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Arctic Cruises

Explore the land of the midnight sun and discover the pristine, unobstructed scenery of the Arctic.

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8 nights with the Viking Octantis

North America, Canada and the USA East Coast,Arctic Ocean

05/2022 - 07/2022

from$9,095

Cruising with Viking Ocean Cruises from Toronto to Milwaukee

8 nights with the Viking Octantis

North America, Canada and the USA East Coast,Arctic Ocean

04/2022 - 07/2022

from$8,495

Trip with Viking Ocean Cruises from Tromsø

12 nights with the Viking Polaris

Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords,Arctic Ocean

08/2022 - 09/2022

from$18,995

15 day cruise with the Seabourn Venture to Reykjavik

14 nights with the Seabourn Venture

Iceland, Northern Europe,Arctic Ocean

08/2022 - 09/2022

from$30,799

Expedition with Silversea from Reykjavik

10 nights with the Silver Whisper

Iceland, Northern Europe,Arctic Ocean

08/2022 - 09/2022

from$12,150

6 day cruise with the Silver Cloud to Longyearbyen

6 nights with the Silver Cloud

Northern Europe, Norwegian Fjords,Arctic Ocean

07/2022 - 08/2022

from$10,080

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Arctic Cruises

Adventure into the wilderness of the Arctic Ocean and embrace the unique experiences this special cruise destination has to offer. Behold the staggering beauty of the Northern Lights or witness a sky speckled and dotted with stars. The wide variety of activities offered by this area are completely one of a kind. Feel free to choose from cross-country skiing, sledding with huskies and reindeer or exploring geothermally active valleys.

Rest assured that the cruise ships that dare to embark into the mysterious waters of the Arctic are well prepared for the extreme yet endearing weather conditions that come with it. Relish up-close views of real life icebergs from the comfort of your warm and luxurious ship, and don't forget throughout your journey to keep your eyes peeled to catch a glimpse of the native Arctic wildlife including Polar bears, seals and many more.

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Expert tips for cruising The Arctic Ocean

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The Arctic Ocean is one of the most exciting cruising routes in the world. Spectacular scenery, wildlife and the chance to experience amazing activities such husky sledding. P&O International and Holland America Line both have round the year voyages to the Arctic that are extremely popular and regularly on offer with discounted rates.

Harbours for Arctic Ocean

Southeast Svalbard Nature Reserve, Norway

Southeast Svalbard Nature Reserve contains the third largest island of Svalbard, Edgeøya.

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from$11,340

Southeast Svalbard Nature Reserve Cruises

Alpefjord

from$8,495

Alpefjord Cruises

Ella Island, Greenland

Ella Island is an island in eastern Greenland, at the mouth of Kempe Fjord in the northern end of King Oscar Fjord. The island is within Northeast Greenland National Park.

from$30,799

Ella Island Cruises

Sermilik, Greenland

Sermilik Fjord is located on the Ammasalik island in south east Greenland.

Pyramiden (Spitzbergen), Svalbard, Norway

Pyramiden is a former mining village on Svalbard. Previously about 1,000 people lived in the area. Pyramiden is located at Longyearbyen, about three hours northeast of Longyearbyen.

On Request

Pyramiden (Spitzbergen) Cruises

Barentsburg, Spitzbergen, Norway

The Russian polar station Barentsburg is located on the ice fjord in Svalbard. It also serves as a housing estate for the coal mining industry. In spring and autumn, tourists can explore the site with snowmobiles.

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Barentsburg Cruises

Tugtutoq, Greenland

Tugtutoq is an island off the coast of Greenland

from$56,999

Tugtutoq Cruises

Isfjorden, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, known for its beautiful icy landscapes and fjords, polar bears and other wildlife, the fur-trade and a global seed vault. Isfjorden is the second longest fjord on the island. At the northern entrance to the fjord looms Alkhornet mountain, and many of the largest settlement in Svalbard lie around the fjord.

