Arctic Expedition Cruises

Browse this extensive range of Arctic cruises here at Expeditions Online. To experience the Arctic, your very best option is to join a small ship expedition cruise, allowing you to reach remote wildernesses areas inaccessible to larger ships. Experience wildlife, wilderness, and beauty — all the while learning about the Arctic from onboard polar experts. On an Arctic expedition cruise, you may see polar bears, vast colonies of Arctic birds, and marine mammals such as whales, seals, and walruses. 

Please choose the main Arctic area categories below for more information and specific expeditions, or this Arctic Calendar with list of all departures:

Find Your Perfect Arctic Expedition:

Svalbard

Accessible High Arctic Wilderness

Svalbard is famed for its polar bears, walrus, Arctic foxes, and a spectacular variety of seabirds. The archipelago is also defined by soaring glaciers, iceberg-filled fjords, and dramatic peaks rising from icy waters. From the wild fjords of Spitsbergen to the drifting pack ice beyond, Svalbard is the gateway to polar adventure — and one of the most accessible Arctic destinations.

Greenland

East and West Greenland: Cruises and adventures in the Arctic wilderness

Greenland combines dramatic polar landscapes, ancient glaciers, and living culture. Each voyage reveals something unique — from immense icebergs calving into fjords to colorful villages clinging to rocky shores. Greenland is where polar wilderness and living culture meet — raw, vast, and unforgettable.

Canadian Arctic & Northwest Passage

Trace the route of history’s most storied polar explorers

Canadian Arctic and Northwest Passage cruises reveal a world of shifting ice, ancient cultures, and extraordinary wildlife. Travel aboard modern expedition vessels designed for safety and discovery across one of the planet’s most remote frontiers.

North Atlantic & Europe

Venture into wild, ancient coasts and island realms between Europe and the Arctic

This region blends dramatic coastlines, remote island archipelagos, deep seascapes and rich human history. For travellers who love sea, sky and stories, a North Atlantic cruise offers a unique blend of nature, culture and exploration.

Let our polar experts help you choose the right expedition from amongst the extraordinary array of cruises available. We have more than 30 years of polar travel experience and are ready to answer your questions and help you discover the Far North!

Going on a cruise to the Arctic is an experience of a lifetime, but this does not mean that you can't grab yourself a great deal while you're at it. Check out our Arctic cruise deals page for currently-available special offers on many of our Arctic trips.

First visit to the polar regions? Check out our various Arctic Blogs, for example this list of fun facts about the Arctic and the incredible wildlife you will get to see during your Arctic cruise: including whales, long-toothed walrus, and polar bears! We have also prepared an article detailing our 5 best Arctic cruises that may help you make up your mind. Contact us for expert advice to help you choose from the various arctic destinations and expedition vessels availalble.

Following is a shortlist of some featured expeditions to the Arctic: