Arctic Small Ship Cruises

from $35,660

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In the Ice of the Arctic, from Greenland to Svalbard

Reykjavík - Longyearbyen - 17 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Discover the Nordaustlandet
• Explore Søraust-Svalbard Nature
• Sail through Hinlopen Strait
• Watch the arctic wildlife

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 17-day cruise exploring the north-east of Greenland, inaccessible to traditional ships in early summer, before cruising to Svalbard and its untouched landscapes.

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from $18,290

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Baffin Bay Secrets

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Visit traditional villages
• Discover Greenland's west coast
• See the largest "iceberg graveyard"
• See remote peat-house villages

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Paris / Paris

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Village Visits

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Join this 14-day Arctic cruise to Baffin Bay. Start in Kangerlussuaq, explore Greenland's west coast, see icebergs, colorful villages, and Inuit culture. Sail north to visit remote peat-house villages, home to bear hunters and narwhal fishers, and discover Savissivik's "iceberg graveyard." Continue to Baffin Island before reaching Evighedsfjorden.

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from $15,295

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Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Helsinki
• Discover Spitsbergen
• Experience Spitsbergen
• Lookout for Arctic wildlife

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Helsinki / Helsinki

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Embark on a 14-day expedition cruise roundtrip to Helsinki aboard the Ultramarine. Explore historic sites, witness iconic wildlife, and enjoy birdwatching. Explore glaciers, fjords, icebergs, and more.

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from $8,550

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Northeast Greenland Solar Eclipse Explorer Voyage

Longyearbyen to Akureyri - 14 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius

• Witness total solar eclipse
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit settlement
• Explore Islands of Antarctic Sound
• Observe massive icebergs

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Longyearbyen / Akureyri

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Embark on a 14-day Spitsbergen and Northeast Greenland cruise aboard MV Hondius and witness an amazing voyage of Svalbard and Greenland. Experience not only the solar eclipse but also have the option for long hikes far from our landing sites.

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from $11,000

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East and South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. flight from Narsarsuaq to Copenhagen

Longyearbyen - Narsarsuaq - 21 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Longyearbyen’s history
• Sail through Foster Bay
• Traverse Kaiser Franz Josef Fjord
• Explore Antarctic Sound’s islands
• Discover Thule dwellings
• Bathe in Uunartoq’s hot springs

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Longyearbyen / Narsarsuaq

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Start your 21-day East and South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard the MV Plancius in Longyearbyen. Explore historic sites, spot minke whales, and sail to Greenland's Foster Bay. Journey through fjords, encountering icebergs, musk oxen, and geese. Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Tasiilaq, and Norse ruins in Eriksfjord, ending in Narsarsuaq, before flying back to Copenhagen.

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from $23,470

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In the heart of the Northwest Passage

Roundtrip Kangerlussuaq - 20 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral

• Discover the Ilulissat ice fjord
• Visit the village of Kullorsuaq
• Cross the Arctic Circle
• Admire the enormous Smoking Hills

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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq

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Embark on a 20-day cruise from Kangerlussuaq aboard the L'Austral, exploring Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage. Discover stunning Arctic landscapes, rich wildlife, and Inuit culture along the way.

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from $23,320

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In the heart of the Northwest Passage

Roundtrip Kangerlussuaq - 20 Day Itinerary aboard Le Boreal

• Explore Kitissuarsuit’s traditions
• Visit Sisimiut's colorful town
• Discover Pond Inlet landscapes
• Explore Disko Bay’s icebergs

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Kangerlussuaq / Kangerlussuaq

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Variable

Embark on a 20-day expedition to and from Kangerlussuaq aboard the Le Boreal. Explore the Baffin Bay and the Northwest Passage, featuring Greenland's icebergs, coastal villages, and Inuit culture in Arctic Bay.

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from $6,140

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West Greenland Ski & Sail Program

Small Group Tour - 8 Day Itinerary aboard M/V Kisaq

• Sail and ski to West Greenland
• Sail through towering glaciers
• Enjoy thrilling ski slopes
• See amazing views of West Greenland

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Maniitsoq / Maniitsoq

Activities

Skiing, Small Ship Sailing

Activity Level

Challenging

Set out on an 8-day ski touring adventure through West Greenland's rugged mountains and glaciers on the comfortable yet sturdy ship, the M/V Kisaq. Discover an extensive array of ski objectives and terrain, resulting in daily experiences that include one-of-a-kind runs and breathtaking views.

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from $20,930

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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 $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

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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 $5,900

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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

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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 $16,980

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Canadian Arctic & Northern Lights

17 Day Itinerary aboard SH Vega

• Explore Iluissat, a UNESCO Site
• Visit charming Sisimiut
• Admire Nuuk’s natural beauty
• Hike Silvia Grinnell Park
• Observe Arctic wildlife

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Kangerlussuaq / Halifax

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Join the SH Vega for a 17-day Northern Canada Discovery cruise to learn the cultures, art, and wildlife of the magical Arctic while exploring its stunning landscapes. Start at Kangerlussuaq, Greenland and cruise all the way to Halifax, Nova Scotia.

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from $15,595

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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

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Adventure Options

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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 $14,395

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Under the Northern Lights: Exploring Iceland & East Greenland

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Ultramarine

• Explore Iceland's Westfjords
• Cruise Látrabjarg’s bird cliffs
• Witness Greenland's Scoresbysund
• See muskoxen in Northeast Greenland
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit

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Reykjavik / Reykjavik

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Whale Watching, Hiking, Kayaking, Northern Lights

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day Under the Northern Lights from Reykjavik and back aboard Ultramarine. Explore the rugged Westfjords, sail to Northeast Greenland’s stunning fjords, and visit Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland’s northernmost community. Witness puffins, muskoxen, and whales explore ancient Thule settlements and marvel at the Scoresbysund fjord system.

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from $10,095

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Arctic Odyssey

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit

• Explore Reykjavik’s lively streets
• Discover Westfjords’ rugged fjords
• Cruise Scoresby Sund’s vast fjords
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit’s village

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Reykjavik / Longyearbyen

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Join this 14-day cruise on the MV Sea Spirit from Reykjavik, experiencing vibrant culture and Icelandic cuisine. Sail through Faxafloi, spotting whales, then explore remote West Fjords, East Greenland, and Svalbard, ending in Longyearbyen.

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from $24,295

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Jewels of the Arctic: Greenland Solar Eclipse

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer

• Witness the solar eclipse
• Encounter Svalbard wildlife
• Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
• Experience Greenland’s wildlife

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Oslo / Reykjavik

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Join this 15-day expedition from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer, exploring Greenland and witnessing the stunning solar eclipse.

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from $4,300

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North Spitsbergen - Basecamp

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Search for the King of the Arctic
• Enjoy excursions in Zodiacs
• Explore Longyearbyen
• Watch thousands of birds

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Scuba Diving, Photography Seminars

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Variable

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 $4,300

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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile Landscapes, Sea Ice & Wildlife

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore North Spitsbergen
• Visit the Monaco Glacier
• See polar bears at Hinlopen Strait
• Visit St. Johns Fjord

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Wildlife Viewing

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Variable

Start your North Spitsbergen cruise with a trek around historic Longyearben, then join our expedition to the north of the island to take in the fantastically beautiful landscapes, the thousands of seabirds, and of course the star of the show, the polar bear.

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