Norway Cultural Cruises

from $11,030

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Cruising the Norwegian Fjords – with Smithsonian Journeys

Bergen to Oslo - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Laperouse

• Explore Bergen’s historic streets
• Explore Gothenburg’s culture
• Visit Olden’s Briksdal Glacier
• Wander Arendal’s coastal landscapes

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Bergen / Oslo

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Urban Exploration

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Sail through Norway on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Laperouse, exploring breathtaking fjords, historic cities, and cultural landmarks. Encounter towering cliffs, cascading waterfalls, and charming Nordic villages while experiencing the best of Scandinavian nature and culture.

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from $19,635

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Svalbard Summer Photo Tour with Paul Goldstein

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Hike historic Ytre Norskøya
• Visit remote Kvitøya island
• Spot whales near shelf edge
• Explore Sjuøyane’s wild cliffs

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Explore Svalbard’s Arctic landscapes on this 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord. Visit walrus colonies, whaling sites, and bird cliffs. Cruise along glaciers, search the sea ice for polar bears, and take in the northernmost islands of Sjuøyane before returning to Longyearbyen.

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from $19,635

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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Visit Poolepynten walrus colony
• Cruise near Svitjodbreen glacier
• Search ice edge wildlife
• Explore Hornsund bird cliffs

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Join a 10-day Svalbard cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Visit Poolepynten’s walrus colony, explore ice edges near Fuglefjorden, and land at sites like Copper Camp and Camp Bell. Discover Hornsund’s bird cliffs and historic huts before returning north through Isfjorden to Longyearbyen.

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from $18,680

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Svalbard Summer Micro Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Search icy polar habitats
• See Austfonna ice cap
• Observe Alkefjellet bird cliff
• Visit Ny-Ålesund station

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Explore Svalbard on a 10-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing roundtrip from Longyearbyen. Visit walrus colonies at Poolepynten, glaciers like Bråsvellbreen and Kronebreen, bird cliffs at Alkefjellet, and historical sites such as Sallyhamna and Hamburgbukta. Search for polar bears and wildlife along the ice edge.

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from $17,500

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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 10 Day Itinerary aboard MV Freya

• Observe Arctic wildlife closely
• Visit historic Arctic sites
• Cruise glacier-filled fjords
• Explore remote landing sites

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Photography Seminars

Activity Level

Variable

Explore Svalbard from Longyearbyen and return aboard MV Freya on a 10-day voyage. Visit Poolepynten, Fuglefjorden, Van Mijenfjord, Hornsund, and Isfjorden. Observe wildlife at the ice edge, land at historic camps, and travel by Zodiac through fjords. Includes daily excursions and guided landings.

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from $14,995

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Svalbard Spring Photo Tour

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Vikingfjord

• Cruise the ice edge
• See walrus colony
• Zodiac at Lilliehöökbreen
• Land at Sallyhamna

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Enjoy exploring Svalbard’s icy wilderness on this 8-day cruise aboard MV Vikingfjord, sailing round-trip from Longyearbyen. Navigate to walrus colonies, historic trapper huts, and the Arctic ice edge. Visit sites like Alkhornet, Poolepynten, and Magdalenefjorden. Spot seals, seabirds, and polar bears, and cruise among calving glaciers by Zodiac.

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from $6,250

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South Spitsbergen Explorer - Bear Island - Diving

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Hornsund fjords
• Uncove Bear Island cliffs
• Search pack ice wildlife
• Spot ivory gulls Agardhfjellet
• Examine dinosaur tracks Boltodden

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

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Whale Watching, Scuba Diving

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Variable

Explore the Arctic on a 10-day voyage aboard Ortelius around South Spitsbergen and Bear Island. Visit fjords, seabird cliffs, fossil sites, and tundra landscapes while watching for whales, seals, walruses, and polar bears.

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from $6,000

$1000 TC

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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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from $3,250

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A Taste of North Spitsbergen - Compact Arctic Adventure

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen - 6 Day Itinerary aboard Ortelius

• Explore Longyearbyen town
• Visit Ny Alesund settlement
• Reach the Arctic pack ice
• Spot walruses at Poolepynten

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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen

Activities

Village Visits, Archaeological Site Visits

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Variable

Sail aboard Ortelius on a 6-day Arctic cruise through Svalbard and North Spitsbergen. You explore Longyearbyen, Kongsfjorden, and the pack ice, visit Ny Alesund, and search for whales, walruses, and polar wildlife along remote fjords and coastlines.

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from $16,290

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Autumn Splendours: From Lofoten to the Norwegian Fjords

Narvik - Bergen - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Commandant Charcot

• Explore Arctic Circle towns
• Ride historic Flåm Railway
• Visit Viking ship museum
• Discover Art Nouveau Ålesund

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Narvik / Bergen

Activities

Small Ship Sailing

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day cruise from Narvik to Bergen aboard Le Commandant Charcot. Explore Arctic towns like Narvik and Svolvaer, see UNESCO-listed fjords such as Geirangerfjord, and learn about Viking heritage in Nordfjordeid. Travel through remote Lofoten Islands, sail past glaciers, and end in the historic port city of Bergen.

