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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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Mysterious Spitsbergen scenery
from $3,300
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Aberdeen’s Granite City
  • Discover Fair Isle seabirds
  • Witness Mt. Beerenberg
  • Search for Spitsbergen’s wildlife
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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen
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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, spotting orcas and exploring Fair Isle's seabird colonies and grey seals. Continue to Jan Mayen and search for polar bears and whales near the sea ice.
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A sow with her cubs
from $53,030
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavík to Longyearbyen - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Blosseville Coast
  • Observe Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Spitsbergen glaciers
  • Navigate Greenland fjords
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Reykjavik / Paris
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Variable
Embark on an 18-day Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Greenland’s frozen coasts, navigate Arctic sea ice, and reach the Geographic North Pole. Discover remote Inuit communities, witness unique wildlife, and experience unmatched polar exploration across one of Earth’s most isolated regions.
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Walruses huddled together on the ice
from $23,995
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Wonders of the High Arctic: Greenland & Iceland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Explore Oslo Norse heritage
  • Visit Longyearbyen landscapes
  • Navigate Svalbard glaciers
  • Admire Dynjandi Waterfall
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Stand Up Paddle Boarding
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Join a 15-day cruise on the Scenic Eclipse to explore Spitsbergen's fjords and glaciers, then venture to Greenland's Ittoqqortoormiit. Discover Iceland's stunning landscapes in Akureyri and Vigur Island before concluding your journey in Reykjavik.
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Arctic trekking on an Oceanwide Expeditions cruise
from $8,300
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Northeast Greenland Extreme - Aurora Borealis & Long Hikes

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore Kong Oscar Fjord
  • Sail through alpine fjords
  • Explore the Northeast Water
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
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Northern Lights
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Variable
Sail aboard Ortelius on a 14-day Arctic cruise to Northeast Greenland, traveling from Iceland to Spitsbergen. You explore remote fjords, Arctic islands, pack ice zones, and historic landing sites while observing whales, seabirds, muskoxen, and polar landscapes.
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Walruses huddled together on the ice
from $50,370
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Reykjavik to Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Blosseville Coast Greenland
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Cross Polar Ice Floes
  • Visit Northwest Spitsbergen Region
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Reykjavik / Paris
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Variable
Sail aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen on a 17-day cruise. Explore Greenland’s remote coastlines, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, navigate Arctic sea ice, reach the Geographic North Pole, and discover the wildlife, glaciers, and fjords of Svalbard on this polar expedition.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $51,770
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The Geographic North Pole and the east coast of Greenland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Spitsbergen zodiac exploration
  • Arctic sea ice navigation
  • Scoresby Sound Fjord exploration
  • Blosseville Coast wildlife sighting
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on an 18-day polar cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot from Longyearbyen to Reykjavík. Cross Arctic sea ice, reach the Geographic North Pole, explore the Ittoqqortoormiit region, Scoresby Sound, and the Blosseville Coast, and spot polar bears, whales, walruses, seals, and Arctic wildlife.
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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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Variable
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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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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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
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Kayaking
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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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Walruses huddled together on the ice
from $12,595
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Four Arctic Islands: The Southbound Journey

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Northwest Svalbard
  • Land on Jan Mayen
  • Enter Scoresbysund fjords
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities
Citizen Science, Spa Relaxation
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Variable
Sail on a 13-day Arctic expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard Ocean Albatros. Navigate Svalbard’s fjords, Jan Mayen’s volcanic coast, and East Greenland’s remote shores. Visit Ny-Ålesund, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Scoresbysund while observing seabirds, marine mammals, glaciers, and historic exploration sites across the High Arctic.
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A polar landscape
from $3,300
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Aberdeen -Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cruise along the edge of sea-ice
  • Visit the volcanic Jan Mayen island
  • Observe orca and minke whales
  • Tour ancient circular stone towers
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Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on a 10-day adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to the Arctic island group aboard MV Hondius.
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Shannon was always quick to reply to my questions and her honest answers helped us identify the right trip for us. Off to a great start!
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Erin is absolutely THE BEST. She is so knowledgeable and easy to work with. She listens to what we want and taylors her information to suit our needs. She is prompt in replying to my e-mails.
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great travel company. We called for a last minute trip to Svalbard. Kevin gave great advice and worked fast, and emailed promptly. He even got us some last minute discounts. Highly recommend! We also traveled through Adventure Life on another Arctic cruise, and they supported us through some trying circumstances.
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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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