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Polar bear in the Arctic
from $9,795
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Adventures in Northeast Greenland: Glaciers, Fjords and the Northern Lights

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine
  • Cruise the Denmark Strait
  • Explore Northeast Greenland’s fjord
  • Interact with Inuit communities
  • Visit Kong Oscar Fjords and Ella
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail on this 11-day Arctic adventure aboard Ultramarine starting in Reykjavik and explore Northeast Greenland’s rugged fjords and remote landscapes. Spot muskoxen, sail through ice-filled waters, and interact with Inuit communities. Experience Zodiac cruises and a chance to witness the Northern Lights. End your journey back in Reykjavik with unforgettable Arctic memories.
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View of a glacier in Greenland
from $15,595
EBD $2000
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Northeast Greenland: Glaciers and Fjords

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Visit Segelsällskäbets Fjord
  • Cruise scenic Alpefjord
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Discover Kong Oscar Fjord’s rugged
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Village Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day cruise from Reykjavík to Northeast Greenland aboard Ocean Explorer. Explore striking fjords, rugged cliffs, Arctic wildlife, and remote Inuit communities. Experience Zodiac cruises, scenic sailings across the Denmark Strait, and memorable moments in some of the Arctic’s most dramatic landscapes.
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Hiking in the vast Arctic landscape
from $13,595
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Greenland & Wild Labrador: A Torngat Mountains Adventure

Kangerlussuaq - St. John's, NL - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory
  • Visit the capital Nuuk
  • Discover the Torngats’ beauty
  • Spot wildlife along Arctic coast
  • Explore Viking Settlement
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Kangerlussuaq / St. John's
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Greenland & Wild Labrador aboard Ocean Victory from Greenland to Newfoundland, uncovering stunning fjords, Inuit heritage, Viking history, and diverse wildlife. Expect Zodiac excursions, expert-led hikes, and cultural encounters in one of the world’s most remote and beautiful regions.
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Franz Josef Land scenery
from $10,195
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Best of Svalbard

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Stroll charming Longyearbyen town
  • Sail scenic fjords near Isfjorden
  • Experience midnight sun’s glow
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition to and from Longyearbyen aboard the Sea Spirit to explore Svalbard's stunning Arctic landscape. Experience the Midnight Sun, encounter wildlife like polar bears, and enjoy breathtaking fjords and glaciers while visiting historic sites.
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Colorful houses of Svalbard
from $11,725
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Arctic Odyssey from Svalbard to Iceland

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Svalbard’s icy fjords
  • Sail past Beerenberg volcano
  • Discover Scoresbysund fjords
  • Encounter Arctic wildlife
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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Sail across the Arctic on a 15-day cruise from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Spot polar bears in Svalbard, see Jan Mayen’s volcanic landscapes, and explore Greenland’s Scoresbysund fjord system and remote town of Ittoqqortoormiit. Visit Iceland’s Ísafjordur and seabird-rich Vigur Island before ending in vibrant Reykjavik.
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Exploring Greenland
from $11,995
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Ellesmere Island and North Greenland: Journey to the Top of the World

Qausuittuq Roundtrip - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Nova
  • See Tallurutiup Imanga’s wildlife
  • Explore Devon Island
  • Experience Qaanaaq traditions
  • Cross Lancaster Sound
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Resolute / Resolute
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Begin a 13-day Arctic journey from Qausuittuq aboard Ocean Nova, traveling through Lancaster Sound, Devon Island, Qaanaaq, Kane Basin, Tartupaluk, Smith Sound, and Beechey Island. Encounter wildlife, local communities, archaeological sites, and remote northern landscapes while gaining insight into culture, history, and environmental change.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $13,895
EBD $2000
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West Greenland: Discovering Massive Icebergs and Inuit Communities

