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Two Distinct Styles of Ship
The Arctic is a vast ice-encrusted ocean with a multitude of islands ringing it. The difference in environments requires two distinct styles of ship to explore the region. Our Icebreakers offer itineraries that take you to areas in the Arctic inaccessible to traditional expedition vessels, with aerial sightseeing by onboard helicopters. If you are an active traveler, then choose our Polar Adventure Ships with Zodiac cruising, shore landings and optional adventures: kayaking or camping. These ships have ice-strengthened hulls, and were purpose-built for Arctic cruising.
Choosing between polar opposites can be tough for novice travelers, but here are some examples of Icebreaker and Polar Adventure Ship voyages in the Arctic.
Icebreaker: Highest Arctic Latitudes
North Pole
The largest nuclear-powered icebreaker in the world, 50 Years of Victory takes you to the top of the world and Franz Josef Land!
Rate range: $22,690 to $33,390
Polar Adventure Ship Expeditions
Spitsbergen Explorer
11 days circumnavigating the largest island in Svalbard, Spitsbergen. En route you can participate in optional kayaking.
Rate Range: $3,390 to $9,590
Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland, Iceland
14 days from Spitsbergen to Iceland, via eastern Greenland. All adventurers can participate in Zodiac cruises and shore landings. Optional kayaking is available on Akademik Sergey Vavilov.
Rate Range: $4,990 to $11,790
Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland, Iceland >
East Greenland Explorer
8 days from Reykjavik, Iceland. All adventurers can participate in Zodiac cruises and shore landings. Optional kayaking is available. This expedition has two departures and is aboard the 47-passenger Akademik Shokalskiy.
Rate Range: $4,990 to $11,790
