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Waterfalls in Iceland
from $9,395
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Iceland: Into the Westfjords

Roundtrip Reykjavik - 7 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Discover Reykjavik's culture
  • Marvel at Gullfoss waterfall
  • Discover Thingeyri's Viking history
  • Spot puffins at Vigur
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Reykjavik / Akureyri
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Set sail on a 7-day cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle, discovering Iceland's breathtaking landscapes and rich history. Explore the remote Westfjords, where nature hikes, whale watching, and encounters with Atlantic puffins await amidst waterfalls, lava fields, and verdant valleys.
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Midnight sun light, Ilulissat
from $27,140
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Disko Bay: Meeting the Inuit & Discovering the Unknown

Nuuk - Reykjavik - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Experience Perlan and Reykjavik
  • CruiseKing Frederick VI Coast
  • Navigate Prins Christian Sund
  • Inuit village of Aappilattoq
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Paris / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 16-day Disko Bay cruise on Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Reykjavík's highlights, cruise the King Frederick VI Coast, and visit Inuit villages. Sail through Baffin Bay, explore Disko Bay's UNESCO site, and discover Qeqertarsuaq's wonders. Disembark at Nuuk.
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Arctic fox during spring in Svalbard
from $12,599
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Scenic Svalbard

Roundtrip Edinburgh - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Visit Edinburgh Castle’s hilltop
  • Discover Svalbard’s fjords
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s icy waters
  • Witness Svalbard’s wildlife
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Edinburgh / Edinburgh
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Embark on an 11-day cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture, exploring iconic Scottish landmarks before flying to the Arctic wilderness. Cruise through dramatic fjords, witness wildlife like polar bears and experience thrilling Zodiac and kayak excursions among Svalbard’s icy landscapes.
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kittiwakes
from $5,600
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Birding Special

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore historic whaling sites
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore Raudfjorden
  • Sail through Magdalenafjorden
  • Visit Ny Alesund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Set off on an 11-day Arctic adventure on Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s remote landscapes and explore whaling stations, glaciers, and tundra with wildlife like polar bears and reindeer. Sail fjords, hike bird cliffs, and return to Longyearbyen.
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Walrus in the Arctic
from $18,295
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Three Arctic Islands: Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen

Helsinki to Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Explorer
  • Immerse in the icy realm of Arctic
  • Marvel at the glaciers and wildlife
  • Hike the tundra and explore
  • Cruise in a Zodiac to explore
  • Take the Polar Plunge
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Helsinki / Reykjavik
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Variable
Check Iceland, Greenland, and Spitsbergen off your bucket list as you explore these three regions on this 15-day expedition aboard Ocean Explorer. Visit and discover the towering cliffs, wildlife, and massive glaciers of these stunning regions!
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Sailing beneath the dancing northern lights
from $12,995
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Autumn Northern Lights

Greenland to Nova Scotia - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Admire Kangaamiut’s scenic charm
  • Explore wonders of Greenland
  • Witness northern lights
  • Explore Baffin Island’s shores
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Nuuk / Halifax
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Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Kayaking, Photography Seminars, Small Ship Sailing, Archaeological Site Visits, Adventure Options, Northern Lights
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Sail from Greenland to Nova Scotia aboard the Ocean Albatros on this 15-day Arctic cruise tracing the footsteps of Norse explorers under the dazzling northern lights. Explore Nuuk's colorful fjords and glaciers, the rugged beauty of Baffin Island, the forested coastlines of Labrador, and Newfoundland's vibrant shores.
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Embarking on a Svalbard cruise
from $6,290
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Lofoten, Bear Island & Svalbard

Bodø - Longyearbyen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Quest
  • Visit the fishing village of Reine
  • Cruise through Trollfjorden
  • See immense seabird colonies
  • View iconic Arctic wildlife
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Bodo / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Join this 11-day expedition cruise aboard M/S Quest to Lofoten, Bear Island, and Svalbard. It's a busy time of year for wildlife in northern Norway! On this journey see tens of thousands of seabirds, arctic foxes, and whales, and polar bears. Cruise along vast, glaciated archipelagos dominated by mountain ranges and magnificent wilderness.
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Bearded Seal
from $11,249
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Spectacular Svalbard & Greenland

Reykjavik - Edinburgh - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Seabourn Venture
  • Explore Reykjavik’s heritage
  • Discover Flatey’s wildlife
  • Marvel Akureyri’s snowy landscapes
  • Sail Jan Mayen’s volcanic solitude
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Reykjavik / Edinburgh
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Village Visits
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Variable
Embark on a 14-day cruise aboard the Seabourn Venture. This Arctic voyage begins in Reykjavik, Iceland, and takes you on an unforgettable journey through the wild landscapes and rich histories of remote islands and fjords.
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Surfacing Humpback Whales
from $5,650
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Including Long Hikes

