Arctic Ocean Tours & Trips

24 Arctic Ocean trips. Tours from 14 tour companies. 44 reviews. 5/5 avg rating.

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Icebergs, Fjords, Polar bears and Arctic wildlife: Svalbard & NE Greenland National Park
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Arctic wildlife – musk oxen, seals, walrus, whales and migrating birds – as one of the rare travelers to explore Northeast Greenland National Park, the world’s largest and perhaps most remote.
  • Deep fjords with immense tidewater glaciers

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Die Reise im Jan. 25 nach Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien und Antarktis bleibt ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer, das muss man einfach erlebt haben - mit Wetterglück und Gletscher A23a. Wir konnten viele Zodiac-Fahrten und Anlandungen unternehmen und die Vielfalt der Tiere hautnah miterleben. Das Expeditionsteam war professionell, das Essen und Trinken gut und die Angestellten auf dem Schiff sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Mit dem An-und Abreisepaket hat alles bestens geklappt. Vielen Dank! Waren vor einem Jahr mit der Sea Spirit in Grönland - ebenfalls super! Wir empfehlen Poseidon Expeditions für eine unvergessliche Expedition!"

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Welcome to the Land of Vikings: South & West Greenland and Disko Bay
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The largest collection of Greenlandic icebergs in Ilulissat
  • Inuit culture and dog sledding in remote fishing villages
  • Close encounters with humpback, fin and minke whales during their summer migration.
  • Hiking, kayaking or just relaxing admidst the pristine Arctic paradise.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Die Reise im Jan. 25 nach Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien und Antarktis bleibt ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer, das muss man einfach erlebt haben - mit Wetterglück und Gletscher A23a. Wir konnten viele Zodiac-Fahrten und Anlandungen unternehmen und die Vielfalt der Tiere hautnah miterleben. Das Expeditionsteam war professionell, das Essen und Trinken gut und die Angestellten auf dem Schiff sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Mit dem An-und Abreisepaket hat alles bestens geklappt. Vielen Dank! Waren vor einem Jahr mit der Sea Spirit in Grönland - ebenfalls super! Wir empfehlen Poseidon Expeditions für eine unvergessliche Expedition!"

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Arctic Sights and Northern Lights: East Greenland
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • An in-depth exploration of remote Scoresby Sund - the world’s most pristine and scenic fjord system
  • A photographer’s paradise with snow-covered mountains, massive glaciers, cathedral like icebergs and resplendent tundra
  • Ancient Thule settlement sites, historic huts and the modern Inuit village of Ittoqqortoormiit.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Die Reise im Jan. 25 nach Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien und Antarktis bleibt ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer, das muss man einfach erlebt haben - mit Wetterglück und Gletscher A23a. Wir konnten viele Zodiac-Fahrten und Anlandungen unternehmen und die Vielfalt der Tiere hautnah miterleben. Das Expeditionsteam war professionell, das Essen und Trinken gut und die Angestellten auf dem Schiff sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Mit dem An-und Abreisepaket hat alles bestens geklappt. Vielen Dank! Waren vor einem Jahr mit der Sea Spirit in Grönland - ebenfalls super! Wir empfehlen Poseidon Expeditions für eine unvergessliche Expedition!"

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Highlights

  • Fully customized trip based on preferences
  • Matched with a local specialist
  • From $150 per person per day
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Premium Iceland
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Small Group Tour
Why we love them
They're highly committed to sustainable tourism and contribute to crucial initiatives like climate action, focusing on local cultures and more.
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Visits

Snaefellsnes Peninsula

Highlights

  • Witness the diversity of Iceland's natural phenomena – rootless craters, glacial lakes and geothermal lagoons. Visit Gulfoss – Iceland's largest waterfall – and the hot springs of the Sky Lagoon.
  • Get to know Iceland’s gentle giants on board a carbon-neutral sailing boat. This Exclusive Experience allows you to respectfully and silently spot whales with the help of an expert guide.
  • Stay in the stylish Fosshotel for your Feature Stay, offering up priceless views of the surrounding landscape and an excellent on-site restaurant that uses fresh Icelandic produce.
  • Gain an insight into how the eruption of Eyafjallajokull volcano in 2010 has affected the lives of the residents in the Hvolsvollur Valley, then take part in their tree planting project during an Exclusive Experience.
  • From a soak in the Deildartunguhver Hot Spring to a visit to a local artist’s stone carving workshops and a tasting session of Icelandic specialties, your Exclusive Experiences will deepen your understanding of Icelandic culture.
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Themes

High Adventure

What travelers are saying

"Michelle Middleton is an asset to the customer care team. Easy and honest communication throughout!"

