Arctic Cruises

Arctic Cruise: When to Go?
Experience the magical land of icy fjords, jagged mountains, and immense glaciers on an Arctic adventure cruise. Icebreakers cut through the dense polar ice to access areas previously visited by only the most daring explorers. Comfortable expedition vessels glide travelers beyond the Arctic Circle through dramatic ice floes to walk in the footsteps of the Vikings or marvel at the breaching of a humpback whale. A trip to the Arctic offers rare wildlife, intense natural beauty and unique cultures that have survived in one of the most extreme environments on Earth. During a cruise of the Arctic enjoy the celebrated landscapes of Greenland, Iceland, Canada, Norway, Finland, Russia, Scottish Isles, as well as a trip to the distant and remote North Pole, Svalbard and Norway's volcanic Jan Mayen island.

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Research Ships

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Akademik Ioffe Akademik Ioffe -  Research Ship
passengers :  110
The Akademik Ioffe has proven herself to be an ideal 'adventure platform' for exploring Polar waters with a range of activities such as sea kayaking and camping.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Iceland, Greenland and the Canadian Arctic: Icebergs, Islands and Aurora Borealis $6,290 18 Aug Iceland, Greenland, Canada
Introduction to Spitsbergen: 8 days in the Arctic $2,690 8 Jun Norway
Spitsbergen Explorer: 11 days in the Arctic $4,490 11 Jun Europe, Norway
Spitsbergen in Depth: 15 days in the Arctic $6,290 15 Jul Europe, Norway
Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland & Iceland $4,990 14 Jul Iceland, Norway, Greenland
 
Akademik Sergey Vavilov Akademik Sergey Vavilov -  Research Ship
passengers :  110
Widely regarded as the finest expedition ship operating in Polar waters, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov offers a high level of comfort - in her appointment, stability and strength.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Spitsbergen Explorer 2009 $3,390 11 Dec Svalbard
Spitsbergen Explorer: 11 days in the Arctic $4,490 11 Jul, Aug Norway
 
Walking the Arctic Ice to the Ship Akademik Shokalskiy -  Research Ship
passengers :  46
Originally designed and built in Finland for Polar and ocean research, the Akademik Shokalskiy is small, nimble and ice-strengthened, capable for reaching the nooks and crannies of Antarctica that larger ships cannot.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
East Greenland Explorer $3,290 8 Sep Greenland
Spitsbergen Explorer: 11 days in the Arctic $5,290 11 Jun, Jul Norway
Spitsbergen, East Greenland & Iceland $6,490 14 Jul Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard
Ultimate Thule Expedition $6,240 15 Aug Greenland
West Greenland Explorer $3,540 8 Aug Greenland
 
Noorderlicht Noorderlicht -  Research Ship
passengers :  20
The ‘Noorderlicht’ was originally built in 1910 in Flensburg, Germany as a three-masted schooner. For most of her existence she served as a light-vessel on the Baltic. In 1991 the present owners purchased the hull and re-rigged and refitted her thoroughly
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Around Spitsbergen $5,150 16 Jul Svalbard
Lofoten - North Norway $1,800 8 Nov Europe, Norway
North Spitsbergen $3,950 12 Jun Svalbard
South Spitsbergen $2,500 8 Oct Svalbard
 
Polar Pioneer Polar Pioneer -  Research Ship
passengers :  54
This vessel offers a wide range of adventure activities on its departures including SCUBA diving, sea kayaking, camping, and rock and ice climbing. The Polar Pioneer also offers a very unique opportunity to follow Ernest Shackleton's footsteps.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Circumnavigation of Spitsbergen $5,030 11 Jul Svalbard
Jewels of the Arctic: Spitsbergen, Greenland & Iceland $6,340 14 Jul Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard
Norwegian Coastline & Spitsbergen $6,335 14 Jun Norway
Wild Scotland $5,920 14 Jun Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Ice Breaker Ships

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Helicopter flights allow you an aerial view of the 50 Years of Victory breaking through the Arctic ice 50 Years of Victory -  Ice Breaker Ship
passengers :  128
The "50 Years of Victory" is the largest, most sophisticated, and powerful icebreaker ever constructed. Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
North Pole $25,290 15 Jul Finland, Russia, North Pole
 
Kapitan Khlebnikov Kapitan Khlebnikov -  Ice Breaker Ship
passengers :  112
The KAPITAN KHLEBNIKOV was built in Finland in 1981 as a powerful polar class icebreaker, which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe. No other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Arctic Passage: Amudsen's Route to Asia $23,290 23 Aug Greenland, Russia, Canada
Ellesmere Island and Greenland: The High Arctic $13,990 15 Aug Greenland, Baffin Island, Canada
Greenland Semi-circumnavigation: The Final Frontier $17,990 20 Aug Greenland, Russia, Canada
Northeast Passage: Siberia & the Russia Arctic $27,390 27 Jul North America, Alaska, Russia
Northwest Passage: West to East $16,490 17 Jul North America, Alaska, Russia, Canada
Tanquary Fjord, Ellesmere Island $13,990 15 Aug Baffin Island, Canada
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Expedition Cruise Ships

