Best Arctic Cruises, Tours & Trips

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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest

• Tour and explore by Zodiac craft
• See countless spectacular fjords
• View large numbers of seabirds
• Search for polar bears and seals

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Variable

Start your adventure by exploring the High Arctic capital of Longyearbyen before cruising Svalbard for seven days. Depending on weather and ice conditions, potential landing sites include Prins Karls Forland, Danskøya, Hornsund, and numerous fantastic fjords. View charismatic Arctic wildlife and large numbers of nesting seabirds.

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from $6,490

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Springtime in Svalbard

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest

• Enjoy Alkhornet's birdlife
• Search for Arctic wildlife
• Visit Prins Karls Forland
• Discover historic Danskøya

Activity Level

Variable

Visit Svalbard on this 9-day Arctic cruise on the M/S Quest, when the midnight sun reigns supreme. During the month of May, Svalbard is characterized by a wonderful purity and offers breathtaking vistas. The fairy-tale winter landscape is dominated by sparkling ice formations, snow covered mountains, fjord ice, and pastel-colored skies.

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Polar Bear Mother & Newborn Cubs Safari

13 Day Itinerary

• Witness newborn polar bear cubs
• Enjoy Northern Lights at night
• Observe polar bear denning habitat

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Winnipeg / Churchill

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Wilderness Lodge Exploration

Activity Level

Relaxed

Immerse yourself in the world’s largest polar bear denning area for one of the most rarely-seen wildlife experiences on this polar bear photo safari and witness the joy of newborn polar bear cubs emerging from dens for the first time.

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from $13,695

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Greenland Solar Eclipse

13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros

• Discover Skjoldungen
• Discover Tasiilaq
• Experience Denmark Strait
• Explore Reykjavik

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 13-day cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard the Ocean Albatros. Witness the spectacular total solar eclipse in the untamed landscapes of East Greenland, a truly awe-inspiring experience.

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from $6,300

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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt - Akureyri - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Explore Milne Land’s icebergs
• Discover O Fjord’s towering cliffs
• Sail Harefjord’s scenic expanse
• Experience Ittoqqortoormiit’s cultu

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Constable Point / Akureyri

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 12-day cruise from Constable Pynt to Akureyri aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn, exploring Earth’s largest fjord system. Discover exotic Arctic wildlife, including musk oxen and Arctic hares, amid stunning auroras, with chances to spot Greenland whales, massive icebergs, ancient Thule sites, and scenic coastal hikes.

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from $22,595

EBD $2000

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West Greenland: Exploring the Far North

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Cross Arctic Circle
• Discover Disko Bay
• Experience Qaanaaq culture
• Walk Ilulissat Icefjord

Starts / Ends

Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Village Visits

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on a 16-day Arctic cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Explorer. Experience Greenland’s remote communities, stunning fjords, drifting icebergs, active glaciers, and rich Inuit culture. Visit Ilulissat Icefjord, Uummannaq, Qaanaaq, Eqip Sermia, Disko Bay, and Sisimiut while exploring landscapes shaped by sea, ice, and tradition.

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from $50,995

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Traversing the Northwest Passage

Toronto - Anchorage - 29 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Explore Ilulissat’s glaciers
• Search for Arctic wildlife
• Discover Inuit culture
• Visit the historic Herschel Island

Starts / Ends

Toronto / Anchorage

Activity Level

Variable

Join this 29-day expedition from Toronto to Anchorage aboard the Greg Mortimer. Navigate the Northwest Passage, explore historic sites, meet locals, and spot Arctic wildlife.

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Svalbard Explorer: Best of High Arctic Norway

Roundtrip Helsinki - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

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

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Arctic adventure starting in Helsinki and journeying to the remote wilderness of Spitsbergen aboard Ultramarine. Marvel at breathtaking glaciers, search for polar bears, and witness vibrant tundras. This journey includes visits to iconic sites like Alkefjellet, Hinlopen Strait, and the 14th of July Glacier.

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from $10,695

EBD $2000

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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Cruise Svalbard Fjords
• Explore rugged Bellsund fjord
• Navigate pristine ice in Hornsund
• Spot majestic polar bears
• Photograph vast Raudfjorden mountai

Starts / Ends

Helsinki / Helsinki

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on an 11-day Svalbard expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Navigate dynamic sea ice, explore glaciers, fjords, and snow-covered mountains. Observe polar bears, walruses, Arctic foxes, and seabird colonies while witnessing spring awakening in the High Arctic. Landings, ice walks, and guided exploration highlight this rare Arctic adventure.

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from $13,295

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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
• Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
• Hike the tundra and explore
• Spot polar bears, walrus, and more
• See Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjords

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Helsinki / Reykjavik

Activity Level

Variable

Sail on this 15-day Three Arctic Islands cruise starting in Helsinki and ending in Reykjavik aboard Ultramarine. Explore Svalbard’s wildlife-rich landscapes, Greenland’s breathtaking fjords, and the Denmark Strait. Highlights include Zodiac cruises, glacier visits, and spotting polar bears, muskoxen, and Arctic seabirds.

