Norway Cultural Cruises

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

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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

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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 $20,060

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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Visit Poolepynten walrus colony
• Cruise near Svitjodbreen glacier
• Search ice edge wildlife
• Explore Hornsund bird cliffs

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Photography Seminars

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Join a 10-day Svalbard cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Visit Poolepynten’s walrus colony, explore ice edges near Fuglefjorden, and land at sites like Copper Camp and Camp Bell. Discover Hornsund’s bird cliffs and historic huts before returning north through Isfjorden 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 $6,000

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North Spitsbergen Explorer – Into the Pack Ice – Polar Bear & Whale

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Longyearbyen town
• Encounter Arctic wildlife
• Sail near Monaco Glacier and observ
• Spot polar bears & whales

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day North Spitsbergen Expedition aboard the MV Plancius, sailing deep into the Arctic pack ice and remote northern Svalbard. Explore Longyearbyen, Raudfjord, and Monaco Glacier while watching for polar bears, walruses, whales, and seabirds in their natural Arctic habitat.

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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

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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 $9,999

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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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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 $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

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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 $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

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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 $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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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 $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

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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 $44,720

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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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Variable

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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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

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Akureyri / Longyearbyen

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

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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 $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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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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from $22,995

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Jewels of the Arctic - Spitsbergen & East Greenland

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle

• Explore Oslo’s vibrant city
• Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
• Spot whales in Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village

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Oslo / Reykjavik

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Kayaking

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Variable

Experience the beauty of Svalbard and East Greenland on this 15-day adventure 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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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

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Local Market Visits, Wine Tasting

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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 $14,700

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Nordic Sea Treasures

Brest to Tromso - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Cross the Arctic Circle
• Visit UNESCO-listed Bryggen
• Lean about Stavanger history
• Visit Trondheim Nidaros Cathedral

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Brest / Paris

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Urban Exploration

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Variable

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard Le Champlain from Brest to Tromso. Explore Ostend, Rotterdam, Stavanger, Bergen, Alesund, Trondheim, Lofoten Islands, and cross the Arctic Circle. Discover Viking heritage, fjords, UNESCO towns, and Arctic landscapes with guided shore experiences.

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from $18,270

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Scottish Isles & Norwegian Arctic

Glasgow - Tromso - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Visit Staffa's basalt columns
• Discover St Kilda seabird colonies
• Walk the Callanish Stones moor
• Explore Mousa Broch Iron Age tower

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Glasgow / Tromso

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Embark on a 10-day cruise from Glasgow to Tromso aboard Aqua Lares, exploring Iona, St Kilda’s UNESCO site, and the Shetland Islands. Experience wildlife, cultural landmarks, and stunning coastal scenery across Scotland and Norway.

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