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Glacier meeting the sea in Svalbard, Norway

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the Arctic

Journey to the Edge of the World

Glaciers calving into icy fjords, polar bears on the pack ice and the endless light of the midnight sun. An Arctic expedition cruise takes you to the wild top of the world, from Svalbard to Greenland and Iceland.

Discover the Arctic

Arctic cruises run mainly from June to September, when the midnight sun lights up glaciers, fjords and remote settlements. Svalbard itineraries search for polar bears, walruses and seabirds, while Greenland voyages weave among the giant icebergs of Disko Bay and visit Inuit communities. Iceland adds waterfalls, geothermal landscapes and dramatic coastline. Smaller expedition ships use Zodiac boats for landings and wildlife cruising, with plans always shaped by ice and weather.
  • Glaciers & Icebergs
  • Polar Bears & Walruses
  • Midnight Sun
  • Inuit Culture
Polar bear mother and cub on Arctic snow

Arctic At A Glance

Cruise Season

Generally late spring through early fall, with many expedition itineraries operating from June to September.

Top Sub-Regions

Svalbard; Greenland; Iceland; Canadian Arctic; Norwegian Arctic

Departure Ports

Longyearbyen; Reykjavík; Tromsø; Nuuk and other ports depending on itinerary

Popular Highlights

Glaciers; fjords; seabirds; whales; Arctic landscapes; expedition landings

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Featured the Arctic Cruise Deals

Sailings on some of the newest ships cruising the Arctic, picked from our booking engine and refreshed daily. Open any sailing for current availability, or ask an advisor to price it for your dates.

Viking Mira14 Days

Iceland & Greenland

14 Days Iceland & Greenland

Viking Ocean Cruises · Viking Mira

Departs
Aug 15, 2027 & Aug 7, 2028
Itinerary
Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Cruising South Atlantic Ocean, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, Halifax, Cruising South Atlantic Ocean, New York City

Published prices from

$786per day* (from $10,999 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.
Norwegian Prima11 Days

Iceland & Greenland

11 Days Iceland & Greenland

Norwegian Cruise Line · Norwegian Prima

Departs
Aug 29, 2027
Itinerary
Southampton, Zeebrugge, Amsterdam, Maloy, Geiranger, Alesund, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Reykjavik

Published prices from

$272per day* (from $2,989 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.
Rotterdam14 Days

Iceland & Greenland

14 Days Iceland & Greenland

Holland America Line · Rotterdam

Departs
Jun 6, 2027
Itinerary
Rotterdam, Kirkwall, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Eyjafjordur, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Invergordon, Queensferry, Rotterdam

Published prices from

$302per day* (from $4,234 per person) taxes, fees & port charges incl.

*Per day price is the lowest published per-person fare divided by the number of cruise days. Fares change often and are confirmed at booking. See all the Arctic cruises →

Cruise Lines

Cruise Lines That Sail to the Arctic

The lines with the Arctic sailings in our booking engine right now, most sailings first.

Departure Ports

Popular Ports for the Arctic Cruises

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