Polar Regions Arctic Cruise

Jewels of the Arctic

On this Polar Expedition, discover the jewels of the Arctic aboard cutting-edge, small expedition ships. Among Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland, there is something for every traveler to discover. Add-ons like kayaking make the journey even more rewarding for the adventurous. Polar Expeditions prioritize the experience over the itinerary, adapting daily to offer the optimal experience per weather, wildlife, tides and ice conditions.

Aboard 132-guest Greg Mortimer or Sylvia Earle, discover Svalbard’s northwest coast and the east coast of Greenland before concluding your voyage in Iceland. Zodiac-cruise among spectacular icebergs, spotting seabirds and keeping watch for walrus and polar bears on the ice. Visit the world’s largest national park in northeast Greenland, and the world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund.

Stop into Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the most remote settlements on Earth, and perhaps go kayaking (additional cost). This expedition ticks many boxes: hikes through the arctic tundra; a chance to spot wildlife including musk ox, seals, whales and the elusive arctic fox; and the opportunity to visit fascinating Palaeolithic sites.

In 2026, departures add a visit to the bird-rich island of Jan Mayen, and a special eclipse departure will put travelers in the path of totality. In 2025, an alternative 20-day Ultimate Adventure—Wild Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland—offers a combination of the 2025 southbound Jewels of the Arctic + Iceland’s Westfjords & North Coast. Also, shorter 13-day departures follows a similar route to the main itinerary but they spends 1 fewer day each exploring Svalbard and east Greenland(2025) or east Greenland and the Greenland Sea(2026).

Read on for details about this trip, or learn more about AdventureSmith’s Svalbard cruises, Greenland cruises, Iceland cruises, Northern Europe cruises and other Arctic cruises and Arctic trips.