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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $13,395
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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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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $22,995
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Jewels of the Arctic - Spitsbergen & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant city
  • Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
  • Spot whales in Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 15-day adventure 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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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $14,595
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Three Arctic Islands: Extended Passage

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Discoverer
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
  • Cross Northeast Greenland Park
  • Discover Svalbard Regions
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Photography Seminars, Spa Relaxation, Citizen Science
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Explore the Arctic on this 14-day voyage from Reykjavik, Iceland to Longyearbyen, Svalbard aboard MV Discoverer. Travel through East Greenland, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, cross the Greenland Sea, and explore remote regions of Svalbard. Encounter wildlife, glaciers, fjords, historic sites, and polar landscapes along the route.
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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 MV Douglas Mawson
  • Explore beautiful Oslo
  • Discover rugged Spitsbergen
  • Navigate East Greenland
  • Observe Kong Oskar Fjord
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Village Visits
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Experience a 15-day Arctic cruise on the Douglas Mawson, exploring Svalbard and East Greenland. Discover stunning wildlife, navigate fjords, and immerse yourself in Greenlandic Inuit culture.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $11,800
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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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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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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $10,764
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Islands Of Ice

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Svalbard Arctic Wildlife
  • Visit Jan Mayen Island
  • Explore Djúpavík's History
  • Discover Dynjandi Waterfall
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Variable
Explore Svalbard, Jan Mayen, the Arctic Circle, and Iceland from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík in 12 days aboard World Navigator. Discover remote Arctic landscapes, wildlife, volcanic islands, Drangey Island, Djúpavík, and Dynjandi Waterfall, with Captain's Choice landings and Zodiac safaris subject to conditions.
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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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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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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
from $23,595
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Jewels of the Arctic: Svalbard & East Greenland

Reykjavik - Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard MV Douglas Mawson
  • Navigate East Greenland fjords
  • Spot seals in the Greenland Sea
  • Tour the bays of Spitsbergen
  • Experience remote Longyearbyen
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Reykjavik / Oslo
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Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Whale Watching, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking
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Variable
Join a 15-day cruise on the Douglas Mawson from Svalbard to East Greenland in the Arctic summer. Explore fjords and tundra, encounter wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and hike across the stunning landscape.
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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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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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Incredible ice in Svalbard
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Arctic Odyssey

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen town center
  • Observe polar bears safely
  • Discover Franz Josef Fjord
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Northern Lights, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Experience a 14-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík aboard Sea Spirit. Explore Svalbard’s glaciers, East Greenland’s fjords, and Iceland’s Westfjords. Observe polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and seabirds, visit historic sites, Inuit villages, and museums, and enjoy onboard expert briefings, excursions, and 24-hour daylight.
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Colorful sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $30,710
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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Scottish Isles

Longyearbyen - Glasgow - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Observe Samarinvagen’s glacier
  • Discover Bear Island cliffs
  • Walk Reinoya’s raised beaches
  • Visit Skarsvag to see wild reindeer
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Longyearbyen / Glasgow
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Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring Norway's scenic fjords and coastal towns, including Tromso and Alesund. Discover the Shetland Islands and iconic sites in Scotland like the Callanish Stones and the Isle of Iona before concluding in Glasgow.
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It was a great experience arranging our Svalbard wildlife cruise (Around Spitzbergen - in the reals of polar bear and ice, on MV Plancius) with Adventure Life. They are very reliable with information and trustworthy with payment handling. We organised this trip one year ahead and we were kept up to date all the way. Our dedicated travel advisor, Chloe made our travel experience extra convenient and super easy. Very happy with Adventure Life's service and support. Would recommend them 100% to everybody.❤️
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Wonderful and very Memorable trip! Both me and my wife enjoyed the incredible scenery, excursion and good company or people we met. Some confusion on Svalbard arrangements but they were eventually resolved. More than happy to recommend to others
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