Arctic Cruises
- Land of the Ice Bears
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Experience nature in its purest form in this High Arctic Island when you join us for one of our unforgettable Arctic cruises. Ice-peppered fjords ring with the thunderous sound of glacial ice crashing to the sea. Walrus raise their sleepy heads to observe us. And everyone holds their breath as a polar bear is spotted and cameras click wildly. With our fully stabilized ice-class expedition cruise ship, we are able to probe the ice in search of wildlife. This Arctic cruise voyage is undertaken in the spirit of discovery. Nature is full of wonderful surprises and we are guided by her.
- Arctic Quest: Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic
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17 day, 15 night Arctic Quest - Greenland and the Canadian High Arctic expedition cruise sailing between Iqaluit to Kangerlussuaq aboard the National Geographic Explorer. This epic voyage is an in-depth exploration of the far reaches of the Arctic, a land where polar bears roam, walruses loll, and hardy Inuit communities maintain their traditional way of life. Aboard National Geographic Explorer, trace the fjords of Greenland and navigate the eastern entrance to Canada’s Northwest Passage.
- A Circumnavigation of Iceland
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10 day, 8 night Circumnavigation of Iceland expedition cruise sailing roundtrip Reykjavik aboard National Geographic Explorer. Achieve a full circumnavigation of Iceland guided by our naturalists. No country on earth of equal size contains so varied and wonderful phenomena: glaciers, fjords, volcanoes, geysers and Godafoss, the waterfall of the gods, all are here.
- Along the Viking Trail: From Iceland to Greenland
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12 day, 10 night Along the Viking Trail expedition sails between Iceland and Greenland aboard the National Geographic Explorer. The region’s history is enriched through walks amid Viking ruins and colorful villages, with a naturalist staff proving a rich understanding of the dramatic landscape and wildlife.
- Norway's Fjords and Arctic Svalbard
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Sail along 1,800 miles of Norway's classic fjord coast and explore the famously picturesque Nordfjord and the towering Briksdal Glacier that rises 1,200 meters out of the sea. Then venture north to Svalbard in search of wild polar bears hunting along the pack ice.
- Fabled Lands Of The North
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15 days, 14 nights Fabled Lands Of The North Arctic Expedition cruise sailing from Kangerlussuaq, Greenland to St. John’s, Newfoundland aboard National Geographic Explorer. Navigate from western Greenland’s fjords and the ice floes of Baffin Island to the historic fishing villages of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland's East Coast
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17 day, 16 night Svalbard, Iceland & Greenland's East Coast Arctic cruise sailing between Oslo Norway and Reykjavik, Iceland aboard National Geographic Explorer. This is an expedition for the seasoned traveler—suited more than ever to the special capabilities of the ultimate expedition ship, and the expert naturalist staff.
- Greenland's Northern Lights
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Beginning and ending in Iceland's cosmopolitan capital, this 14-day Arctic cruise takes you across the Denmark Strait and up the coast of East Greenland to Ittoqqortoormiit (Scorsebysund), one of the most northerly settlements in the world. As the autumn nights lengthen, you'll visit Inuit communities preparing for winter, hike frost-sparkled tundra meadows, and watch in wonder as the northern lights dance across the darkening skies.
- North Pole
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Sailing onboard one of the world's most powerful icebreakers, we head north from Murmansk through dense, multi-year pack ice to the North Pole - a worth goal for our amazing ship. Some places on our planet are so out reach that their very isolation has stirred generations of explorers into voyages of adventure and discovery. One such place is the North Pole.
- Greenland Explorer
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14 day, 13 night Greenland Explorer cruise sailing from Kangerlussuaq to Reykjavik aboard Sea Spirit. From the Fjord of Eternity to the Arctic ghost town of Skoldungen, Greenland rewards you with sites and experiences unlike any other place on Earth.hale sightings in the world. This Spitsbergen Explorer adventure includes frequent shore landings plus an optional kayaking adventure.
- Spitsbergen Explorer
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Choose from two departure dates for this 11-day Arctic adventure, on which you'll cruise halfway round Spitsbergen, largest island in the Norwegian Svalbard archipelago. Sometimes called the "wildlife capital of the Arctic," Spitsbergen is home to thousands of rare seabirds, and offers some of the best polar bear and beluga whale sightings in the world. This Spitsbergen Explorer adventure includes frequent shore landings plus an optional kayaking adventure.
- Spitsbergen Circumnavigation
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The Svalbard archipelago includes the "big island" of Spitsbergen. It is rugged, wild, unspoiled - and utterly unforgettable - as it glistens under continual daylight. Here the mythic ice bear is king. Walrus populate the water surrounding Spitsbergen in great numbers - hauling out on rocky beachheads to rest after feeding in the food-rich icy shallows. Zodiacs and sea-kayaks bring you up-close-and-personal with these and many other Arctic mammals, seabirds and glaciers.
- Three Arctic Islands
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This cruise, encompassing three Arctic islands (Iceland, Greenland and Spitsbergen), is a Quark exclusive, not available from any other tour provider. Join us in August/September, and explore the magnificent northeast coast of Greenland with its icy fjords, rugged coastline and massive glaciers. Along the way you'll see plenty of Arctic wildlife, including musk oxen, polar bears, walrus and seals.
- Expedition Svalbard
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10 day, 9 night Expedition Svalbard voyages cruising between Longyearbyen, Norway to Tromsø, Norway aboard Silver Explorer. Svalbard is one of the last major European wilderness areas with pristine mountains, unique fauna, deep fjords, picturesque icebergs, and massive ice sheets. It is a remote archipelago located halfway between mainland Norway and the North Pole where summer days dawn early and glow late into the night.
- Majestic Fjords & Arctic Svalbard
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12 day, 11 night Majestic Fjords & Arctic Svalbard sailing between Bergen, Norway to Longyearbyen, Norway aboard Silver Explorer. Discover majestic fjords, icebergs, and glacier-filled bays, while watching out for seals, walrus, and polar bear. Birders will be on alert, as they look through their binoculars for various seabirds.
- North Atlantic Adventure
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17 days 16 night North Atlantic Adventure luxury expedition cruise sailing from Kangerlussuaq Greenland to Halifax, Canada aboard Silver Explorer. This unique expedition explores the vast landscape, native cultures and history, and plentiful wildlife of Greenland and northern Canada.
- The Northwest Passage
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23 day, 22 night The Fabled Northwest Passage sailing from Kangerlussuaq to Nome, Alaska, USA aboard Silver Explorer. Sail with Silversea across the top of the world and travel to one of the most beautiful and storied destinations on Earth. Be one of few people to follow in the footsteps of Roald Amundsen – the first person to successfully sail through the legendary Northwest Passage.
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The Arctic, A Guide to Coastal Wildlife - by Tony Soper - $23.99
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