HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit Ittoqqortoormiit, one of the world's most isolated communities.
- Uncover the untamed beauty of Iceland's rarely visited Westfjords region.
- Look out for an incredible spectacle of Arctic seabirds including terns, puffins and eider ducks.
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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| Jul 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | 11,380 |
Rates are listed per person in USD. Promotional offers are not reflected in the rates below.
|
| Start Date | End Date | Oceanview D4 |
|---|
| Jul 18, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 | 11,380 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : 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 worldwide. Arctic waters
around are populated by whales, including bowheads and narwhals, while
walruses are regularly seen hauling out.
Days
2-3 : 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
Days
4-5 : Day at sea
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.
Day
6 : Jan Mayen Island
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.
Days
7-9 : Scoresbysund
The
world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund spans over 350 km
into Greenland’s heart. This vast network of fjords, glaciers
and icebergs is framed by towering basalt mountains, which shield
Greenland’s wildlife from Arctic winds. Muskoxen, Arctic
foxes and mountain hares roam the land, while little auks, puffins,
fulmars, snowy owls, gyrfalcons and great black-backed gulls soar
overhead. Seals and whales are common sightings in the waters.
Day
9 : Ittoqqortoormiit
In
the southeastern part of Greenland, the city of Ittoqqortoormiut
appears, on the territory of which only 500 people live. A thick layer
of sea ice prevents ships from approaching the city's port for nine
months of the year, so he arrived in this remote city. Ittoqqortoormiut
was founded in 1925 by the Danish explorer Einar Mikkelsen and a group
of about 80 Inuit, covering a vast hunting ground. There is still
hunting and sea fishing. The territory of Ittoqqortoormiit is home to
white foxes, bears and seal colonies.
Day
10 : Day at sea
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.
Day
11 : Isafjordur
Surrounded
by fjords in the Westfjords region,
Ísafjörður is a bustling fishing town and
cultural center in northwest Iceland with cafés, restaurants
and museums. 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.
Day
11 : Vigur Island
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.
Day
12 : Dynjandi Waterfall
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.
Day
13 : Reykjavik
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 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.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Adventure
Options:
- Kayak With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team (single outing)
- Zodiac Cruising and/or Nature Walks With Your Swan Hellenic Expedition Team
