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Alkhornet Hiking
from $13,795
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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Helsinki museums
  • Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
  • Visit the 14th of July Glacier
  • Admire Alkefjellet cliffs
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Discover Spitsbergen on this 15-day cruise aboard the Ultramarine exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundras. Spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds like puffins and guillemots. Visit historical whaling outposts, colorful tundra meadows, and breathtaking locations like Alkefjellet and the 14th of July Glacier.
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Porlarbear Hornsund
from $12,749
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Svalbard in Summer: Under the Midnight Sun

Oslo - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Explore Oslo’s fjord-side capital
  • Discover Longyearbyen Arctic charm
  • Experience Hornsund’s dramatic peak
  • Visit Bellsund’s seabird cliffs
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Oslo / Oslo
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Kayaking, Land & Sea Exploration
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Embark on an 11-day Arctic cruise aboard the MS Fram, starting in Oslo before heading to Longyearbyen to explore its unique charm. Experience stunning wildlife, glaciers, and remote landscapes while navigating Northwest Spitsbergen National Park and ending your adventure back in Oslo.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $12,138
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Svalbard in Spring: The Return of the Sun

Oslo - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram
  • Explore Oslo’s Nordic landmarks
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s wild charm
  • Admire Hornsund’s glacier peaks
  • Visit Bellsund’s seabird cliffs
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Oslo / Longyearbyen
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Join an 11-day expedition cruise on the MS Fram, starting in Oslo and flying to Longyearbyen for Arctic exploration. Experience remote fjords, wildlife viewing, and learn about Svalbard's history before concluding your journey in Longyearbyen.
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kittiwakes
from $5,600
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Birding Special

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore historic whaling sites
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Raudfjorden
  • Sail through Magdalenafjorden
  • Visit Ny Alesund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Set off on an 11-day Arctic adventure on Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s remote landscapes and explore whaling stations, glaciers, and tundra with wildlife like polar bears and reindeer. Sail fjords, hike bird cliffs, and return to Longyearbyen.
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,290
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Bodø - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Visit the fishing village of Reine
  • Cruise through Trollfjorden
  • See immense seabird colonies
  • View iconic Arctic wildlife
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
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Join this 11-day expedition cruise aboard M/S Quest to Lofoten, Bear Island, and Svalbard. It's a busy time of year for wildlife in northern Norway! On this journey see tens of thousands of seabirds, arctic foxes, and whales, and polar bears. Cruise along vast, glaciated archipelagos dominated by mountain ranges and magnificent wilderness.
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Landscape with red fisherman houses on Lofoten islands, Norway
from $33,990
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Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle

Bergen - Oslo - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Cruise through Sognefjord and Flåm
  • Explore Art Nouveau architecture
  • Sail through Geirangerfjord
  • Cruise past Lofoten Islands
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Bergen / Oslo
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On this 16-day Norwegian Fjords & Crossing the Arctic Circle from Bergen to Oslo aboard Scenic Eclipse, have the chance to attend engaging lectures led by experts on the culture, history, geography, and wildlife of the region. Keep your eyes peeled for polar bears and walruses, and be amazed by the stunning glaciers and icebergs in the High Arctic.
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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
  • Explore the Svalbard coast
  • Discover islands and fjords
  • Actively explore the scenery
  • Explore the coves and inlets
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Oslo / Oslo
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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.
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Colorful homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
from $5,495
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Svalbard - Last Stop before the North Pole

8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Northwest Spitzbergen
  • Experience Northeast Svalbard
  • Journey to North Svalbard
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on an 8-day cruise to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Ocean Albatros. Experience the breathtaking beauty of Svalbard on this Arctic adventure cruise, encountering whales, walruses, polar bears, and countless sea birds.
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
from $36,120
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The Geographic North Pole

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen frontier
  • Navigate drifting Arctic sea ice
  • Reach the Geographic North Pole
  • Visit Ny Alesund scientific base
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching, Village Visits
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Embark on a 13-day Arctic expedition aboard Le Commandant Charcot, starting in Longyearbyen and sailing through Spitsbergen's stunning landscapes to the North Pole. Experience wildlife encounters, visit Ny Alesund, and explore breathtaking fjords while enjoying Zodiac landings with expert guides.
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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
  • Explore Spitsbergen
  • Visit Ny-Alesund
  • Discover Jan Mayen
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Urban Exploration
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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.
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Full solar eclipse over mountains and sea
from $24,295
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Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Witness the solar eclipse
  • Encounter Svalbard wildlife
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
  • Experience Greenland’s wildlife
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars
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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.
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Polar bear and cub
from $13,795
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Arctic Odyssey Under a Solar Eclipse

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s rich history
  • Sail through Isfjorden’s calm water
  • Discover Svalbard’s glaciers
  • Witness a total solar eclipse
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Embark on a 14-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen, and experience the midnight sun while exploring Svalbard's stunning fjords and wildlife. Witness a rare total solar eclipse in the Arctic, then sail to Iceland's breathtaking Westfjords before concluding your adventure in Reykjavik.
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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $5,499
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Captivating North Cape

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Tromso
  • Visit Skarsvag
  • Discover North Cape
  • Explore Hammerfest
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Tromso to Longyearbyen aboard the World Navigator. Explore Svalbard's pristine beauty, where glaciers meet the sea and wildlife thrives. Visit Skarsvag and the North Cape, meet resilient locals, and explore Hammerfest's rich Arctic history.
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Exploring Greenland
from $22,295
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant cityscape
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Experience Greenland’s vast fjords
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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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.
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
from $17,095
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s city center
  • Visit Longyearbyen’s Camp Barentz
  • Admire Arctic wildlife
  • Navigate East Greenland’s fjords
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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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.
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Beautiful arctic landscape
from $13,295
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Spot polar bears, walrus, and more
  • See Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjords
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
Activities
Hiking
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Sail on this 15-day Three Arctic Islands cruise starting in Helsinki and ending in Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine. Explore Svalbard’s wildlife-rich landscapes, Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, and the Denmark Strait. Highlights include Zodiac cruises, glacier visits, and spotting polar bears, muskoxen, and Arctic seabirds.
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Walrus in the Arctic
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to explore
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Check Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen off your bucket list as you explore these three regions on this 15-day expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Visit and discover the towering cliffs, wildlife, and massive glaciers of these stunning regions!
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Unforgettable shades of blue
from $7,750
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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Longyearbyen- Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • View the Northern Lights
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
  • Watch whale and seabird migration
  • Observe cathedral-like icebergs
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Longyearbyen / Akureyri
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Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland are two of the most beautiful places in the world, and this 14-day trip takes you there. A midnight view of the Aurora Borealis is included in the tour, which includes a visit to seals, seabirds, and polar bears aboard MV Ortelius.
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