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Discover the wonders of the Arctic with Adventure Life's array of 19 small ship cruises for 2026. Join us on a cruise adventure through the icy realms of Spitsbergen, Jan Mayen, Greenland, and Iceland. From hiking and kayaking to whale watching and wildlife viewing, this expedition offers a relaxed pace suitable for all travelers. Explore the hard-to-reach regions along the East Coast of Greenland, visit Inuit communities, and witness the spectacular Northern Lights dancing across the sky. Engage in village visits, wildlife viewing, and alpine landscape exploration while navigating the stunning landscapes of the Arctic. Don't miss this opportunity to experience the beauty and wildlife of the Arctic firsthand. Contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $3,000
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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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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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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $3,300
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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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Hiking
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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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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,250
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Arctic Cruise in Svalbard, East Greenland and Iceland

Copenhagen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Spot polar bears hunting
  • Visit remote Jan Mayen
  • See puffins and eiders nesting
  • Witness Dynjandi waterfall
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Copenhagen / Reykjavik
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Photography Seminars
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Join a 14-day expedition from Copenhagen to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega, exploring Svalbard, Jan Mayen Island, Ittoqqortoormiit, Scoresbysund and Vigur Island. Observe Arctic wildlife, cruise among glaciers and fjords, visit remote communities, and experience Iceland's Westfjords before ending in Reykjavik.
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Svalbard reindeer in spring
from $10,026
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Polar Circle Odyssey

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Visit Remote Djupavík
  • Cross Arctic Circle
  • Explore Svalbard Wildlife
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Variable
Explore Iceland's Westfjords, remote islands, the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen in 11 days aboard World Navigator. Discover Dynjandi, Djupavík, Drangey, and Arctic wildlife, with Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris guided by conditions.
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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
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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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Auroras natural light display in sky
from $21,295
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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Trace Tromso’s polar history
  • Hike Senja’s rugged peaks
  • Taste Svolvaer’s stockfish
  • Explore Scoresbysund
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Tromso / Reykjavik
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Northern Lights, Kayaking
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Variable
Set sail on a 16-day cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring the Arctic Circle’s coastlines when the Northern Lights are most visible. Visit remote islands and villages in Norway, Iceland, and Greenland, with minimal light pollution for an optimal aurora viewing experience.
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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
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Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits
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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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Dynjandi Waterfall
from $9,600
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Cruise from Iceland to Svalbard

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Visit the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Hrisey Island
  • Explore Husavik
  • Visit Jan Mayen Island and Svalbard
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Reykjavik / Copenhagen
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Embark on a 12-day Arctic Discovery cruise aboard SH Vega from Reykjavik to explore iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Highlights include the Dynjandi Waterfall, Grimsey Island’s seabird colonies, Husavik’s whale-watching, and Svalbard’s polar landscapes. The journey ends in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town.
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Polar bear and cub
from $11,499
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Midnight Fjord Quest

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Svalbard wilderness
  • Visit Longyearbyen village
  • Observe whales and seabirds
  • Watch Arctic whales
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Set sail on a 13-day Arctic cruise from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard World Voyager. Experience the wild beauty of Svalbard, remote Jan Mayen, and Greenland’s stunning fjords. Spot polar bears, whales, and reindeer, and cross the Arctic Circle as expert guides lead Zodiac landings and unforgettable wildlife encounters.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $11,800
Air Credit
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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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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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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $11,800
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Arctic Circle Odyssey

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Visit Volcanic Jan Mayen
  • Explore Svalbard's Wilderness
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Take a 12-day expedition from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen aboard World Navigator, exploring Iceland's Westfjords, Jan Mayen and Svalbard. Cross the Arctic Circle, navigate the Greenland Sea and search for polar wildlife, glaciers and remote Arctic landscapes on Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris.
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View of Longyearbyen
from $10,749
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Arctic Isles & Volcanic Shores

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Longyearbyen and Svalbard
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Visit remote Jan Mayen
  • Explore Iceland's Westfjords
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Sail Svalbard, Jan Mayen and Iceland on a 12-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard World Navigator. Discover Arctic wildlife, remote islands, historic settlements, volcanic landscapes and Westfjords scenery, with Captain's Choice landings shaped by local conditions.
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