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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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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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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
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
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Kayaking, 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 sow and her cubs
from $6,695
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Spitsbergen Highlights: Wildlife Capital of the Arctic

Helsinki Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Explore Helsinki’s Design District
  • Witness Lilliehook Glacier calving
  • Photograph Monaco Glacier icebergs
  • Discover historic Smeerenburg settl
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Experience an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer from Helsinki to Longyearbyen. Explore glaciers, fjords, and wildlife in Svalbard. Visit historic whaling settlements, photograph towering cliffs and icebergs, and enjoy guided Zodiac excursions, Finnish saunas, and vibrant city experiences in Helsinki.
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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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View of Reykjavik from the Church Tower
from $17,895
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Spot Arctic Wildlife
  • Explore East Greenland
  • Sail Scoresbysund Fjords
  • Visit Iceland's Westfjords
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit Community
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Variable
Sail from Helsinki to Reykjavik on this 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Explore Spitsbergen, cross the Greenland Sea, visit East Greenland by Zodiac, sail through Scoresbysund, and discover Iceland's Westfjords. Look for polar bears, walrus, muskoxen and seabirds while learning about Arctic history, wildlife and landscapes.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $11,195
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and the Midnight Sun

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
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Helsinki / Helsinki
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Variable
Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Experience stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and thriving wildlife under the Midnight Sun. Discover seabird cliffs, walruses, and reindeer while exploring the pristine wilderness of Hornsund, Isfjorden, and Krossfjorden before returning to Helsinki.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $18,995
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Svalbard Summer Solstice Micro Cruise

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya
  • Visit Historic Ny-Alesund
  • Observe Alkefjellet’s Seabird Cliff
  • Trace Svalbard’s Whaling History
  • Search Remote Arctic Islands
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Hiking, Village Visits, Photography Seminars
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Variable
Sail on a 10-day Svalbard Summer Solstice Micro cruise roundtrip from Longyearbyen aboard MV Freya. Cruise through western fjords to Ny-Alesund, visit historic whaling and exploration sites, and cruise by Zodiac near glaciers and seabird cliffs. Search sea ice for polar bears and walruses, and look for Arctic foxes and whales along the coast.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $10,795
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Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and the Midnight Sun

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Arctic Fjords
  • Spot Polar Bears
  • Discover Seabird Cliffs
  • Explore Hornsund Glacier
Starts / Ends
Helsinki / Helsinki
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ocean Explorer. Experience stunning fjords, towering glaciers, and thriving wildlife under the Midnight Sun. Discover seabird cliffs, walruses, and reindeer while exploring the pristine wilderness of Hornsund, Isfjorden, and Krossfjorden before returning to Helsinki.
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