Arctic Cruises made for you
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Explore the wild and remote Arctic on a luxury expedition cruise
Few experiences on earth instil the sense of awe you will discover on a luxury Arctic cruise. At the northernmost reaches of our planet lies a land of icy wilderness, where polar bears roam and glaciers calve into the oceans with great drama and spectacle. Exploring this vast and varied region on a luxury expedition cruise is a truly thrilling experience, with private Arctic trips on zodiacs to get up close to this strikingly beautiful part of the world.
Arctic adventures can encompass myriad destinations, including Greenland with its rich viking history and huge ice sheet, where the local indigenous population live far out west, and the best wildlife-spotting opportunities are found in the remote north. In Iceland, volcanic landscapes sit beneath an aurora-lit sky for breath-taking excursions on land.
And in Norway, luxury Arctic cruises take in the glaciers and nature reserves of the Svalbard Islands, where Arctic fox, reindeer, seabirds and whales thrive in a pristine environment, where glaciers and waterfalls are hidden within arresting fjords.
At this northern extreme, you move and shift according to the rhythms of nature, making the most of the tundra on foot as the snow melts away in summer, or gliding through the pack ice in search of wildlife. This is the joy of luxury Arctic adventures – there is something different but always enchanting to discover every single time.
Get in touch with our team of experienced travel designers to start planning your trip.
From our experts
Experiences picked by our Arctic cruises specialists
Sail the fjords of southern Greenland
Explore southern Greenland’s dramatic fjords and meet locals living in remote towns
Float through Arctic pack ice by Zodiac
Experience splendid isolation in a Zodiac floating through the pack ice in Arctic waters
Spot beluga whales, walrus and polar bears
See rare wildlife like beluga whales, musk ox, walrus and polar bears with expert naturalist guides
Hear stories of Inuit and Viking heritage
Learn about Inuit culture and history or delve into the Arctic’s Viking past
A word from one of our experts
The Arctic has some of the most awe-inspiring landscapes on earth. The iridescent icebergs, dramatic, rocky coastlines of the islands and the remote communities in places like east Greenland make for utterly unforgettable experiences. Then there's the wildlife: muskoxen, all manner of seabirds and, of course, the majestic polar bear. Seeing these creatures in such a fragile ecosystem is a huge privilege and a thrilling experience.
Charles Kronsten
Luxury cruises in the Arctic
There are various amazing vessels to stay on while exploring the Arctic. Here are some of our favourites, handpicked by our travel designers:
Aqua Lares
Embark on polar expeditions to Svalbard, Norway’s fjords and Scotland’s outlying isles
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Why book with Jacada?
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Personalised design
We’ll plan your trip around your specific interests, tastes and preferences, providing helpful tips and honest advice based on first-hand knowledge of the destination.
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Authentic experiences
Our expert guides and brilliant travel concierges are hand-picked to provide a genuine experience, bringing your destination to life with care and passion.
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Responsible travel
Our luxury trips are designed with responsible travel principles that prioritise travel experiences that are both good for you and good for the planet.
Arctic trip inspiration
Get inspired with our Arctic example trips and then get in touch to plan your own adventure
Ten Days of Arctic Wonder and Wildlife
Set sail on this Svalbard expedition cruise to experience the captivating wildlife and striking scenery of the Arctic. Setting off from northern Norway’s large…
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A Three-Island Adventure to the Arctic
Explore glittering fjords, calving glaciers, turquoise icebergs and vast Arctic tundra on this 18-day expedition cruise. As you journey through the cool waters…
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Incredible Arctic Norway
Few landscapes are as arresting as the Arctic beneath the near-endless summer sun, and this 12-day expedition cruise in Finland and Norway explores a place of…
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An Arctic Adventure in West Greenland
Greenland has some of the Arctic’s most mesmerising scenery. On this luxury Greenland cruise, you will discover the majesty of icebergs as they silently glide…
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A Circumnavigation of Arctic Islands
Fully circumnavigating Svalbard, this luxury expedition cruise explores all the highlights of the Arctic. In the true spirit of adventure, your routing will fo…
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Taking in three nations of this northern polar region – Iceland, Greenland and Norway – this luxury expedition cruise explores some of the most rugged and mesm…
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Antarctica
Antarctica, a great, largely untouched beauty, remains one of the world’s most alluring places and a crucial outpost of wilderness in…
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Arctic Norway
Northern Norway and Svalbard combine Arctic wildlife, Sami culture and the aurora, with good access from Tromsø.
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Canadian Arctic
Canada's north offers polar bears on Hudson Bay, beluga whales in summer and Inuit communities on remote islands.Vancouver and Toronto make…
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Greenland
In Greenland you will experience exclusivity like never before, for this is the world’s largest island, inhabited by only 55,000 people. Lo…
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Iceland
Experience Iceland in luxury with Jacada Travel. We’ll create a tailor-made Iceland tour just for you. With some of the most dramatic lands…
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The North Pole
The North Pole has long been a place of mystery and intrigue. The pole and its surrounding waters do not belong to any one country, it has…
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When to visit
The best time to board a luxury expedition cruise in the Arctic is during the northern hemisphere’s summer months, between May and September. This time of year benefits from extended daylight, with the sun setting for just a few hours each evening, offering more opportunities to see wildlife on your cruise. Thanks to the warmer weather at this time of year, you can enjoy kayaking in the calm seas or hiking across the Arctic tundra, as the snow melts away and reveals a landscape begging to be explored on foot. Luxury expedition cruises run throughout the summer months to make the most of the wildlife activity, which peaks at this time of year. Encounters with lolling walruses, whales, seals and, of course, majestic polar bears all happen beneath the Arctic summer skies.
Expedition cruises
May – September
Midnight sun
May –July
Wonderful wildlife
June – August
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Arctic travel guides
The Top 14 Luxury Expedition Cruises in 2026
Journey across open seas and along winding rivers to calving glaciers, dense rainforests and wildlife-filled coral reefs on a luxury expedition cruise ship.
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The Arctic vs Antarctic: The Top 6 Differences
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