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Guests exploring Tidewater Glacier by Zodiac from the ship National Geographic Endurance, Alpejord Fjord, Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland

From iceberg-studded waters to rich and resilient cultures, and iconic creatures like polar bears, caribou and musk oxen, the Arctic is rife with opportunity for every type of traveler. As you explore the top of the globe, kayak through winding fjords in Norway, Zodiac to thundering waterfalls in Iceland or go backcountry hiking across the tundra in Greenland. Lindblad Expeditions has been sailing the region for decades, exploring far and wide—from the Svalbard archipelago to maritime Canada and the Northwest Passage. The extensive experience navigating these seldom-seen lands ensures you’ll have the most immersive, safest experience possible in the Arctic Circle. 

These Lindblad Expeditions ships may be my favorite all-around picks for an Arctic cruise.

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Arctic Expeditions

Arctic Expedition Ships

Guests exploring by Zodiac returning to the ship National Geographic Explorer, Alpejord Fjord, Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland

National Geographic Endurance

GUESTS 138

CABINS 76

DECKS 6

The most advanced ice-class expedition ship afloat, offering unprecedented access to polar regions.

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Guests explore by zodiac from the ship National Geographic Resolution against the picturesque backdrop of the Beagle Channel, Tierra del Fuego, Chile.

National Geographic Resolution

GUESTS 138

CABINS 76

DECKS 6

The second of two new polar builds, the National Geographic Resolution is named to honor the second voyage of the legendary Captain James Cook.

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Guests returning back to the ship National Geographic Explorer by zodiac, Spitsbergen, Arctic Ocean, Svalbard, Norway.

National Geographic Explorer

GUESTS 148

CABINS 81

DECKS 6

An authentic expedition ship, purpose-engineered for blue water and polar exploration

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Expedition Team in the Arctic

Every member of the expedition team—from your naturalists and photographers to your expedition leaders—is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable experience. Many are veteran polar guides who have exclusively worked with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions for decades, chosen for their extensive knowledge of subjects like geology, wildlife biology, art, and climate science, while special guests—from NOAA scientists to ethnomusicologists—offer new layers of insight into your northerly surroundings. Exploring in small groups, you’ll hear different perspectives each day of your voyage, and because there are no assigned groups you can gravitate toward the experts who share your interests and inspire your curiosity.


Your knowledgeable and passionate expedition team is complemented by your dedicated hotel team who strives to ensure that your time on board is as comfortable and rewarding as your time on shore.

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Latest Video

Explore with National Geographic Experts - Arctic Svalbard: Through the Lens with Nick Cobbing

  • Aug 2024

"I think what makes Svalbard an inspiring place for a photographer is its diversity,” says National Geography Photography Expert Nick Cobbing who has captured the region’s glacier-sculpted landscapes, dazzling light, and abundant wildlife since 2005. In this episode of Explore with National Geographic Experts, see how Cobbing helps travelers photograph Svalbard so they can go home with unforgettable memories of this spectacular destination.

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway

Polar Bear jumping pack ice in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway
Photograph by: Ralph Lee Hopkins

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Queens Bay, Philpots Island, Lancaster Sound, Canada

Guests explore a sea ice cave by zodiac in Queens Bay, Philpots Island, Lancanster Sound, Canada, Northwest Passage
Photograph by: Ralph Lee Hopkins

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Canada

Two Polar Bear walking on pack ice with their clear reflection in the water of Lancaster Sound, Nunavut, Arctic Canada
Photograph by: Ralph Lee Hopkins

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Sisimut, Greenland

Inuit dancer performing in Sisimiut, Holsteinsborg, western Greenland.
Photograph by: Michael S. Nolan

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Alpefjord, Northeast Greenland National Park

Guests hike and explorers on shore of Alpejord Fjord, Northeast Greenland National Park, Greenland
Photograph by: Ralph Lee Hopkins

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Ilulissat, Greenland

A guest photographs the view at the scenic viewpoint above the historic Zion Church, Ilulissat, Greenland
Photograph by: Ralph Lee Hopkins

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Svalbard, Norway

Three polar bears walk on pack ice during the Reconnaissance voyage to the high Arctic
Photograph by: Sven-Olof Lindblad

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Svalbard, Norway

A sunrise view of the ice and mountains during the Reconnaissance voyage to the high Arctic
Photograph by: Sven-Olof Lindblad

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Edge Island, Svalbard, Norway

Guests from the National Geographic Endurance kayaking in ice off the island of Edge Island, Svalbard, Norway..
Photograph by: Michael S. Nolan

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Storøya, Svalbard, Norway

Guests explore by zodiac during the Reconnaissance voyage to the high Arctic
Photograph by: Sven-Olof Lindblad

Photo Gallery: Highlights from the Arctic

Uummannaq, Greenland

The midnight sun shines on the shores of Storøen Island along Alanguarqap Suvdlua strait on a summer evening.

Photograph by: © Paul Souders | WorldFoto
Polar Bear jumping pack ice in Hinlopen Strait, Svalbard, Norway

Trips in Norway

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