Arctic Expedition Cruises We Recommend

Personally selected by Expedition Advisory

Arctic voyages worth a closer look

A practical collection of northern expeditions, assessed for route, ship, operating style and overall value—not simply because they appear in a brochure.

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Which Arctic are you picturing?

The Arctic is not one destination. Wildlife, ice, culture, season and travel time vary sharply between Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Arctic Canada.

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The voyages shown here are a selection. When we match your trip, we search all available itineraries from our partner operators, including voyages not listed on our website.

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Explore selected voyages across Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, the Canadian Arctic and Alaska. Compare the route, ship and expedition style before choosing.

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19 voyages
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EA selectedShort voyage
Iceland · East Greenland

Arctic Edges: Iceland Westfjords to East Greenland

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Explorer
Duration8 days / 7 nights
DeparturesJune-July 2027 · 6 dates
From US$7,400 pp24 July 2027 double cabin example; flights excluded

Why we picked it: A shorter Reykjavík round-trip combining Westfjords whales and seabirds with two expedition days on East Greenland’s coast.

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EA selectedValue
Svalbard

A Taste of North Spitsbergen

Oceanwide Expeditions · Ortelius
Duration6 days / 5 nights
DeparturesJun–Jul 2027 · 2 dates
From US$3,250 ppQuad share; twin porthole from US$4,500 pp

Why we picked it: An accessible short introduction for travellers balancing expedition ambitions, time and budget.

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EA selected
Svalbard

Around Spitsbergen

Oceanwide Expeditions · Hondius
Duration10 days / 9 nights
DeparturesJune–July 2027
From US$6,250 ppQuad share; 8 July 2027

Why we picked it: A strong step up from a short Svalbard introduction: more expedition time, a wider range of landscapes and room for the team to follow conditions.

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EA selected
Svalbard

North Spitsbergen Basecamp

Oceanwide Expeditions · Ortelius
Duration8 days / 7 nights
Departures23–30 June 2027
From US$4,800 ppQuad share; 23 June 2027

Why we picked it: For travellers who want to participate as well as observe, Basecamp makes the activities central to the voyage.

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EA selected
East Greenland & Iceland

Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Poseidon Expeditions · Sea Spirit
Duration11-day programme
DeparturesSeptember 2027
From US$8,836 ppTriple share; 5 September 2027 offer

Why we picked it: An appealing choice when East Greenland’s scenery and a small-ship atmosphere matter most, with September darkness adding the possibility of northern lights.

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EA selected
Svalbard & East Greenland

Jewels of the Arctic

Aurora Expeditions · Sylvia Earle / Douglas Mawson
Duration15 days
Departures2027 & 2028
Request current fare2027–2028 · cabin and departure dependent

Why we picked it: A good fit for travellers who want both Svalbard’s wildlife opportunities and East Greenland’s grand fjord landscapes in one journey.

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EA selected
Canadian Arctic & West Greenland

Northwest Passage

Quark Expeditions · Ultramarine
Duration17-day programme
DeparturesAugust–September 2027
Request complete quoteVoyage + mandatory flights and hotel package

Why we picked it: For travellers drawn to the Canadian Arctic’s history, communities and scale, this adds a very different experience to a Svalbard or East Greenland voyage.

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EA selected
Greenland, Nunavut & Newfoundland

Greenland to Newfoundland

Quark Expeditions · Ocean Explorer
Duration14-day voyage
Departure15–28 September 2027
From US$12,921 ppMandatory charter flight and hotel package additional

Why we picked it: A culture-rich one-way journey linking Ilulissat, Nunavut, the Torngat Mountains and L’Anse aux Meadows, with dedicated solo cabins available.

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EA selected
East Greenland

East Greenland & Scoresby Sund

Oceanwide Expeditions · Plancius
Duration10 days / 9 nights
Departures2–11 September 2027
US$6,250–11,950 ppQuad share through Superior; two sharing in twin categories

Why we picked it: Six East Greenland exploration days, with an included long-hike option on a 108-guest ship.

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EA selected
Svalbard & High Arctic

West Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Poseidon Expeditions · Sea Spirit
Duration10-day programme
Departures13–22 June 2027
US$8,751–12,095 ppTriple/Main Deck examples; 13 June 2027

Why we picked it: Seven Svalbard exploration days with spacious suites and a small, 114-guest ship.

