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Experience the ethereal wonders of East Greenland with Adventure Life's array of 19 small ship cruises for 2024. Nestled within the Denmark Strait, the region's breathtaking fjords and the world's largest fjord system, Scoresbysund, offer a transformative escape into pristine wilderness. Witness the dancing Northern Lights, navigate through the icy landscapes, and engage in whale watching to observe these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Delve into the local culture by meeting the Inuit people in Scoresby Sund, exploring Ammassalik Island, and visiting the charming towns along the way. With activities like wildlife viewing, village visits, and kayaking, each moment promises an unforgettable adventure. Join us on a cruise journey through East Greenland's mesmerizing landscapes and cultural treasures, and contact one of Adventure Life's tour specialists to start planning your seamless escape to this Arctic gem.
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    • Denmark Strait
Enormous tabular icebergs dominate the Arctic landscape
$8,195
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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

East Greenland - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Tour Whale Iceland Museum
  • Explore Greenland's fjords & peaks
  • Spot Arctic's wildlife animals
  • Observe dancing Northern Lights
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Ittoqqortoormiit
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Iceland's capital, Reykjavik, serves as the starting point for this 12-day Arctic expedition. Visit the city's most recognizable landmark, the Hallgrmskirkja church. Navigate north via the Denmark Strait to East Greenland, keeping a lookout for huge whales and large seabird colonies. …
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Houses of Greenland
$26,030
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Northeast Greenland's Unexplored Sea Ice

Reykjavík Roundtrip - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot
  • Discover Blosseville
  • Cross Denmark Strait
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Watch the arctic wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Fishing, Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
This 15-day cruise provides an unforgettable experience of visiting the northeast coast of Greenland, one of the most remote areas in the Far North. Explore the coasts of Blosseville, Ittoqqortoormiit, and Greenland's northeast roundtrip Reykjavík aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Embark in …
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Exploring Greenland
$22,295
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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Golden Circle route
  • Discover East Greenland
  • Encounter Svalbard
  • Explore Greenland
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Oslo aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover Svalbard's realm of perpetual daylight, where thrilling encounters with polar bears, walruses on sea ice, and echoing guillemot cries create unforgettable moments. In East Greenland, sail through …
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
$19,195
NO SS
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Jewels of the Arctic

Reykjavik - Oslo - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Sail Denmark Strait’s waters
  • Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
  • Explore East Greenland’s glaciers
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Oslo
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik to Oslo aboard the Sylvia Earle. Discover the wonders of Svalbard with its endless daylight, where polar bears roam, walruses rest on sea ice, and guillemots fill the air with their cries. In East Greenland, sail through the vast Scoresbysund …
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Exploring Greenland
$19,695
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Encounter Svalbard
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Enjoy viewing wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover Svalbard's realm of perpetual daylight, where thrilling encounters with polar bears, walruses on sea ice, and echoing guillemot cries create unforgettable moments. In East Greenland, sail through …
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Glacier reflections contrast the red rock landscape
$22,295
NO SS
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Oslo’s vibrant city
  • Sail through Svalbard’s coastlines
  • Spot whales in Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit village
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Experience the wonders of the Arctic on this 15-day cruise aboard Sylvia Earle. Start in Longyearbyen and visit the Svalbard Global Seed Vault before exploring Svalbard's arctic wilderness, spotting polar bears, walruses, and nesting guillemots. Sail to East Greenland, encountering whales and …
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Whale sighting in Polar waters!
$17,095
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 13 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Experience Svalbard
  • Discover East Greenland
  • Visit Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Explore Longyearbyen
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day expedition cruise aboard the Sylvia Earle, commencing from Oslo and flying to Longyearbyen for an Arctic adventure in Svalbard. Guided by Expedition Team members, immerse yourself in diverse landscapes from fjords to fossil-rich polar deserts, encountering walruses, nesting …
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Full solar eclipse over mountains and sea
$24,295
NO SS
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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
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimore. Explore Scoresbysund, Greenland, and witness the total solar eclipse as you ail through stunning Arctic scenery, then witness the awe-inspiring moment of totality as the moon eclipses the sun, revealing a dazzling …
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Exploring Greenland
$22,295
NO SS
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Jewels of the Arctic

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Greg Mortimer
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Encounter Svalbard
  • Explore Ittoqqortoormiit
  • Enjoy viewing wildlife
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day expedition cruise from Oslo to Reykjavik aboard the Greg Mortimer. Discover Svalbard's realm of perpetual daylight, where thrilling encounters with polar bears, walruses on sea ice, and echoing guillemot cries create unforgettable moments. In East Greenland, sail through …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$5,300
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South and East Greenland Explorer