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Antarctic Dream Ship in Antarctica Antarctic Dream (OW) -  Expedition Cruise Ship
passengers :  84
The Antarctic Dream is an ice-reinforced vessel, that was completely refurbished in July 2005. It features a spacious dining room, library, auditorium, gym, sauna, laundry, and boutique. Cabins all have private baths.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Around Spitsbergen $5,700 11 Jul, Aug Svalbard
North Spitsbergen $4,000 8 Jun Greenland, Svalbard
Scoresby Sund $5,000 10 Sep Iceland, Greenland
Spitsbergen - Northeast Greenland $6,350 13 Aug Greenland, Svalbard
 
Clipper Adventurer Clipper Adventurer (AC) -  Expedition Cruise Ship
passengers :  110
The Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel reminiscent of the days of the great ocean liners, with lots of varnished wood and brass. She sails on a wide variety of cruises in Europe, the Arctic, the U.S., South America, and Antarctica.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Greenland Explorer $3,295 9 Sep Greenland
Into The Northwest Passage $5,795 15 Aug Greenland, Canada
Maritime Explorer: Islands of the Gulf $1,995 8 Sep North America, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada
Out of the Northwest Passage 2010 $5,995 15 Aug Greenland, Canada
 
Voyage on expedition cruise ship MV Orlova for a fantastic polar adventure MV Orlova -  Expedition Cruise Ship
passengers :  110
Built in Yugoslavia in 1976 and refurbished in 1999, the M/V Orlova is a 90 meter ice-strengthened passenger ship. Ship features include a fully equipped lecture hall and theatre, attractive bar and lounge, and also a well stocked Antarctic library.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Arctic Safari $3,995 11 Jul Baffin Island, Canada
Northwest Passage $4,895 9 Aug Canada
The High Arctic $4,895 11 Aug, Sep Baffin Island
 
Voyage to the remote poles on expedition vessel MV Plancius MV Plancius -  Expedition Cruise Ship
passengers :  112
Built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, the MV Plancius is fully equipped for polar expeditions and can accommodate 112 passengers in 54 comfortable cabins.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Around Spitsbergen $5,500 11 Jun, Jul, Aug Svalbard
North Spitsbergen $3,800 8 Jun Svalbard
St. Kilda - Faroes - Jan Mayen - Spitsbergen $3,500 11 Jun Jan Mayen, Faroes, Svalbard, Scotland
 
Ocean Nova Ocean Nova (AC) -  Expedition Cruise Ship
passengers :  90
The Ocean Nova (previously called Sarpik Ittuk) was built in 1992 at the Ørskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark, to navigate the ice-choked waters off Western Greenland. The ship was upgraded in 2000 and significantly refurbished once again in 2006
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Newfoundland Circumnavigation $3,295 11 Sep Newfoundland, Labrador
 
Ship Polar Star -  Expedition Cruise Ship
passengers :  105
This former icebreaker began exploring Antarctica in 2000 after years of sailing in the Arctic. Early booking and child discounts are available.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Islands on the Edge - UK, Eire & Scotland $4,995 15 May Europe, Scotland, United Kingdom
Magic of Islands and Fjords $4,995 15 May Europe, Norway, Svalbard, Scotland
Spitsbergen - Realm of the Polar Bear $4,675 11 May Svalbard
Steam to Ice: East Greenland $3,495 10 Sep Iceland, Greenland
Steam to Ice: East Greenland $4,250 12 Sep Iceland, Greenland
The Remote Coast of Northeast Greenland $4,250 12 Aug Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard
The Viking Trail to the Americas $6,515 18 Sep Iceland, Greenland
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Luxury Expedition Ships

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Clelia II Clelia II -  Luxury Expedition Ship
passengers :  100
To be launched in early 2009, after extensive refurbishment, redecoration and other improvements, the all-suite Clelia II will offer the finest in small-ship cruise travel.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Into the Arctic: A Voyage to Greenland and the Canadian Arctic $10,995 16 Jul, Aug North America, Greenland, Labrador, Baffin Island, Canada
The Circumnavigation of Newfoundland Including Labrador: Canadas Undiscovered Province $6,595 10 May Newfoundland, Labrador, Canada
 
Sail in style on luxury expedition vessel National Geographic Explorer National Geographic Explorer -  Luxury Expedition Ship
passengers :  148
The National Geographic Explorer is a state-of-the-art expedition ship accommodating 148 guests in 81 outside cabins. It is fully stabilized, enabling it to navigate polar passages while providing comfort.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Land of Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard $7,260 10 Jun, Jul, Aug Europe, Norway, Svalbard
 
