Embark on an Arctic Cruise to the far reaching corners of Greenland, Norway, Canada, Iceland, and more! Discover landscapes adorned with tundra and frosted with glaciers and ice floes. Experience a remote wilderness under expert guidance and spot the local wildlife, from humpback whales to polar bears. Choose from 1,695 Arctic cruise departures including luxury small ship adventures and exhilarating expeditions.
It's time to join Ponant's team of experienced naturalist guides and expedition experts to discover some of the world’s most distant and sought-after shores, more venture into the heart of extreme lands and be immersed in nature on one of many Zodiac outings and shore excursions. Whether you dream of stepping foot on the Antarctic Peninsula, witnessing the incredible rise of Montgomery reef in the Kimberley or meeting and interacting with local communities in the Arctic, Ponant, the world leader in luxury expeditions can take you there.
A Viking ocean cruise is the discerning traveller’s dream. Whether you choose to visit Scandinavia, Asia, the Mediterranean or the Americas, our itineraries more are designed to immerse you in the history and culture of each destination. With us, you could be exploring a local food market with our head chef one day and experiencing an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of a world-famous museum the next.
Our state-of-the-art small ships take you right into the heart of each destination, and you won’t find any casinos or kids on board. Plus, our fares include just about everything you need - from meals, beverages and Wi-Fi to a culturally enriching shore excursion at every port of call. This unique combination of features has become affectionately known as ‘the Viking difference’.
Viking is the world’s leading small-ship cruise line, and we can’t wait to welcome you on board to discover the Viking difference for yourself.
For more than 36 years Scenic have sought that which lies beyond the horizon, seeking out new experiences, landscapes and cultures to expand your consciousness. more The Scenic Eclipse fleet sets the standard in ocean cruising in terms of technology, size and luxury. State-of-the-art safety features allow us to unlock destinations only others can dream of. Designed to deliver the ultimate experience of a lifetime for only 228 guests, only 200 in the Polar regions, the Scenic Eclipse fleet takes ocean cruising to a whole new level – marrying luxury, discovery and safety, and giving guests the opportunity to explore above and beyond what was previously imaginable.
Popular experiences and highlights of an Arctic cruise
Treasures of Greenland’s East Coast
Highlights of this spectacular region include the world's longest fjord system, Scoresby Sund, and the vast landscape of Northeast Greenland National Park framed by a craggy coastline.
Whales & Wilderness of Disko Bay
Icebergs from the Ilulissat Icefjord pepper the dark waters of Disko Bay. This region on Greenland’s West Coast is renowned for its impressive seascape and is popular for spotting humpback whales.
Cross the Arctic Cirle on Grímsey Island
The Icelandic island of Grímsey straddles the Arctic Circle. Visitors can step from one side to the other, a highlight complemented by the grassy hillsides and impressive basalt cliffs of this little gem.
Explore Svalbard Archipelago
This remote wilderness is characterised by ruggedly beautiful terrain and rich wildlife. A landscape of glaciers, icebergs, snow capped peaks and frozen tundras awaits discovery. Join excursions by Zodiac, kayak, or a series read more of nature walks - keep your eyes peeled for polar bears along the way!
Cruise the Northwest Passage
Follow in the footsteps of explorers along this historic route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Cruise along the roof of North America and take in the highlights of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago boasting beautiful read more hamlets, icy coastal terrain, glistening glaciers, and charming remote communities.
Recent Reviews
What our clients are saying about their journeys to the Arctic
Loved our cruise with MS Trollfjord Hurtigruten. What a fabulous 14 day trip visiting Norway during winter. We were worried that it would be too cold but the ship is heated so only need to rug up when you venture out. We were lucky enough to see the Northern LIghts and snow on several occasions and the staff are very helpful on board. The food was read more fantastic with 3 course a la carte meals every night based on the region or town we visited that day (variety and options to suit all). Must have the drinks package as the service is great and the staff are very experienced at matching the wine to the meals. Shore excursions are varied to accommodate personal abilities. Several lounge and quiet areas to relax and view the scenery. A variety of activities offered on board while sailing to help pass the time. Free laundromat available with washers and dryers if wanted.
