HIGHLIGHTS

• Take a stroll through the high street of Longyearbyen, the world’s most northerly town, and follow in the footsteps of polar explorers
• Sail past Spitsbergen’s most beautiful glacier, Monacobreen, as it calves icebergs
• Spy on hundreds of polar bears, walruses, whales and arctic foxes in their natural habitat
• Inspect tundra-loving wildflowers such as tufted saxifrage and arctic white campion in Wijdefjorden
• Learn more about this isolated polar region from our on board team of experts

ITINERARY

SH Vega Itinerary:

Pre cruise:
Day 1 : Arrive in Oslo. Meet and greet Swan Hellenic in the airport, transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 : Charter flight to Longyearbyen. Embarkation.

Expedition:
Day 2:   Longyearbyen (embarkation around 14:00-16:00 PM)
Day 3:   Svalbard
Day 4:   Hinlopen Strait
Day 5:   Svalbard
Day 6:   Svalbard
Day 7:   Svalbard
Day 8:   Svalbard
Day 9:   Longyearbyen (disembarkation planned 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Post cruise:
Day 10: Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Oslo
Day 11: Breakfast and check out from Oslo hotel. Transfer to the airport.

SH Diana Itinerary:

Pre cruise:
Day 1 : Arrive in Oslo. Meet and greet Swan Hellenic in the airport, transfer to the hotel.
Day 2 : Charter flight to Longyearbyen. Embarkation.

Expedition:
Day 2:   Longyearbyen (embarkation around 14:00-16:00 PM)
Day 3:   Svalbard
Day 4:   Svalbard
Day 5:   Svalbard
Day 6:   Svalbard
Day 7:   Svalbard
Day 8:   Svalbard
Day 9:   Svalbard
Day 10: Longyearbyen (disembarkation planned 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM)

Post cruise:
Day 11: Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Oslo. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Oslo
Day 12: Breakfast and check out from Oslo hotel. Transfer to the airport.

DAY 1:  LONGYEARBYEN
Longyearbyen is the world’s most northerly town and with it comes the world’s most northerly high street and pub. On Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island, Longyearbyen is home to The North Pole Expeditions Museum which chronicles early efforts to reach the pole by air. The nearby Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves duplicates of seeds held in gene banks worldwide. The surrounding Arctic waters are populated by whales including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen hauling.

DAY 2:  SVALBARD
Located deep inside the Arctic Circle, approaching the Svalbard archipelago feels a lot like sailing towards the edge of the world. Known as the kingdom of the polar bears, we’ll be hoping to spot some of its subjects as we explore some of the most varied polar landscapes in the Arctic. Down in our Zodiac boats, we’ll get close to the gargantuan glaciers, rapidly retreating from the oceans that they feed. In the north of the archipelago, past the magnificent fjords, the remaining sea ice offers the perfect hunting ground for polar bears. Closer to Longyearbyen, the landscape is punctuated with large areas devoid of snow and ice alongside vast tundra and exposed beaches. Alongside Svalbard’s 3,000 polar bears, this Arctic wildlife hotspot is also home to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seal, the arctic fox and many species of marine mammals and seabirds.

DAY 3:  HINLOPEN STRAIT
Hinlopen Strait is a waterway that divides Svalbard’s largest island, Spitsbergen, from its second-largest island, Nordaustlandet. Whilst often congested with ice, this is a scenic place with interesting history and rich wildlife, including polar bears and several species of ducks and geese. The name is probably derived from the director of a Dutch whaling company in the 17th century. Sailing in the Hinlopen Strait, in the heart of the Arctic Ocean promises an unforgettable experience and offers offers breathtaking panoramas.

DAY 4-7:  SVALBARD
Located deep inside the Arctic Circle, approaching the Svalbard archipelago feels a lot like sailing towards the edge of the world. Known as the kingdom of the polar bears, we’ll be hoping to spot some of its subjects as we explore some of the most varied polar landscapes in the Arctic. Down in our Zodiac boats, we’ll get close to the gargantuan glaciers, rapidly retreating from the oceans that they feed. In the north of the archipelago, past the magnificent fjords, the remaining sea ice offers the perfect hunting ground for polar bears. Closer to Longyearbyen, the landscape is punctuated with large areas devoid of snow and ice alongside vast tundra and exposed beaches. Alongside Svalbard’s 3,000 polar bears, this Arctic wildlife hotspot is also home to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seal, the arctic fox and many species of marine mammals and seabirds.

DAY 8:  LONGYEARBYEN
Longyearbyen is the world’s most northerly town and with it comes the world’s most northerly high street and pub. On Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island, Longyearbyen is home to The North Pole Expeditions Museum which chronicles early efforts to reach the pole by air. The nearby Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves duplicates of seeds held in gene banks worldwide. The surrounding Arctic waters are populated by whales including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen hauling.

Itinerary changes due to exciting wildlife sightings or weather are part of expedition cruise life. The world has a habit of amazing us with incredible experiences when we yield to the unexpected. Join us with an open mind and a sense of adventure and you’ll find that this will pay off in the most rewarding ways.

SH Vega

The SH Vega is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship designed to journey to remote polar regions in style and comfort. The 2022-built ship with 152 guests incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Stateroom Types
Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars.

Our stylish stateroom all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.

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Deck Plan

SH Diana

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. Operated by an onboard team of 140 she will provide the highest levels of personal service and take Swan Hellenic back to its roots when she launches, exploring the Mediterranean and its famous sites of antiquity.

Stateroom Types
SH Diana's 96 staterooms , including 11 suites, are each a superbly comfortable home from home and all feature panoramic sea views, a flame-effect fireplace, original works of art, plush couches, premium pocket sprung mattresses, en-suite bathrooms with glass-enclosed rain showers, and Egyptian cotton towels, bathrobes and sheets. A pillow menu offers customised head and neck comfort during rest, while a large flat screen TV, espresso machine with Illy premium coffee, tea making facilities with the finest Kusmi teas, and a minibar with refreshments enhance relaxation at any time. In-room dining is of course available at all hours.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Charter flights between Oslo and Longyearbyen
• Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
• One pre and post -cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel in Oslo
• 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, waterproof bag and water bottle
• Use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
• Standard WiFi, as of remoteness the connectivity may not be available all times
• Onboard gratuities & port taxes