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The vast and spectacular Arctic region stretches from Russia's Far East to Spitsbergen to Arctic Norway. Covered in ice pack for most of the year, the short summer season (June - August) offers the opportunity to witness the diverse scenery, unusual wildlife and interesting cultures and people the Arctic has to offer. Ther itineraries below cover the Arctic regions of the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Spitsbergen, Alaska and the Russian Far East. Experience polar bears, walrus, seals, Arctic foxes and seabirds in their natural environments. Whether it's for it's history, natural wonders, or rare and amazing cultures, Sunstone Tours & Cruises offers itineraries for everyone to explore the land of the midnight sun. Small Ship Arctic Cruise ItinerariesBeyond the North Cape: Norway's Fjords & Arctic Svalbard
Sail north among the thousands of islands and skerries of Norway, where the scenery suddenly becomes overpoweringly dramatic. This is the fjordlands—a region that stretches 1,000 miles. Then just 350 miles north of Norway's North Cape, lies the archipelago of Svalbard, a wilderness region that few Americans know: towering ice caps, deep fjords mountains and massive sheets of ice—and the masters of the Arctic, polar bears. More... Land of the Ice Bears: An In-Depth Exploration of Arctic Svalbard
A remote archipelago situated just over 350 miles north of Norway's North Cape, Svalbard is a place of deep fjords, mountains and massive sheets of ice. During summer, when the sun never sets, the tundra experiences a warm awakening. It is carpeted with wildflowers. 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. Experience nature in its purest form in the High Arctic. More... The North Pole
You'll board the nuclear-powered icebreaker in Murmansk, Russia. You'll join and leave the expedition in Helsinki, Finland. The return flight from Helsinki to Murmansk is included. Shore landings are planned in Franz Josef Land and at 90N, the top of the world. Sightseeing by helicopter provides an aerial view of the icebreaker crushing through the Arctic Ocean pack ice. More... Spitsbergen Explorer
This 11 or 12-day active adventure begins and ends in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen, one of Norway’s Arctic islands in the Svalbard archipelago. The aim of this expedition is to explore the coastline of the largest island in the group, Spitsbergen. The exact course depends on local weather and ice conditions. We expect to explore magnificent fjords, cruise in Zodiacs past towering sea cliffs and encounter polar bears and walrus in their natural habitat. More... High Arctic Explorer
During this 14-day active adventure from Resolute to Resolute, we intend to explore in the Canadian Arctic: Lancaster Sound, Grise Fjord, Beechey Island, Cape Hay Migratory Bird Sanctuary, and Pond Inlet. In Greenland we plan to visit Qaanaaq and Cape York. When the conditions are right, optional kayaking will occur. More... Northwest Passage: The Fabled Transit
During this 19-day Icebreaker transit of the Northwest Passage, we sail from Asia to the Canadian Arctic. We’ll explore the Chukotka Peninsula, in Russia’s Far East before sailing across the Beaufort Sea to the Canadian Arctic. Landings are planned in locations made famous by Roald Amundsen and infamous Sir John Franklin’s tragic expedition in search of the fabled passage to Asia. More... Heart of the Northwest Passage
During this 15-day Active Adventure through the heart of the Northwest Passage, you will visit the islands and and waterways that are synonymous with the legendary search for the northern seafaring route to Asia. En route from Resolute to Cambridge Bay, an optional adventure will be offered – kayaking. More... Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland, Iceland
This 14-day active adventure begins in Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen and ends in Reykjavik, Iceland. During this expedition you visit islands governed by three different Arctic countries: Norway, Denmark/Greenland and Iceland. The exact course depends on local weather and ice conditions. We expect to sail magnificent fjords, cruise in Zodiacs past towering sea cliffs and encounter polar bears and walrus in their natural habitat. More... North of 80
This 14-day icebreaker expedition attempts to sail to the highest latitudes of the Canada Arctic into the Lincoln Sea. Landings are intended on Ellesmere Island, Greenland and Baffin Island. More... Tanquary Fjord: Western Ellesmere Island
This 16-day icebreaker expedition sails from Resolute north to the high latitudes of the western shore of Ellesmere to Island. Landings are intended on Ellesmere Island, Devon Island and in Tanquary Fjord. Aerial-sightseeing is planned over Axel Heiberg Island and the Belcher Channel. More... Fury & Hecla: Stories of Exploration
During this 16-day Canadian Arctic expedition you’ll transit the infamous Hecla and Fury Strait. Named for a pair of exploration ships that were forced to turn back when they reached the ice-choked channel, this body of water on the west coast of Baffin Island challenges ordinary vessels. Our polar class icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov is purpose-built for Arctic ice conditions. More... All rates are per person, double occupancy. Port charges, Government taxes and fees are additional. Limited availability and based on minimum fares for select departure dates. Other dates may be higher. These rates are for new, individual bookings only. Not responsible for last minute changes of price or itinerary by cruise line, or any errors or omissions in the content of this site. Some restrictions and cancellation penalties may apply. |
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