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A sow leads her cubs across the ice
from $51,940
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The Geographic North Pole and Exploration of Northern Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 19 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Navigate Greenland ice floes
  • Explore remote Peary Land
  • Sail Northeast Greenland Park
  • Visit Station Nord Greenland
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Cruise across Greenland, the Geographic North Pole, Svalbard, and Reykjavik aboard Le Commandant Charcot on a 19-day polar voyage. Navigate sea ice, encounter Arctic wildlife, visit Station Nord, explore the Ittoqqortoormiit region, and discover Scoresby Sound. Experience remote regions reached by very few travelers.
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View of Longyearbyen
from $7,536
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Arctic Frontier Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Tromsø Culture
  • Navigate North Cape
  • Explore Bear Island
  • Discover Svalbard Wildlife
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Tromso / Oslo
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Variable
Explore an 8-day Arctic expedition from Tromsø to Longyearbyen aboard World Navigator, visiting North Cape, Bear Island, and Svalbard. Discover Arctic landscapes, historic sites, glaciers, and wildlife including reindeer, Arctic foxes, seabirds, whales, and possible polar bear sightings.
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Spot wildlife such as reindeer in the high Arctic
from $10,000
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland, Fly & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Visit Trygghamna historic sites
  • Spot polar bears and seals
  • Exlpore Teufelsschloss
  • Cruise through Scoresbysund
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Longyearbyen / Constable Point
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Hiking, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Sail through Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn. Start in Longyearbyen, explore historic sites, fjords, and wildlife, and end in Constable Pynt.
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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $11,280
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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Walk Glasgow's historic center
  • View Callanish standing stones
  • See Tromso Arctic Cathedral
  • Spot belugas near Spitsbergen
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
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Urban Exploration
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Variable
Sail from Glasgow to Longyearbyen on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Lyrial. Explore the Scottish Isles, Viking-era ruins, Arctic fjords, and glacial landscapes. Visit Iona, Callanish, Mousa, Tromso, and Spitsbergen. Observe seabirds, seals, and whales while navigating Norway’s Trollfjorden and remote polar waters.
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Dynjandi Waterfall
from $10,100
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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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Variable
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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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $12,000
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The Arctic Explorer: Iceland to Svalbard Cruise

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Look for whales off Husavík
  • Visit volcanic Jan Mayen Island
  • Seek polar bears in Svalbard
  • Spot puffins on Hrísey Island
  • Admire Dynjandi in the Westfjords
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Reykjavik / Copenhagen
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Embark on a 13-day Arctic cruise aboard SH Vega along Iceland's north coast to Dynjandi waterfall, bird-rich Hrísey, and the whale-watching hub of Husavík. After a stop at remote, volcanic Jan Mayen, spend four days in Svalbard's fjords looking for polar bears and walrus.
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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
Activities
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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Homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Norway
from $10,110
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From Scotland to Spitsbergen

Glasgow to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore historic Glasgow landmarks
  • Visit sacred Iona Abbey
  • Discover ancient Callanish Stones
  • Experience Spitsbergen's Arctic wil
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Glasgow / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Sail on a 14-day voyage from Glasgow, Scotland, to Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, aboard Le Lyrial. Discover Iona Abbey, the Callanish Stones, Mousa Broch, Norway's Lofoten Islands, Tromsø, Bear Island, and the dramatic fjords and glaciers of southwest Spitsbergen while enjoying enriching days at sea.
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Midnight sun over Lofoten
from $13,125
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From Scenic Fjords to Arctic Ice: The Ultimate Northern Journey

Dover - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore historic Bergen
  • Observe Bear Island wildlife
  • Visit Mandal’s beaches and church
  • Cruise scenic Geirangerfjord waters
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Dover / Copenhagen
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Variable
Explore Norway and the Arctic on a 14-day expedition from Dover to Longyearbyen aboard SH Diana. Visit Mandal, Bergen, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, Lofoten and Harstad, cruise Trollfjorden, observe seabirds on Bear Island, and explore Svalbard's polar landscapes before reaching Longyearbyen.
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Svalbard reindeer in spring
from $10,584
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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
Activities
Archaeological Site Visits
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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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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $11,599
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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
  • Discover Bear Island wildlife
  • Join Zodiac glacier landings
  • Watch whales in fjords
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Tromso / Oslo
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $11,055
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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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Variable
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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