Arctic Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call

77 ships from 27 cruise lines across 5 countries

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Upcoming sailings calling in Arctic, earliest departure first.

Arctic cruises at a glance

Waterways Cruise lists 518 upcoming sailings on 77 ships from 27 cruise lines visiting Arctic, calling at 45 places. Cruises can start in Reykjavík, Nuuk, Longyearbyen, Kangerlussuaq and Churchill and end in Churchill, Kangerlussuaq, Longyearbyen, Nuuk and Reykjavík.

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518 Sailings Found
Nuuk, Greenland

21 Days Nuuk, Greenland Round Trip

Departs Nuuk Disembarks Nuuk

Silver Wind

Departs
August 22nd 2027
Duration
20 nights
From
$29,641
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Longyearbyen, Svalbard And Jan Mayen

12 Days One-Way from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik

Departs Longyearbyen Disembarks Reykjavík

World Voyager

Departs
August 24th 2027
Duration
11 nights
From
$10,954
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Reykjavik, Iceland

17 Days One-Way from Reykjavik to New York

Departs Reykjavík

Azamara Quest

Departs
August 25th 2027
Duration
16 nights
From
$7,709
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports

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Tromso, Norway

16 Days One-Way from Tromso to Reykjavik

Disembarks Reykjavík

Douglas Mawson

Departs
August 25th 2027
Duration
15 nights
From
$14,907
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +2 more ports
Hamburg, Germany

21 Days One-Way from Hamburg to Quebec City

Port call

MSC Explora 4

Departs
August 25th 2027
Duration
20 nights
From
$18,375
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
Hamburg, Germany

31 Days One-Way from Hamburg to New York

Port call

MSC Explora 4

Departs
August 25th 2027
Duration
30 nights
From
$26,885
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +12 more ports
Hamburg, Germany

10 Days One-Way from Hamburg to Reykjavik

Disembarks Reykjavík

MSC Explora 4

Departs
August 25th 2027
Duration
9 nights
From
$9,710
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +1 more port
Lisbon, Portugal

26 Days One-Way from Lisbon to New York

Port call

Oceania Sirena

Departs
August 25th 2027
Duration
25 nights
From
$7,299
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +13 more ports
Reykjavik, Iceland

10 Days One-Way from Reykjavik to London-Tilbury

Departs Reykjavík

Ritz-Carlton Evrima

Departs
August 25th 2027
Duration
9 nights
From
$17,600
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call:
Reykjavik, Iceland

22 Days One-Way from Reykjavik to Boston

Departs Reykjavík

Star Pride

Departs
August 26th 2027
Duration
21 nights
From
$7,228
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +6 more ports
Southampton, United Kingdom

19 Days One-Way from Southampton to Quebec City

Port call

MSC Explora 4

Departs
August 27th 2027
Duration
18 nights
From
$16,650
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +5 more ports
Southampton, United Kingdom

29 Days One-Way from Southampton to New York

Port call

MSC Explora 4

Departs
August 27th 2027
Duration
28 nights
From
$25,010
per person, double occupancy
Ports of call: +11 more ports
77
Cruise ships
27
Cruise lines
45
Places ships visit
5
Countries

Ships by type: 59 ocean 16 expedition 7 ro-pax ferry · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.

Cruises in Arctic by country

Compare Arctic cruise lines

Seabourn Cruises has the most upcoming sailings among Arctic cruise lines (100). Starting fares run from $1,314 per person. Most sailings last 10–46 nights, and the most common length is 14 nights.

Ocean cruise lines (26)

Ultra-luxury cruise lines (5)

Ultra-luxury ocean cruise lines in Arctic compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Seabourn Cruises100$9,09814–78 nights (typically 14)
Silversea Cruises29$9,8009–18 nights (typically 14)
Regent Seven Seas Cruises19$24,19810–92 nights (typically 14)
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection3$9,8005–9 nights (typically 9)
SeaDream Yacht Club1On request11 nights

Luxury cruise lines (5)

Luxury ocean cruise lines in Arctic compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Ponant Cruises35$1,5807–18 nights (typically 7)
Oceania Cruises25$3,74911–34 nights (typically 12)
Scenic Cruises17$15,74614–26 nights (typically 17)
Aurora Expeditions14$10,0777–15 nights (typically 10)
MSC Explora Journeys12$7,3858–30 nights (typically 20)

Premium cruise lines (10)

Premium ocean cruise lines in Arctic compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Viking Cruises47$5,09912–27 nights (typically 13)
Lindblad Expeditions27$7,4009–16 nights (typically 10)
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises24$8,36710–19 nights (typically 15)
Atlas Ocean Voyages21$5,6769–15 nights (typically 11)
Crystal Cruises12$7,43013–54 nights (typically 13)
Hurtigruten12$3,0447–18 nights (typically 7)
Quark Expeditions12$10,50110–16 nights (typically 10)
Windstar Cruises7$3,46810–21 nights (typically 7)
Azamara Cruises5$3,8799–43 nights (typically 9)
HX Expeditions1$10,03914 nights

Contemporary cruise lines (6)

Contemporary ocean cruise lines in Arctic compared: upcoming sailings, lowest starting fare per person (double occupancy) and typical cruise length
Cruise lineUpcoming sailingsLowest starting fareTypical length
Princess Cruises70$1,50416–48 nights (typically 17)
Holland America15$1,3147–28 nights (typically 14)
Norwegian Cruise Line5$2,39010–16 nights (typically 10)
Celebrity Cruises3$1,6046–12 nights (typically 12)
Cunard1$3,92918 nights
MSC Cruises1$2,65614 nights

Cruise embarkation and disembarkation

Cruise embarkation (5)

Churchill · Kangerlussuaq · Longyearbyen · Nuuk · Reykjavík

Cruise disembarkation (5)

Churchill · Kangerlussuaq · Longyearbyen · Nuuk · Reykjavík

Cruise lines sailing in Arctic (27)

Ocean cruise lines (27)

Ultra-luxury cruise lines (5)

Luxury cruise lines (5)

Premium cruise lines (10)

Contemporary cruise lines (7)

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Arctic cruise ports

Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.

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Frequently asked questions about Arctic cruises

Can you start or end a cruise in Arctic?

Yes. Cruises start in Reykjavík, Nuuk, Longyearbyen, Kangerlussuaq and Churchill. Cruises end in Churchill, Kangerlussuaq, Longyearbyen, Nuuk and Reykjavík.

How many places do cruises visit in Arctic?

45 Arctic places are visited by 77 ships from 27 cruise lines.

Which cruise lines sail to Arctic?

27 cruise lines sail to Arctic, including Atlas Ocean Voyages, Aurora Expeditions, Azamara Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard and 21 more.

Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by , Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.

Published October 4, 2026 · Last updated October 31, 2026

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