Arctic Cruises 2025

Expedition Cruises to the Arctic in 2025 depart between April and September—witness the unspoiled beauty and wildlife of the Arctic with our top selection of small ships and luxury expeditions.

Join an Arctic Cruise in 2025

Join a journey of discovery with our Arctic cruises in 2025. For the adventurous traveller, our expeditions are a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Get immersed in the untouched wilderness and raw nature above the Arctic Circle. Explore breathtaking landscapes on a small expedition ship and enjoy unique activities found only above this latitude.

From the ultimate experience of visiting the North Pole on an icebreaker to the thrill of seeing polar bears in Svalbard or navigating the legendary Northwest Passage, our 2025 Arctic cruises are once-in-a-lifetime adventures.

Choose from our Arctic cruises in 2025 which depart from April to September. For the ultimate Arctic voyage, visit multiple destinations above the Arctic Circle. Greenland, Svalbard, Jan Mayen, The Candian Arctic and Iceland, all offer different experiences, wildlife, landscapes, and historical sites.

If you need help planning your 2025 Arctic cruise, please get in touch.

All our 2025 Arctic cruises are on this page. For other years, click on the guide below.

April 2025

Experience the Arctic in April 2025 as it emerges from winter on our icebreaker cruises. Explore rarely visited coastlines and the frozen sea ice that defines this area. Try dog sledding and polar trekking and get immersed in the magical landscapes of Greenland and Svalbard.

Le Commandent Charcot in Ittoqqortoormiit
New for 2025
No Single Supplement
Nuuk - Reykjavík, Iceland
17/04/2025 to the 02/05/2025
15 Nights

Price from per person

£18,500
coast mountains and icebergs of East Greenland
No solo supplement
Nuuk - Nuuk
April 5 2025 - April 17 2025
12 Nights

Price from per person

£16,250

May 2025 Arctic Cruises

Join our luxurious icebreaker cruises in May 2025 and experience the adventure of a lifetime. Explore the Arctic landscapes. Sail northwards and navigate the sea ice to discover the secrets of the remote Inuit settlements. On le Commandant Charcot departures you can try polar trekking and dog sledding with the Inuits.

Ultramarine new cruise ship in Svalbard
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
May 11 - May 20 2025
9 Nights

Price from per person

£6,335
North East Greenlands Unexplored Sea Ice PONANT
No Single Supplement
Reykjavík, Iceland - Reykjavík
24/05/2025 to the 07/06/2025
14 Nights

Price from per person

£20,210
Hiking in Svalbard
Small Ship
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
May 19 - May 25 2025
6 Nights

Price from per person

£4,975
Inuit in East Greenland Early PONANT
No Single Supplement
Reykjavík, Iceland - Reykjavík
04/05/2025 to the 14/05/2025
10 Nights

Price from per person

£19,100
Inuit in East Greenland Early PONANT
No Single Supplement
Reykjavík, Iceland - Reykjavík
14/05/2025 to the 24/05/2025
10 Nights

Price from per person

£13,500
Glacier in Svalbard on a svalbard cruise
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
May 24 - Jun 02 2025
9 Nights

Price from per person

£6,335

June 2025 Arctic Cruises

In June 2025, experience the diverse landscapes of Svalbard and Greenland, where there are 24 hours of daylight after the winter season. Explore the west coast of Greenland with its dramatic and rugged coastline, deep fjords, and beautiful islands. In Svalbard, see wildlife, including polar bears, in their natural habitat or get immersed in Greenland icebergs, landscapes, and remote settlements. Each destination offers a unique combination of natural wonders for the Arctic adventurer.

Zodiac in svalbard ponant
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
June 14 2025 - June 21 2025
7 Nights

Price from per person

£7,700
Glacier in Svalbard on a svalbard cruise
Small Ship
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Jun 16 - Jun 25 2025
9 Nights

Price from per person

£7,145
Svalbard cruises spitsbergen landscape
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
June 29 2025 - July 06 2025
7 Nights

Price from per person

£7,700
north pole cruises polar bear on the sea ice
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
June 28 2025 - July 05 2025
7 Nights

Price from per person

£7,700
Svalbard
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
June 21 2025 - June 28 2025
7 Nights

Price from per person

£7,700
walrus watching in Svalbard
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Jun 1 - Jun 10 2025
9 Nights

Price from per person

£6,335

July 2025 Arctic Cruises

In the Arctic, July is the peak of the cruise season with rising temperatures and wildlife encounters. See beluga whales alongside polar bears and walruses on these cruises. Please choose from our selection of small ship & luxury Arctic cruises for July 2025 to experience the Arctic landscapes and vistas from different angles. Enjoy an exceptional journey where luxury meets extreme exploration; every moment counts in your Arctic adventure.

