Top Scandinavia Trips & Tours in May 2026

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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Aberdeen’s Granite City
• Discover Fair Isle seabirds
• Witness Mt. Beerenberg
• Search for Spitsbergen’s wildlife

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Aberdeen / Longyearbyen

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Set sail on a 10-day cruise from Aberdeen to Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, spotting orcas and exploring Fair Isle's seabird colonies and grey seals. Continue to Jan Mayen and search for polar bears and whales near the sea ice.

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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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Wildlife Viewing, Archaeological Site Visits, Village Visits

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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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from $12,137

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Sublime Svalbard—From Dover via Norway’s Springtime Fjords

Dover - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard MS Fram

• Explore Harlingen’s canals
• Visit Heligoland’s red cliffs
• Experience Lofoten’s coastline
• Walk Dover’s cliffs coastal views

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Dover / Longyearbyen

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Embark on an Arctic expedition from Dover on MS Fram, exploring the Netherlands, and Norway while discovering historic sites, stunning landscapes, and wildlife. Conclude in Longyearbyen, gaining insights into Arctic nature and the chance to see polar bears.

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Coastal Norwegian Voyage: Between Tromso and Edinburgh

Northbound - 11 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Cruise iconic Norwegian fjords
• Explore colorful Bergen wharf
• Spot whales and seabirds
• See Viking and maritime heritag

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Edinburgh / Tromso

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Embark on an 11-day Norway cruise from Edinburgh to Tromso aboard the National Geographic Endurance. Discover fjords, Arctic landscapes, and remote coastal towns through expert-led hikes, kayaking, and Zodiac excursions.

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from $5,999

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Vikings and Vistas

London to Tromso - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Visit Aberdeen Maritime Museum
• Ride Mount Floyen funicular
• Explore Bryggen Wharf district
• Explore Alesund’s Art Nouveau

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London / Tromso

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Hiking, Kayaking, Urban Exploration, Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Set sail on an 11-day cruise from London under Tower Bridge to the fjords of Norway aboard World Navigator. Visit Aberdeen, Stavanger, Bergen, and more. Hike dramatic landscapes, tour Viking sites, explore local culture, and enjoy panoramic views. Conclude your journey in Tromso after discovering iconic and remote destinations.

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from $6,495

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Wild Islands & Lands of Legends

Roundtrip Edinburgh - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Edinburgh's historic street
• Tour Kirkwall's medieval treasures
• Admire Fair Isle's rugged beauty
• Discover Lerwick's rich heritage

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Edinburgh / Edinburgh

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Photography Seminars

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Embark on a 12-day expedition aboard the Sea Spirit, beginning in Edinburgh and traveling to the Orkney Islands to explore historic sites and natural beauty. Experience the rugged charm of Fair Isle, Lerwick's heritage, and the stunning landscapes of the Faroe Islands, which are filled with Viking history and seabird colonies.

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Scottish Isles and Norwegian Fjords Voyage – with Smithsonian Journeys

Glasgow, Scotland - Bergen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Glasgow’s vibrant charm
• Experience Portree’s scenic beauty
• Visit Kirkwall’s historic treasures
• Marvel at Olden’s glacial wonders

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Glasgow / Bergen

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Local Market Visits

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Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse to explore Scotland’s rugged isles and Norway’s stunning fjords. Highlights include the Isle of Skye, the Briksdal Glacier, and UNESCO sites like Orkney’s Standing Stones and Bergen’s Bryggen Wharf.

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Historic Trails & Wilderness: Scotland, Faroes & Iceland

Aberdeen - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Aberdeen's iconic landmarks
• Discover Jarlshof's settlements
• See Faroe Islands' landscapes
• Marvel at Vatnajokull glaciers

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Aberdeen / Reykjavik

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Embark on a 13-day cruise from Aberdeen to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore Aberdeen's landmarks, birdwatch in Fair Isle, discover Jarlshof's archaeology, the Faroe Islands' landscapes, and Iceland's natural wonders.

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from $8,520

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Scottish Archipelagos and the Faroe Islands: Nordic Heritage and Island Identities

Glasgow Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Tobermory’s colorful harbor
• Sail past Shiant Islands
• Visit remote Saint Kilda
• View the Callanish Standing Stones

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Glasgow / Glasgow

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Sail round-trip from Glasgow on a 10-day expedition cruise to Scotland’s remote Hebrides, Shetland Islands, and the Faroe Islands. Spot puffins, hike wild landscapes, and explore UNESCO-listed St Kilda aboard Le Lyrial.

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from $13,700

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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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Whale Watching

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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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Norway, Sweden and Denmark: Nordic Flavors and Scenic Landscapes

Edinburgh to Copenhagen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard National Geographic Endurance

• Spot dolphins on River Spey
• Kayak Sweden’s marine park
• Taste fresh Nordic cuisine
• Tour Zealand’s castles, villages

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Edinburgh / Copenhagen

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Discover Moray Firth in Scotland, Mandal in Norway, Kosterhavet National Park in Sweden, and North Zealand in Denmark on an 8-day Scandinavia cruise from Edinburgh to Copenhagen on National Geographic Endurance. Enjoy Nordic flavors, coastal scenery, kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and cultural experiences across Scotland and Nordic countries.

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from $37,540

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In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard

Reykjavík - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Discover the Nordaustlandet
• Explore Søraust-Svalbard Nature
• Sail through Hinlopen Strait
• Watch the arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Skiing

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Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 17-day cruise exploring the north-east of Greenland, inaccessible to traditional ships in early summer, before cruising to Svalbard and its untouched landscapes.

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from $10,895

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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

Roundtrip Helsinki - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Discover Helsinki’s architecture
• Cruise Arctic fjords
• Marvel at Alkefjellet cliffs
• Explore the 14th of July Glacier

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Helsinki / Longyearbyen

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Sail on this 11-day Svalbard Explorer cruise aboard Ocean Explorer. Begin in Helsinki before flying to Longyearbyen. Cruise Spitsbergen’s fjords, search for polar bears, walrus haul-outs, and Arctic seabirds. Witness Spitsbergen’s rich wildlife and landscapes through guided hikes, Zodiac cruises, and optional kayaking before you return to Helsinki.

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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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