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Incredible ice in Svalbard
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Svalbard Express

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Navigate Arctic ice
  • Reach High Arctic islands
  • Visit Ny-Alesund station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Sail through Svalbard’s high Arctic on a 7-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate fjords, polar deserts, and the Arctic ice pack while visiting historic whaling sites, remote islands, and scientific outposts. Observe seabirds, walrus, and polar wildlife in protected Arctic environments.
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,690
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Explore scenic Senja island
  • Watch whales in Vesteralen
  • Visit Reine in Lofoten
  • Navigate through Trollfjorden
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 11-day cruise from the stunning Lofoten Islands to the icy Svalbard aboard the M/S Quest. Discover remote Bear Island, home to a vast seabird colony, and explore the Arctic wilderness while observing wildlife like polar bears and walruses.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,550
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From Svalbard to Iceland: A Polar Odyssey

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Ny-Ålesund History
  • Search Scoresby Sound Wildlife
  • Experience Ittoqqortoormiit Culture
  • Discover Iceland's Northern Coast
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Spa Relaxation
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Explore the Arctic on this 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Spitsbergen, East Greenland, Scoresby Sound, Húsavík and Grundarfjörður. Experience Zodiac excursions, Arctic wildlife, remote settlements, fjords, glaciers and time at sea with onboard activities across three northern regions.
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $8,095
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Norway’s Wild North: Lofoten to Svalbard

Bodø to Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Lofoten's Coastal Villages
  • Discover Tromsø's Arctic Heritage
  • Observe Gjesværstappan Seabirds
  • Explore Svalbard's Ice and History
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
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Photography Seminars, Citizen Science, Local Market Visits
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Sail from Bodø, Norway, to Longyearbyen, Svalbard, on a 10-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Albatros. Explore the Lofoten Archipelago, Tromsø, Gjesværstappan, Bear Island, southern and northwest Svalbard, Arctic sea ice, Kongsfjorden, and Ny-Ålesund, with opportunities to observe wildlife and learn about Arctic history.
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $22,995
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Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore the town of Longyearbyen
  • Discover the Svalbard wilderness
  • Spot wildlife in East Greenland
  • Visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Join a 15-day Arctic cruise on the Sylvia Earle, starting in Oslo and exploring Svalbard's wildlife and fjords before heading to East Greenland's remote landscapes and Inuit culture. Conclude your adventure by crossing the Denmark Strait to Reykjavik for your return flights.
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from $11,790
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The Norwegian Fjords, Bear Island, and Svalbard

Bergen - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
  • Explore charming Alesund
  • Discover Grip fishing village
  • Sail past Torghatten mountain
  • Tour historic Kjerringoy
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Bergen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 17-day cruise on the M/S Stockholm from Bergen to Svalbard, exploring Norway's stunning coast, historic sites, and wildlife. Discover glaciers, sea ice, and wildlife like polar bears and walruses in the High Arctic.
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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $10,970
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Svalbard, Bear Island & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s landscapes
  • Witness Samarinvagen’s glaciers
  • Discover Bear Island’s cliffs
  • Observe Gjesvaer’s seabird colonies
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Longyearbyen / Tromso
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Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Svalbard’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Discover puffin colonies, calving glaciers, and the pristine ecosystems of Europe’s largest seabird habitats before concluding your journey in Tromso.
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Expeditioners marvel at the sheer beauty of icebergs
from $23,595
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Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore the town of Longyearbyen
  • Discover the Svalbard wilderness
  • Spot wildlife in East Greenland
  • Watch for whales in Greenland Sea
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Hiking, Kayaking
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Experience a 15-day Arctic cruise on the Sylvia Earle, starting in Oslo and sailing through Svalbard and East Greenland. Explore wildlife, fjords, and Inuit culture before concluding your journey in Reykjavik.
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A pair of young Arctic reindeer resting in Alkhornet, Svalbard.
from $26,330
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Tromso, Arctic Circle & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Discover Gjesvaerstappan wildlife
  • Visit Skarsvag northernmost village
  • Step ashore on Reinoya
  • Observe Bear Island cliffs
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 13-day Aqua Lares cruise exploring Svalbard, starting in Tromso and visiting northern villages and seabird colonies. Experience guided wildlife walks, witness glaciers, and search for polar bears and walrus in the Arctic's stunning landscapes.
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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $14,650
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Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland Arctic Islands

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Cruise past polar bears in Svalbard
  • Explore Greenland's largest fjord
  • Discover Dynjandi's waterfall
  • Visit Flatey's historic village
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Paris / Reykjavik
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A 15-day cruise linking Norway's Svalbard archipelago, East Greenland's Scoresby Sund, and Iceland's western fjords aboard Heritage Discoverer. Zodiac landings track polar bears, walrus, musk oxen, and calving glaciers by day. Suited to travelers wanting three Arctic regions in one trip, comfortable with a weather-driven schedule.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
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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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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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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $13,895
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Scotland to Spitsbergen: Puffins, Sea Ice and Wildlife

Aberdeen, Scotland - Helsinki - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Orkney Neolithic Ruins
  • Cruise Norwegian Arctic Fjords
  • Discover Shetland Viking Sites
  • Observe Bear Island Birds
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
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Sail on 17 days aboard Ultramarine from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen. Explore Orkney and Shetland’s Neolithic ruins, Norwegian fjords, and Svalbard’s glaciers, ice, seabird colonies, and Arctic wildlife. Participate in Zodiac cruises, hikes, and cultural encounters while observing polar bears, walrus, whales, and Arctic birds in their natural habitats.
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