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Arctic Routes

Compare twelve journeys across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and the Canadian Arctic—from compact fjord expeditions to the Northwest Passage and 90° North.

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From Svalbard to the North Pole

Each route includes an English map, representative itinerary, expedition ships and practical notes for planning around changeable Arctic conditions.

018 days
May–September · Small-ship expedition cruise

Classic Svalbard

A compact expedition through western and north-western Spitsbergen, combining glacier-lined fjords, tundra walks and time along the shifting edge of the sea ice.

A Concentrated Svalbard JourneyFjords and Glacier FrontsWildlife-Watching Time
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0210–12 days
July–August · Extended expedition cruise

Spitsbergen Circumnavigation

A longer Svalbard voyage designed to range beyond the west coast and, when sea ice permits, follow a broad circuit around the island of Spitsbergen.

Broader Geographic ReachHinlopen StraitMore Time in the Field
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0314–16 days
May–July · One-way Arctic expedition cruise

Svalbard and the Norwegian Fjords

A north-to-south expedition linking Svalbard's polar landscapes with Bear Island, the Lofoten archipelago and the deeply indented coast of mainland Norway.

A Journey Across LatitudesBear Island Seabird CliffsLofoten and the Fjords
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0414–16 days
August–September · Multi-destination expedition cruise

Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland

A wide-ranging late-summer expedition from Svalbard across the Greenland Sea to East Greenland's immense fjords, finishing amid the volcanic landscapes of Iceland.

Three Arctic RegionsGreenland Sea CrossingScoresby Sund
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05About 13 days
June–September · High Arctic expedition cruise

Svalbard and Iceland

A one-way expedition from Svalbard to Iceland, linking Spitsbergen wildlife, the isolated volcanic island of Jan Mayen and the dramatic northern coast of Iceland.

Svalbard Wildlife and IceRemote Jan MayenA Strong Geographic Contrast
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06About 14 days
May–June · Northern islands expedition cruise

Scotland and the Arctic Regions

A spring expedition from Scotland through Orkney, Shetland and the Faroe Islands, continuing north to remote Jan Mayen before reaching Iceland.

Northern Island CulturesNorth Atlantic Seabird CliffsJan Mayen Objective
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0712 days
August–October · Greenland fjord expedition

Scoresby Sund and East Greenland

An East Greenland expedition centred on Scoresby Sund, where branching fjords, steep mountains, tundra and immense icebergs shape a remote late-season journey.

Immense Iceberg WaterwaysIttoqqortoormiitAutumn Atmosphere
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0812–14 days
July–September · Culture and landscape expedition

South Greenland Fjords and Norse Heritage

A culturally rich voyage through South Greenland's comparatively green fjords, linking colourful settlements, working farming country, Norse sites and glacier-fed waterways.

Norse and Inuit HistoriesLived-in Fjord LandscapesSmall-Craft Exploration
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099–11 days
June–September · Coastal Greenland expedition

Disko Bay and the Ilulissat Icefjord

A focused West Greenland voyage through coastal communities and Disko Bay, culminating in the vast icebergs and cultural landscape around Ilulissat Icefjord.

Ilulissat IcefjordWest Greenland CommunitiesDisko Bay
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1017–24 days
August–September · Remote Arctic expedition

The Northwest Passage

A long-form expedition through the Canadian Arctic archipelago, weaving together Inuit homelands, Franklin-era history, remote channels and the ever-changing presence of sea ice.

Franklin-Era HistoryInuit HomelandsArctic Channels and Sea Ice
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1112–14 days
July–September · Canadian High Arctic expedition

Baffin Island and the Canadian High Arctic

An expedition focused on Baffin Island and the eastern Canadian High Arctic, combining immense fjords, tundra, community visits and wildlife watching in remote northern waters.

Baffin Island FjordsCommunity PerspectivesHigh-Arctic Wildlife Watching
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1213–16 days
July–September · Icebreaker expedition

Geographic North Pole by Icebreaker

A specialist high-latitude voyage aboard a powerful ice-capable ship, pushing north through the Arctic Ocean with the geographic North Pole as its weather- and ice-dependent objective.

The Approach to 90° NorthIcebreaker NavigationLife at Extreme Latitude
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