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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,280
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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Walk Glasgow's historic center
  • View Callanish standing stones
  • See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
  • Spot belugas near Spitsbergen
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
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Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.
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Pristine towns line the canals of France
from $4,121
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Charming Provence: a barge cruise in Southern France

Arles to Sete - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Anne-Marie
  • Arles Roman ruins tour
  • Tasting of Provence local products
  • Taste shellfish at Etang de Thau
  • Join a wagon tour in a bull farm
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Arles / Arles
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Variable
Embark on a 7-day cruise from Arles to Sete aboard Anne-Marie and explore southern France. Tour Roman ruins in Arles, see flamingos in Camargue, visit medieval Aigues-Mortes, and taste oysters at Etang de Thau. Discover olive oil farms and bull herding traditions.
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An aerial view of the city Malaga
from $2,970
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Morocco & Canary Islands

Malaga - Las Palmas - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Star Flyer
  • Enjoy Malaga's Alhambra
  • Wander Tangier’s eclectic streets
  • Ascend Gibraltar’s Rock
  • Discover Cadiz’s palm-lined streets
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Malaga / Las Palmas
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Malaga to the Canary Islands aboard the Star Flyer, exploring Granada's Moorish architecture and Tangier's cultural mix. Visit Lanzarote's volcanic sites, learn about the Guanche on Tenerife, and end in Las Palmas with historic and volcanic sites.
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from $12,100
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France & Spain Featuring the Autumn Grape Harvest

Southampton to Lisbon - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Dawn
  • Explore historic Saint Malo walls
  • Taste fine wines in Bordeaux
  • Discover Bilbao architecture
  • Visit Vigo in green Galicia
  • Experience Oporto maritime history
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Saint Malo / Lisbon
Activities
Local Market Visits, Whale Watching, Urban Exploration, Wine Tasting
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Variable
Embark on a 13 Day France and Spain Cruise with Autumn Grape Harvest aboard Silver Dawn, sailing from Southampton to Lisbon. Visit the UK, Channel Islands, France, Spain, and Portugal, with highlights including historic Saint Malo, Bordeaux during the grape harvest, Bilbao, Oporto, and Lisbon.
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Bridge of Plaza de Espana, Seville
from $15,695
EBD
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The Sands of Time

Las Palmas - Lisbon - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Tour Haria’s Valley of 1,000 Palms
  • Explore Timanfaya National Park
  • Visit Marrakech’s Bahia Palace
  • Discover Tangier’s Kasbah
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Las Palmas / Lisbon
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Snorkeling, Land & Sea Exploration
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle to explore the histories of the Canary Islands, Morocco, Spain, and Portugal. Visit key sites that highlight their shared past, including ancient medinas, vibrant cities, and significant cultural landmarks.
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Helsinki Cathedral illuminated at dusk overlooking Senate Square
from $11,960
No SS
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The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic

Kemi - Helsinki - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Join Kemi's snow castle exploration
  • Enjoy the Santa Claus Village
  • Stroll at Oulu riverside market
  • See Helsinki's neoclassical center
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Paris / Helsinki
Activities
Fishing
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 9-day Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Finnish Lapland from Kemi and Oulu, cross into Swedish Lapland at Lulea, and visit UNESCO-listed Rauma. Experience reindeer sleds, husky rides, snow castles, and ice fishing.
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Arctic puffins
from $17,495
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Ultimate Arctic Odyssey: Svalbard, Lofoten, East Greenland & Iceland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 18 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore Ny-Ålesund History
  • Discover Bear Island Wildlife
  • Experience East Greenland Culture
  • Explore Greenland National Park
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Citizen Science
Activity Level
Variable
Discover the Arctic on this 18-day expedition from Longyearbyen, Svalbard, to Reykjavik, Iceland, aboard MV Discoverer. Visit Kongsfjorden, Bear Island, the Lofoten Islands, Jan Mayen, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Northeast Greenland National Park while exploring Arctic wildlife, polar history, remote communities, glaciers, and fjords.
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $22,995
EBD
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Jewels of the Arctic - Spitsbergen & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant city
  • Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
  • Spot whales in Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 15-day adventure cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle. See polar bears, walruses, and guillemots in their natural habitats. Explore the world's largest fjord, Scoresbysund, and visit the remote Inuit settlement of Ittoqqortoormiit.
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Ittoqqortoormiit Village, Greenland
from $10,818
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Arctic Circle Discovery

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Cross Arctic Circle North
  • Discover Scoresby Sound Fjords
  • Search Svalbard Wildlife
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Reykjavik / Oslo
Activities
Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level
Variable
Travel on this 10-day Arctic expedition from Reykjavik, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cross the Arctic Circle, visit Dynjandi, explore Scoresby Sound and Ittoqqortoormiit in Greenland, discover Jan Mayen Island, and search for Arctic wildlife during Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac excursions.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,959
Air Credit
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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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An Arctic fox gazes across the landscape
from $7,895
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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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Variable
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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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,550
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From Svalbard to Iceland: A Polar Odyssey

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Ny-Ålesund History
  • Search Scoresby Sound Wildlife
  • Experience Ittoqqortoormiit Culture
  • Discover Iceland's Northern Coast
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking, Spa Relaxation
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic on this 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Spitsbergen, East Greenland, Scoresby Sound, Húsavík and Grundarfjörður. Experience Zodiac excursions, Arctic wildlife, remote settlements, fjords, glaciers and time at sea with onboard activities across three northern regions.
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