Cruise from Canada to Iceland

12 days
May 2026
SH Vega
Included: full-board, coffee-tea, wi-fi
Kayaking
Hikes

2026

From

$8,180

per person

Embark on a luxury cruise from Canada to Iceland, beginning in the vibrant port city of Halifax, Nova Scotia. This captivating journey takes you across the North Atlantic, starting in Halifax and visiting various scenic destinations such as St. John's, Newfoundland, and the intriguing shores of Greenland before reaching Iceland's contemporary capital of Reykjavik. As you traverse the Labrador Sea, you'll encounter numerous captivating locales. In Saint-Pierre, explore French heritage amidst striking landscapes and diverse wildlife. Then, discover the colorful history of St. John’s with its vibrant streets and lookout points in Newfoundland. Unveil Greenland’s enchanting allure in Narsarsuaq and Qassiarsuk, with Norse ruins and stunning fjords offering a rich sense of the past. Delight in Qaqortoq's colonial architecture, vibrant Inuit culture and heritage, and finally, soak in the dynamic charm of Reykjavik. Throughout this exquisite journey, numerous activities await you. Savor moments of serenity on sea days with observation deck views, engage in onboard lectures, or tailor your artistic flair with photography workshops. In Narsarsuaq, optional adventures like kayaking provide an exciting encounter with the exquisite coastal environment. With each stop, site tours and cultural explorations promise a fascinating insight into

Highlights


Itinerary

Day 1 | Halifax, NS

Founded as a naval base in 1749, Halifax’s seafaring history is well-grounded with the Canadian Museum of Immigration, where one million Europeans landed up until 1971, and the Noon Gun that has fired from the Citadel fortress since 1857. When the Titanic struck the iceberg at 11:40 pm, April 14, 1912, ships set sail from here. Many victims are buried at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, while the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic displays rescued artefacts.


Day 2 | 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 3 | Saint-Pierre

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French archipelago south of Newfoundland, offers diverse landscapes and rich biodiversity. The main island, Saint Pierre, serves as the capital and includes a cathedral and the Musée Héritage offering a glimpse into the region's past. Marked trails traverse bogs, subarctic meadows, undergrowth, and coastal paths with chances to spot seals, dolphins, whales and rorquals. Over 300 bird species inhabit the archipelago.


Day 4 | St. John's, NL

St. John’s, North America's easternmost city and capital of Newfoundland and Labrador, traces its history to John Cabot's 1497 voyage. Thriving in the 18th and 19th centuries with the cod fishing industry, the town's architecture, like the row houses on George Street, echoes its maritime past. Water Street, once a bustling port, now hosts shops and galleries in converted warehouses. Signal Hill provides views of the city's colourful houses.


Day 5 | St. Anthony, NL

Newfoundland's former fishing village of St. Anthony, dating back to the 16th-century, brims with excitement despite its sleepy facade. This Arctic gateway comes alive in April to June, offering front-row views to a dazzling natural wonder - the flowing Iceberg Alley, where towering frozen giants glide past. Marvel at these glacial spectacles from Fishing Point. The Grenfell Museum chronicles the life of British Dr. Grenfell's medical missions.


Day 6-7 | 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 8 | Narsarsuaq

Narsarsuaq, a gateway to South Greenland with a WWII air base, is rich in history and biodiversity. Close to the Greenland Ice Sheet and Erik the Red's Norse settlement, both UNESCO World Heritage sites, it bears reminders of its wartime past. The Greenland Arboretum, a wooded haven, flourishes with wildflowers in summer, guiding paths to viewpoints, all within 6km of the impressive Greenland ice sheet.


Day 8 | Qassiarsuk, Brattahlid

Qassiarsuk's Norse ruins of Brattahlíð, founded by Viking explorer Erik the Red, draw visitors to this Greenlandic village on Tunulliarfik Fjord. Erik's 10th-century estate grew into a 5,000-person Viking settlement, once Greenland's largest. Traces of Norse relics dot the landscape, accompanied by a statue of Erik. Qassiarsuk's subarctic mix of Norse and Greenlandic farming on the Edge of the Ice Cap is part of UNESCO-listed Kujataa Greenland.


Day 9 | Qaqortoq

Qaqortoq is the largest city in South Greenland and the perfect base to explore the Norse (Viking) ruins encompassed by the extensive UNESCO-listed Kujataa World Heritage Site, a sub-arctic farming landscape. The town is home to 18th-century colonial buildings and the oldest fountain in Greenland; completed in 1932, it depicts whales spouting water out of their blowholes. Qaqortoq Museum in the town's oldest building focuses on early settlers.


Day 10-11 | 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 12 | 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…


Ships

SH Vega

SH Vega was named after the first ship to cross the Arctic Northeast Passage. She sails the seven seas, including the polar regions, in style and comfort. This 5-star expedition ship incorporates elegant Scandi-design with the latest in cruising technology. She has a PC5 ice-strengthened hull and extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.



What's included

Included Services:

  • Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk)

  • Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)

  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (Cruise Plus package only, exemptions apply)

Other Inclusions:

  • Your selected stateroom

  • All meals onboard

  • Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise

  • 24-hour room service

  • Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers

  • One selected shore excursion per port of call

  • All expedition landings

  • Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)

  • Gym, sauna, pool

  • 24/7 self service laundry

  • Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep

  • In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boot

  • Onboard gratuities & port taxes

Enhance your experience

  • Bespoke pre & post land programmes

  • Additional hotel nights pre or post cruise

  • Premium and private shore excursions

  • Kayak and private Zodiac tours

  • Premium spirits & reserve wine list

  • Spa & beauty treatments

  • Laundry services

  • Retail shop

Amenities in your cabin

  • Smart HDTV

  • Minibar with soft drinks & beer

  • Illy Espresso coffee machine with pods

  • Kettle and Kusmi tea bags

  • Towels for cabin, pool and gym

  • Individually-controlled airconditioning

  • Bathrobes and bedroom slippers

  • Toiletries

  • Personal Safe

  • Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 binoculars


Excursions

Kayaking With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team

2 hours
Level


from

$250

per person

Kayaking in the polar regions will be mainly focused on experiencing the polar regions from water level with all your senses and without any interference from artificial sounds.

Having the unique opportunity to kayak in the world’s last great wildernesses , is often described as a spiritual experience slowing down to the rhythm of the paddles, you are able to observe and soak in the natural wonders of the polar regions like very few have experienced before you. Observe scenery, coastlines, ice formations and polar wildlife from the comfort and silence of your kayak.

Conditions permitting, your Expedition Leader and Kayak guide will make sure you will be kayaking in a safe environment .

Whilst some kayak excursions are designed to allow guests to disembark on shore and discover the area, most of the kayak excursions will be mainly focusing on experiencing the polar regions, from water level, with all your senses as there is no interference with artificial sounds.

The kayaking experience ideally starts after guests have been shuttled by Zodiac to a starting point, then transfer from the zodiac to the kayak by their own means and at the end of the Kayak excursion transfer back to the shuttle Zodiac to be brought back on board.

Besides your kayak guide who briefs the kayaking group before the excursion and afterwards leads the group there is also a Zodiac driver on a safety boat following the kayak group to offer assistance if required.

IMPORTANT

  • In the interest of allowing all guests the opportunity to experience a kayak tour, guests may pre-book one kayak excursions per cruise.

  • For those wishing to join more than one kayak excursion, we will collect names for our waiting list whilst on board and do our best to accomodate these requests.

  • Please note that our kayaks accomodate two guests - if you would lile to share with a friend or family member; please make sure that you specify this with the on board team.

  • If you are travelling alone, we will find another guest for you to share with.


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