Arctic Expeditions

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A mythic land under the midnight sun

Stretching across the top of the globe and touching eight countries, the Arctic is rife with opportunity for every type of explorer, whether you seek iconic wildlife, epic icescapes, or enriching encounters with cultures of the far North. Here are some highlights from the areas we explore to help you decide which Arctic expedition is the best fit for your interests.

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Norway: Under the midnight sun, photograph epic wildlife such as polar bears, reindeer, walruses, seals, whales, and myriad birds. Cruise and kayak beneath soaring cliffs and tumbling cascades along the Norwegian fjords.

Iceland: Take a Zodiac cruise through a basalt cave, hike the base of a fjord to a thundering waterfall, or stroll sea cliffs aflutter with gannets and puffins. Encounter local culture, tradition, and music.

Greenland: Greenland’s icescapes glitter in a dazzling tableau of iridescent icebergs and calving glaciers that we explore by kayak, Zodiac, and on foot. Go beyond the country’s icy surface to experience cultural encounters in thriving Inuit communities.

Canada: For the explorer who seeks seldom-seen lands, as well as elusive muskoxen, polar bears, walruses, belugas, and narwhals. Further south, along the rocky coasts of the maritime regions, we see a different side of Arctic exploration: traces of the peoples who settled these shorelines. Discover Viking villages, a Moravian mission, and other historical relics in a once-popular landing spot for westward voyagers.

(18) Arctic Itineraries

NOTE: For expeditions departing April 2024 onward, Day 1 of our itineraries will no longer reflect “departure from the U.S.” and will reflect “arrival to the city” where your expedition begins.  Durations of expeditions will remain unchanged. More details. 

Arctic

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

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Duration

11 days
  1. Jul
  2. Aug

From

$12,280

Prices are per person

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Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

A Circumnavigation of Iceland

Duration

11 days
  1. Jul
  2. Aug

From

$12,280

Top Highlights

  • Experience all of Iceland’s geological manifestations: glaciers, geysers, thundering waterfalls, immense cliffs, geothermal springs, boiling mud pots, and lava-scapes of unearthly beauty
  • Meet local Icelandic experts ranging from economists to filmmakers and enjoy exclusive music performances.
  • Explore Iceland’s wild western coast; Siglufjörður in the north; the rarely visited rugged east coast; and the Westman islands in the south, among the planet’s youngest archipelagos
  • Actively explore by taking Zodiacs into fjords and serene bays
  • Customize your experience by taking an expedition extension

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CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE

Arctic

Iceland

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Duration

17 days
Jun

From

$22,090

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland

Duration

17 days
Jun

From

$22,090

Top Highlights

  • Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac
  • Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a prehistoric settlement in the Shetlands
  • Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly to their Viking heritage
  • Observe nesting seabirds amid the towering peaks of the Lofoten islands
  • Sail past the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroes to see cliff-nesting puffins, gannets, and northern fulmars

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

East Greenland: Wild Shores of the High Arctic

Special Offers

Duration

20 days
Sep

From

$27,030

Prices are per person

Special Offers (3)
Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

East Greenland: Wild Shores of the High Arctic

Duration

20 days
Sep

From

$27,030

Top Highlights

  • Venture all the way north to Northeast Greenland National Park in search of the Arctic’s iconic wildlife—polar bears, whales, muskoxen, and more
  • Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac
  • Call at the seldom-visited Jan Mayen Island, where the only residents man a remote weather outpost and have this northernmost volcano all to themselves
  • Conditions permitting, see the spectacular Northern Lights as we sail the remote coasts of Iceland and Greenland
  • Visit Iceland’s colorful villages to see contemporary life, hike over geologically recent volcanic flows, and soak in the country’s iconic hot springs

Special Offers

  • CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE
  • TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES AND SAVE 20% OFF YOUR SECOND VOYAGE
  • 20% SAVINGS

