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Arctic Cruises

Cruises to the Arctic have many itinerary options! Choose from expedition activities such as hiking, birdwatching, searching for polar bears or the aurora borealis, and many more. Trips to the Arctic feature beautiful scenery and enchanting destinations. Reservations for these cruises fill quickly and often months in advance, so contact Polar Holidays to book your cruise today!

Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

Apr 24, 2026 - May 01, 2026

This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain. A typical day involves climbs to mountaintops averaging 700 - 850 meters (2,300 - 2780 feet) and downhill skiing from those poin...

Alpine Peaks of Spitsbergen, Ski & Sail

May 01, 2026 - May 08, 2026

This program is designed for experienced ski mountaineers who have mastered techniques both for ascent and descent in challenging snow-covered alpine terrain. A typical day involves climbs to mountaintops averaging 700 - 850 meters (2,300 - 2780 feet) and downhill skiing from those poin...

North Sea – Vlissingen to Aberdeen

May 25, 2026 - May 27, 2026

Search for whales, seals, and seabirds on a scenic voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to culturally rich Aberdeen, the "Granite City" of northeast Scotland. White-beaked dolphins, harbour porpoises, minke whales, orcas, and various species of seabird are all possible sigh...

Arctic Ocean – Aberdeen, Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

May 25, 2026 - Jun 05, 2026

Search for whales, and other Arctic wildlife of the land, sea, and air on an adventurous voyage from our home port of Vlissingen to our favorite Arctic island group....

19 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean – North Spitsbergen Explorer

May 25, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026

Sailing between our home port of Vlissingen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the Scottish port of Aberdeen, the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales, and ...

Arctic Ocean – Fair Isle, Jan Mayen, Ice Edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

May 27, 2026 - Jun 05, 2026

Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure explores the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen as well as the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales, and other animals of the ...

17 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean – North Spitsbergen Explorer

May 27, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026

Sailing between the Scottish port of Aberdeen and our most cherished Arctic archipelago, Svalbard, this expedition adventure visits the islands of Fair Isle and Jan Mayen, and the amazing Spitsbergen ice edge, giving you the chance to search for whales, and other animals of the land, se...

North Spitsbergen – Arctic Spring , Hike & Sail

May 29, 2026 - Jun 05, 2026

Cruise along the pack-ice of North Spitsbergen for a great chance of spotting Polar Bears. You’ll sail into beautiful fjords found on the north coast of West Spitsbergen, a fantastically beautiful fjord crested with spectacular glaciers and home to Ringed and Bearded Seals. The sh...

Arctic Ocean – Northwest Iceland – Pack Ice – Grimsey – Jan Mayen – Ice Edge – Spitsbergen

May 29, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026

This unique Arctic adventure takes you from Iceland's magical fjords and the isle of Grimsey into the pack ice of Greenland's rugged coastline, before exploring wild and remote Jan Mayen and delving into the Greenland Sea's pack ice. Finish your adventure in the realm of the...

22 Days Extensive Arctic Ocean – Northwest Iceland – Spitsbergen Explorer

May 29, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026

Leaving Iceland's magical fjords and the isle of Grimsey behind, voyage into the pack ice of the Denmark Strait and stop by remote Jan Mayen before navigating pack ice on your way to Spitsbergen. Watching for iconic wildlife along the way, you'll venture further north, immersed ...

North Spitsbergen Explorer – Into the pack ice – Polar Bear Special

Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 12, 2026

This expedition focuses on the pack ice of north Spitsbergen and many opportunities to spot whales, polar bears, seabirds, walruses, and other such wildlife....

Arctic Ocean – Jan Mayen, Ice edge, Spitsbergen, Birding

Jun 05, 2026 - Jun 13, 2026

Voyage from the volcanic shores of Iceland to the icy fjords and snow-capped peaks of Spitsbergen, crossing the Arctic Circle, visiting remote Jan Mayen with its rich seabird life, and following the edge of the ice as you go. Watch for whales, seals, and polar bears on the journey north...