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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
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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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Photography Seminars, Spa Relaxation
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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 sunset over the Scottish Highlands
from $30,710
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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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Hiking
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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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Fair Isle
from $11,495
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Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Explore Aberdeen
  • Discover Fair Isle
  • Experience Faroe Islands
  • Explore Jan Mayen
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Aberdeen / Helsinki
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Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise from Aberdeen to Helsinki on the Ultramarine. Explore Fair Isle, the Faroe Islands, Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen, encountering iconic Arctic wildlife like puffins, seabirds, reindeer, and whales.
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Black-legged kittiwake
from $12,698
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Wild Scottish Isles & Iceland

Dublin - Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Dublin’s historic streets
  • Cruise Calf of Man shores
  • Discover Tobermory's harbor
  • Visit St Kilda's stunning cliffs
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Dublin / Reykjavik
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Variable
Discover iconic castles, Viking sites, and dramatic cliffs on this 11-day Seabourn Venture cruise from Dublin to Reykjavik. Explore Ireland, the Isle of Man, Scotland’s islands, the Shetlands, and Iceland’s Westman Islands, encountering ancient ruins, seabird colonies, and vibrant local culture.
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Explore the island of Guernsey
from $10,500
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Atlantic Shores Odyssey Cruise

Lisbon to Portsmouth - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Heritage Discoverer
  • Explore Evora's Roman ruins
  • Taste Albariño wine near Santiago
  • Watch a whaling ship built by hand
  • Explore Ferrol's Caaveiro monastery
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Lisbon / Portsmouth
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Wildlife Viewing, Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits, Wine Tasting, Local Market Visits
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Variable
Set sail on a 12-day cruise aboard Heritage Discoverer from Lisbon to Portsmouth, tracing Portugal, Spain, France, and the Channel Islands. Explore Evora's Roman ruins, Santiago de Compostela's cathedral, Bordeaux's vineyards, and Basque and Breton harbor towns — built for travelers who want coastal scenery paired with real cultural depth.
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Colorful row houses and the soaring cathedral of Cork
from $13,429
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Celtic & Viking Exploration

Reykjavik - Dublin - 11 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Viking heritage in Faroe
  • Callanish Standing Stones visit
  • Visit Dun Aonghasa on Inishmore
  • See Dingle Peninsula traditions
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Reykjavik / Dublin
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Variable
Join an 11-day Celtic & Viking Exploration from Reykjavik to Dublin aboard World Voyager. Visit the Faroe Islands, Stornoway, and Kilronan with landmarks like the Callanish Standing Stones, Dún Aonghasa, and the Dingle Peninsula. Explore Cork’s cathedral and markets, stop in Fishguard, and finish in Dublin at Trinity College and the River Liffey.
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Fishing village in the arctic
from $6,599
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Iceland Unveiled

Bergen to Reykjavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager
  • Explore Bergen's Heritage
  • Discover Shetland History
  • Cross Iceland's Arctic Circle
  • Explore Icelandic Fjords
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Bergen / Reykjavik
Activities
Whale Watching
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Variable
Experience a 10-day expedition from Bergen to Reykjavík aboard World Voyager, visiting Lerwick in the Shetland Islands and Icelandic ports including Seyðisfjörður, Grímsey, Siglufjörður, Akureyri, Ísafjörður and Grundarfjörður. Explore Nordic heritage, maritime history, Arctic landscapes, wildlife and local culture.
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Discover ancient cultures of the Orkney islands
from $7,899
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Nordic and Icelandic Wonders

Oslo to Reykjavik - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Visit Kirkwall Viking cathedral
  • Visit Kristiansand Posebyen streets
  • Discover Seydisfjordur waterfalls
  • Discover Isafjordur maritime museum
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities
Kayaking
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Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard World Navigator in Oslo and sail north to Iceland, visiting Kristiansand, Kirkwall, Seydisfjordur, Husavík, Akureyri, Grímsey, Siglufjordur, Isafjordur, Stykkisholmur, and Reykjavík. Walk historic streets, explore fjords, glaciers, and volcanic landscapes.
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A polar landscape
from $3,300
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Arctic Ocean - Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Aberdeen -Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Cruise along the edge of sea-ice
  • Visit the volcanic Jan Mayen island
  • Observe orca and minke whales
  • Tour ancient circular stone towers
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Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on a 10-day adventurous voyage from the Scottish port of Aberdeen to the Arctic island group aboard MV Hondius.
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