HIGHLIGHTS
- Navigate through sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, including cruising close to tidewater glaciers to hear them calving.
- Marvel at spectacular carpets of wildflowers in tundra fields.
- Uncover the fascinating stories of early trappers by discovering historic old trapper's huts.
- Witness barren, magnificent snowy mountain peaks and majestic glaciers.
- Keep your eyes peeled for Svalbard's resident polar bears, walruses, ringed seals and seabirds.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
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| Start Date | End Date | Oceanview D4 |
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| Jun 04, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | 8,880 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
|
| Start Date | End Date | Oceanview D4 |
|---|
| Jun 04, 2026 | Jun 13, 2026 | 8,880 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Tromsø
The
Arctic gateway, Tromso at 69 degrees north, is renowned for the
midnight sun in summer and the Northern Lights in winter. The Arctic
Cathedral, with stained-glass windows, hosts midnight concerts. The
Fjellheisen cable car offers panoramic views from Mount
Storsteinen, while the historic centre features old wooden
houses. The Polar Museum chronicles early polar explorations, and the
thriving Alpine Botanic Garden adds to Tromso's charm.
Day
2 : Skarsvag (Nordkapp)
Skarsvåg,
Europe’s northernmost fishing village on Magerøya
Island, is a short journey from Nordkapp (North
Cape)—Europe's northernmost point above the Arctic Circle,
marked by a striking globe monument. Only Svalbard stands between here
and the North Pole. Along the coast, Atlantic puffin colonies and over
a million seabirds nest, including arctic skuas, razorbills, northern
gannets, white-tailed eagles, common eider ducks and great cormorants.
Day
2 : Cruising North Cape
North
Cape (Nordkapp), the northernmost tip of Europe in Norway, where the
Arctic Ocean meets the rugged coast, is a majestic headland that has
fascinated explorers for centuries. Cruising to North Cape promises an
awe-inspiring encounter with nature's grandeur and a glimpse into the
Arctic's captivating allure. In summer, North Cape basks in the
ethereal glow of the midnight sun, a surreal phenomenon where the sun
never fully sets.
Day
3 : Bear Island
The
greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea is on Bear Island, or
Bjørnøya, Svalbard’s southernmost
island. Atlantic puffins, northern gannets, glaucous gulls, great
skuas, black-legged kittiwakes, little auks, common guillemots, and
Brünnich's guillemots, nest on the steep cliffs near Kapp
Kolthoff, south of Sørhamna. The ocean has sculpted sea
stack rock columns, sea caves and tunnels, with a notable tunnel at
Perleporten.
Days
4-9 : Svalbard
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
Day
10 : Longyearbyen
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
SH Diana (Luxury Expedition, 192-guests)
The 2023-built SH Diana will be providing elegant and spacious 5-star
accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the
vast majority with large balconies.
(Click image to view Ship details)
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Adventure
Options:
- Zodiac Tour With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team
- Kayak With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team (single outing)
