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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $10,999
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Arctic Circle Explorer

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe puffins in Malmey
  • Watch whales in Greenland
  • Discover Djupavík's herring factory
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Village Visits, Whale Watching
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Cruise from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen on a 12-day Arctic cruise aboard World Voyager. Explore Iceland’s waterfalls, fjords, and bird cliffs before sailing past Jan Mayen and crossing the Arctic Circle. Encounter glaciers, polar bears, whales, and Arctic foxes during Zodiac excursions and Captain’s Choice landings in the High Arctic.
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An Arctic fox gazes across the landscape
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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
Activities
Citizen Science
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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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Traditional Cozido meal taken from the ground on the island of São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.
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Azores to Barcelona: A Special Solar Eclipse Voyage

Azores to Barcelona - 13 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Orion
  • Witness Solar Eclipse
  • Savor cozido, discover Azores
  • Visit Málaga Fortress
  • Private visit to Alhambra Palace
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Ponta Delgada / Barcelona
Activities
Local Market Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day voyage from the Azores to Barcelona aboard the National Geographic Orion. Explore Ponta Delgada, witness a total solar eclipse near Tangier, and visit Málaga, Granada, Cartagena, and Valencia in exceptional comfort.
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Svalbard Landscape
from $8,560
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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Longyearbyen landscapes
  • See Ny-Alesund research settlement
  • Ice floe exploration
  • Discover Texas Bar hut
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Paris / Paris
Activities
Hiking, Kayaking
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Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.
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Beautiful arctic landscape
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Spot polar bears, walrus, and more
  • See Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjords
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail on this 15-day Three Arctic Islands cruise starting in Helsinki and ending in Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine. Explore Svalbard’s wildlife-rich landscapes, Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, and the Denmark Strait. Highlights include Zodiac cruises, glacier visits, and spotting polar bears, muskoxen, and Arctic seabirds.
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Glaciers and beautiful arctic tundra.
from $15,095
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore East Greenland fjords
  • Cruise Spitsbergen’s icy wilderness
  • Discover Iceland’s wild Westfjords
  • Visit ancient Thule sites
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Photography Seminars
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Arctic journey aboard Ultramarine from Helsinki to Reykjavik. Explore Spitsbergen’s glaciers and wildlife, cruise through Greenland’s icy fjords, and experience Iceland’s remote Westfjords. Enjoy guided Zodiac landings, Arctic history talks, and breathtaking scenery from the world’s most captivating polar regions.
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Sunset view from Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca
from $9,320
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Morocco to Spain’s Andalusian Coast – with Smithsonian Journeys

Casablanca to Lisbon - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Visit Tangier's Medina and Kasbah
  • Discover Malaga Alcazaba Fortress
  • Cruise the Strait of Gibraltar
  • Wander at Marbella's Old Town
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Casablanca / Lisbon
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Urban Exploration
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on an 8-day cruise from Casablanca to Lisbon, crossing Morocco, southern Spain, and Portugal aboard Le Boreal. Explore medinas, Andalusian cities, Atlantic ports, historic landmarks, coastal towns, and UNESCO sites.
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Golden hour views
from $3,080
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Morocco & Canary Islands

Malaga - Las Palmas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Star Clipper
  • Explore Malaga Alcazaba
  • Discover Ceuta crossroads
  • Visit Cadiz dome-like cupolas
  • View Casablanca Hassan II Mosque
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Malaga / Las Palmas
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set sail on a 10-day cruise aboard the Star Clipper, starting with Moorish architecture in Alcazaba before exploring Ceuta, Cadiz, and Tangier. Continue to Casablanca, then enjoy two days at sea before visiting Arrecife and Puerto del Rosario, ending in Las Palmas.
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Explore the colorful canary islands
from $3,200
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Cruise through the Canary Island Archipelago, eternal Springtime

Lanzarote to Tenerife - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV La Belle des Océans
  • Explore Lanzarote’s volcanic wonder
  • Savor Fuerteventura goat cheese
  • Enjoy La Palma Views
  • Discover Tenerife’s Majestic Teide
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Arrecife / Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Activities
Wine Tasting
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Variable
This 8-day Canary Islands cruise aboard MV La Belle des Océans visits Lanzarote, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and more. Enjoy volcanic landscapes, cultural excursions, fine dining, and onboard experiences.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $15,999
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Svalbard & Norway Adventure

Oslo - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Witness Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Skarsvag
  • Experience Maloy
  • Explore Oslo
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Oslo to Longyearbyen aboard the World Navigator. Explore Denmark's cultural heritage in Skagen, feed deer in Maloy, and find authentic crafts in Leknes. Savor Norwegian life in Finnsnes, discover Senja's wildlife, and experience Svalbard's natural wonders in Ny-Ålesund.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $11,499
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Svalbard & Greenland Explorer

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Ny-Alesund station
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit community
  • Discover Reykjavik
  • Explore Longyearbyen neighborhood
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-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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Blomstrandhalvoya landing with water and ice breaks in between, Spitsbergen Svalbard
from $36,190
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The Geographic North Pole

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen frontier
  • Navigate drifting Arctic sea ice
  • Reach the Geographic North Pole
  • Visit Ny Alesund scientific base
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot, starting in Longyearbyen and sailing through Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes to the North Pole. Experience wildlife encounters, visit Ny Alesund, and explore breathtaking fjords while enjoying Zodiac landings with expert guides.
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