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Spot whales in Arctic waters
from $8,350
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Around Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • See stark countryside plant species
  • Spot minke whales
  • Visit Alkhornet
  • Sail through Fuglefjorden
  • Whalers' tracks, Basque ovens
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Sail through Svalbard on a 15-day voyage with the Rembrandt van Rijn, starting in Longyearbyen. Explore historic mining towns, spot Arctic wildlife, and sail through picturesque fjords. Highlights include the Svalbard Museum, Isfjorden, Trygghamna, and Bellsund, with opportunities to see minke whales, polar bears, and reindeer.
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
from $4,500
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Flatey’s charming village
  • Look for amazing Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Arnarstapi’s stunning cliffs
  • See Isafjordur’s eider farms
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Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Keflavik to Akureyri aboard the MV Hondius. Step into the realm of Norse legends and rugged coastlines as you sail from Iceland, crossing the Arctic Circle and encountering sea ice where seals, whales, and perhaps a polar bear await.
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $4,500
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Wander Longyearbyen charming street
  • Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
  • Sail Isfjorden scenic waters
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Hiking
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Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.
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Puffins on the Latrabjarg Cliffs
from $4,800
EBD 10%
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the Greenland Sea Ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Spot whales near Keflavik
  • Sail Iceland’s dramatic fjords
  • Encounter Greenland Sea Ice
  • Spot whales at sea
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Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
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Variable
On this 8-day Arctic voyage aboard MV Plancius, you sail from Iceland’s dramatic fjords in Keflavik, cross the Arctic Circle, encounter Greenland Sea Ice with opportunities to spot whales, seals, seabirds, and even polar bears before concluding in Akureyri.
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Travelers find a walrus on a zodiac trip through the arctic.
from $3,250
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South Spitsbergen, Bear Island & Mainland Norway - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore South Spitsbergen fjords
  • Zodiac excursions in Hornsund
  • Discover Bear Island wildlife
  • Northern Lights viewing nights
  • Watch for whales at sea
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Variable
Embark on a 6‑day Arctic expedition aboard MV Hondius from Longyearbyen to Tromso, exploring South Spitsbergen’s glaciers and fjords, visiting remote Bear Island, watching for whales and seabirds, and chasing the Northern Lights under polar skies
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A polar landscape
from $2,800
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Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Experience Jan Mayen, volcanic land
  • Explore Akureyri’s historic charm
  • Sail Spitsbergen’s icy waters
  • Discover Alkhornet’s seabird cliffs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius, sail from Iceland’s volcanic shores to Spitsbergen’s icy fjords and towering peaks, crossing the Arctic Circle and visiting remote Jan Mayen’s seabird-rich cliffs. Watch for whales, seals, and polar bears along the way.
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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $3,100
EBD 10%
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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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Variable
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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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $3,250
EBD 10%
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A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen town
  • Visit Ny Alesund settlement
  • Reach the Arctic pack ice
  • Spot walruses at Poolepynten
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Sail aboard Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Svalbard and North Spitsbergen. You explore Longyearbyen, Kongsfjorden, and the pack ice, visit Ny Alesund, and search for whales, walruses, and polar wildlife along remote fjords and coastlines.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $3,250
EBD 10%
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South Spitsbergen, Bear Island & Mainland Norway - Aurora Borealis

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Experience Hornsund fjords
  • Zodiac to Hornbreen
  • Sail Arctic sea boundaries
  • Land on Bear Island
  • Watch whales at sea
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits, Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Join Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Spitsbergen and Bear Island. You explore Hornsund’s glaciers, sail productive Arctic seas, land on Bear Island, watch for whales and seabirds, and end your voyage among Norway’s fjords in Tromso.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $3,000
EBD 10%
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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Grimsey Island
  • Visit Jan Mayen volcano
  • Observe polar bears
  • Land at Alkhornet cliffs
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Akureyri / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.
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A towering iceberg
from $4,000
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Alkhorne
  • Explore historic Ny Ålesund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day adventure aboard Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s Arctic wilderness. Visit remote settlements, observe wildlife, and explore the region’s history and culture.
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Grass covers the houses of the Faroe Islands, blending them into the landscape.
from $14,795
EBD
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Historic Trails & Wilderness: Scotland, Faroes & Iceland

Aberdeen - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Aberdeen's iconic landmarks
  • Discover Jarlshof's settlements
  • See Faroe Islands' landscapes
  • Marvel at Vatnajokull glaciers
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Aberdeen / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore Aberdeen's landmarks, birdwatch in Fair Isle, discover Jarlshof's archaeology, the Faroe Islands' landscapes, and Iceland's natural wonders.
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The amazing Godafoss Waterfall
from $13,995
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day cruise from Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore Iceland's glaciers, volcanoes, and Westfjords. Visit Grimsey Island, Seydisfjordur, and Heimay with expert guides.
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The blue lagoon in Iceland
from $7,560
No SS
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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Discover Reykjavík's Blue Lagoon
  • Explore the beautiful Grimsey
  • Experience Isafjordur fjord
  • Visit Eldheimar
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Le Bellot hosts this 8-day Arctic cruise of Iceland, departing from the artistic capital city of Reykjavik. Bird lovers rejoice at the wealth of seabirds, especially at Grimsey Island. You'll also witness the beautiful Ísafjörður, nestled in a dramatic landscape of volcanoes, glaciers, and snow-capped peaks, all while learning about the local culture.
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,290
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Bodø - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Visit the fishing village of Reine
  • Cruise through Trollfjorden
  • See immense seabird colonies
  • View iconic Arctic wildlife
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join this 11-day expedition cruise aboard M/S Quest to Lofoten, Bear Island, and Svalbard. It's a busy time of year for wildlife in northern Norway! On this journey see tens of thousands of seabirds, arctic foxes, and whales, and polar bears. Cruise along vast, glaciated archipelagos dominated by mountain ranges and magnificent wilderness.
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Remote and rugged Westfjords, Iceland
from $17,095
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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
  • Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join an 11-day cruise around Iceland aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring its stunning landscapes with glaciers, volcanoes, and unique wildlife. Experience the remote Westfjords, hike dramatic coastlines, and discover the fascinating geology of this young land.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $44,720
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Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Spitsbergen
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Jan Mayen
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Urban Exploration
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the Le Lyrial, exploring glaciers, wildlife, and isolated Jan Mayen Island. Visit the Inuit community in Ittoqqortoormiit, traverse Scoresby Sound's fjords, and conclude in Iceland's legendary landscapes from Isafjordur to Westfjords.
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Adventure in the Arctic
from $6,990
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Svalbard Adventure

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Tour and explore by Zodiac craft
  • See countless spectacular fjords
  • View large numbers of seabirds
  • Search for polar bears and seals
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 9-day Arctic expedition cruise to Svalbard aboard the M/S Quest, where you explore icy landscapes and wildlife, including walruses and polar bears. Enjoy a night in Longyearbyen before a seven-night journey of stunning fjords and glaciers.
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