Summer time of Nanortalik in Greenland
Door-to-Door
Reykjavik - Churchill
Jul 09 2025 - Jul 25 2025
15 Nights

Price from per person

£26,650
Geographic North Pole icebreaker cruise PONANT
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Jul 7 - Jul 22 2025
15 Nights

Price from per person

£31,170
two colourful houses in Ny ALesund Svalbard with snowy mountains in the background - best places to visit in the Arctic
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Jul 04 2025 - Jul 18 2025
14 Nights

Price from per person

£14,716
when to go to the Arctic man watching Icebergs in Greenland
Longyearbyen - Reykjavik
Jul 17 2025 - Jul 29 2025
14 Nights

Price from per person

£12,320
North-Pole-Cruise-PONANT
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen
Jul 22 - Aug 6 2025
15 Nights

Price from per person

£33,160
Greenland people on zodiac
Includes Flightseeing
Nuuk - Nuuk
Jul 29 2025 - Aug 10 2025
12 Nights

Price from per person

£9,225

August 2025 Arctic Cruises

August 2025 is the perfect time for long voyages to the legendary Northwest Passage, a historical and adventurous route that has intrigued explorers for centuries, and the furthest reaches of the Arctic, the North Pole. As the winter sea ice melts, you can enjoy small ship expedition cruising in the furthest reaches of Arctic destinations surrounded by untamed beauty and stunning islands.

Tassilaq
Flightseeing Included
Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq
Aug 17 2025 - Aug 28 2025
11 Nights

Price from per person

£7,900
kullorsuaq
No Single Supplement
Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq
Aug 02 2025 - Aug 18 2025
16 Nights

Price from per person

£17,920
hiking in snowy landscape in Svalbard
Small Ship
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Aug 3 - Aug 14 2025
11 Nights

Price from per person

£7,752
icebergs in Greenland's disko bay
Small Ship
Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq
Aug 10 2025 - Aug 19 2025
9 Nights

Price from per person

£6,880
hiking in Greenland
Small Ship
Toronto - Calgary
Aug 25 2025 - Sep 9 2025
15 Nights

Price from per person

£15,916
Tassilaq
No single supplement
Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq 
Aug 18 2025 - Aug 25 2025
7 Nights

Price from per person

£8,250

September 2025 Arctic Cruises: Northern Lights

As darkness falls and autumn approaches, September 2025 is the perfect time to see the Northern Lights across the Arctic. The midnight sun and northern lights are a unique and breathtaking experience, a major attraction in the Arctic. Get lost in the magic of the aurora borealis as the Arctic nights come alive with colour and create an unforgettable experience.

cruising through ice in Greenland
Small Ship
Reykjavik - Reykjavik
Sep 13 - Sep 23 2025
10 Nights

Price from per person

£6,174
polar bear in Churchill Canada
Small Ship
Calgary - Toronto
Sept 7 2025 - Sept 22 2025
15 Nights

Price from per person

£15,916
Northern lights in Greenland
Small Ship
Reykjavik - Reykjavik
Sep 22 - Oct 2 2025
10 Nights

Price from per person

£6,210
Northern lights cruises in Greenland
Small Ship
Reykjavik - Reykjavik
Sep 4 - Sep 14 2025
10 Nights

Price from per person

£6,885
Trans Arctic Icebreaker cruise to the North Pole
Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen - Nome, Alaska
Sep 5 - Sep 25 2025
20 Nights

Price from per person

£38,570

Small Ship Arctic Cruises in 2025

For those who want adventure in a more personal setting, our recommended Arctic small ship cruises 2025 offer smaller group sizes and more time ashore to fully experience the Arctic.

