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Exploring Greenland
from $9,124
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Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Explore Djupavík’s historic herring
  • See calving tidewater glaciers
  • Discover Skagafjorour’s saga herita
  • Visit Vigur Island’s puffins
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Sail round-trip from Reykjavik on an 8-day Arctic adventure aboard National Geographic Explorer. Explore Iceland’s Westfjords, Skagafjorour, and East Greenland’s glaciers and fjords. Encounter whales, puffins, and seals, visit historic fishing towns, hike to waterfalls, and immerse yourself in the region’s cultural heritage and natural beauty.
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An Arctic fox gazes across the landscape
from $5,495
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Sail through this 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard Ocean Albatros. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $12,595
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Four Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Land on Jan Mayen
  • Enter Scoresbysund fjords
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Archaeological Site Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Spa Relaxation
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Sail on a 13-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate Svalbard’s fjords, Jan Mayen’s volcanic coast, and East Greenland’s remote shores. Visit Ny-Ålesund, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Scoresbysund while observing seabirds, marine mammals, glaciers, and historic exploration sites across the High Arctic.
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Exploration from Greenland to Canada via Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Reykjavik - Toronto - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant capital
  • Sail through Prins Christian Sund
  • Visit quaint Aappilattoq village
  • Marvel at Kujalleq Glacier
  • Admire colorful Saint John’s
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Reykjavik / Toronto
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Local Market Visits
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Join a 16-day expedition aboard Le Bellot, sailing from Iceland to Canada through the stunning landscapes of Greenland. Explore Viking history and vibrant islands, and enjoy whale watching before visiting Montreal and concluding in Toronto via the scenic Saint Lawrence River.
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Stunning landscapes in Prince Christian Sound
from $8,995
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Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings

Reykjavik - Nuuk - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Spot whales in Denmark Strait
  • Discover Southeast Greenland fjords
  • Visit Viking ruins at Brattahlíð
  • Hike in stunning Sermersooq
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Reykjavik / Nuuk
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Embark on a 13-day Iceland to Greenland: In the Wake of the Vikings cruise aboard the Ocean Nova. Follow the path of the Vikings, sail through the Denmark Strait, and explore the pristine fjords of Southeast Greenland. Witness Arctic wildlife, towering icebergs, and historic sites like Brattahlíð, the former home of Erik the Red.
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Witness the Total Solar Eclipse
from $28,595
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Iceland to Greenland: Total Solar Eclipse

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Explore seldom-visited Westfjords
  • Cruise massive Scoresby Sund
  • Spot muskoxen and Arctic foxes
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Sail from Reykjavik, Iceland, to Greenland on a 17-day cruise aboard the Ocean Explorer. Discover the unspoiled beauty of Iceland’s Westfjords, navigate the vast Scoresby Sund—the world’s largest fjord system—and witness a rare total solar eclipse from a prime viewing location along the path of totality.
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The beautiful City Reine at Lofoten Islands
from $21,595
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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Tromso's Arctic Wonders
  • Witness Northern Lights show
  • Walk through Torsken village
  • Discover Greenland's icy fjords
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Tromso / Reykjavik
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Northern Lights
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Embark on an 18-day cruise from Tromso to Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring remote islands and villages along Norway, Iceland, and Greenland’s coastlines. Witness the northern lights and enjoy highlights like hiking the Westfjords, the Dynjandi waterfall, and exploring Scoresbysund’s vast fjord system.
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
from $19,769
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Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Reykjavik - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Explore Northeast Greenland N. Park
  • Look out for unique widllife
  • Visit Scoresbysund
  • Observe Northern Lights displays
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard National Geographic Endurance to explore Iceland’s wild west coast. Discover towering bird cliffs, wildflower meadows, serene coves, and majestic waterfalls. Follow Viking routes and encounter Arctic wildlife, including polar bears, whales, and vast seabird colonies.
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Hike, September
from $6,000
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund, Including Long Hikes

Akureyri - Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Cruise massive icebergs
  • Spot whales and narwhals
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Discover Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Akureyri
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Embark on a 10-day MV Plancius cruise from Iceland to East Greenland’s Scoresby Sund. Sail from Reykjavik to Akureyri, cross the Arctic Circle, witness towering icebergs, spot whales and polar bears, hike near Thule ruins, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and explore one of the world’s most remote wildernesses.
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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $3,100
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Aberdeen’s Granite City
  • Discover Fair Isle seabirds
  • Witness Mt. Beerenberg
  • Search for Spitsbergen’s wildlife
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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, spotting orcas and exploring Fair Isle's seabird colonies and grey seals. Continue to Jan Mayen and search for polar bears and whales near the sea ice.
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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
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Village Visits, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
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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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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $7,850
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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Spot East Greenland’s seabirds
  • Sail Scoresby Sund
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit daily life
  • Venture through Alpefjord
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Join a 14-day cruise on the MV Plancius to explore Northeast Greenland's stunning coastline and Scoresby Sund, the world's largest fjord, with chances to see whales and musk oxen. Navigate through icy straits and fjords while experiencing the breathtaking contrasts of this unspoiled wilderness.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
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Svalbard & Greenland Explorer

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Ny-Alesund
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover Reykjavik
  • Explore historic Longyearbyen
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the World Voyager, exploring Greenland's glaciers, Arctic wildlife, Ny-Alesund's history, and Iceland's rugged beauty.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $13,395
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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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Hiking
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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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Cruise from Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes

Halifax - Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Halifax history
  • Visit Saint-Pierre trails
  • Visit Qassiarsuk Viking ruins
  • Hike Narsaq trails
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Halifax / Reykjavik
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Embark on a 12-day Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes cruise from Halifax to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Visit Saint-Pierre, St. John’s, St. Anthony, and Greenland’s Qassiarsuk, Narsaq, and Qaqortoq. Cruise Iceberg Alley, explore Viking ruins, watch whales and seals, and experience subarctic 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
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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
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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
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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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Houses of Greenland
from $32,299
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Journey Across The Northwest Passage

Anchorage - Reykjavik - 25 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Sail Northwest Passage route
  • View Ilulissat’s giant icebergs
  • Spot wildlife on Devon
  • Discover Cambridge Bay traditions
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Anchorage / Reykjavik
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Small Ship Sailing
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Explore Arctic landscapes and remote cultures on a 25-day cruise aboard Seabourn Venture from Anchorage, Alaska, to Reykjavík, Iceland. Travel through the Northwest Passage, visit Inuit communities like Cambridge Bay and Pond Inlet, and stop in Greenland’s towns, including Nuuk and Ilulissat, known for their icebergs and colorful homes.
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