500
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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
Activity Level
Variable
This unique cruise includes one night in a hotel in Longyearbyen and seven nights on board the charming Stockholm exploring Svalbard’s magical coastlines in search of walruses, whales, arctic foxes, and polar bears.
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Take daily Zodiac cruises
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Explore grand icy landscapes
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Kayaking and Zodiac Cruising in Ilulissat Icefjord, Greenland
from $50,995
EBD
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Anchorage
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 29-day expedition from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Greg Mortimer. Navigate the Northwest Passage, explore historic sites, meet locals, and spot Arctic wildlife.
  • Explore Ilulissat’s glaciers
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Inuit culture
  • Visit the historic Herschel Island
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Ilulissat Icefjord at sunset
from $44,395
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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Toronto / Anchorage
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 29-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle through the Northwest Passage, inspired by Roald Amundsen's journey. Experience Arctic Canada's stunning landscapes, wildlife, and local cultures while navigating challenging pack ice.
  • Explore Sisimiut's history
  • Discover Ilulissat’s Icefjord
  • Cruise the waters of Greenland
  • Visit Pond Inlet Inuit community
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Hiking the snowy hillsides of Greenland.
from $8,550
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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

Longyearbyen to Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Akureyri
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise aboard MV Hondius and witness an amazing voyage of Svalbard and Greenland. Experience not only the solar eclipse but also have the option for long hikes far from our landing sites.
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Explore Islands of Antarctic Sound
  • Observe massive icebergs
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Northern lights - Aurora borealis
from $11,000
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East and South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen

Longyearbyen - Narsarsuaq - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Narsarsuaq
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Start your 21-day East and South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard the MV Plancius in Longyearbyen. Explore historic sites, spot minke whales, and sail to Greenland's Foster Bay. Journey through fjords, encountering icebergs, musk oxen, and geese. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Tasiilaq, and Norse ruins in Eriksfjord, ending in Narsarsuaq, before flying back to Copenhagen.
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s history
  • Sail through Foster Bay
  • Traverse Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
  • Explore Antarctic Sound’s islands
  • Discover Thule dwellings
  • Bathe in Uunartoq’s hot springs
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Icebergs in Greenland
from $23,470
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In the Heart of the Northwest Passage

Roundtrip Kangerlussuaq - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq aboard the L'Austral, exploring Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage. Discover stunning Arctic landscapes, rich wildlife, and Inuit culture along the way.
  • Discover the Ilulissat ice fjord
  • Visit the village of Kullorsuaq
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Admire the enormous Smoking Hills
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A towering iceberg drifts in Disko Bay
from $21,360
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Grand Greenland – Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin Flight from/to New York Included

New York to Nuuk - 20 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
Starts / Ends
New York / Nuuk
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 20-day expedition from New York, flying to Greenland’s remote north and cruising aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen. Explore Nuuk, sail past Disko Bay’s icebergs, visit Ilulissat Icefjord, traverse Melville Bay, and venture into the uncharted Thule region before crossing Baffin Bay and returning home.
  • Discover Nuuk’s historic sites
  • Marvel at Ilulissat Icefjord
  • Visit remote Arctic communities
  • Learn more about about the Arctic
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $13,790
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Ilulissat to Narsarsuaq – gems of the West Coast

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
Starts / Ends
Ilulissat / Narsarsuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 12-day M/S Balto cruise from Ilulissat to Narsarsuaq, exploring ancient history, cultural legends, and natural wonders, from icy northern landscapes to the green pastures and jagged mountains of the south.
  • Discover Ilulissat
  • Explore Disko Bay
  • Visit Nuuk
  • Exploring Ikka fjord
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Iceberg near floe edge
from $20,930
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Expedition to the Thule Region

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
Starts / Ends
Paris / Paris
Activity Level
Variable
Departing from cosmopolitan Paris, luxurious L'Austral takes you north to Arctic Greenland on this 17-day expedition cruise. Explore Baffin Bay, discovering the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, marvel at the Arctic landscapes.
  • Sail between the ice floes
  • Discover traditional villages
  • Explore the wildlife of Arctic
  • See the largest icebergs
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Beautiful view of Spitsbergen.
from $18,480
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Arctic Climate Expedition 2025

Roundtrip Oslo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Oslo
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Photography Seminars, Adventure Options, Kayaking, Scuba Diving
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 13-day expedition cruise on the Sylvia Earle to and from Oslo, venturing beyond 80°N to observe iconic Arctic wildlife and glaciers. Hosted by Dr. Sylvia Earle, this expedition invites changemakers to engage in vital conversations on preserving the planet for future generations.
  • Explore Svalbard's glaciers
  • Tour Longyearbyen's cultural sites
  • Spot Svalbard wildlife
  • Join Arctic sustainability workshop
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $46,200
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Experience a 17-day Geographic North Pole cruise through the Arctic’s pristine landscapes aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Journey from Svalbard's glaciers and fjords to Greenland’s untouched coasts and Iceland's vibrant capital, Reykjavik. Explore the majestic ice floes, encounter rare wildlife like polar bears and whales, and immerse yourself in Inuit traditions.
  • See Longyearbyen’s Arctic wildlife
  • See Templefjord’s majestic glaciers
  • See polar bears in Magdalenefjorden
  • Sail to the Geographic North Pole
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $16,980
Air Credit
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Canadian Arctic & Northern Lights

17 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
Starts / Ends
Kangerlussuaq / Halifax
Activity Level
Variable
Join the SH Vega for a 17-day Northern Canada Discovery cruise to learn the cultures, art, and wildlife of the magical Arctic while exploring its stunning landscapes. Start at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and cruise all the way to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
  • Explore Iluissat, a UNESCO Site
  • Visit charming Sisimiut
  • Admire Nuuk’s natural beauty
  • Hike Silvia Grinnell Park
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
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Dynjandi Waterfall, Iceland
from $13,195
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore Iceland's glaciers, volcanoes, and Westfjords. Visit Grimsey Island, Seydisfjordur, and Heimay with expert guides.
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
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Colorful Sisimiut, Greenland
from $18,290
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Baffin Bay Secrets

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
Starts / Ends
Paris / Paris
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 14-day Arctic cruise to Baffin Bay. Start in Kangerlussuaq, explore Greenland's west coast, see icebergs, colorful villages, and Inuit culture. Sail north to visit remote peat-house villages, home to bear hunters and narwhal fishers, and discover Savissivik's "iceberg graveyard." Continue to Baffin Island before reaching Evighedsfjorden.
  • Visit traditional villages
  • Discover Greenland's west coast
  • See the largest "iceberg graveyard"
  • See remote peat-house villages
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