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In-Depth Arctic Expedition & Polar Bear Safari: Svalbard Circumnavigation and Kvitoya
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • Deep fjords with immense tidewater glaciers
  • Rarely visited and ice-covered Kvitøya – White Island – where wildlife abounds in the summer months.
  • Full Arctic experience complete with endemic reindeer, Arctic fox, whales, and possibly polar bears.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Die Reise im Jan. 25 nach Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien und Antarktis bleibt ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer, das muss man einfach erlebt haben - mit Wetterglück und Gletscher A23a. Wir konnten viele Zodiac-Fahrten und Anlandungen unternehmen und die Vielfalt der Tiere hautnah miterleben. Das Expeditionsteam war professionell, das Essen und Trinken gut und die Angestellten auf dem Schiff sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Mit dem An-und Abreisepaket hat alles bestens geklappt. Vielen Dank! Waren vor einem Jahr mit der Sea Spirit in Grönland - ebenfalls super! Wir empfehlen Poseidon Expeditions für eine unvergessliche Expedition!"

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Arctic Odyssey: Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland
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Small Ship Cruise
Why we love them
Their ice-breaking cruise liners take travelers truly off of the beaten path and into the very heart of the polar realms.
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

  • The full Arctic experience complete with polar landscapes, historical sites and indigenous culture• the Arctic’s most iconic animals - Arctic hare and herds of muskoxen.
  • The vast and untamed wilderness of Northeast Greenland National Park and Iceland’s charming Snæfellsnes peninsula.

Themes

Nature & Wildlife, High Adventure, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Die Reise im Jan. 25 nach Falklandinseln - Südgeorgien und Antarktis bleibt ein unbeschreibliches Abenteuer, das muss man einfach erlebt haben - mit Wetterglück und Gletscher A23a. Wir konnten viele Zodiac-Fahrten und Anlandungen unternehmen und die Vielfalt der Tiere hautnah miterleben. Das Expeditionsteam war professionell, das Essen und Trinken gut und die Angestellten auf dem Schiff sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Mit dem An-und Abreisepaket hat alles bestens geklappt. Vielen Dank! Waren vor einem Jahr mit der Sea Spirit in Grönland - ebenfalls super! Wir empfehlen Poseidon Expeditions für eine unvergessliche Expedition!"

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A Circumnavigation of Iceland
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Explore Iceland’s wild western coast
  • Siglutjörout in the north
  • The rarely- visited rugged east coast
  • And the Westman islands, one of the planet’s youngest archipelagos
  • Europe's largest icecap

Themes

Cultural, Nature & Wildlife, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise, Eco, Sustainable & Green Travel, Transformative

What travelers are saying

"We particularly wanted to do this trip because of the abundance of wildlife we expected to encounter and selected this ship because they offered the kayaking experience. Overall, the weather was very good. Most people seemed like minded and were there for the adventurous experience. Accommodations Review They upgraded our cabin and we were very pleased with the amount of space and the amenities in the room. We appreciated the twin windows and being able to see humpbacks diving from our cabin. It was kept very clean and it was a treat to have our bed turned down with chocolates on the pillow each night. Meals Review We liked the variety and the quality of the food. There was always something new to try. The dining room staff was very professional and personable. Crew & Guides Review Solon was our Principal Trip Leader. He was incredibly professional and it seemed like he was constantly working to maximize the encounters with wildlife and scenery, taking advantage of all the weather opportunities and going to places that they don't often go. He worked very closely with the captain who was very accommodating and caring about us having a memorable voyage. Aymie and Andrew were our kayak guides. We went out to kayak 10 different times and were able to get to know both of them well. They worked hard to keep us safe and well informed. They made sure that we didn't miss out on any land excursions. We've had quite a few kayak guides over the years that we've paddled and we loved these two. Marla was the marine biologist aboard the ship. She was very enthusiastic and had a passion for marine mammals that was infectious. We loved listening to her presentations and looked forward to hearing her voice on the PA saying that there was another whale sighting. Colin, the geologist aboard the ship, was very knowledgeable and able to make difficult subjects understandable to the passengers. Itinerary Review The trip far, far, far, far, far, far exceeded our expectations. I had one "far" in the sentence when we left South Georgia Island after seeing 250,000 King Penguins at St. Andrews Point and added the second when we saw blue whales on two different days. The third "far" was added when we saw hundreds of whales for 6 hours along the iceberg, A68a. I added another "far" when we kayaked for over an hour with humpbacks all around and another "far" when minke whales were all around the kayaks the next day. The last "far" was added the day we didn't paddle since a leopard seal was all around the kayaks and then an orca came close. We had so many incredible experiences that we could never experience all of them in the same trip again. The guides told us that the close encounters that we had didn't happen very often and that we were very lucky that they all happened on our trip. The only thing that we didn't like was portions of the Drake Passage when it was a tad rough, but that experience gives us something to talk about. Transportation Review We made our transportation arrangements through another travel agency. Traveler Advice Make sure that you take sea sickness meds. Take advantage of every opportunity to see wildlife."

