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Athabasca River Cycling, Jasper, Alberta
$3,595
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Classic Canadian Rockies

Calgary to Jasper, Alberta - 7 Day Itinerary
  • Explore through Calgary
  • Discover Banff National Park
  • Cruise on Maligne Lake
  • See Athabasca Glacier during walks
Starts / Ends:
Calgary / Calgary
Activities:
Hiking, Small Ship Cruises
Activity Level:
Easy Active
Enjoy this 7-day tour escorted by a local that begins in Calgary and continues through Banff National Park, Lake Louise, the Icefields Parkway, and Jasper National Park. Your rides are both challenging and rewarding, delivering breathtaking scenery and unforgettable moments. This is the stuff of …
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Beautiful Toronto Skyline
$10,270
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Expedition in the heart of the American Great Lakes

Milwaukee - Toronto - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Discover Lakes of North America
  • Enjoy exceptional sailing
  • See the Niagara Falls
  • Visit Mackinac Island
Starts / Ends:
Milwaukee / Toronto
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Urban Exploration
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Set sail aboardLe Champlainfor a 11-dayexpedition cruiseto explore the natural and cultural treasures oftheGreat Lakes of North America, surrounded by flamboyant nature painted in the colors of the Indian summer. Departing fromMilwaukee, you will sail onLake Michigan, a veritable inland sea, and …
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Amazing blue water and ice in Greenland
$47,143
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High Arctic Archipelago: Canada and Greenland

24 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • Venture into the Northwest Passage
  • Experience Sisimiut
  • Sail into Disko Bay
  • Explore Reykjavík
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 24-day expedition cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Set sail from Reykjavik, Iceland, on an extraordinary expedition to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic. Discover the rugged beauty of Greenland's west coast, from Sisimiut's cultural richness …
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A caribou antler found while exploring Baffin Island
$18,969
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Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland To Newfoundland

United States-United States - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Explorer
  • Visit 2 UNESCO World Heritage sites
  • Meet Inuit artisans at Baffin
  • Observe polar bears
  • Discover Newfoundland and Labrador
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark theNational Geographic Explorerfor a thrilling exploration of the far north’s ice-carved landscapes,sailing from Greenland to Newfoundland and Labrador. Navigate massive icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord, and venture into Davis Strait en route to Canada’s legendary …
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An Arctic fox scouts the terrain
$47,100
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The Northwest Passage

25 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Explore the Northwest Passage
  • Discover Nuuk
  • Observe unique Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Nome
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 25-day cruise on Le Commandant Charcot to explore remote Arctic destinations. Visit Reykjavik, Iceland, cross the Denmark Strait and Prins Christian Sund, and discover Nuuk, Aappilattoq, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, Lancaster Sound, Devon Island, Beechey Island, Banks Island, and Nome, …
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First views of Baffin Island
$9,995
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High Arctic Explorer

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Visit Beechey Island
  • Hike on Devon Island
  • Enjoy a cultural welcome at Pond
  • Watch Greenland’s glaciers
  • Marvel at the tundra
Starts / Ends:
Resolute Bay / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Explore Tallurutiup Imanga, a newly designated marine protected area. Visit the graves of Franklin’s men on Beechey Island. Enjoy an Inuit welcome in Mittimatalik; try your hand at Arctic games. Across Baffin Bay lies the sublime Greenland coast. Illulissat offers cafes, hiking, and …
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An arctic fox looks across the tundra.
$5,995
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Heart of the Arctic

13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Endeavour
  • Cross the Arctic Circle by sea
  • Mingle with Kinngait Inuit carvers
  • Spot polar bears, walrus, and more
  • Learn about Inuit history & culture
  • Appreciate Inuit life
Starts / Ends:
Iqaluit / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Visit three distinct Arctic regions on this voyage aboard the Ocean Endeavour. Explore the deep fjords and vibrant communities of Greenland, including the world’s smallest capital, Nuuk. Cross the Davis Strait in the wake of the explorers, searching for marine life and seabirds. South Baffin …
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Disko Bay
$24,990
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The Northwest Passage, in the wake of Roald Amundsen

Kangerlussuaq - Nome, Alaska - 23 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal
  • Cross the Northwest Passage
  • Explore with Nick Rains
  • Explore Far North
  • Discover Gjoa Haven and Beechey Isl
  • Discover arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / Nome
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Experience this 23-day The Northwest Passage, in the wake of Roald Amundsen Cruise aboard Le Boreal, starting from Kangerlussuaq and concluding in Nome. Join renowned Australian photo ambassador Nick Rains, retracing Roald Amundsen's footsteps through the Northwest Passage. Discover the Far …
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
$20,580
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Greenland to Nova Scotia exploring the Canadian Arctic

17 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Iluissat, a UNESCO Site
  • Visit charming Sisimiut
  • Admire Nuuk’s natural beauty
  • Hike Silvia Grinnell Park
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / Halifax
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience the legendary Northwest Passage on this 17-day Northern Canada Discovery cruise and trace a path along the ice-filled route that challenged great explorers. As you sail from Greenland through the iceberg capital of the world, gaze in awe at the ice-filled straits and fjords crammed with …
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Visit Portsmouth
$13,155
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New England Fall Foliage Cruise