Explore Svalbard on these voyages and see its icy landscapes and wildlife including Polar Bears and walrus.

cruising through ice in Greenland
Small Ship
Reykjavik - Reykjavik
Sep 13 - Sep 23 2025
10 Nights

Price from per person

£6,174
Greenland people on zodiac
Includes Flightseeing
Nuuk - Nuuk
Jul 29 2025 - Aug 10 2025
12 Nights

Price from per person

£9,225
when to go to the Arctic man watching Icebergs in Greenland
Longyearbyen - Reykjavik
Jul 17 2025 - Jul 29 2025
14 Nights

Price from per person

£12,320
svalbard explorer small ship expedition cruise
Small Ship
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Jul 10 - Jul 19 2025
9 Nights

Price from per person

£7,145
hiking in Greenland
Small Ship
Toronto - Calgary
Aug 25 2025 - Sep 9 2025
15 Nights

Price from per person

£15,916
walrus watching in Svalbard
Small Ship
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
Jun 24 - Jul 3 2025
9 Nights

Price from per person

£7,145

Arctic Luxury Cruises 2025

For the ultimate comfort of exploring the Arctic, book one of our luxury Arctic cruises in 2025 for the adventure of a lifetime.

These cruises offer the chance to explore West Greenland, which has a dramatic coast, fjords, and islands. Below, you will find the best luxury Arctic cruise ships and itineraries.

North East Greenlands Unexplored Sea Ice PONANT
No Single Supplement
Reykjavík, Iceland - Reykjavík
24/05/2025 to the 07/06/2025
14 Nights

Price from per person

£20,210
Inuit in East Greenland Early PONANT
No Single Supplement
Reykjavík, Iceland - Reykjavík
14/05/2025 to the 24/05/2025
10 Nights

Price from per person

£13,500
North East Greenlands Unexplored Sea Ice PONANT
No Single Supplement
Reykjavík, Iceland - Reykjavík
07/06/2025 to the 21/06/2025
14 Nights

Price from per person

£18,900
Svalbard Ponant
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen
June 15 2025 - June 22 2025
7 Nights

Price from per person

£8,110
Le Commandent Charcot in Ittoqqortoormiit
New for 2025
No Single Supplement
Nuuk - Reykjavík, Iceland
17/04/2025 to the 02/05/2025
15 Nights

Price from per person

£18,500
A zodiac approaching a colossal iceberg on an Arctic luxury cruise in Greenland
No Single Supplement
Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq
July 20 - Aug 02 2025
13 Nights

Price from per person

£13,200

New Arctic Cruise For 2025: Last Guardians Of The North Pole

Fly from Paris to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland and join the luxury icebreaker Le Commandant Charcot. This is a world-first Arctic cruise in 2025 and you will explore the far northwest of Greenland, an area locked by thick sea ice. This is a one-time event in 2025 and can only be done by an icebreaker. You will meet local Inuit in one of Greenland’s most remote communities and do polar activities on the ice.

Book now for 2025 – this is a one-time event and not available in 2026!

One of our team members recently went on an Arctic Icebreaker cruise, and you can read a recent review of the Le Commandant Charcot here.

Encounter with the Last Guardians of the North Pole Map

New Artic Cruise Ship For 2025: Ocean Explorer

ocean explorer new cruise ship in Antarctica

The Ocean Explorer’s Arctic debut in 2025 is not just about adventure. It’s a small ship that prioritizes comfort so you can fully enjoy your expedition. Its new X-bow design offers the best of both worlds: comfort and an authentic expedition experience. The 2025 season starts with small ship Arctic cruises in Svalbard and expeditions to East Greenland. If you are an adventurous guest, the Ocean Explorer is the ship for you to explore the Arctic in 2025.

Arctic Destinations In 2025

Greenland

Explore Greenland in 2025 and discover hidden villages, towering icebergs, stunning fjords and massive glaciers on a scale you won't find anywhere else. With its fjords, glaciers and mountains, South Greenland offers unique adventure opportunities for travellers looking for cultural and natural experiences.

Northwest Passage & The Canadian Arctic

Explore the legendary sea route through the picturesque islands and narrow waterways of the unexplored Canadian Arctic on a Northwest Passage expedition cruise in 2025.

The North Pole

Make 2025 the year you go on a once-in-a-lifetime expedition across the Arctic Ocean sea ice to the North Pole on an icebreaker cruise.

Svalbard

Go on an expedition cruise to the Svalbard archipelago in 2025 and get lost in the wild Arctic. Experience high Arctic Norway, visit Longyearbyen, and experience the natural beauty and wildlife of Spitsbergen. On this adventure, you will see majestic polar bears and other Arctic wildlife.

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