Arctic

Canada

Greenland

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland

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Duration

17 days
Aug

From

$17,860

Prices are per person

Special Offers (1)
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Arctic

Canada

Greenland

Fabled Lands Of The North: Greenland to Newfoundland

Duration

17 days
Aug

From

$17,860

Top Highlights

  • Explore two UNESCO World Heritage sites alongside a team of experts: glide among soaring icebergs at the mouth of the Ilulissat Icefjord; and ponder the remains of the 11th-century Viking village at L’Anse aux Meadows
  • Meet Inuit artisans on Baffin Island and learn about their carving and weaving traditions
  • Join our naturalists to search for polar bears, caribou, arctic foxes, humpback and minke whales, walruses, and more in their natural habitat
  • Explore the untamed coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador, discovering spectacular fjords and cliffs on foot and by kayak and Zodiac

Special Offers

CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE

Arctic

Canada

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

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Duration

25 days
Aug

From

$39,990

Prices are per person

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Highlights

Arctic

Canada

New and Noteworthy

Greenland

New Gateway to the Northwest Passage: Greenland & Canada

Duration

25 days
Aug

From

$39,990

Top Highlights

  • Travel well above 80º north into the fabled Northwest Passage and learn dramatic stories of the explorers and adventurers who sought this magnificent, icy frontier
  • Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Explore Ellesmere Island with binoculars at the ready to spot polar bears, walruses, ringed seals, belugas, bowhead whales, and the elusive narwhal
  • Visit the “Jewel of the North,” Pond Inlet, a small Inuit community known for its friendly community and world-renowned soapstone carvings
  • Marvel at the unique volcanic black sand beaches, hot springs, and waterfalls of Disko Island, a Greenlandic island often compared to Iceland

Special Offers

  • CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE
  • TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES AND SAVE 20% OFF YOUR SECOND VOYAGE
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
  • 20% SAVINGS

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic

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Duration

19 days
Jul

From

$20,980

Prices are per person

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Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland & Greenland: Edge of the Arctic

Duration

19 days
Jul

From

$20,980

Top Highlights

  • Hike the dramatic Dynjandi Waterfall in Iceland's remote Westfjords peninsula, and visit a farm that produces eiderdown
  • Explore Hvalsey and Brattahlíð, 10th-century Viking settlements founded by Eric the Red and his family in Greenland, and see the incredible Qilakitsoq mummies, preserved by freezing temperatures for some 500 years
  • Cruise among the dazzling icebergs calved by the Ilulissat Icefjord and encounter impressive tidewater glaciers in West Greenland
  • Experience local culture through visits to fishing villages and longhouses, folk performances, and tasting tours of traditional Greenlandic and Icelandic foods

Special Offers

  • CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE
  • TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES AND SAVE 20% OFF YOUR SECOND VOYAGE
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
  • 20% SAVINGS

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Duration

13 days
  1. Jul
  2. Sep

From

$15,140

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Greenland

Iceland's Wild West Coast to East Greenland

Duration

13 days
  1. Jul
  2. Sep

From

$15,140

Top Highlights

  • Discover the wild west coast of Iceland with its incredible geology, quiet coves, and majestic waterfalls
  • Explore the largest national park in the world—Northeast Greenland National Park—and search for polar bears, musk oxen, whales, and more
  • Sail into Scoresbysund, ice permitting, the world’s largest and longest fjord system and home to a remote Inuit community
  • Learn how to capture northern lights displays, conditions permitting, with our National Geographic photographer by your side

Arctic

Land Of The Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration Of Arctic Svalbard

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Duration

11 days
  1. May
  2. Jun

From

$12,350

Prices are per person

Special Offers (3)
Highlights

Arctic

Land Of The Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration Of Arctic Svalbard

Duration

11 days
  1. May
  2. Jun

From

$12,350

Top Highlights

  • Search for polar bears and walrus alongside our skilled veteran spotters
  • Explore under the midnight sun—and take advantage of spectacular photo ops with tips from a National Geographic photographer
  • Sail up to rock-wall rookeries teeming with thousands of birds, see pelagic birds from the ship’s rail when we’re underway, and Zodiac cruise near a cloud of feeding arctic terns
  • Actively explore––kayak, Zodiac cruise, hike, and walk
  • Even discover the seldom-seen undersea via video shot by an ROV