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from $9,999

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Arctic Norway Passage

Tromso to Longyearbyen - 12 Day Itinerary aboard World Voyager

• Explore Tromso’s Arctic culture
• Discover Bear Island wildlife
• Join Zodiac glacier landings
• Watch whales in fjords

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Tromso / Oslo

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 12-day Arctic cruise to Svalbard aboard World Voyager. Cruise past North Cape and Bear Island. Explore glaciers, fjords, and tundra while spotting wildlife such as polar bears, whales, and puffins. End your adventure in Longyearbyen surrounded by Arctic peaks and icy fjords.

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from $3,000

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Arctic Ocean - Spitsbergen: Jan Mayen, Ice Edge & Birding

Akureyri - Longyearbyen - 9 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius

• Explore Grimsey Island
• Visit Jan Mayen volcano
• Observe polar bears
• Land at Alkhornet cliffs

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Akureyri / Longyearbyen

Activity Level

Variable

Embark on a 9-day Arctic cruise aboard MV Plancius, sailing from Iceland to Spitsbergen. Explore Jan Mayen, the sea ice edge, and rich bird colonies while observing whales, polar bears, and Arctic wildlife.

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from $13,990

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Norwegian Fjords

Bergen to Fredrikstad - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• See Bergen UNESCO Bryggen district
• Alesund Art Nouveau architecture
• Geirangerfjord cliff views
• Visit Skudeneshavn heritage town

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Bergen / Arendal

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Variable

Embark on an 8-day cruise aboard Le Champlain and sail Norway’s fjords to Fredrikstad. Visit Alesund, Geirangerfjord, Nordfjordeid, Lysefjorden, Egersund, and Arendal. Enjoy guided walks, cultural museums, and dramatic fjord scenery. Explore UNESCO sites, Viking heritage, and coastal villages while cruising through Norway’s natural landscapes.

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from $28,420

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Svalbard, Arctic Circle & Scottish Isles

Longyearbyen - Glasgow - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Observe Samarinvagen’s glacier
• Discover Bear Island cliffs
• Walk Reinoya’s raised beaches
• Visit Skarsvag to see wild reindeer

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Longyearbyen / Glasgow

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Variable

Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard Aqua Lares, starting in Longyearbyen and exploring Norway's scenic fjords and coastal towns, including Tromso and Alesund. Discover the Shetland Islands and iconic sites in Scotland like the Callanish Stones and the Isle of Iona before concluding in Glasgow.

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from $10,540

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The Legendary Fjords of Norway

Bergen to Fredrikstad - 9 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain

• Visit Maloy’s scenic coastline
• Experience Fredrikstad’s fortress
• Sail through Geirangerfjord’s cliff
• Cruise through Lysefjord’s cliffs

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Bergen / Kristiansand

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Variable

Embark on a 9-day Legendary Fjords of Norway cruise aboard Le Champlain. Experience Norway’s raw beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture on a seamless cruise adventure.

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from $28,420

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Scottish Isles, Arctic Circles & Svalbard

Glasgow - Longyearbyen - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Explore Iona landscapes
• Discover Staffa and sea caves
• Visit Callanish Stones site
• Admire Alesund's coastal views

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Glasgow / Longyearbyen

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Variable

Embark on a 15-day cruise aboard the Aqua Lares through Scotland, Norway, and Svalbard, visiting historic sites and wildlife-rich areas. Experience the beauty of remote landscapes and Arctic wildlife while enjoying expert-guided excursions and small-ship comfort.

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from $44,720

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Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Longyearbyen - Reykjavik - 14 Day Itinerary aboard Le Lyrial

• Explore Spitsbergen
• Visit Ny-Alesund
• Discover Jan Mayen
• Explore Ittoqqortoormiit

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Longyearbyen / Reykjavik

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Variable

Embark on a 14-day expedition from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik aboard the Le Lyrial, exploring glaciers, wildlife, and isolated Jan Mayen Island. Visit the Inuit community in Ittoqqortoormiit, traverse Scoresby Sound's fjords, and conclude in Iceland's legendary landscapes from Isafjordur to Westfjords.

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from $18,270

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Norwegian Arctic & Scottish Isles

Tromso - Glasgow - 10 Day Itinerary aboard Aqua Lares

• Discover Trollfjorden’s cliffs
• Visit Reine in Lofoten Islands
• Enjoy Bronnoysund’s coastal beauty
• Uncover Mousa Broch in Shetland

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Tromso / Glasgow

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Variable

Embark on a 10-day cruise from Tromso to Glasgow on Aqua Lares, exploring Norway’s fjords and Scotland’s islands. Experience highlights like Trollfjorden, the Lofoten Islands, and the UNESCO site of St Kilda before concluding your adventure in Glasgow.

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