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Aerial view over Svolvaer's fishing village
from $6,827
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Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition under the Northern Lights

Tromso Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MS Spitsbergen
  • Experience Arctic Norway
  • Visit Lyngen and its Alps
  • See Senja's winter landscape
  • Explore Lofoten by Zodiac or kayak
  • Search for the Northern Lights
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Tromso / Tromso
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Kayaking, Citizen Science
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Embark on an 8-day Arctic Norway expedition cruise aboard MS Spitsbergen, departing from and returning to Tromso to explore the Lyngen Alps, Senja, the Lofoten Islands, and Vesteralen. Enjoy opportunities for winter kayaking, snowshoeing, and Zodiac cruising while searching for the Northern Lights along Norway’s remote Arctic coastline.
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Historic town of Husavik on the North Coast
from $9,595
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Highlights of Iceland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Reykjavik city streets
  • Walk Ísafjörður fjord paths
  • Visit Siglufjörður Herring Museum
  • Cross Arctic Circle Grímsey
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Discover Iceland in 8 days aboard Ocean Victory, traveling from Reykjavik to Reykjavik. Visit Ísafjörður, Siglufjörður, Grímsey, Akureyri, Húsavík, Djúpivogur, and the Westman Islands. Explore historic towns, volcanic landscapes, fjords, wildlife, and cultural sites along the Arctic Circle with guided walks, local cuisine, and coastal views.
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Exploring Greenland
from $9,220
No SS
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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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Variable
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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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $19,000
No SS
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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Longyearbyen to Tromso - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Kayak at glacial fjords
  • See Soroya's rugged landscapes
  • Arctic wildlife sightings
  • Bear Island bird cliffs
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Oslo / Tromso
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Variable
Travel across Arctic Norway on a 12-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail Svalbard fjords, explore Bear Island, kayak icy bays, and visit Soroya and Senja.
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A polar bear rests on an iceberg
from $18,960
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Wild Arctic Shores: Circumnavigating Iceland and Exploring Greenland

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Westfjords waterfall hikes
  • Observe Vigur Island wildlife
  • Navigate Greenland glacier fjords
  • Cruise Westman Islands
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise through Iceland and East Greenland aboard National Geographic Endurance. Sail from Reykjavík, explore the Westfjords, Siglufjörður, Húsavík, Grímsey, Borgarfjörður Eystri, and the Westman Islands. Navigate Greenland fjords, kayak, hike, Zodiac cruise, and watch whales, seabirds, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes.
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A group of puffins sit on the side of a cliff overlooking the ocean.
from $10,200
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Iceland Voyage: Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Explore Reykjavik’s vibrant streets
  • Explore breathtaking Western Fjords
  • Go whale watching
  • Spot puffins and sea birds
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day Iceland Voyage roundtrip from Reykjavik aboard Le Bellot to explore the Land of Fire and Ice with Smithsonian Journeys experts. You visit Heimaey, Grundarfjordur, Grimsey, Akureyri, and Isafjordur while experiencing breathtaking fjords, observing whales, and exploring geothermal wonders on this unforgettable Arctic adventure.
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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
Activity Level
Variable
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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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $9,795
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Visit Hornsund Glacier
  • Discover Helsinki's museums
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Experience an 11-day cruise from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Explore the pristine Arctic wilderness under the Midnight Sun, spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds, and marvel at glaciers, fjords, and snowcapped peaks. Enjoy scenic flights, expert guidance, and immersive exploration in the High Arctic.
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $10,295
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
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Helsinki / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail from Helsinki on an 11-day cruise aboard Ocean Explorer to experience Svalbard’s summer landscapes. Navigate scenic fjords, watch for wildlife, explore Arctic shorelines, and take in the midnight sun before returning to Helsinki on a charter flight.
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Riding zodiac in Arctic Ocean
from $9,595
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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Svalbard Fjords
  • Explore rugged Bellsund fjord
  • Navigate pristine ice in Hornsund
  • Spot majestic polar bears
  • Photograph vast Raudfjorden mountai
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Helsinki / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Svalbard expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate dynamic sea ice, explore glaciers, fjords, and snow-covered mountains. Observe polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies while witnessing spring awakening in the High Arctic. Landings, ice walks, and guided exploration highlight this rare Arctic adventure.
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
from $11,995
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Scotland and Faroes: Isles and Wonders

Aberdeen - Troon/Glasgow - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Explore Kirkwall’s historic sites
  • Watch Fair Isle seabirds
  • Discover Papa Stour caves
  • Tour Faroe Islands landscapes
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Aberdeen / Glasgow
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Variable
Discover Scotland and the Hebrides on a 13-day voyage from Aberdeen to Troon aboard Ocean Victory. Visit Kirkwall, Fair Isle, Foula, Papa Stour, the Faroe Islands, Stornoway, St. Kilda, Isle of Skye, Iona, Staffa, and Islay. Experience coastal villages, ancient monuments, wildlife, cultural heritage, nature, and maritime tradition.
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Gorgeous views of Seydisfjordur, Iceland
from $11,500
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Scotland, Faroe Islands and Iceland

Glasgow to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Fingal's Cave on Staffa
  • Discover Viking-era Torshavn
  • Watch whales off Husavik
  • Visit Vigur's puffin colonies
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Glasgow / Reykjavik
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Explore Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland on a 13-day expedition aboard Heritage Discoverer. Visit Glasgow, Staffa, Iona, Lewis, Orkney, Shetland, Suduroy, Torshavn, Mykines, Seydisfjordur, Husavík, Vigur, Isafjordur, and Reykjavík. Take Zodiac cruises, spot puffins and whales, explore ancient monuments, and discover volcanic landscapes.
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