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A towering iceberg
from $12,295
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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
Activities
Northern Lights
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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Scoresby Sund
from $18,875
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Scoresbysund Northern Lights Photo Tour

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord
  • Sail Scoresbysund fjords
  • Explore Viking Bay dramatic cliffs
  • Visit Sydkap ancient history
  • Discover Bear Islands vistas
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Keflavik International Airport / Keflavik International Airport
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day Greenland photography cruise to Scoresbysund aboard MV Vikingfjord, capturing the world’s largest fjord system with just 12 photographers and an expert guide. Enjoy pristine wilderness, towering icebergs, and a rare chance to photograph the Northern Lights.
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Getting ready to kayak near a glacier
from $7,400
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Expedition to Greenland, land of Northern Lights

Nuuk Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Nuuk cultural landmarks
  • Cruise Evigheds Glacier fjord
  • Visit Qeqertarsuaq volcanic isle
  • Sail Disko Bay icebergs
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Sail through Greenland’s rugged fjords, striking glaciers, and Arctic towns on this 9-day expedition cruise aboard SH Vega. Explore Nuuk’s cultural landmarks, witness massive calving at Eqip Sermia Glacier, and navigate the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord.
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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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Scoresby Sund
from $8,650
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Northeast Greenland Extreme

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Sail Akureyri’s scenic fjord
  • Explore Kap Brewster’s icy coast
  • Discover Scoresby Sund’s fjords
  • Visit Sydkap’s towering icebergs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 14-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. Journey through Northeast Greenland’s stunning coastlines and the vast Scoresby Sund fjord, encountering whales, seabirds, musk oxen, sea ice, and polar bears.
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Colorful Houses in Qaqortoq Greenland with big Iceberg
from $28,405
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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
Activity Level
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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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $13,895
EBD $2000
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West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord amid cliffs
  • See Sisimiut’s Arctic culture
  • Hike Itilleq Fjord
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Hiking, Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day expedition from Reykjavík, Iceland, to Greenland aboard Ocean Explorer. Explore Eternity Fjord, Sisimiut, Eqip Sermia Glacier, and Ilulissat Icefjord. Cruise past towering glaciers, encounter Arctic wildlife, visit remote Inuit towns, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, hiking, and cultural experiences throughout Greenland’s dramatic eastern and northern coasts.
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Santa Cruz dela Palma
from $7,575
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West Africa Coast & Atlantic Islands Cruise

Dakar to Lisbon - 11 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Discover Dakar culture
  • Relax on Sal beaches
  • Stroll Santa Cruz
  • Explore Lisbon landmarks
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Dakar / Lisbon
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Dakar to Lisbon aboard SH Diana. Explore Dakar’s lively Medina, Cape Verde’s golden beaches, Santa Cruz de la Palma’s colonial streets, and Funchal’s gardens. Enjoy relaxing sea days, onboard lectures, and time in Lisbon, where historic quarters, Gothic sites, and pastel de nata await before the journey’s end.
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Houses of Greenland
from $11,595
EBD $2000
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South Greenland: Exploring Glaciers, Fjords and Viking Culture

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Discover Ikersuaq fjords
  • Trace Norse history
  • Cruise Prins Christian Sund
  • Trek through Uunartoq
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise from Reykjavik to Nuuk aboard Ultramarine and explore glaciers, fjords, Norse ruins, hot springs, colorful villages, and dramatic Arctic coastlines. Experience hiking, Zodiac rides, wildlife viewing, and historic sites such as Hvalsey and Qassiarsuk while discovering Greenland’s culture, landscapes, and vibrant communities.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $10,892
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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
Activity Level
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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Sable Island
from $6,995
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Sable Island: Wild Horses and Outpost Legacy

St. John's, NL Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • Discover Sable Island Wildlife
  • Encounter Wild Horses
  • Visit Saint-Pierre, France
  • Explore Historic St. John’s
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St. John's / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Embark from St. John’s, Newfoundland, an 8-day Ocean Nova expedition exploring the wild beauty of Sable Island and the charm of Saint-Pierre. Experience legendary history, French culture, and Atlantic wildlife—from seals and horses to seabirds. Expert guides, Zodiac landings, and comfortable ship amenities enhance each moment at sea.
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Arctic puffins
from $11,419
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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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The beautiful interior of the Hassan II Mosque
from $5,750
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Cruise from Senegal to Morocco

Dakar to Casablanca - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Stroll Nouakchott’s Fishermen Beach
  • Explore Nouadhibou’s Cap Blanc
  • Visit Arrecife’s stunning lagoon
  • Tour Safi’s pottery workshops
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Dakar / Casablanca
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on this 9-day cruise from Dakar to Casablanca aboard SH Diana, exploring the vibrant cultures of Senegal, Mauritania, and Morocco. Explore Arrecife’s volcanic landscapes on Lanzarote Island. In Agadir, Stroll along sunlit beaches in Agadir. Visit Safi, renowned for its pottery and historic sites.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $19,140
No SS
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Baffin Bay Secrets

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Visit traditional villages
  • Enjoy spectacular Karrat Fjord
  • Explore Disko Bay
  • Discover Sisimiut's wildlife
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Paris / Paris
Activity Level
Variable
This incredible 14-day journey aboard L'Austral acquaints you with the secrets of Baffin Bay and Greenland. Glaciers and icebergs are home to the strong creatures of the north, including polar bears, seals, walruses, oxen, and majestic whales. Exploring Disko Bay, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a staple part of the trip.
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Iceberg near floe edge
from $20,970
No SS
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Expedition to the Thule Region

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Sail between the ice floes
  • Discover traditional villages
  • Explore the wildlife of Arctic
  • See the largest icebergs
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.
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Houses of Greenland
from $28,110
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Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Discover Blosseville
  • Cross Denmark Strait
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
This 15-day cruise offers a unique opportunity to explore Greenland's northeast coast, one of the most remote regions in the Far North. Take the time to explore the coasts of Blosseville, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Greenland's northeast.
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Enjoy the clear blue waters of the Canary Islands
from $6,420
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Volcanic landscapes from Cape Verde to Canary Islands

Dakar to Canary Islands - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Discover Goree Island history
  • Experience Mindelo’s cultural vibe
  • Encounter El Hierro nature
  • Marvel at Lanzarote volcanoes
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Dakar / Las Palmas
Activities
Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Dakar to Las Palmas aboard Le Laperouse. Discover Dakar’s lively culture, historic Goree Island, and Cape Verde’s Praia and Mindelo. Explore the Canary Islands with stops in Santa Cruz de La Palma, El Hierro, Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Gran Canaria, paired with enriching days at sea.
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Solar eclipse, mysterious natural phenomenon when Moon passes between planet Earth and Sun
from $13,695
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Total Eclipse & Greenland

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Cross wildlife-rich Denmark Strait
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Discover Blosseville Coast beauty
  • Relax in Uunartoq hot springs
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an unforgettable 13-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik, Iceland to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland aboard Ocean Albatros. Witness the total solar eclipse in East Greenland while exploring glaciers, remote fjords, and Inuit villages rich in history and culture.
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