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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard with Adventure Life's array of 17 small ship cruises available for 2025. Join us on a cruise journey through the rare northern fjords, explore the stunning Lofoten Islands, visit the charming town of Bergen, and witness the majestic wildlife of the Svalbard archipelago. Engage in activities like hiking, kayaking, village visits, wildlife viewing, and more, all while surrounded by the pristine nature of Norway. Whether you're admiring polar bears on the pack ice, observing walruses, or exploring the cultural treasures of Scandinavia, each moment offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the wonders of this region. With prices starting at $8,499 to $109,190, begin your adventure to Norway and Svalbard today and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $16,795
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Svalbard Odyssey

Roundtrip Oslo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Experience Camp Barentz
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • Look out for birdlife
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Join a 12-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to explore the breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard. Experience exhilarating polar bear encounters, observe wildlife like beluga whales and arctic foxes, and navigate stunning fjords and pack ice.
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $17,250
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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Explore the Svalbard coast
  • Discover islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
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Oslo / Oslo
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This 10-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Resolution takes you to the remote islands and fjords of northern Norway such as Sørøya Island and Senja Island before moving towards Svalbard, where the wildlife and rugged landscapes will take your breath away.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $12,295
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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Discover Svalbard’s tundra
  • Wander Longyearbyen’s town
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 8-day expedition aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover the thrill of seeing walruses, seals, whales, reindeer, arctic foxes, guillemots, and puffins. Cruise past blue glacier fronts and picturesque fjords, and relish tundra hikes in breathtaking landscapes.
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A polar bear and her playful cub.
from $15,204
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Land of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • View polar bears on the pack ice
  • Observe walruses and other wildlife
  • Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
  • Enjoy superlative photos ops
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Oslo / Oslo
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Variable
Plunge deep into the Arctic on this 10-day expedition cruise aboard the luxurious National Geographic Resolution to experience wildlife like polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and more. This active tour offers chances to hike, kayak, and take Zodiac tours among pristine nature, perfect for photography and wildlife buffs alike.
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Exploring Greenland
from $19,695
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Sail the waters of East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.
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Colorful port of Bergen
from $10,254
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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Oslo - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Bellot
  • Discover Oslo's green beauty
  • Visit Arendal's historic coastline
  • Wander Alesund's architecture
  • Admire Olden's glacial wonder
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Oslo / Bergen
Activities
Hiking, Village Visits, Local Market Visits
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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Bellot to explore Norway's fjords, visiting vibrant cities, UNESCO-listed sites, and breathtaking glaciers. Highlights include the Geirangerfjord, Jostedal Glacier, Alesund's art nouveau charm, and Bergen's historic Bryggen Wharf.
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Full solar eclipse over mountains and sea
from $24,295
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Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Witness the solar eclipse
  • Encounter Svalbard wildlife
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Experience Greenland’s wildlife
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise on the Greg Mortimer to experience the stunning polar north, from Svalbard’s cliffs filled with seabirds to polar bears on ice. Witness the total solar eclipse in Greenland and seek Arctic wildlife among breathtaking landscapes.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,095
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Experience Svalbard
  • Discover East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 13-day expedition 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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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $21,695
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Svalbard in Depth

15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Seek out Arctic wildlife
  • Experience Arctic
  • Discover Svalbard
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Cruise to the island of Svalbard, which is known for its rugged, remote terrain of glaciers and frozen tundra sheltering polar bears, Svalbard reindeer, and Arctic foxes. Sylvia Earle explores Svalbard on a 15-day cruise.
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Exploring Greenland
from $22,295
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Admire Jan Mayen’s Beerenberg
  • Experience Greenland’s vast fjords
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.
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A polar bear and her playful cub.
from $15,358
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Svalbard: In Search of Iconic Arctic Wildlife

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
  • View polar bears on the pack ice
  • Observe walruses and other wildlife
  • Hike, walk, Zodiac cruise & kayak
  • Enjoy incredible photos ops
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Plunge deep into the Arctic on this 10-day polar expedition cruise aboard the luxurious National Geographic Endurance to experience wildlife like polar bears, walrus, reindeer, and other unique creatures of the ice. This tour offers chances to hike and kayak among pristine nature, perfect for photography and wildlife buffs alike.
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Colorful sunset over Tallinn, Estonia
from $11,330
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Islands and Cities, from the North Sea to the Baltic

Oslo to Stockholm - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse
  • Visit the National Gallery in Oslo
  • Visit canal networks and palaces
  • See the architecture of Tallinn
  • Visit the Royal Palace in Stockholm
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Oslo / Stockholm
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Archaeological Site Visits
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Variable
Explore islands and cities, from the North Sea to the Baltic on this 10-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse. Visit Oslo's cultural landmarks, the charming island of Marstrand, Copenhagen's vibrant canals, and more! Enjoy rich history, lively culture, and stunning landscapes.
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $33,990
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Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle

Bergen - Oslo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Cruise through Sognefjord and Flåm
  • Explore Art Nouveau architecture
  • Sail through Geirangerfjord
  • Cruise past Lofoten Islands
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Bergen / Oslo
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Variable
On this 16-day Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle from Bergen to Oslo aboard Scenic Eclipse, have the chance to attend engaging lectures led by experts on the culture, history, geography, and wildlife of the region. Keep your eyes peeled for polar bears and walruses, and be amazed by the stunning glaciers and icebergs in the High Arctic.
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $19,195
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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Sail Denmark Strait’s waters
  • Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
  • Explore East Greenland’s glaciers
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Adventure Options, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join this 13-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Oslo aboard Sylvia Earle. Explore Svalbard's wildlife, Greenland's vast fjords, icebergs, and remote villages.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $19,500
2for1
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Wonders of the High Arctic: Greenland & Iceland Solar Eclipse

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Explore the Arctic wilderness
  • Explore the east coast of Greenland
  • Explore Enjoy the rich culture
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 15-day Arctic expedition centered around the Solar Eclipse. Start in Oslo and sail aboard Scenic Eclipse to Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago, surrounded by pristine wilderness, glaciers, fjords, and wildlife. Continue to Greenland's remote east coast, then cruise through Iceland’s volcanic and icy terrain.
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $24,972
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Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard (Southbound)

Oslo - Bergen - 16 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
  • Spot wildlife exploring Svalbard
  • Visit Lofoten’s scenic villages
  • Hike Norway’s dramatic fjords
  • See glaciers in Nordfjord valley
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Oslo / Bergen
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Variable
Cruise across Norway's fjords and Arctic Svalbard on a 16-day expedition aboard the National Geographic Resolution, and explore the wilderness, wildlife, and scenery on Bergen, Tromso, Lofoten Islands, Tysfjorden and Bear Island.
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Famed Pulpit Rock in Norway
from $8,499
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Majesty of the Fjords

Reykjavik - Oslo - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Traveller
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit the Akureyri Botanical Garden
  • See the Geirangerfjord's beauty
  • Discover Isafjordur's rich folklore
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day Reykjavik to Bergen cruise aboard World Traveller and explore Iceland and Norway's captivating landscapes. Enjoy a journey through the picturesque landscapes of Iceland and Norway
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