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from $15,195

EBD $2000

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Greenland to Newfoundland: Mountains, Wildlife and Viking History

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer

• Walk historic Sisimiut streets
• Witness Ilulissat Icefjord
• Hike Torngat fjords
• Visit Viking settlement ruins

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Iceland / St. John's

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Hiking, Archaeological Site Visits, Spa Relaxation, Biking, Citizen Science

Activity Level

Variable

Set sail on a 14-day Arctic expedition aboard Ocean Explorer from Iceland to St. John’s, Newfoundland. Explore Reykjavik, cruise Ilulissat Icefjord, discover Sisimiut, experience Inuit culture in Pangnirtung and Nain, cruise Monumental Island, hike Torngat Mountains, and explore Viking ruins at L’Anse aux Meadows.

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from $9,995

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Heart of the Arctic

Kangerlussuaq - Iqaluit, NU - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova

• Sail through stunning fjords
• Cross the Arctic Circle
• Spot polar bears ands whales
• Discover Viking history

Starts / Ends

Kangerlussuaq / Iqaluit

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Northern Lights, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 14-day Heart of the Arctic cruise aboard Ocean Nova. Explore dramatic fjords, witness calving glaciers, and cross the Arctic Circle under the northern lights. Visit communities like Nuuk, Kinngait, and Salluit, where Inuit traditions thrive. Cruise by Zodiac to remote islands teeming with polar bears, walruses, and seabirds.

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from $14,895

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Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Roundtrip Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Explore Spitsbergen’s fjords
• Spot Arctic wildlife
• Discover Svalbard’s tundra
• Wander Longyearbyen’s town

Starts / Ends

Oslo / Longyearbyen

Activities

Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Spitsbergen on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Douglas Mawson, where you search for polar bears and admire Atlantic walruses in stunning fjords. Enjoy guided hikes across the tundra and explore historic traps, combining breathtaking nature with rich history.

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from $14,999

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Polar Wilderness Quest

Nuuk to Churchill - 17 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator

• Nuuk cultural exploration
• Spot Disko Bay wildlife
• Explore Marble Island ruins
• Hudson Strait cruising

Starts / Ends

Nuuk / Churchill

Activities

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Activity Level

Variable

Sail from Nuuk to Churchill on a 17-day Arctic cruise aboard World Navigator. Explore Disko Bay, Baffin Bay, and Hudson Bay. Experience wildlife-rich islands, calving glaciers, and Inuit communities through Zodiac landings and guided exploration. Every day delivers adventure across the pristine wilderness of the High Arctic.

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from $6,305

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Greenland Ski Touring Hotel Søma

8 Day Itinerary

• Experience backcountry Skiing
• Snowmobile & snowshoe adventures
• Aqqutikitsoq glacier exploration
• Inuit cultural immersion
• Ultimate winter challenge
• Thrilling Arctic activities during

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Sisimiut / Sisimiut

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Skiing

Activity Level

Challenging

Take on an 8-day winter ski adventure in in Sisimiut by Hotel SØMA. Ski across Arctic landscapes, ride snowmobiles through icy trails, and trek deep into the snow on snowshoes. Explore frozen fjords, try ice fishing, and experience Inuit traditions. Every day pushes you further into Greenland’s wild winter, where adventure meets culture

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from $3,059

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Greenland Winter Multisport: Hotel Søma Sisimiut

8 Day Itinerary

• Learn dog sledding in Sisimiut
• Enjoy cross-country skiing
• Experience ice fishing
• Snowshoeing Adventure in Sisimiut
• Witness Northern Lights
• Hike through remote trails

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Sisimiut / Sisimiut

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Fishing

Activity Level

Variable

Experience Greenland’s Arctic winter with our multisport adventure in Sisimiut. Enjoy dog sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and Northern Lights viewing while staying at the cozy Hotel Søma. Perfect for active travelers seeking a unique Arctic experience.

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from $20,970

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Expedition to the Thule Region

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Sail between the ice floes
• Discover traditional villages
• Explore the wildlife of Arctic
• See the largest icebergs

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Paris / Paris

Activity Level

Variable

Departing from cosmopolitan Paris, luxurious L'Austral takes you north to Arctic Greenland on this 17-day expedition cruise. Explore Baffin Bay, discovering the region of Thule, the mythical territory of the Far North. From the ice cap to the ice floes, via glaciers, icebergs and brash ice, marvel at the Arctic landscapes.

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from $24,360

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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Tromso

Longyearbyen - Tromso - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Alkehornet cliffs
• Discover Smeerenburg Fjord
• Visit Gravneset whaling site
• View Brasvellbreen glacier front

Starts / Ends

Longyearbyen / Tromso

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 13-day Svalbard expedition aboard Aqua Lares, adjusting routes for optimal wildlife viewing. Explore iconic sites like bird cliffs, historic cemeteries, and glaciers, with daily shore landings and expert guidance for safety and responsible encounters.

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