Prince Albert II Prince Albert II -  Luxury Expedition Ship
passengers :  132
Embark on a luxurious expedition to the best far-flung destinations in the world aboard Prince Albert II, a purpose-built expedition ship unlike any other, designed to navigate both of earth's polar waters.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
Iceland to Newfoundland $13,695 19 Sep Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland, Canada
Norway $5,595 12 Jun, Aug Norway
Norway to Iceland $12,195 17 Aug Iceland, Norway, Svalbard
 
Spirit of Oceanus Spirit of Oceanus -  Luxury Expedition Ship
passengers :  120
One of our most spacious and luxurious ocean going vessels. Equipped with stabilizers, the Spirit of Oceanus opens up whole new horizons for our style of up-close, casual small-ship cruising.
Itineraries Prices from Days Month Destinations
A Voyage to Vinland: London to St. John’s $12,795 20 Aug North America, Europe, Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Scotland, United Kingdom, Denmark, Newfoundland, Canada
In the wake of St. Brendan: Edinburgh, Scotland to Reykjavik, Iceland $8,245 13 Aug Faroes, Iceland, Scotland
Voyage to Vinland: Reykjavik, Iceland to Halifax $10,645 17 Sep Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland, Canada
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Travel Planning Articles: [all Arctic articles]

Canada: From Sea to Sea | Cruise the Faroe Islands | Cruise Finland! | Explore the World’s Largest Island on a Greenland Cruise! | Discover Iceland on an Adventure Cruise | Island Discovery on a Jan Mayen Cruise | Newfoundland and Labrador: Unique to Canada | Arctic Cruise to Frozen Paradise | Enjoy a Norway Cruise | The Surprises of a Russia Cruise | Scotland Cruise to Mousa Island | Cruise the Arctic Svalbard Islands | Cruise Finland! | Explore the World’s Largest Island on a Greenland Cruise! | Discover Iceland on an Adventure Cruise | Island Discovery on a Jan Mayen Cruise | Arctic Cruise to Frozen Paradise | Enjoy a Norway Cruise | Cruise the Arctic Svalbard Islands | Scotland’s Canna Island | The Beauty of Scotland’s Fair Isle | Flannan Islands Discovery on a Scotland Cruise | Scotland’s Beautiful Foula Island | Migulay and Berneray Scottish Isles | Scotland Cruise to Mousa Island | Tour Scotland’s North Rona and Sula Sgeir | Enjoy Scotland Travel to the Islands of St. Kilda | Finland Travel: A Look at Local History | Greenland’s History: Ancient to Modern | The Ancient History of Iceland | The History of Scotland’s St. Kilda Islands | The History of the Faroe Islands | Iceland’s Modern History: What You Should Know Before Your Tour | The History of Jan Mayen | Arctic Travel: A Look into History | Svalbard Travel: A Historic Look into the Region | Enjoy the Culture of the Faroe Islands | The Cultural Discovery of a Finland Tour | Learn about Local Culture on a Greenland Cruise | Discover the Local Culture on an Iceland Cruise! | The Cultural Side of an Arctic Tour | The Unique Norway Culture | A Cultural Look into Svalbard Travel | Discovery the Faroe Islands’ Geography on an Adventure Cruise | Geographical Exploration on a Finland Cruise | Geography Discover on a Greenland Tour | Explore Iceland’s Geography | The Environment and Geography of Jan Mayen | A Geographic Look at the North Pole | The Geography of Norway | The Geographic Appeal of a Svalbard Cruise | Faroe Islands Tour: An Environmental Discovery | Finland’s Celebrated Environment | The Environment of Iceland | Environmental Discoveries on an Arctic Cruise | Norway Tour: A Look at the Environment | Svalbard’s Arctic Environment | Faroe Islands Wildlife | Discover the Rare Wildlife of Finland | Greenland Wildlife | The Wildlife on an Iceland Cruise | Jan Mayen Wildlife | Wildlife Wonders on an Arctic Trip | The Wild-side of a Svalbard Cruise | Enjoy the Local Cuisine on a Faroe Islands Tour | Finland Cuisine: A Tasteful Tour | Greenland Cuisine | Iceland’s Unique Cuisine | Taste What a Norway Cruise Has to Offer | Faroe Islands Cruise: Plan for the Weather | Finland’s Weather | Greenland’s Artic Weather | Iceland’s Welcoming Weather | What to Expect from the Weather on Jan Mayen | The Weather in the North Pole | Norway’s Weather | Experience Arctic Weather on a Svalbard Cruise | The Politics of Faroe Islands | Finland Politics: What you should Know Before you Travel | Greenland Politics | Iceland Travel: Learn About the Local Politics | The Politics of Jan Mayen | Norway Travel: What You Should Know About Local Politics | Svalbard’s Local Island Politics | Arctic Cruises to Spitsbergen Island! | Arctic Cruise Journal - Betty Wittels | Arctic Cruise: When to Go?

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