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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 Icebreaker Adventures 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 Active Adventures with Zodiac cruising, shore landings and an optional adventure: kayaking.
Choosing between polar opposites can be tough for novice travelers, but here are some examples of icebreaker and active 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
Active Adventures
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