Arctic Small Ship Cruises

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, Citizen Science, Biking, Spa Relaxation

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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 $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

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Oslo / Longyearbyen

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Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing, Kayaking, Photography Seminars

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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

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Nuuk / Churchill

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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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 $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

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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

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Longyearbyen / Tromso

Activities

Village Visits

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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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from $32,522

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Iceland, Greenland & Crossing the Arctic Circle

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse

• Explore Reykjavik’s Nordic charm
• Stroll Isafjordur Old Town
• Experience Ittoqqortoormiit
• Cross Grimsey Island

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Embark on an 11-day cruise from Iceland to Greenland, exploring volcanic landscapes, charming towns, and rich Nordic culture aboard the Scenic Eclipse. Experience breathtaking fjords, Arctic wildlife, and the remote beauty of Greenland's Scoresbysund region.

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from $9,795

EBD $2000

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Svalbard in Spring: Sea Ice, Pristine Snow and Wildlife

Helsinki Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Cruise Svalbard Fjords
• Spot Polar Bears
• Visit Hornsund Glacier
• Discover Helsinki's museums

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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Variable

Experience an 11-day cruise from Helsinki, Finland to Svalbard aboard Ultramarine. Explore the pristine Arctic wilderness under the Midnight Sun, spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds, and marvel at glaciers, fjords, and snowcapped peaks. Enjoy scenic flights, expert guidance, and immersive exploration in the High Arctic.

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from $18,495

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Out of the Northwest Passage

Kugluktuk - Kangerlussuaq - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Explore remote Kugluktuk, Nunavut
• Witness Arctic wildlife
• Sail historic Bellot Strait
• Cross the Northwest Passage

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Kugluktuk / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 17-day Out of the Northwest Passage from Nunavut to Greenland aboard the Ocean Victory. Sail through legendary waterways like Bellot Strait and Lancaster Sound. Hike tundra landscapes, Zodiac cruise among towering icebergs, and learn from expert guides about Arctic exploration and Indigenous traditions.

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from $6,990

No SS

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Icelandic Mosaic

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Cruise volcanic island of Surtsey
• Visit Heimaey’s lava fields
• Visit scenic Eyjafjordur fjord
• Experience Westfjords fishing herit

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Sail Iceland’s wild coast on an 8-day cruise aboard L' L'Austral. Discover Reykjavík’s landmarks, sail around Surtsey, explore Heimaey’s bird cliffs, walk lava craters near Grundarfjordur, visit Akureyri’s Godafoss, and explore Ísafjörður’s fjords. Spot puffins and Arctic landscapes while experiencing Icelandic history and culture.

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from $19,005

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Scoresbysund Northern Lights Photo Tour

10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Sail Scoresbysund fjords
• Explore Viking Bay dramatic cliffs
• Visit Sydkap ancient history
• Discover Bear Islands vistas

Starts / Ends

Keflavik International Airport / Keflavik International Airport

Activities

Northern Lights

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Embark on a 10-day Greenland photography cruise to Scoresbysund aboard MV Vikingfjord, capturing the world’s largest fjord system with just 12 photographers and an expert guide. Enjoy pristine wilderness, towering icebergs, and a rare chance to photograph the Northern Lights.

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from $9,500

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Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland, Fly & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn

• Visit Trygghamna historic sites
• Spot polar bears and seals
• Exlpore Teufelsschloss
• Cruise through Scoresbysund

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Longyearbyen / Constable Point

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Variable

Sail through Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn. Start in Longyearbyen, explore historic sites, fjords, and wildlife, and end in Constable Pynt.

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from $4,500

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North Spitsbergen Basecamp – Summer Solstice

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

Activities

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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from $13,995

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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
• Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
• Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
• Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Embark on an 11-day cruise from Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Explore Iceland's glaciers, volcanoes, and Westfjords. Visit Grimsey Island, Seydisfjordur, and Heimay with expert guides.

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from $2,800

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Arctic Ocean - Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Experience Jan Mayen, volcanic land
• Explore Akureyri’s historic charm
• Sail Spitsbergen’s icy waters
• Discover Alkhornet’s seabird cliffs

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Akureyri / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard the MV Hondius, sail from Iceland’s volcanic shores to Spitsbergen’s icy fjords and towering peaks, crossing the Arctic Circle and visiting remote Jan Mayen’s seabird-rich cliffs. Watch for whales, seals, and polar bears along the way.

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from $7,195

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Greenland Explorer

Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Victory

• Meet local communities in Greenland
• Crossing the Denmark Strait
• Learn Inuit traditions
• Discover Nuuk culture

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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq

Activity Level

Variable

During this 12-day Arctic adventure, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard Ocean Victory. Explore pristine fjords, towering glaciers, and remote villages while engaging with Inuit culture. Cruise through Denmark Strait, Prins Christian Sund, and Evighedsfjorden, witnessing polar wildlife including whales and seabirds.

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from $12,800

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Northern Lights Cruise from Greenland to Canada

Nuuk Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Explore vibrant Nuuk culture
• Visit UNESCO Disko Bay
• Enjoy Sisimiut cultural experience
• Sail historic Bellot Strait

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Nuuk / Nuuk

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Sail through Greenland and the Canadian Arctic on a 16-day cruise aboard SH Vega. Explore Nuuk, Disko Bay, Pond Inlet, and Beechey Island. Experience Inuit culture, towering glaciers, and rare Arctic wildlife.

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from $17,095

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Iceland: Circumnavigating the Land of Fire & Ice

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Douglas Mawson

• Spot puffins at Latrabjarg
• Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
• Cruise around Skjalfandi Bay
• Visit Seydisfjordur’s timber houses

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Archaeological Site Visits

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Variable

Join an 11-day cruise around Iceland aboard the Douglas Mawson, exploring its stunning landscapes with glaciers, volcanoes, and unique wildlife. Experience the remote Westfjords, hike dramatic coastlines, and discover the fascinating geology of this young land.

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from $13,795

EBD $2000

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Roundtrip Helsinki - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Helsinki museums
• Spot polar bears hunting on the sea
• Visit the 14th of July Glacier
• Admire Alkefjellet cliffs

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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Variable

Discover Spitsbergen on this 15-day cruise aboard the Ultramarine exploring glaciers, fjords, and tundras. Spot polar bears, walruses, and seabirds like puffins and guillemots. Visit historical whaling outposts, colorful tundra meadows, and breathtaking locations like Alkefjellet and the 14th of July Glacier.

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