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EA selected
Svalbard & High Arctic

Svalbard Odyssey

Aurora Expeditions · Sylvia Earle or Douglas Mawson
Duration11-day programme
DeparturesJune–August 2027 & 2028
US$12,277–21,995 ppSelected twin categories; 2027–2028 offers and standard fares

Why we picked it: Eight Svalbard days, modern small ships and an included Oslo hotel and charter-flight package.

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EA selected
West Greenland

Grand Greenland: The Icy Giants of Disko Bay

HX Expeditions · MS Fridtjof Nansen
Duration11 days / 10 nights aboard
DeparturesJune–July 2027
US$10,400–11,600 ppEntry twin fare; New York flight package

Why we picked it: A focused West Greenland voyage combining Disko Bay, Uummannaq and coastal communities.

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EA selected
Canadian Arctic & Greenland

Arctic Canada & Greenland: Circumnavigating Baffin Bay

HX Expeditions · MS Roald Amundsen
Duration19 days / 18 nights aboard
Departures1–19 September 2027
US$16,100–19,400 ppEntry twin fare; New York flight package

Why we picked it: An ambitious Baffin Bay circuit linking Canadian Arctic history with northwest and west Greenland.

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Far NorthUp to 78°N
West Greenland · Smith Sound

West Greenland: Exploring the Far North

Quark Expeditions · Ocean Explorer
Duration16 days
DeparturesSeptember 2027 & 2028
From US$19,281 ppIndicative promotional fare; live quote required

Why we picked it: EA’s farthest-north Greenland route, combining Qaanaaq, Smith Sound, remote communities, active glaciers and Ilulissat.

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EA selectedIn-depth
Svalbard · Kvitøya attempt

Svalbard Circumnavigation and Kvitøya

Poseidon Expeditions · Sea Spirit
Duration14-day programme
Departures7–20 July 2027 · 1 date
From US$13,316 ppPromotional triple fare; live quote required

Why we picked it: Eleven expedition days and an ambitious attempt to reach remote eastern Svalbard and Kvitøya aboard a 114-guest ship.

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EA selectedSummer
Svalbard

Svalbard in Summer: Tundra, Whales and Wildlife

Quark Expeditions · Ocean Explorer / Ultramarine
Duration11-day programme
DeparturesJune–July 2027 · 8 dates
Request current fareCabin, ship and departure dependent

Why we picked it: A broad run of peak-summer dates with active tundra, long daylight and a choice between two modern expedition ships.

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EA selectedComfort
Svalbard

Svalbard: North to the Midnight Sun

Polar Latitudes · Ocean Albatros / Discoverer
Duration8 days / 7 nights
Departures2027–2028 · 20 dates
From US$8,195 ppSelected 2027 date; charter package additional

Why we picked it: Modern comfort, balcony choices and the widest spread of Svalbard dates currently shown in EA’s range.

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EA selected
Alaska · Inside Passage

Alaska’s Inside Passage

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Venture / National Geographic Quest
Duration8 days
Departures2027 & 2028 · 79 dates
From US$6,520 ppSelected departure; flights excluded

Why we picked it: Best all-round Lindblad Alaska expedition.

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EA selected
Alaska · British Columbia

Alaska’s Inside Passage & Hubbard Glacier

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · Greg Mortimer
Duration8 days
Departures2027 & 2028 · 21 dates
From US$6,000 ppSelected departure; flights excluded

Why we picked it: Best for active exploration and Hubbard Glacier.

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EA selected
Alaska · British Columbia

Treasures of the Inside Passage: Alaska & British Columbia

National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions · National Geographic Venture / National Geographic Quest
Duration13 or 14 days
Departures2027 & 2028 · 7 dates
From US$7,000 ppSelected departure; flights excluded

Why we picked it: Best longer Inside Passage expedition.

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How we select voyages

Fewer guides, stronger recommendations

Each voyage has a clear reason to be here: a compelling route, a suitable ship and an operating style we can explain honestly.

Route firstSeason, ice, wildlife and meaningful time in the region.
Ship mattersGuest numbers, landing operation, comfort and expedition capability.
Realistic valueUseful cabin pricing and inclusions, not an isolated headline fare.
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