HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore Northeast Greenland, the world’s largest national park with polar bears, muskoxen, reindeer, seals and walruses
- Sail through Greenland’s breathtaking ice-filled fjords to remote indigenous settlements
- Step foot onto the soil of the rarely visited, most northerly volcanic island of Jan Mayen Island
- Sail past Spitsbergen’s most beautiful glacier, Monacobreen, as it calves icebergs
- Spy on hundreds of polar bears as they roam their natural habitat
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | 8,260 |
8,780 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jun 02, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | 8,260 |
8,780 |
ITINERARY
Reykjavik
Day 1
In the centre of Iceland’s sprawling capital city, the modern
organ-pipe-shaped Hallgrimskirkja church dominates the top of town.
Cosy bars, cafes and shops line the surrounding streets heated by
Iceland's geothermal waters. The regenerated harbour is home to a
striking modern concert hall. Popular trips include to the Blue Lagoon,
a geothermal spa near the village of Grindavik, and the Golden Circle
tour taking in Gullfoss Waterfall and the mighty Strokkur geyser in
Thingvellir National Park.
Dynjandi Waterfall
Day 2
Considered one of Iceland’s most impressive falls, the
thunderous Dynjandi waterfall in the Westfjords region gives the
impression of a bridal veil as it spreads down ever-growing cascades.
The walk takes 15 minutes passing five smaller waterfalls.
Isafjordur
Day 3
Surrounded by fjords in the Westfjords region,
Ísafjörður is a bustling fishing town in
northwest Iceland. The charming old town of Neskaupstadur features
colorful 18th and 19th-century wooden houses. The Heritage Museum, also
known as the Maritime Museum, houses some of the country's oldest
buildings and explores the region's fishing heritage through compelling
exhibits. Nearby, Osvor is a replica of a 19th-century Icelandic
fishing station.
Grimsey Island
Day 4
Grímsey is a remote island located 40 km off
Iceland’s north coast. Many people travel here for the
purpose of setting foot in the Arctic Circle, the only place in Iceland
where you can. The island is also home to fewer than 100 people, but
over one million seabirds. Birdlife thrives here thanks to the lack of
egg predation and the well-stocked surrounding seas. Grímsey
has one of Iceland’s largest tern nesting sites and largest
puffin colonies.
Hrisey Island
Day 4
Hrisey Island is a small island in the Eyjafjordur fjord in northern
Iceland. It is home to various wildlife, including puffins, seals, and
whales. Hriseyjarfjall Mountain is the highest point and offers views
of the surrounding landscape and the vast expanse of
Eyjafjörður fjord. Despite its size, Hrisey Island
possesses a rich cultural heritage. Traditional Icelandic crafts, such
as hand-knitting and woodworking, preserve the island's identity.
Husavik
Day 5
Húsavík, overlooking Skjálfandi Bay,
is famed for whale watching, especially the endangered blue whale. The
town's Whale and Exploration Museums focusses on Viking history and
Apollo astronaut training, taking place nearby. The town also marks
Iceland's first house from 860 AD. Húsavík is on
the Arctic Coast Way and the start of the Diamond Circle route. Nearby,
Kaldbakur pond is a popular geothermal swimming spot oddly populated
with goldfish.
Day at sea
Day 6
Days at sea are the perfect chance to relax, unwind and do whatever
takes your fancy. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the
spa, trying to spot a whale from the deck, reading a chapter or two, or
simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance
to the green days spent exploring on land.
Jan Mayen Island
Day 7
The snow-covered stratovolcano Beerenberg dominates the ice cap and
glaciers at the northeast end of Jan Mayen Island. Halfway between
Svalbard and Iceland, this Norwegian island's only residents are the
Norwegian Armed Forces or meteorological station staff. Purple
saxifrage and endemic dandelions grow next to the black sands, while
northern fulmars, Brünnich’s and black guillemots
and little auks make Jan Mayen an important birding area.
Day at sea
Day 8
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Svalbard
Day 9-11
Svalbard is the kingdom of the polar bears, deep in the Arctic Circle,
featuring varied polar landscapes and gargantuan glaciers. Beyond
magnificent fjords in the north, the remaining sea ice serves as prime
hunting grounds for polar bears. Closer to Longyearbyen, tundra and
beaches replace snow and ice. Alongside 600 polar bears, this Arctic
hotspot is home to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seals and arctic
fox
Longyearbyen
Day 12
The world's most northerly town, Longyearbyen, on Spitsbergen,
Svalbard's largest island, also claims the most northerly high street
and pub. It's home to The North Pole Expeditions Museum chronicling
early pole-reaching efforts by air. Nearby, Svalbard Global Seed Vault
preserves duplicate seeds from gene banks worldwide. Arctic waters
around are populated by whales, including bowheads and narwhals, while
walruses are regularly seen hauling out.
SH Vega (Luxury Expedition, 152-guests)
Making her maiden voyage in April 2022, our 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.
Our brand new ship has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (where specified)
- Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
- All meals onboard
- Onboard accommodation in a stateroom selected category
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion/expedition activities per port of call
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes