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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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Colorful homes in Longyearbyen, Svalbard
from $10,970
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Tromso, Bear Island & Svalbard

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares
  • Explore Tromso above Arctic Circle
  • Discover Gjesvaer and its wildlife
  • Visit Skarsvag, northern villages
  • Experience Reinoya’s landscapes
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Tromso / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 6-day Arctic expedition aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Tromso and visiting Gjesvaer, Skarsvag, and Bear Island, rich in seabird life. Conclude your journey in Longyearbyen, exploring glaciers and unique wildlife along the way.
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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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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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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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Glaciers and beautiful arctic tundra.
from $16,595
EBD $2000
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • 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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Photography Seminars
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Sail from Helsinki to Reykjavik on this 15-day Arctic expedition aboard Ultramarine. 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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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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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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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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One of Greenland's many glaciers
from $11,800
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Midnight Fjord Quest

Longyearbyen to Reykjavík - 13 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Longyearbyen History
  • Search Svalbard Wildlife
  • Discover Scoresby Sound
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
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Oslo / Reykjavik
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Discover a 13-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard World Voyager. Explore Longyearbyen, search for Arctic wildlife in Svalbard, cross the Greenland Sea, visit Greenland's fjords, Scoresby Sound and Ittoqqortoormiit, cross the Arctic Circle, and end at Iceland's Dynjandi waterfall before arriving in Reykjavik.
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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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Dynjandi Waterfall
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Cruise from Iceland to Svalbard

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Visit Dynjandi Waterfall
  • Visit the Arctic Circle
  • Discover Hrisey Island
  • Explore Husavik
  • Visit Jan Mayen Island and Svalbard
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Reykjavik / Copenhagen
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Embark on a 12-day Arctic Discovery cruise aboard SH Vega from Reykjavik to explore iconic landmarks, natural wonders, and diverse wildlife. Highlights include the Dynjandi Waterfall, Grimsey Island’s seabird colonies, Husavik’s whale-watching, and Svalbard’s polar landscapes. The journey ends in Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town.
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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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