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Back of a large bowhead whale on the surface of the Arctic Sea
from $5,900
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North Spitsbergen - In Pursuit of the Bowhead Whale

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Explore Longyearbyen’s heritage
  • Wander Raudfjord’s glaciers
  • Encounter Ytre Norskoya’s puffins
  • Spot Isfjorden’s whales
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Wildlife Viewing, Whale Watching
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring the breathtaking diversity of North Spitsbergen. This expedition offers unforgettable vistas of sweeping sea ice, rugged coastlines, and numerous chances to encounter Arctic wildlife, including whales, polar bears, seabirds, and walruses.
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View the colorful houses of Bergen
from $1,605
25% OFF
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The Coastal Express – North

Bergen - Kirkenes - 7 Day Itinerary aboard MS Nordlys
  • Cruise through Geirangerfjord
  • Cross the Arctic Circle
  • Explore small fishing villages
  • Meet a local Sami family
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Bergen / Kirkenes
Activity Level
Variable
Sail the coast of Norway and navigate stunning fjords, visit local villages, and cross the Arctic Circle on this 7-day expedition cruise aboard the MS Nordlys. Begin your adventure in Bergen and sail north until you reach the northernmost tip of the European continent around the North Cape and Kirkenes.
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North Spitsbergen Polar Bear
from $4,450
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Versatile landscapes, sea ice & wildlife - Summer Solstice

Roundtrip Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Wander Longyearbyen charming street
  • Visit Svalbard Museum exhibits
  • Explore Raudfjord expansive glacier
  • Sail Isfjorden scenic waters
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Hiking
Activity Level
Variable
Set sail on an 8-day Arctic cruise aboard the MV Plancius, exploring northern Spitsbergen’s stunning landscapes, from vast sea ice to dramatic coastlines. Enjoy incredible wildlife sightings, including whales and polar bears, scenic landings, and coastal hikes.
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Polar bears in the Arctic
from $4,300
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North Spitsbergen Explorer - Polar Bears, Bowhead Whales & More

8 Day Itinerary aboard MV Plancius
  • Witness Spitsbergen's beauty
  • Encounter the grandeur of Raudfjord
  • Watch for Greenland and minke whale
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Explore the Arctic wonders on an 8-day North Spitsbergen Explorer cruise aboard MV Plancius. Encounter polar bears, bowhead whales, and more. Marvel at Monaco Glacier's icy majesty, witness puffins nesting at Ytre Norskoya and sail into the pack ice for a thrilling three-day adventure.
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A towering iceberg
from $3,950
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North Spitsbergen - Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

Longyearbyen-Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Rembrandt van Rijn
  • Discover Longyearbyen’s history
  • Spot Arctic wildlife
  • Hike Alkhorne
  • Explore historic Ny Ålesund
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day adventure aboard Rembrandt van Rijn through Svalbard’s Arctic wilderness. Visit remote settlements, observe wildlife, and explore the region’s history and culture.
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from $9,590
EBD $500
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Svalbard Adventure

9 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
  • Explore Longyearbyen
  • Take daily Zodiac cruises
  • Search for Arctic wildlife
  • Explore grand icy landscapes
Activity Level
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This unique cruise includes one night in a hotel in Longyearbyen and seven nights on board the charming Stockholm exploring Svalbard’s magical coastlines in search of walruses, whales, arctic foxes, and polar bears.
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Northern lights dance across the Arctic landscape
from $4,990
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Whales and Northern Lights in Northern Norway

Alta Roundtrip - 7 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Stockholm
  • Explore Alta’s Arctic charm
  • Navigate Norway’s icy fjords
  • Spot whales in Stjernoya
  • Witness Aurora Borealis in Alta
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Alta / Alta
Activity Level
Variable
Take a 7-day cruise aboard the M/S Stockholm and experience Norway's stunning natural beauty. Enjoy the sparkling ice formations, snow-capped mountains, fjord ice, and maybe even spot orcas, humpback whales, and the Northern Lights.
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Exploring Greenland
from $22,295
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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
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Oslo / Reykjavik
Activity Level
Variable
Join a 15-day expedition cruise aboard the Greg Mortimer from Oslo to Reykjavik. Explore Svalbard's endless daylight, meet polar bears and sea ice walruses, and hear guillemot calls. Venture through East Greenland's Scoresbysund, visit remote Ittoqqortoormiit and glide amidst stunning icebergs.
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Viewing Brunnichs guillemots on columnar basalt cliffs
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
Activity Level
Variable
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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Glass-still waters around Spitsbergen
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
Activity Level
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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Walruses huddled together on the ice
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
Activity Level
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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Dynjandi Waterfall
from $9,780
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Svalbard and the North Cape Explorer

12 Day Itinerary aboard SH Diana
  • Experience North Cape's monument
  • Look out for Arctic wildlife
  • Discover the Svalbard archipelago
  • Enjoy views from Mount Storstei­nen
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Tromso / Tromso
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on a 12-day Arctic expedition, exploring Svalbard's polar landscapes, witnessing bear habitats, and cruising to the North Cape's majestic beauty. Discover rich biodiversity and Earth's northernmost realms in this immersive cruise aboard SH Diana.
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A moment of stillness in Copenhagen
from $10,150
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Ancient Traditions & Norwegian Fjords

Tromso - Copenhagen - 11 Day Itinerary aboard Le Champlain
  • Encounter Sami people
  • Explore the Lofoten archipelago
  • Visit Geiranger
  • Traverse the Eagle Road
Starts / Ends
Tromso / Copenhagen
Activities
Village Visits, Local Market Visits
Activity Level
Variable
On this 11-day Ancient Traditions & Norwegian Fjords cruise from Tromso to Copenhagen aboard Le Champlain, discover the beauty of the Norwegian fjords. Encounter the Sami people, explore the Lofoten archipelago, cross the Arctic Circle to reach Geiranger's UNESCO fjord, and visit Bergen's historic sites. Disembark in Copenhagen.
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Scattered houses of Tromso
from $5,499
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Captivating North Cape

Tromso - Longyearbyen - 8 Day Itinerary aboard World Navigator
  • Explore Tromso
  • Visit Skarsvag
  • Discover North Cape
  • Explore Hammerfest
Starts / Ends
Tromso / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 8-day cruise from Tromso to Longyearbyen aboard the World Navigator. Explore Svalbard's pristine beauty, where glaciers meet the sea and wildlife thrives. Visit Skarsvag and the North Cape, meet resilient locals, and explore Hammerfest's rich Arctic history.
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Zodiac excursion
from $11,390
EBD $500
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Expedition Svalbard

12 Day Itinerary aboard M/S Sjoveien
  • Venture out on daily zodiac cruises
  • Explore along fjords and glaciers
  • Learn about Eastern Svalbard
  • Discover Southwest Spitsbergen
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Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activity Level
Variable
Enjoy a 12-day journey on the M/S Sjoveien as you explore the Arctic island of Svalbard in the lovely fall. Discover wildlife, breathtaking fjords, and towering mountain peaks.
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A polar landscape
from $2,750
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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
Activity Level
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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Northern Lights near Tromso, Norway
from $21,595
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Northern Lights Explorer

Tromso - Reykjavik - 18 Day Itinerary aboard Sylvia Earle
  • Explore Tromso's Arctic Wonders
  • Witness Northern Lights show
  • Walk through Torsken village
  • Discover Greenland's icy fjords
Starts / Ends
Tromso / Reykjavik
Activities
Northern Lights
Activity Level
Variable
Embark on an 18-day cruise from Tromso to Reykjavik aboard the Sylvia Earle, exploring remote islands and villages along Norway, Iceland, and Greenland’s coastlines. Witness the northern lights and enjoy highlights like hiking the Westfjords, the Dynjandi waterfall, and exploring Scoresbysund’s vast fjord system.
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Incredible ice in Svalbard
from $4,450
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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
Starts / Ends
Longyearbyen / Longyearbyen
Activities
Kayaking, Scuba Diving, Photography Seminars, Adventure Options
Activity Level
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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