Date: August 1, 2023
Ports of Call: Edinburgh, Stavanger, Haugesund, Olden, Alesund, Svolvaer, Tromso, Honningsvag, Alta, Harstad, Bodo, Trondheim, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
NORTHERN EUROPE CRUISES
Arctic Circle Cruises August 2023
Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the Arctic Circle during the enchanting month of August in the year 2023. Embark on an Arctic cruise and experience the wilderness as you float between ice floes and icebergs along dramatic coastlines and visit quaint villages. Comfortable ships glide travelers beyond the Arctic Circle through various Arctic regions, including the Canadian Arctic, Greenland, Spitsbergen, Alaska, and the Russian Far East, with dramatic ice floes to walk in the footsteps of the Vikings or marvel at the breaching of a humpback whale.Venture into the Arctic's remote beauty in August, where destinations such as Greenland, Iceland, North Cape, and Svalbard boast stunning landscapes under the extended daylight. Melting ice gives way to thriving vegetation, creating an extraordinary contrast. The wildlife is notably active, with seals basking on ice floes, polar bears prowling the land, and whales migrating through the icy waters. From glaciers to geysers, each site encapsulates the Arctic's unique charm. An Arctic cruise in August offers an unmatched exploration of pristine wilderness.
Arctic Circle
The Arctic's highlights are as vast and varied as the region itself. Ports of call such as Longyearbyen in Svalbard, Norway, and Nuuk in Greenland provide gateways to the polar wilderness and vibrant local cultures. From your ship, witness the awe-inspiring spectacle of massive icebergs calving from glaciers, and the captivating Northern Lights painting the night sky in hues of green and purple. The Arctic’s natural environment is a realm of stark contrasts and haunting beauty, characterized by ice-covered seas, rugged mountains, and sprawling tundra.
Cruise lines such as Norwegian Cruises, and Viking Cruises others offer itineraries that visit Arctic Circle in August 2023. Easily find and compare Arctic Circle cruises in August 2023 from Bergen, and Reykjavik, as well as other Northern European ports.
Arctic Circle Cruise Schedule August 2023
The best time to visit the Arctic on a cruise ship is during the summer months, from June to September. This period, known as the Midnight Sun season, offers longer daylight hours for wildlife spotting and exploring the incredible landscapes. It's also the period when the ice is at its most navigable, allowing ships to venture further into the region.
Date: August 1, 2023
Ports of Call: London Greenwich, London Greenwich, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Geiranger, Bergen, Bergen; View Itinerary
Date: August 2, 2023
Ports of Call: Bergen, Bergen, Geiranger, Narvik, Leknes, Tromso, Honningsvag, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
Date: August 4, 2023
Ports of Call: Tromso, Svolvaer, Sandnessjoen, Olden, Lerwick, Torshavn, Djupivogur, Akureyri, Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
Date: August 6, 2023
Ports of Call: Hamburg, Molde, Tromso, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Olden, Stavanger, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: August 7, 2023
Ports of Call: Tromso, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Husavik, Siglufjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, Paamiut, Nuuk, Reykjavik; View Itinerary
Date: August 8, 2023
Ports of Call: Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Nordfjord, Trondheim, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Leknes, Lerwick, Kirkwall, Edinburgh, Bremerhaven, Bremerhaven, Amsterdam, Amsterdam; View Itinerary
Date: August 8, 2023
Ports of Call: Rotterdam, Cork, Dublin, Belfast, Djupivogur, Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Qaqortoq, St. Anthony, St. Johns, Halifax, Boston; View Itinerary
Date: August 8, 2023
Ports of Call: Southampton, Torshavn, Reykjavik, Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Honningsvag, Leknes, Narvik, Kristiansund, Alesund, Southampton; View Itinerary
Date: August 9, 2023
Ports of Call: Southampton, Falmouth, Cork, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Reykjavik, Qaqortoq, Nanortalik, Southampton; View Itinerary
Date: August 11, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Skjoldungen, Prince Christian Sound, Qaqortoq, Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Qeqqata, Sisimiut, Kangerlussuaq; View Itinerary
Date: August 13, 2023
Ports of Call: Kiel, Kirkwall, Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Hammerfest, Tromso, Leknes, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary
Date: August 15, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Akureyri, Scoresby Sound, Ittoqqortoormiit, Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, Honningsvag, Alta, Svolvaer, Tromso; View Itinerary
Date: August 16, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, LAnse aux Meadows, Halifax, New York; View Itinerary
Date: August 17, 2023
Ports of Call: Kiel, Alesund, Honningsvag, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Trondheim, Olden, Bergen, Kiel; View Itinerary
Date: August 19, 2023
Ports of Call: Southampton, Bergen, Flam, Olden, Trondheim, Honningsvag, Tromso, Svolvaer, Skjolden, Southampton; View Itinerary
Date: August 20, 2023
Ports of Call: Hamburg, Alesund, Honningsvag, Alta, Alta, Trondheim, Molde, Maloy, Kristiansand, Hamburg; View Itinerary
Date: August 21, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Isafjordur, Longyearbyen, Longyearbyen, Honningsvag, Tromso, Leknes, Narvik, Geiranger, Bergen, Bergen; View Itinerary
Date: August 21, 2023
Ports of Call: Reykjavik, Heimaey Island, Djupivogur, Seydisfjordur, Akureyri, Isafjordur, Nanortalik, Qaqortoq, LAnse aux Meadows, Halifax, New York; View Itinerary
Date: August 26, 2023
Ports of Call: Tromso, Svolvaer, Sandnessjoen, Alesund, Bergen, Lerwick, Edinburgh, Kirkwall, Torshavn, Djupivogur, Akureyri, Ittoqqortoormiit, Scoresby Sound, Isafjordur, Reykjavik; View Itinerary