DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | 9,766 |
10,380 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 | 9,766 |
10,380 |
ITINERARY
Longyearbyen
Day 1
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.
Svalbard
Day 2-8
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
Excursions:
1. Zodiac Tour With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team
Included
02 h 00 m
2. Kayak With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team (single outing)
Optional
02 h 00 m
Day at sea
Day 9
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.
Jan Mayen Island
Day 10
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 11
Today as you sail, you’ll bask in the endless comforts of
your ship. From the deck, marvel at the dramatic sea views. Relax with
a nurturing facial treatment or massage in the spa or delve into the
ship’s learning resources. Or, simply take refuge in your
cabin and enjoy the opportunity to rest.
Siglufjordur
Day 12
Isafjordur
Day 13
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.
Excursions:
1. Arctic Foxes & Avalanches
Included
03 h 00 m
Get to know the history of Súðavík and
the avalanche that struck the small village in 1995
Your journey begins with breathtaking views over one of
Iceland’s largest fjords,
Ísafjarðardjúp, punctuated with the
majestic Snæfjallaströnd mountain chain
Enjoy an exciting live performance from a local musician during your
visit to Súðavík’s church
Vigur Island
Day 13
A jewel of the Westfjords, Vigur is the fjord's second-largest island
and a thriving seabird sanctuary. Flocks of arctic terns, puffins,
guillemots and eider ducks nest atop rocky cliffs. As one of only two
inhabited islands, Vigur supports a family farm continuing the
centuries-old eiderdown harvest across 3,500 nests. This remote pillar
also houses Iceland's sole windmill, its tiniest post office and a
200-year-old, still-seaworthy rowing boat.
Excursions:
Vigur Island visit by ship zodiacs
Included
01 h 30 m
Witness eider ducks nesting and observe them as they pluck down from
their chests to create warm shelters for their eggs
Explore relics of old farming methods, including Iceland's oldest
windmill from 1840 and a 200-year-old eight-oar rowing boat
Admire charming historic houses like Viktoria House, built in 1862 and
restored by the National Museum of Iceland
Reykjavik
Day 14
Make sure there is sufficient timeto explore this diminutive but
dramatic capital city. Despite its small size, you won’t be
short of things to see and do. To get your bearings, take the elevator
to the top of Hallgrímskirkja. This church, designed by
famed Icelandic architect Gudjón Samuelsson is one of the
most distinctive buildings in town. When you return to earth, visit the
city’s other renowned building Harpa Concert Hall, located at
the heart of Reykjavík's regenerated harbour –
also the home of the Maritime Museum. Speaking of cultural spaces, tour
the National Museum to learn the story of Iceland from past to present.
The Reykjavík Art Museum houses an impressive contemporary
collection including eye-catching pieces by Erró. And, of
course, just 50 kilometres outside the city lies Thingvellir National
Park, the site of Iceland’s original Viking parliament.
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