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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
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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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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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $4,800
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North Spitsbergen Basecamp

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Discover Raudfjorden’s wildlife
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s town
  • Cruise along Monaco Glacier
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s research station
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on an 8-day roundtrip cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius. Explore the Arctic wonders of North Spitsbergen on the Basecamp cruise. Hike, snowshoe, kayak, and capture the beauty of polar wildlife and landscapes.
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Snow-covered mountain peaks
from $9,790
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Expedition Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Explore Raudfjorden glaciers
  • View Liefdefjorden Monaco ice
  • Hike Edgeoya tundra
  • View Hornsund fjords alpine peaks
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Join this 12-day Arctic expedition to Svalbard on the M/S Quest, where you can witness summer's arrival in late June and vibrant tundra blooms. As the sea ice thaws, explore remote areas and enjoy stunning sunsets and wildlife sightings in the pristine landscape.
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Explore Svalbard
from $9,790
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Expedition Svalbard to the Pack Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Sail through vast Isfjorden
  • Discover historic Ny-Alesund
  • Observe birds at Alkefjellet
  • Marvel at Nordaustlandet ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise on the M/S Quest to explore Svalbard's Arctic wilderness, where you witness polar bears and stunning glaciers under the midnight sun. Discover historic sites like Ny-Alesund and sail through breathtaking fjords while observing nesting guillemots and magnificent waterfalls.
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Snow-covered landscape of Svalbard.
from $12,290
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Expedition Svalbard to the Pack Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Hike the tundra at Alkhornet
  • Discover historic Ny-Alesund
  • View glaciers in Liefdefjorden
  • Marvel at Nordaustlandet
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise in Svalbard on the M/S Balto, exploring stunning Arctic landscapes and wildlife. Discover historic sites, navigate through breathtaking fjords, and witness polar bears and nesting guillemots.
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Zodiac cruising to get a close look at the glacier face and the surrounding ice-filled waters
from $12,290
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Expedition Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Balto
  • Admire ice in Krossfjorden
  • Search for seals in Raudfjorden
  • Observe birds at Alkefjellet
  • Marvel at Nordaustlandet ice
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Village Visits
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Embark on a 12-day cruise through Svalbard on the M/S Balto, exploring historic sites and stunning glaciers while enjoying excellent whale watching. Experience the blooming Arctic tundra and the captivating landscapes of the remote islands and ice cliffs.
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Colorful port of Bergen
from $2,880
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The North Cape Line - South

Tromso to Oslo - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MS Trollfjord
  • Discover Tromso, the Arctic capital
  • Visit the North Cape plateau
  • Explore Alta, the Aurora Capital
  • Discover Narvik’s WWII history
  • Explore Bergen on a city walk
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Tromso / Oslo
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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Fishing
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Embark on a 9-day North Cape Line cruise from Tromso to Oslo aboard MS Trollfjord. Visit the North Cape, cross the Arctic Circle, catch the Northern Lights, and explore Norway’s scenic coast, including Alta, Narvik, Åndalsnes, and Bergen.
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The beautiful City Reine at Lofoten Islands
from $21,595
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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Tromso rich polar history
  • Watch Torsken northern lights
  • Hike Senja breathtaking panoramas
  • Taste Svolvaer local delicacies
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Tromso / Reykjavik
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Embark on an 18-day cruise from Tromso to Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring remote islands and villages along Norway, Iceland, and Greenland’s coastlines. Witness the northern lights and enjoy highlights like hiking the Westfjords, the Dynjandi waterfall, and exploring Scoresbysund’s vast fjord system.
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Midnight sun over Lofoten
from $9,000
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From Scenic Fjords to Arctic Ice: The Ultimate Northern Journey

Dover - Longyearbyen - 13 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Explore Historic Bergen
  • Observe Bear Island Wildlife
  • Cruise Norwegian Fjords
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Dover / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Explore Norway and the Arctic on a 13-day expedition from Dover to Longyearbyen aboard SH Diana. Visit Mandal, Bergen, Nordfjordeid, Geiranger, Lofoten and Harstad, cruise Trollfjorden, observe seabirds on Bear Island, and explore Svalbard's polar landscapes before reaching Longyearbyen.
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Northern Lights near Tromso, Norway
from $20,395
EBD
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Arctic Golden Autumn & Northern Lights

Reykjavik - Tromso - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Visit Gullfoss, stunning waterfall
  • Enjoy Vigur, birdwatching paradise
  • Experience Svalbard’s wilderness
  • Witness Norway’s northern lights
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Reykjavik / Tromso
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Northern Lights, Small Ship Sailing
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Variable
Embark on a 17-day cruise from Reykjavik to Tromso aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring the landscapes of Iceland and the beauty of the High Arctic. Experience waterfalls, wildlife, and locations like Vigur Island, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard, culminating in breathtaking views of Norway and prime opportunities to witness the northern lights.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $10,250
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Arctic Cruise in Svalbard, East Greenland and Iceland

Copenhagen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Spot polar bears hunting
  • Visit remote Jan Mayen
  • See puffins and eiders nesting
  • Witness Dynjandi waterfall
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Copenhagen / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars
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Variable
Join a 14-day expedition from Copenhagen to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega, exploring Svalbard, Jan Mayen Island, Ittoqqortoormiit, Scoresbysund and Vigur Island. Observe Arctic wildlife, cruise among glaciers and fjords, visit remote communities, and experience Iceland's Westfjords before ending in Reykjavik.
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An Arctic fox gazes across the landscape
from $7,895
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Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Northeast Svalbard
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Ny-Ålesund station
  • Explore Longyearbyen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Kayaking, Citizen Science
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Variable
Sail through this 8-day breathtaking Arctic landscapes of Svalbard, from Longyearbyen to the icy edge of the North Pole aboard Ocean Albatros. Encounter glaciers, walruses, seabirds, and polar bears while uncovering the region’s rich exploration history.
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