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Isfjord Cruises

Flateyri, Iceland

Flateyri is a fishing village which has been a trading post since 1792. Though like many other fishing villages, the economy is dependent on tourism. In the early twentieth century it was a base for shark hunting and whaling.

On Request

Flatey Cruises

Agardhbukta, Spitsbergen, Norway

Agardhbukta is a bay in Spitsbergen, which lies between Sabine Land and Heer Land. The bay is named after the Swedish botanist, Jacob Georg Agard. It is about 5.5 kilometers long. Spitsbergen is the largest island in Norway, and the only one of the Svalbard that is populated. Throughout the island there are wild polar bears and reindeer.

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Agardhbukta, Spitsbergen Cruises

Isachenko Island, Russia

Part of the Kirov Islands on the Kara Sea, Isachenko is the biggest island in the archipelago. It has a surface of approximately 180km² and is the host to a Russian experiment station.

On Request

Isachenko Island Cruises

Toporkovy Islands, Russia

Toporkov Island is located to the west if Bering Island. It is part of the Komandorksky archipelago and of the Komandorsky national biosphere reserve.

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Toporkovy Islands Cruises

Ayon Island, Russia

Ayon Island is on the coast of Chukotka, Eastern Siberia. The island itself consists mainly of low-lying tundra, and is primarily populated by the indigenous Chukchi people, who use the tundra as pasture for their reindeer herds. The island is hard to visit except by ship so you should make the most of your time there. A must see are the Neolithic camps which located a short distance from the main village which give an insight into prehistoric ways of life. As visitors are not too common, the local population are welcoming and you can get a rare glimpse into their unique culture.

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Ayon Island Cruises

Isbukta, Spitsbergen, Norway

Isbukta is a bay at the eastern shore of Spitsbergen.

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Isbukta, Spitsbergen Cruises

Travel Tips for Arctic Cruises

The Arctic is the planet’s northernmost territory and is a polar region. Unlike the South Pole, that lies on a land mass, the North Pole is situated in the middle of the Arctic Ocean amidst constantly shifting ice floes, and as such is a destination that only few researchers are privileged to visit. Instead, cruises around the Arctic will take you to spectacularly beautiful destinations in:

Iceland
Greenland
Norway
Canada
Russia
Sweden

A cruise in the Land of the Midnight Sun will be unlike anything you have ever experienced – an endless day lends life an utterly relaxed pace and is liberating. Combine this with the beautiful scenery around you and there is a recipe for a magical holiday.

Snow covered mountains
Islands full of birds
Boiling mud pools
Spurting geysers
Jaw-dropping glaciers
Imposing waterfalls

The Arctic region is also home to a staggering variety of flora and fauna. A lot of the species can be spotted from the decks of your ice-breaker vessel or whilst on a shore excursion:

Polar bears
Walrus
Seals
Manatees
Musk ox
Narwhal

Other shore excursions will see you:

Snow shoeing
Dog sledding
Hot air ballooning
Kayaking
Fishing
Hiking

In short – prepare yourself for an exhilarating time!

Cruise Lines

Going on an expedition cruise to the Arctic is no joke, the ship must be designed specifically for the weather conditions of the region and should, ideally, have its hull hardened in order to break the polar ice.

There is a number of great cruise lines that will take on such an adventure of lifetime:

Silversea - the all-inclusive luxury on board the intimate Silversea ships will add to the amazing memories you’ll have after your Arctic cruise.
Viking Ocean Cruises - their luxury ships are purpose-built for expeditions and will sail you to some of the most remote corners of the region.
Seabourn - hike and Zodiac the Arctic on one of Seabourn’s fantastic shore excursions. The exquisite Seabourn Venture amenities will make your expedition into a luxury experience.

The Best Time to Visit

The months between June and September are perfect for an Arctic cruise holiday:

The ice packs recede
The region enjoys a brief respite from the harsh wintery conditions
The Arctic summer kicks in

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