Portland - New York - 15 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Visit Portsmouth and Gloucester
  • Explore Martha’s Vineyard & Newport
  • Explore Sag Harbor
  • Discover Mystic Seaport
Starts / Ends:
Portland / New York City
Activities:
Adventure Options, Land & Sea Exploration, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience an adventure through New England's picturesque waterways, adorned with vibrant autumn hues. Encounter stunning natural scenery and historic shipbuilding traditions along Maine's coast, followed by exploration of iconic destinations like Martha’s Vineyard and Newport. …
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Aurora borealis, Norway
$33,647
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The Northwest Passage - In the Wake of the Great Explorers

Reykjavik - Vancouver - 27 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen
  • Tour Iceland's capital, Reykjavik
  • Visit Nuuk, Greenland's capital
  • Travel to Greenland and North Sea
  • Observe unique Arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Vancouver, BC
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Depart Reykjavik and sail along the Denmark Strait to Prince Christian Sound, the Inuit homeland of Nunavut on Baffin Island. This voyage takes you across the Davis Strait and into the Northwest Passage. Explore the islands that dot this famously difficult nautical passage. Discover potential sites …
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Cruising the arctic waters
$3,962
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Wild Alaska Escape: Haines, the Inian Islands, and Tracy Arm Fjord

Sitka to Juneau or reverse - 6 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Sea Bird
  • Journey by kayak into dramatic bays
  • Raft the Chilkat River with guides
  • See Haines by raft, bike, or foot
  • View glaciers and icebergs
Starts / Ends:
Sitka / Juneau
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
On this 6-day Wild Alaska Escape Cruise from Sitka to Juneau aboard National Geographic Sea Bird. Explore Alaska on an active, exciting expedition to see the region’s iconic wildlife and epic landscapes in the compact timeframe of one work week. Take long hikes on world-class trails through …
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Kayaking
$49,990
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Transarctic, the Quest for the two North Poles

Nome - Longyearbyen - 21 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Set sail through the ice floe
  • Exploration of Svalbard
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
  • Experience brand new activities
Starts / Ends:
Nome / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 21-day transarctic quest for the two North Poles from Nome to Longyearbyen. Set sail on a never-traveled transpolar maritime route that is inaccessible to traditional ships. From the legendary Bering Strait, a link between the East and the West, to the ice-covered …
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Glacier streams wind across the Alaskan landscape
$41,850
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Arctic - Kangerlussuaq to Nome, Alaska

26 Day Itinerary aboard Silver Wind
  • Explore Uummannaq's community
  • See some artifacts in Pond Inlet
  • Visit the memorial to Franklin
  • Watch for wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Kangerlussuaq / Nome
Activities:
Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Follow in the footsteps of explorers seeking the Northwest Passage, beginning with Frobisher in the 1570s and ending with the world's most important modern-day explorer: you. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned veteran of the region, you can count on the raw beauty to …
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Sailing in Boston
$6,640
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Yankee Seaports

Boston - New York - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Glory
  • Visit the Massachusetts Maritime
  • Explore the Mystic Seaport Museum
  • Travel to Old Saybrook
  • Stroll around Sag Harbor
Starts / Ends:
Boston / New York
Activities:
Local Market Visits, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Yankee Seaports cruise, sailing from Boston to New York aboard American Glory. This scenic journey takes you through the best seaport towns of the Northeast and learn about the historic neighborhoods of Boston.

Visit the picturesque coastal town of Plymouth, MA, and experience …
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Watch bears fishing for salmon
$9,900
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Aleutian Islands Adventure with Kodiak, Katmai & Kenai Wilderness

Whittier - Dutch Harbor - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Safari Explorer
  • Explore Kenai Fjords National Park
  • Kayak through serene bays
  • Discover Katmai's vibrant wildernes
  • Experience Akutan Island
Starts / Ends:
Kodiak Island / Dutch Harbor
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on an 11-day Aleutian Islands Adventure aboard Safari Explorer. Start from Whittier, transfer from Anchorage to Whittier, and meet your crew. Experience the glacial wonderland of Kenai Fjords National Park, abundant with wildlife and tidewater glaciers. Head on to Kodiak Island, paddle …
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First views of Baffin Island
$9,990
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Epic West Greenland and Baffin Island

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Kangaamiut
  • Discover Nuuk
  • Visit Qeqertarsuaq
  • Experience Ilulissat
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise roundtrip from Reykjavik aboard the Ocean Albatros. The cruise begins in Kangerlussuaq, West Greenland, then ventures to picturesque Kangaamiut, the magnificent Evighedsfjord glaciers, and bustling Nuuk. Cross the Davis Strait to Iqaluit, Nunavut's capital, …
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Visit Greenland! frozen lake in Uummannaq, Greenland
$21,695
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Wild Landscapes of West Greenland

Roundtrip Toronto - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Sisimiut
  • Discover Qeqertarsuaq
  • Visit Upernavik
  • Witness Ataa Sund
  • Experience Uummannaq
Starts / Ends:
Toronto / Toronto
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Relaxed
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise to and from Toronto aboard the Sylvia Earle. Your journey begins in Nuuk, Greenland's northernmost capital, marking the inhabited region on the west coast of the world's largest island. Outside Nuuk, sparse settlements dot the coastline with limited …
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