The Arctic expedition cruises: FAQ
How much does the Arctic cost?
In the Arctic, voyages explore Svalbard, Greenland and the high latitudes in search of polar bears and the midnight sun. Voyages to the Arctic in our inventory start from $1000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
How long is a voyage to the Arctic?
Itineraries to the Arctic start from 5 nights.
When should you visit the Arctic?
The Arctic has a classic expedition season running roughly June to September. Departures currently on sale in our inventory fall in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December.
Which cruise lines sail to the Arctic?
Operators in our inventory offering departures to the Arctic include Explora Journeys, Ponant, Seabourn, Hurtigruten, Quark Expeditions and Lindblad Expeditions, among others.
How many departures to the Arctic are on sale, and when do they leave?
808 scheduled departures to the Arctic are currently on sale, with sailing dates in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December.
How long are itineraries to the Arctic?
Itineraries to the Arctic in our inventory range from 5 to 95 nights.
What is the most common itinerary length for the Arctic, and when is departure activity highest?
The most common itinerary length to the Arctic in our inventory is 7 nights, and May has the highest number of scheduled departures.
Which ships operate in the Arctic?
Ships sailing the Arctic in our inventory include Seabourn Venture (Seabourn, 264 guests), Le Commandant Charcot (Ponant, 245 guests), National Geographic Endurance (Lindblad Expeditions, 138 guests) and Ocean Explorer (Quark Expeditions, 138 guests); guest capacity is the operator's published figure.
Where do voyages to the Arctic embark?
Departures to the Arctic in our inventory embark from Reykjavik, Longyearbyen, Copenhagen and Helsinki.
Which places feature on itineraries to the Arctic?
Itineraries in our inventory commonly call at Heimaey, Grundarfjördur, Southampton, Prins Christian Sund, Qaqortoq, Hvalsey, Brattahlid and Tallinn. Expedition routes in polar waters are adjusted to ice, weather and wildlife conditions, so calls are not guaranteed.
Are any the Arctic departures discounted right now?
Yes: 82 of the the Arctic departures currently in our inventory list at least one cabin priced below its own published fare, the largest reduction being 29%. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
What are the cancellation terms for the Arctic voyages?
Terms are set by each operator, not by us. Across the lines we sell in the Arctic, deposits are refundable in full until 121 to 365 days before departure; after that a per-line scale applies. Your confirmation shows the exact schedule for your booking.
How do starting prices for the Arctic compare across operators?
Starting prices in our inventory differ by operator: Ponant from $1000, Hurtigruten from $2000, Explora Journeys from $3000, Quark Expeditions from $6000. Prices and availability are subject to change; final price confirmed at booking.
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Inventory data on this page last updated 2026-10-23.
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