Norway Archaeological Cruises

from $3,050

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South Spitsbergen - Bear Island - Norway

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 6 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Cruise Arctic fjords
• Chance to see polar bears
• Explore historic whaling station
• See Aurora Borealis

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Longyearbyen / Tromso

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Variable

Set sail on a 6-day Arctic adventure aboard MV Plancius and discover South Spitsbergen, Bear Island, and Tromsø, spotting polar bears, whales, seabirds, and glaciers. Enjoy historic sites, fjord cruising, and the breathtaking Aurora Borealis.

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from $11,030

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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen to Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Bergen’s historic streets
• Explore Gothenburg’s culture
• Visit Olden’s Briksdal Glacier
• Wander Arendal’s coastal landscapes

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Bergen / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Sail through Norway on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse, exploring breathtaking fjords, historic cities, and cultural landmarks. Encounter towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and charming Nordic villages while experiencing the best of Scandinavian nature and culture.

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from $20,060

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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
• Visit remote Kvitøya island
• Spot whales near shelf edge
• Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.

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from $19,085

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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Search icy polar habitats
• See Austfonna ice cap
• Observe Alkefjellet bird cliff
• Visit Ny-Ålesund station

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.

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from $9,999

$200 OBC

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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
• Discover Bear Island wildlife
• Join Zodiac glacier landings
• Watch whales in fjords

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Tromso / Oslo

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.

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from $7,499

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Captivating North Cape

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Skarsvag North Cape stop
• Explore Hammerfest's polar heritage
• Captain’s Choice Arctic navigation
• Explore Svalbard glaciers

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Tromso / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 9-day cruise beginning in Tromso and sail north aboard World Navigator through the Arctic waters of Norway. Visit Skarsvag, Hammerfest, Bear Island, and Svalbard. Experience dramatic fjords, glaciers, and rare wildlife, including puffins and polar bears.

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from $16,290

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Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords

Narvik - Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Arctic Circle towns
• Ride historic Flåm Railway
• Visit Viking ship museum
• Discover Art Nouveau Ålesund

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Narvik / Bergen

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise from Narvik to Bergen aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Arctic towns like Narvik and Svolvaer, see UNESCO-listed fjords such as Geirangerfjord, and learn about Viking heritage in Nordfjordeid. Travel through remote Lofoten Islands, sail past glaciers, and end in the historic port city of Bergen.

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from $3,000

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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Grimsey Island
• Visit Jan Mayen volcano
• Observe polar bears
• Land at Alkhornet cliffs

Starts / Ends

Akureyri / Longyearbyen

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.

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from $15,470

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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen to Fredrikstad - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Alesund Art Nouveau streets
• Cruise Geiranger UNESCO fjord
• Witness the Seven Sisters waterfall
• Explore Olden's churches

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Bergen / Gothenburg

Activities

Urban Exploration

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Norway’s iconic fjords from Bergen to Fredrikstad on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse. Explore Ålesund’s Art Nouveau, Geiranger’s UNESCO fjord, Olden’s glaciers, Lysefjorden’s cliffs, Stavanger’s Viking history, Arendal’s coast, and Gothenburg’s canals. Enjoy local culture, nature, and unforgettable views.

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from $13,990

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Norwegian Fjords

Bergen to Fredrikstad - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• See Bergen UNESCO Bryggen district
• Alesund Art Nouveau architecture
• Geirangerfjord cliff views
• Visit Skudeneshavn heritage town

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Bergen / Arendal

Activities

Hiking

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain and sail Norway’s fjords to Fredrikstad. Visit Alesund, Geirangerfjord, Nordfjordeid, Lysefjorden, Skudeneshavn, Egersund, and Arendal. Enjoy guided walks, cultural museums, and dramatic fjord scenery. Explore UNESCO sites, Viking heritage, and coastal villages while cruising through Norway’s natural landscapes.

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from $10,540

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The Legendary Fjords of Norway

Bergen to Fredrikstad - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Visit Maloy’s scenic coastline
• Experience Fredrikstad’s fortress
• Sail through Geirangerfjord’s cliff
• Cruise through Lysefjord’s cliffs

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Bergen / Kristiansand

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Variable

Embark on a 9-day Legendary Fjords of Norway cruise aboard Le Champlain. Experience Norway’s raw beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture on a seamless cruise adventure.

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from $20,769

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Fjords and glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Hike near Texas Bar
• Enjoy Monaco Glacier views
• Discover Soraust Nature Reserve
• Explore the preserved Pyramiden

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Paris / Paris

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 8-day cruise through Norway’s Svalbard archipelago aboard Le Lyrial. Visit Longyearbyen, Ny-Alesund, Texas Bar, Alkefjellet, and Isfjorden. Hike Arctic landscapes, view glaciers, encounter wildlife, and explore historic Arctic settlements.

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from $28,420

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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

Activity Level

Variable

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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from $9,499

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Picturesque Peaks & Fjords

Roundtrip London - 15 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Late-night stay in London
• Cruise Norway’s Sognefjord
• Ride the Flam Railway
• Explore Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf
• Visit Olden and Briksdal Glacier
• Visit the Reine, Lofoten

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London / London

Activities

Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 15-day Picturesque Peaks & Fjords cruise aboard the World Voyager roundtrip from London. Visit Norway’s scenic highlights including Sognefjord, Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf, Olden’s Briksdal Glacier, and Alesund. Stay overnight in Reine, explore the Lofoten Islands, and discover Rosendal on Hardangerfjord before returning to London.

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from $28,420

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Scottish Isles, Arctic Circles & Svalbard

Glasgow - Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Iona landscapes
• Discover Staffa and sea caves
• Visit Callanish Stones site
• Admire Alesund's coastal views

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Glasgow / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Aqua Lares through Scotland, Norway, and Svalbard, visiting historic sites and wildlife-rich areas. Experience the beauty of remote landscapes and Arctic wildlife while enjoying expert-guided excursions and small-ship comfort.

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from $8,560

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Fjords and Glaciers of Spitsbergen

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Longyearbyen landscapes
• See Ny-Alesund research settlement
• Ice floe exploration
• Discover Texas Bar hut

Starts / Ends

Paris / Paris

Activities

Kayaking

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Spitsbergen on an 8-day cruise through Arctic fjords, ice edges, trapper huts, glaciers, and scientific settlements. Visit Longyearbyen, Samarinvagen, Varsolbukta, Texas Bar, Liefdefjorden, Raudfjorden, and Ny Alesund. Step ashore at historic sites, and navigate icy waters by ship and zodiac.

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from $9,999

$200 OBC

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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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Variable

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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from $18,270

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Norwegian Arctic & Scottish Isles

Tromso - Glasgow - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Discover Trollfjorden’s cliffs
• Visit Reine in Lofoten Islands
• Enjoy Bronnoysund’s coastal beauty
• Uncover Mousa Broch in Shetland

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Tromso / Glasgow

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Tromso to Glasgow on Aqua Lares, exploring Norway’s fjords and Scotland’s islands. Experience highlights like Trollfjorden, the Lofoten Islands, and the UNESCO site of St Kilda before concluding your adventure in Glasgow.

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