We did an extended land and sea tour with Hurtigruten from Oslo, up through Norway then cruised up past the north Cape and then travelled down through Laplands then down to Helsinki. The scenery was spectacular. We saw amazing northern lights in Lapland especially. Hurtigruten cruise was very comfortable. Typical cruise ship cabin, well maintained. read more Meals were so provided and varied from buffet to ala carte. Food was good quality. We had also booked a Travelmarvel river cruise, however due to damage to a lock in the river system they had to cancel the cruise. While we were very disappointed, they fully refunded our payment, and let us stay on board for 3 nights with all meals and drinks until we made other arrangements. Overall, a fantastic trip. Thank you Hannah for helping us arrange yet another trip. You are always there to help we really appreciate all that you've done.
Our 17 day journey through Norway, Lapland & Finland was phenomenal. It was a combined Cruise/Land tour with Hurtigruten & I can honestly say all hotels used were of a very high standard, best I've had on any tour & the Glass Igloos were a highlight. The Hurtigruten ship is a working ship not a cruise ship, however rooms were comfortable & food was read more good. We took this tour in Winter, Jan 2026, & I had to keep pinching myself, it felt like I was living in a Xmas fairytale, snowed everyday & Northern Lights at night, surreal.
The activities offered on this itinerary were exceptional eg. Husky dog sledding, Reindeer Safari etc. Would 100% recommend this tour to anyone. As for our consultant Hannah Campbell, she was amazing. We were a group of 4 friends travelling together so there were alot of questions. I was nominated spokesperson for the group & anytime I emailed Hannah she was always so quick to respond back. We were so impressed with Hannah & Global Journeys that we currently have another 2 active bookings in the system with her. Would highly recommend both Hannah & Global Journeys. Can't wait for our next adventures!
We booked our Princess cruise around Norway and Iceland through Hannah at Global Journeys. Hannah has now coordinated several holidays for us and we couldn’t ask for better service anywhere. Everything is always promptly and meticulously organised. Hannah’s attention to detail is outstanding and ensures a very smooth and enjoyable holiday from start read more to finish. Nothing ever seems too much trouble for her to follow up.
We have also found that Global Journeys is very competitive price wise and happily recommend their services for wherever you wish to travel. We really enjoyed cruising with Princess again on this trip. We appreciate the standard of their service, food and staterooms, especially in the Reserve Collection. We do find the shore excursions they offer to be on the pricey side, but with some pre-cruise research, more price competitive options can often be found in the various ports of call. Good luck with your holiday planning! No matter where you may be planning to go, it’s worth giving Global Journeys a call! Wishing you happy and safe travels.
Would certainly book with Global Journeys again, as Hannah Perry, our travel consultant was always prompt in responding to any queries or concerns, gave us a very good price for our luxury cruise & also had us upgraded to a higher deck on ship, Seabourn Venture. Can’t recommend her enough! As for cruise itself, we are probably not as enthusiastic even read more though ship was luxurious, with exquisite food, beautifully presented & staff were excellent, as we found it difficult to relax. You always had to be at lecture or on excursion! While majority of shore excursions were well organised & interesting, there were definitely others that were tiring & involved much effort to get from ship to shore for little purpose - (Brock!) Last day was especially exhausting with morning activity & long afternoon bus trip, when majority of passengers needed to organise luggage to depart ship early next morning.
Great Viking cruise - the coast line of Norway is spectacular. Global Journeys assistance throughout the booking was first class, and we certainly appreciated Hannah’s help in getting early receipt of luggage tags etc. We booked a future Viking cruise through Hannah whilst on our Norwegian cruise , proof positive of our recommendation for both Viking and Hannah.
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