Special Offers

  • CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE
  • TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES AND SAVE 20% OFF YOUR SECOND VOYAGE
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS

Arctic

Iceland

Legendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes, & Iceland

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Duration

14 days
Jun

From

$12,740

Prices are per person

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Highlights

Arctic

Iceland

Legendary Northern Isles: Scotland, Faroes, & Iceland

Duration

14 days
Jun

From

$12,740

Top Highlights

  • Go aboard National Geographic Explorer and sail in the wake of early Viking explorers, learning the region’s dramatic history
  • Encounter the Bronze Age ruins and Viking longhouses of Jarlshof, a prehistoric settlement in the Shetland Islands
  • Discover the unique culture of the Faroe Islands, where residents cling proudly to their Viking heritage
  • Observe nesting seabirds in dramatic settings—on Iceland’s skyscraping Látrabjarg cliffs and amid Shetland's spectacular Cliffs of Noss
  • Sail past the dramatic sea cliffs of the Faroe Islands to see cliff-nesting puffins, gannets, and northern fulmars

Special Offers

  • CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE
  • TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES AND SAVE 20% OFF YOUR SECOND VOYAGE

Arctic

Canada

Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Duration

22 days
Jul

From

$37,330

Prices are per person

Highlights

Arctic

Canada

Northwest Passage: Greenland to Alaska

Duration

22 days
Jul

From

$37,330

Top Highlights

  • Sail aboard our new, state-of-the-art polar ship to the northernmost coastlines of the planet, where few have explored before
  • Venture into the fabled Northwest Passage and learn dramatic stories of explorers and adventurers who sought this magnificent, icy frontier
  • Glide between soaring icebergs at the mouth of Greenland’s Ilulissat Icefjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Visit one of Canada’s “jewels of the north": Pond Inlet, a small Inuit community known for soapstone carvings
  • Observe polar bears, walrus, ringed seals, belugas, and bowhead whales
  • Meander through the remains of historic dwellings on Herschel Island; a scattered mixture from the Inuvialuit people and the once-booming whaling industry

Arctic

Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Special Offers

Duration

17 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$21,370

Prices are per person

Special Offers (4)
Highlights

Arctic

Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard

Duration

17 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$21,370

Top Highlights

  • Sail into Norway’s spectacular fjords and explore secluded inlets and coves by kayak or Zodiac
  • Explore the rare northern fjords, threading the ice-carved narrows and standing on the bow as the captain noses up to glacier termini
  • Actively explore: hike, walk, and kayak through stunning scenery
  • Make for the wilds of Svalbard to see ice, bears, and Arctic wildlife
  • Enjoy superlative photo ops and onboard photo assistance

Special Offers

  • CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE
  • TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES AND SAVE 20% OFF YOUR SECOND VOYAGE
  • SOLO TRAVELER SAVINGS
  • 20% SAVINGS

Arctic

Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Special Offers

Duration

11 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$12,000

Prices are per person

Special Offers (3)
Highlights

Arctic

Norwegian Discovery: Svalbard and the Northern Fjords

Duration

11 days
  1. Jun
  2. Jul

From

$12,000

Top Highlights

  • Sail to the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard under the midnight sun in search of polar bears hunting along the pack ice
  • Zodiac cruise along the towering cliffs of Bear Island that rise straight from the sea and are home to tens of thousands of raucous seabirds
  • On Senja Island visit pristine Ånderdalen National Park to search for reindeer, elk, red foxes, and more
  • Explore the lovely fjords of Sørøya by Zodiac and kayak, and hike on shore

Special Offers

  • CHILDREN TRAVEL FREE
  • TRAVEL TO BOTH POLES AND SAVE 20% OFF YOUR SECOND VOYAGE
  • 20% SAVINGS

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