Roundtrip Akureyri - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Explore glaciated Volquart Boons
  • Cruise past Vikingebugt icebergs
  • Witness magical Northern Lights
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Scuba Diving
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Embark on a 10-day cruise aboard the Ortelius, exploring East Greenland’s stunning landscapes and wildlife. Witness towering icebergs, spot polar bears and narwhals, and experience the magic of the Northern Lights.
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Flateyjarkirkja church and couple of living houses with meadow in foreground and blue sky, Flatey, Iceland
from $4,450
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Northwest Iceland Explorer - Into the pack ice

Keflavik - Akureyri - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Discover Flatey’s charming village
  • Look for amazing Arctic wildlife
  • Visit Arnarstapi’s stunning cliffs
  • See Isafjordur’s eider farms
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Keflavik International Airport / Akureyri
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Whale Watching
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Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Keflavik to Akureyri aboard the MV Hondius. Step into the realm of Norse legends and rugged coastlines as you sail from Iceland, crossing the Arctic Circle and encountering sea ice where seals, whales, and perhaps a polar bear await.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $13,700
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard L'Austral
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Board L'Austral and set off on an expedition to the edge of Greenland's ice sheet. Spend 14 days exploring Arctic landscapes, sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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Walruses huddling together in Svalbard.
from $12,980
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Expedition to the Edge of the Ice Sheet

Reykjavík - Kangerlussuaq - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial
  • Explore Reykjavik
  • Cruise through stunning landscapes
  • Meet Indigenous people of Greenland
  • Spot Arctic-adapted wildlife
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Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
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Variable
Embark on Le Lyrial for a 14-day expedition to the fringes of Greenland's ice sheet. Explore Arctic scenery while sailing from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq.
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $3,750
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Northeast Iceland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Hike & Sail - Incl. Bus back up

7 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore East Iceland
  • Experience Northeast Iceland
  • Discover Húsavík and Whales
  • Explore the Arctic Circle
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Reykjavik / Egilsstaðir
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Variable
Embark on a 7-day expedition aboard the Rembrandt van Rijn. Experience the stunning landscapes of northern and eastern Iceland, featuring picturesque villages, spectacular coastlines, majestic fjords, cascading waterfalls, and geothermal wonders. Immerse yourself in the heart of nature, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, and enjoy various outdoor activities, including trail hiking through the rugged highlands.
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Sun shining on the ice
from $41,920
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The Geographic North Pole

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 16 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Discover the Geographic North Pole
  • Admire Scoresby Sund
  • Sailing the heart of the ice floe
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Discover our planet’s northernmost point during this unique 16-day sailing expedition aboard Le Commandant-Charcot, the first hybrid electric polar exploration vessel.
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The Northern Lights, Kirkjufell Iceland
from $11,449
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Polar Eclipse Quest

Reykjavik Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Discover Harpa Concert Hall
  • Explore Perlan’s exhibitions
  • Witness solar eclipse at sea
  • Visit Kirkjufell Mountain
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Reykjavik / Reykjavik
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Variable
Embark on a 10-day journey through Iceland and Greenland aboard World Navigator. Explore Patreksfjörður’s stunning landscapes and charming pubs. Witness a solar eclipse at sea. Discover Ittoqqortoormiit and visit Grundarfjörður’s Kirkjufell Mountain and Kirkjufellsfoss waterfall.
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
from $5,150
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South Greenland Explorer, Aurora Borealis, Incl. Flight from Copenhagen to Narsarsuaq

Narsarsuaq - Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Discover Lichtenau
  • Encounter traditional hunters
  • Venture into Igutsait
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Narsarsuaq / Keflavik International Airport
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Variable
Set sail on a 10-day South Greenland Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Discover Erik the Red's Bratthalid, Uunartoq's hot spring, and Vagar's Norse relics. Marvel at Prins Christian Sund, Tingmiarmit's ruins, and polar bears in Igutsait or Napassorsuaq Fjord. Explore Skjoldungen, Qornoq, and Umivik before reaching Keflavik.
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Minke whale swimming in the ocean
from $3,200
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Arctic Ocean - Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Vlissingen - Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard MV Hondius
  • Spot white-beaked dolphins
  • Discover Aberdeen
  • Experience Fair Isle
  • Witness the midnight sun
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Vlissingen / Longyearbyen
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Variable
Embark on an incredible 12-day Arctic Ocean cruise aboard MV Hondius across the North Sea, where you'll have the opportunity to witness the beauty of white-beaked dolphins, harbor porpoises, minke whales, and orcas. From Aberdeen to Fair Isle, Jan Mayen to Spitsbergen, every destination will leave you in awe.
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The beauty of the Aurora Borealis.
from $6,150
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East Greenland, Scoresby Sund - Aurora Borealis, Fly & Sail

Constable Pynt Roundtrip - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Explore Volquart Boons Coast cruise
  • See Milne Land
  • Hike tundra landscapes
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
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Constable Point / Constable Point
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Explore Greenland’s landscapes on this 11-day cruise aboard Rembrandt van Rijn. Arrive at Constable Pynt from Keflavik, sail the Volquart Boons Coast, take a Zodiac cruise, visit Ø Fjord, land at Charcot Havn and Jyttehavn, hike tundra, explore Ittoqqortoormiit, view Thule winter houses, and see Jameson Land’s tundra before your final night at Constable Pynt.
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