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Mountains meet the sea in the Arctic
from $10,195
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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
Starts / Ends
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Join this 10-day expedition cruise aboard the Ultramarine from Helsinki. Encounter iconic Arctic wildlife and explore diverse terrain under the mesmerizing Arctic sun.
  • Explore Helsinki
  • Witness Spitsbergen
  • Experience Spitsbergen
  • Discover Spitsbergen
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Kayaking through the arctic waters.
from $17,250
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Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

10 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance
Activity Level
Variable
This 10-day Arctic expedition on National Geographic Endurance 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.
  • Make for the wilder wilds
  • Discover the islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
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Polar bear relaxing on an iceberg.
from $4,350
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17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer

Aberdeen - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Kayaking
Activity Level
Variable
Sail from Aberdeen to Spitsbergen via Jan Mayen on a 17-day Arctic adventure aboard MV Hondius, exploring remote islands, glaciers, and wildlife-filled waters. Visit Fair Isle, Jan Mayen’s volcanic landscapes, and Spitsbergen’s icy fjords while spotting whales, polar bears, and walruses under the midnight sun.
  • Visit seabird-rich Fair Isle
  • Discover Jan Mayen’s volcano
  • Sail Arctic ice, spot wildlife
  • See massive Arctic glaciers
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Zodiac boats bring you closer to the majestic Arctic landscape
from $10,495
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In-Depth Exploration in the Land of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit. Explore the stunning landscapes and wildlife of Svalbard. Encounter polar bears, visit remote islands, and create unforgettable memories on this Arctic adventure.
  • Discover Kvitoya’s icy wilderness
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s Arctic charm
  • Enjoy Spitsbergen’s landscapes
  • Witness polar bears in the Arctic
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $7,500
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19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean - North Spitsbergen Explorer

Vlissingen to Longyearbyen - 19 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
Starts / Ends
Vlissingen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Board the MV Hondius in Vlissingen for a 19-day Arctic Ocean adventure to North Spitsbergen, with sightings of dolphins, orcas, and minke whales. Visit Raudfjord, Monaco Glacier, Hinlopen Strait, and the Seven Islands, encountering seals, seabirds, and polar bears.
  • Explore North Sea Wildlife
  • Seabirds at Fowlsheugh
  • Visit Ythan Estuary Seals
  • Arctic bird expedition
  • Explore Granite City
  • Sail through Fair Isle
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $11,995
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In-Depth Exploration in the Land of the Polar Bear

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring the stunning landscapes of Northwest Spitsbergen National Park and Kvitoya, home to polar bears. Experience the wildlife of Isfjorden, witness the impressive ice cliffs of Austfonna, and conclude your adventure along Spitsbergen’s west coast.
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s Arctic charm
  • Sail through Isfjorden
  • Discover Kvitoya’s icy wilderness
  • Marvel at Alkefjellet’s bird cliffs
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Zodiac boats bring you closer to the majestic Arctic landscape
from $10,595
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Historical Expedition Cruise "In the Footsteps of Aviation Pioneers"

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise aboard MV Sea Spirit, tracing the historic routes of legendary explorers while navigating Svalbard’s breathtaking fjords, vast glaciers, and wildlife-rich tundra. From Longyearbyen to remote icy frontiers like Kvitoya and Alkefjellet, witness polar bears, belugas, and seabird colonies.
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s history
  • Visit remote Ny Alesund
  • Navigate icy Kvitoya
  • Search for polar bears
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Visit the colorful town of Longyearbyen in the far north
from $4,595
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Highlights of Svalbard

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on a 7-day Arctic cruise aboard the Ocean Albatros and visit historic settlements, witness wildlife like polar bears and walrus, and sail through icy fjords and remote islands of Svalbard. Discover stunning glaciers, and bird colonies, and experience the isolated beauty of one of the northernmost regions on Earth.
  • Cruise Northeast Svalbard’s glacier
  • See Polar desert and icy landscapes
  • Discover historic Smeerenburg ruins
  • Spot polar bears on the ice
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A mother polar bear and her young relax on the Arctic landscape
from $17,595
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Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Southbound - 12 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Resolution
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Oslo
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Explore the Svalbard coast
  • Discover islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
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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
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
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.
  • Sail the waters of East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
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Full solar eclipse over mountains and sea
from $24,295
EBD
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Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Adventure Options
Activity Level
Variable
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.
  • Witness the solar eclipse
  • Encounter Svalbard wildlife
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Experience Greenland’s wildlife
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,080
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Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Urban Exploration
Activity Level
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.
  • Explore Spitsbergen
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Jan Mayen
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $4,450
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North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Scuba Diving, Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the Arctic wonders of North Spitsbergen on the Basecamp cruise. Hike, snowshoe, kayak, and capture the beauty of polar wildlife and landscapes.
  • Discover Raudfjorden’s wildlife
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s town
  • Cruise along Monaco Glacier
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research station
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A towering iceberg
from $3,950
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
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.
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Alkhorne
  • Explore historic Ny Ålesund
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Exploring Greenland
from $22,295
EBD
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
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.
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Admire Jan Mayen’s Beerenberg
  • Experience Greenland’s vast fjords
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,095
EBD
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
Starts / Ends
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
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.
  • Experience Svalbard
  • Discover East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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from $11,490
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Solar Eclipse Expedition

Longyearbyen - Isafjordur - 16 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Isafjordur
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Small Ship Sailing, Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Experience the Arctic’s raw beauty on this 16-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Isafjordur aboard the M/S Quest. Witness a rare total solar eclipse over Kong Oscar Fjord. Cross the Greenland Sea while watching for whales. Discover Kejser Franz Josef Fjord and Blomsterbugten—stunning locations framed by glaciers and rock formations.
  • Witness a rare total solar eclipse
  • Discover colorful rock formations
  • Spot Arctic wildlife daily
  • Visit traditional hunter’s hut
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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $4,300
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & More

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic wonders on an 8-day North Spitsbergen Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Encounter polar bears, bowhead whales, and more. Marvel at Monaco Glacier's icy majesty, witness puffins nesting at Ytre Norskoya and sail into the pack ice for a thrilling three-day adventure.
  • Witness Spitsbergen's beauty
  • Encounter the grandeur of Raudfjord
  • Watch for Greenland and minke whale
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