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Greenland to Canada: Inuit, Icebergs, and Wildlife
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Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

  • Arctic wildlife – polar bears, whales and walrus
  • Traditional Inuit Communities
  • Remote National Historic Sites of Canada
  • Tundra hiking for all fitness levels
  • Zodiac cruising
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Themes

Nature & Wildlife, 50 Plus, National Parks, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Zodiac trips are fantastic. The whale watching is amazing."

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Arctic Ocean Reviews & Ratings

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Soong

Dec 2020

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you have us one of the best memories of our lives.

"We were under Nico, and our driver Kaitsu. our trip to Lapland was truly an adventure to remember. Accommodation was fantastic, it was Panimo cottage house, comfort...

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Isabella

Dec 2020

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one of the best experiences of my life!

I just finished my trip to Lapland and I have to say it was one of the best experiences of my life. Our guide Pepe was great and made every experience fun as well as...

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Anna

Nov 2020

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Thumbs up!

Lapland - Saariselkä was calling! Timetravels gave us a wonderful time by planning everything perfectly. All the additional activities we had booked were perfectly t...

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Selin

Oct 2020

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I would definitely recommend

"I just came back from the trip to Lapland and it was amazing. Both our tour guide and our bus driver were very nice and humorous. I really enjoyed all the activitie...

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Tanita

Jul 2020

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One of the best trips I did yet!

"One of the best trips I did yet! I've seen so many great places in Lapland and did so many great things, like the Huskysledride, which was awsome, and Skiing Saaris...

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Tips for Arctic Photography Tours
Here are some tips to make the most of your photography tours in the Arctic ocean:
  • Bring a good quality camera with a variety of lenses, extra batteries, and memory cards.
  • Dress in layers and have waterproof and windproof outerwear.
  • Use a sturdy tripod for low-light conditions and long exposure shots.
  • Protect your camera and lenses with weatherproof covers.
  • Keep your camera ready at all times for sudden wildlife sightings.
  • Experiment with different times of day and angles to capture unique Arctic light.
Travel Tips for Arctic Ocean Tours
Embarking on an Arctic Ocean tour requires careful preparation to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Here are some essential tips to help you make the most of your Arctic cruise:
  • Pack warm, layered clothing to stay comfortable in varying temperatures.
  • Bring waterproof and windproof gear to protect against the elements.
  • Ensure you have sturdy, non-slip footwear for deck and shore excursions.
  • Carry extra batteries and memory cards for your camera, as the cold can deplete battery life quickly.
  • Use sunscreen and sunglasses to protect against the strong Arctic sun and glare from the ice.
  • Stay hydrated and eat well to maintain energy levels during excursions.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and instructions from the crew for a safe journey.
  • Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing from the ship.
  • Keep medications and travel documents in a waterproof bag.
  • Be respectful of wildlife and maintain a safe distance.
  • Pack warm, layered clothing to stay comfortable in varying temperatures.
  • Bring waterproof and windproof gear to protect against the elements.
  • Ensure you have sturdy, non-slip footwear for deck and shore excursions.
  • Carry extra batteries and memory cards for your camera, as the cold can deplete battery life quickly.
  • Use sunscreen and sunglasses to protect against the strong Arctic sun and glare from the ice.
  • Stay hydrated and eat well to maintain energy levels during excursions.
  • Follow all safety guidelines and instructions from the crew for a safe journey.
  • Bring binoculars for wildlife viewing from the ship.
  • Keep medications and travel documents in a waterproof bag.
  • Be respectful of wildlife and maintain a safe distance.

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