Narsarsuaq - Keflavik - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Bratthalid’s ancient past
  • Soak in Uunartoq’s warm springs
  • Visit Lichtenau’s quaint village
  • Sail East Greenland’s glacial water
Starts / Ends:
Narsarsuaq / Keflavik International Airport
Activities:
Northern Lights, Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 10-day cruise from Narsarsuaq to Keflavik aboard the MV Plancius. Begin in Narsarsuaq and explore Bratthalid, once home to Erik the Red. Next, visit the nearly abandoned village of Lichtenau, with its preserved 18th-century mission buildings, and enjoy a dip in Uunartoq's natural …
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The northern lights dance over the Arctic landscape
$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
Starts / Ends:
Narsarsuaq / Keflavik International Airport
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Village Visits, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a thrilling 10-day South Greenland Explorer cruise from Narsarsuaq to Keflavik aboard MV Plancius, starting with a flight from Copenhagen. Explore Erik the Red's historic home, soak in Uunartoq's hot spring, and marvel at the stunning Prins Christian Sund. Encounter local life in …
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Hiking
$33,620
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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
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Longyearbyen
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Skiing, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Join Le Commandant Charcot on this 17-day exploration of the north-east of Greenland. Unveil mythical places connected with the history of the Arctic discovery as you journey to the Ammassalik, Blosseville, and Ittoqqortoormiit regions. Then set sail through the drifting ice floes of the North Pole …
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Solar eclipse, mysterious natural phenomenon when Moon passes between planet Earth and Sun
$13,695
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Greenland Solar Eclipse

13 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Skjoldungen
  • Discover Tasiilaq
  • Experience Denmark Strait
  • Explore Reykjavik
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 13-day cruise from Reykjavik to Kangerlussuaq aboard the Ocean Albatros. On August 12, 2026, witness a total solar eclipse in the remote Blosseville Coast of East Greenland. Anchored at the eclipse's center, experience 2 minutes and 17 seconds of totality from the calm landing …
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Polar bear and cub
$13,795
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Arctic Odyssey Under a Solar Eclipse

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Visit Greenland's National Park
  • Witness a Total Solar Eclipse
  • Enjoy Iceland's Westfjords' coasts
  • Explore Svalbard Archipelago
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sea Spirit takes you on a 14-day journey through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the Arctic. Discover the charming town center and visit the Svalbard Museum before savoring aa delightful dinner under the midnight sun. M/V Sea Spirit will set sail through Isfjorden, immersing yourself …
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Arctic puffins
$10,095
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Arctic Odyssey: Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland

Longyearbyen to Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Sea Spirit
  • Explore Greenland's Fjords
  • Visit Greenland's National Park
  • Enjoy Iceland's Westfjords' coasts
  • Discover the Svalbard Archipelago
Starts / Ends:
Longyearbyen / Reykjavik
Activities:
Hiking, Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Sea Spirit takes you on a 14-day journey through some of the most beautiful and remote parts of the Arctic. Discover the world's largest national park and fjord system on Greenland's east coast. Sail across awe-inspiring landscapes, including glaciers and waterfalls. Stroll through stunning …
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Zodiac cruising near a Greenlandic glacier
$9,945
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In the Wake of Eric the Red

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq - 12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Explore Ikateq's WWII history
  • Discover Tasiilaq's traditions
  • Navigate Kuummiut's calm fjords
  • Sail into Skjoldungen's beauty
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Kangerlussuaq
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Whale Watching, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day expedition cruise from Reykjavik aboard the Ocean Albatros, retracing the maritime route of Norse settlers over a millennium ago. Your journey begins in East Greenland, exploring the rugged shores, Tunumiit culture in towns like Tasiilaq and Kuummiut, delving into modern history …
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Ittoqqortoormiit Village, Greenland
$7,595
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Complete East Greenland

12 Day Itinerary aboard Ocean Albatros
  • Discover Denmark Strait
  • Experience Kuummiut
  • Witness Ikateq
  • Explore Reykjavik
Starts / Ends:
Reykjavik / Reykjavik
Activities:
Kayaking, Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 12-day cruise to and from Reykjavik aboard the Ocean Albatros. Discover East Greenland, explore stunning landscapes and witness the aurora borealis, vast glaciers, towering mountains, and captivating Arctic wildlife. Immerse yourself in the cultural richness of Ammassalik, experience …
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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
$19,500
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Wonders of the High Arctic: Greenland & Iceland Solar Eclipse

Oslo - Reykjavik - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Scenic Eclipse
  • Witness total solar eclipse
  • Explore the Arctic wilderness
  • Explore the east coast of Greenland
  • Explore Enjoy the rich culture
Starts / Ends:
Oslo / Reykjavik
Activities:
Small Ship Cruises, Wildlife Viewing
Activity Level:
Variable
Embark on a 15-day Wonders of the High Arctic: Greenland & Iceland Solar Eclipse Cruise and explore the natural wonders of the High Arctic, centered around the Solar Eclipse. Start in Oslo and set sail aboard Scenic Eclipse to Norway’s Svalbard Archipelago. Here, be surrounded by pristine …
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