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Cruise Eternity Fjord amid cliffs
  • See Sisimiut’s Arctic culture
  • Hike Itilleq Fjord
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities
Photography Seminars, Kayaking, Citizen Science, Biking
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 11-day expedition from Reykjavík, Iceland, to Greenland aboard Ocean Explorer. Explore Eternity Fjord, Sisimiut, Eqip Sermia Glacier, and Ilulissat Icefjord. Cruise past towering glaciers, encounter Arctic wildlife, visit remote Inuit towns, and enjoy Zodiac excursions, hiking, and cultural experiences throughout Greenland’s dramatic eastern and northern coasts.
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Beautiful Hornsund, Norway
from $9,395
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West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s center
  • Admire Isfjorden’s Arctic views
  • Visit Hornsund’s glacial fjords
  • Tour Ny Alesund’s research outpost
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Join an 11-day Arctic expedition cruise on the Sea Spirit, starting in Longyearbyen with a hotel stay and exploration. Encounter stunning landscapes, wildlife like polar bears and walruses, and enjoy guided excursions before returning to Longyearbyen for disembarkation.
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Spitsbergen zodiac
from $6,000
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Around Spitsbergen, In the realm of Polar Bear & Ice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Explore Longyearbyen historic sites
  • Visit Krossfjorden’s glaciers
  • Discover Ny Alesund’s settlement
  • Spot wildlife in Bellsund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius. On this expedition, cruise around Spitsbergen’s icy North Atlantic waters, offering chances to see whales, reindeer, Arctic foxes, walruses, seals, and polar bears.
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Getting ready to kayak near a glacier
from $7,400
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Expedition to Greenland, land of Northern Lights

Nuuk Roundtrip - 9 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega
  • Explore Nuuk cultural landmarks
  • Cruise Evigheds Glacier fjord
  • Visit Qeqertarsuaq volcanic isle
  • Sail Disko Bay icebergs
Starts / Ends
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Relaxed
Sail through Greenland’s rugged fjords, striking glaciers, and Arctic towns on this 9-day expedition cruise aboard SH Vega. Explore Nuuk’s cultural landmarks, witness massive calving at Eqip Sermia Glacier, and navigate the UNESCO-listed Ilulissat Icefjord.
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It's a beautiful day in the Arctic
from $6,000
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Around Spitsbergen incl. Nordaustlandet

Longyearbyen roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Discover Longyearbyen's history
  • Visit Ny Alesund’s remote research
  • Spot wildlife in Storfjorden
  • Explore Bell Sund’s rich history
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius to explore glaciers, wildlife, and remote settlements. Highlights include Ny Alesund, the Monaco Glacier, and the rugged landscapes of Bell Sund.
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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
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
Activity Level
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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Spot whales in Arctic waters
from $8,350
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Around Spitsbergen, Arctic Summer

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Visit Svalbard Museum
  • See stark countryside plant species
  • Spot minke whales
  • Visit Alkhornet
  • Sail through Fuglefjorden
  • Whalers' tracks, Basque ovens
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Sail through Svalbard on a 15-day voyage with the Rembrandt van Rijn, starting in Longyearbyen. Explore historic mining towns, spot Arctic wildlife, and sail through picturesque fjords. Highlights include the Svalbard Museum, Isfjorden, Trygghamna, and Bellsund, with opportunities to see minke whales, polar bears, and reindeer.
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Enjoy northern lights on an Arctic cruise
from $7,200
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Iceland, Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt Roundtrip - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Cruise Volquart Boons Coast
  • Visit Manegletcher glacier
  • Sail past Milne Land icebergs
  • Spot musk oxen in Jameson Land
Starts / Ends
Constable Point / Constable Point
Activities
Small Ship Sailing, Hiking, Northern Lights, Archaeological Site Visits
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day East Greenland cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Spot huge icebergs, explore Scoresby Sund fjords, hike tundra with musk oxen, visit Ittoqqortoormiit, and witness glaciers and Arctic landscapes under the Northern Lights.
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Hiking in Spitsbergen
from $4,500
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East Spitsbergen - Home of the Polar Bear, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s town
  • See Stellingfjellet’s bird colonies
  • Sail through Hornsund fjords
  • Experience Bell Sund’s history
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise from Longyearbyen aboard the Ortelius, exploring glaciers, wildlife, and historic sites. Spot polar bears, seals, and belugas while you can also participate in activities like long hikes or cleaning the shores.
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $4,500
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Wander Longyearbyen charming street
  • Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
  • Sail Isfjorden scenic waters
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.
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Ski the Arctic.
from $3,950
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Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Watch for polar bears and walrus
  • Visit Kongsfjorden and Isfjord
  • Ski the snowy Arctic terrain
  • Enjoy zodiac cruising and hiking
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Skiing
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Arctic expedition aboard the sailing vessel Rembrandt van Rijn. Explore Western Spitsbergen and have multiple opportunities to ski in the alpine terrain of the Arctic.
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A towering iceberg
from $4,000
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Alkhorne
  • Explore historic Ny Ålesund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day adventure aboard Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s Arctic wilderness. Visit remote settlements, observe wildlife, and explore the region’s history and culture.
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