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Arctic Cruise Deals

For those economizing explorers seeking discount Arctic cruises

Unbeatable Arctic Cruise Deals for Every Explorer

Looking for the most cost-effective way to cruise the Arctic? Our concessionary Arctic cruise fares are designed for everyone, offering preferential polar prices whether you’re a solo traveler, an adventurous couple, an intrepid family, or part of a large group. With the deals below you can secure the lowest cabin fares to the Arctic, with price drops plummeting like those polar temperatures! You won’t find bigger Arctic deals anywhere else.

This is a comprehensive collection of all the current Arctic cruise deal available—from last minute specials and early bird discounts, to limited-time flash sales —so you don’t need to search anywhere else. In fact, there might even be some you can’t find anywhere else.

It’s worth noting that these Arctic cruise deals are normally only applicable to select departure dates and certain cabin categories, and always come with their own terms and conditions, typically involving a strict expiry date, but may also stipulate payments in full, being subject to availability, and not combinable with any other offer.

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Early Bird Arctic Cruise Deals

Planning an Arctic trip well in advance and want to save a small fortune? Book ahead and snag the biggest savings around with these Early Bird discounts:

Up to 15% savings

Northwest Passage

Length: 16 Days
Ships: Sylvia Earle
AUD$ 30,432 - AUD$ 57,289
Per Person
Up to 26% savings

Arctic Sights and Northern Lights

Length: 12 Days
Ships: Sea Spirit
AUD$ 8,841 - AUD$ 27,377
Per Person
Up to 15% savings

Iceland & East Greenland: Through the Lens Photography

Length: 11 Days
Ships: Sylvia Earle
AUD$ 19,331 - AUD$ 36,281
Per Person
Up to 26% savings

Svalbard in depth

Length: 10 Days
Ships: Seaventure
AUD$ 10,105 - AUD$ 19,584
Per Person
Up to 26% savings

Explore Three Arctic Islands

Length: 13 Days
Ships: Seaventure
AUD$ 12,212 - AUD$ 23,797
Per Person
Up to 20% savings

Spitsbergen: Realm of the Ice Bear

Length: 8 Days
Ships: Douglas Mawson, Greg Mortimer
AUD$ 15,610 - AUD$ 32,342
Per Person
Up to 26% savings

West Greenland Adventure

Length: 13 Days
Ships: Seaventure
AUD$ 11,369 - AUD$ 22,112
Per Person
Up to 26% savings

West Svalbard & Polar Ice edge

Length: 9 Days, 10 Days, 11 Days
Ships: Sea Spirit
AUD$ 7,683 - AUD$ 20,427
Per Person
Up to 26% savings

Svalbard, Greenland & Iceland

Length: 14 Days
Ships: Sea Spirit
AUD$ 17,064 - AUD$ 37,628
Per Person
Up to 20% savings

Polar Bears in the Changing Arctic: New Scientist Discovery Tours

Length: 8 Days
Ships: Sylvia Earle
AUD$ 16,172 - AUD$ 30,440
Per Person
Up to 26% savings

In-Depth Exploration in the Land of the Polar Bear

Length: 14 Days
Ships: Sea Spirit
AUD$ 17,660 - AUD$ 29,169
Per Person
Up to 35% savings

Best of Svalbard: Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Length: 12 Days
Ships: Sea Spirit
AUD$ 9,306 - AUD$ 21,691
Per Person

Solo Arctic Cruise Deals

Traveling alone to the Arctic but worried about having to pay those unsavory, inflated single rates? Say so long to excessive single supplements with these ever so low Arctic solo specials:

Up to 19% savings

Spitsbergen Circumnavigation: A Rite of Passage

Length: 15 Days
Ships: Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer
AUD$ 21,304 - AUD$ 42,790
Per Person
Up to 24% savings

Svalbard Explorer Best of High Arctic Norway

Length: 11 Days
Ships: Ultramarine, Ocean Explorer
AUD$ 14,312 - AUD$ 30,502
Per Person
Up to 30% savings

South Greenland Adventure: The Majestic Alpine Arctic

Length: 14 Days
Ships: Ultramarine
AUD$ 16,116 - AUD$ 32,140
Per Person

Arctic Wave Season Cruise Deals

Wave goodbye to expensive Arctic expedition cruising with these Wave Season savings valid between January and March but subject to availability—so hurry before they sail you by:

Up to 15% savings

Circumnavigating Svalbard The Ultimate Expedition

Length: 14 Days
Ships: MS Fram
AUD$ 15,085 - AUD$ 42,859
Per Person
Up to 35% savings

Best of Svalbard: Svalbard & Polar Ice Edge

Length: 12 Days
Ships: Sea Spirit
AUD$ 9,306 - AUD$ 21,691
Per Person
Up to 13% savings

Svalbard in Spring: The Return of the Sun With an extended stay in Longyearbyen

Length: 11 Days
Ships: MS Fram
AUD$ 12,108 - AUD$ 24,366
Per Person

Special Guest Departures

A variety of voyages feature inspiring and educational special guests in the fields of exploration, conservation, science, photography, art, culture and more to enrich your expeditions with their unique perspectives, insights, and experiences:

Svalbard Spring Photo Tour with Dean Tatooles

Length: 10 Days
Ships: Vikingfjord, MV Freya
AUD$ 19,520 - AUD$ 30,895
Per Person

Svalbard Summer Photo Tour

Length: 10 Days
Ships: Vikingfjord
AUD$ 26,682
Per Person

Total Solar Eclipse in The Far North

Length: 14 Days
Ships: Le Lyrial
AUD$ 27,273 - AUD$ 93,598
Per Person

Svalbard Autumn Photo Tour

Length: 11 Days
Ships: Vikingfjord
AUD$ 32,158 - AUD$ 38,618
Per Person

Scoresbysund Northern Lights Photo Tour

Length: 8 Days
Ships: Vikingfjord, MV Freya
AUD$ 24,435 - AUD$ 28,226
Per Person

Arctic Group Tour Discounts

Just like with most things in life, buying in bulk can lead to significant savings, and Arctic cruises are no exception! Operators are often eager to offer group travel discounts to fill their cabin inventory quickly, especially as the departure date approaches.

If you’re planning an Arctic adventure with a large group of friends, society members, colleagues, your extended family, or even other families, we highly recommend contacting our Arctic specialists. They can check if any special group discounts are available for your specific needs. These discounts often vary based on group size and departure date, and are typically at the discretion of the operator on a case-by-case basis.

How Much Can I Save?

Typically the largest savings are found by booking ten or more months in advance of the upcoming season, with operators often offering early booking incentives of around $1,000 – $1,500 per person (approximately 25% – 35% off), with discounts reducing the closer you get to a departure.

Occasionally you may see considerably higher markdowns on rare occasions when private charters cancel their sailings last minute.