DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Aug 30, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | 17,245 |
18,580 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Aug 30, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | 17,245 |
18,580 |
ITINERARY
Kangerlussuaq
Day 1
Once a WWII airbase at the head of Kangerlussuaq Fjord, Kangerlussuaq's
history is told at the airport’s museum, showcasing Inuit
artefacts. This ice-filled glacial area and tundra is a haven for
wildlife, including reindeer, arctic foxes, arctic hare, gyrfalcons and
around 10,000 muskoxen.
Sisimiut
Day 2
The northernmost city in Greenland, just north of the Arctic Circle,
Sisimiut remains ice free in winter and is known as an adventure sports
hub. Inhabited for more than 4,500 years by the Inuit, Dorset and then
Thule people, dog sled remains a common form of transport. Abandoned
settlements lie between Sisimiut and the Thule district to the north.
The area is home to humpback whales, walrus, and Arctic foxes in their
summer coat.
Ilulissat, Disko Bay
Day 3
Sailing through the iceberg capital of the world to Disko Bay, the
Ilulissat Icefjord is one of the cruise highlights. Given UNESCO World
Heritage Site status, the Ilulissat Icefjord is a popular tourist
destination, and thanks to the productive Sermeq Kujalleq glacier,
thousands of gargantuan icebergs calve from the Greenland ice cap into
the sea. The city of Ilulissat is home to many sled-dogs.
Qeqertarsuaq
Day 4
Qeqertarsuaq is the largest town on Disko Island, Greenland's largest
island, on its west coast, part of Disko Bay, a UNESCO-listed site for
its icebergs. The Lyngemark Glacier rises above the town. The
area’s hills, basalt columns and black sand beaches reflect
its volcanic origin. The area is fertile and home to species not found
elsewhere in Greenland. Keep an eye out for its hot springs as we move
through floating icebergs.
Day at sea
Day 5
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.
Pond Inlet, NU
Day 6
The views of snow-capped mountains have given Pond Inlet in northern
Baffin Island the name of Canada’s ‘jewel of the
north’ and the area is a prime breeding ground for narwhals -
toothed whales with a distinct large tusk. The traditional Inuit
community living in the hamlet of Mittimatalik are renowned for their
craft skills from printmaking and stone carving. Nearby at Qulalukat
the thousand-year-old Inuit sod houses, or qarmaq, merit a visit.
Dundas Harbour, Devon Island, NU
Day 7
Dundas Harbour, the eastern entrance to the Northwest Passage on Devon
Island, Canada's largest uninhabited island, shows signs of life
despite the harsh terrain, with relics of a 1000 A.D. Thule settlement
and a 1920s Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) outpost for
controlling illegal whaling. Nearby Croker Bay is on the shores of
iceberg-laden Lancaster Sound. The Devon ice cap feeds the huge South
Croker Bay Glacier that calves into the bay.
Croker Bay
Day 7
Gracing the eastern high Arctic, Croker Bay, a mesmerising Arctic
waterway, carves its way into Devon Island within the vibrant
Qikiqtaaluk Region. This deep inlet, an extension of Lancaster Sound
and Barrow Strait, unveils a landscape of captivating beauty. The Devon
ice cap feeds the huge South Croker Bay Glacier that calves into the
bay.
Radstock Bay, NU
Day 8
This area is closely associated with the exploration of
Canada’s High Arctic and the Northwest Passage. Much of the
Canadian Arctic Archipelago was mapped while searching for the missing
crew of British explorer Sir John Franklin’s fateful 1845-46
Northwest Passage Expedition. Radstock Bay sits below the mighty
Caswall Tower mountain and hides many secrets, with evidence of sledge
tracks, camps and food tins that may help reveal what happened.
Beechey Island, NU
Day 8
Beechey Island Sites, five historical sites in Canada's High Arctic,
mark where British explorer Sir John Franklin wintered in 1845-46
during his fateful Northwest Passage Expedition. Much of the Canadian
Arctic Archipelago was mapped while searching for the crew. Norwegian
explorer Roald Amundsen paid his respects to Franklin in 1903 before
successfully discovering the Northwest Passage.
Port Leopold, NU
Day 9
Port Leopold is a place of raw, rugged natural beauty and landscapes
that evoke a sense of awe and wonder. The pristine wilderness and
untouched terrain create a feeling of remoteness and isolation, while
the Arctic wildlife that calls this place home adds a touch of wildness
and unpredictability. The area's history as a former Hudson's Bay
Company trading post also lends a sense of nostalgia and intrigue.
Elwin Bay, NU
Day 9
Crossing Lancaster Sound to Elwin Bay, the ship passes Prince Leopold
Island, hosting over 500,000 nesting pairs of thick-billed murres,
black guillemots, northern fulmars, and black-legged kittiwakes. Beluga
whales moult in shallow gravel beds, while in Prince Regent Inlet,
polar bears hunt ringed seals on sea ice.
Fort Ross, NU
Day 10
The ship sails past Fort Ross, on Somerset Island, the northernmost fur
trading post of the Hudson’s Bay Company. Near the Bellot
Strait, it was eventually abandoned due to harsh ice conditions. The
strait separates Somerset Island from Boothia Peninsula, home to Point
Zenith, the northernmost continental point of the Americas. It's also
where Sir James Clark Ross located the Magnetic North Pole during Sir
John Ross's 1829 Arctic expedition.
Cruising Bellot Strait, NU
Day 10
The Bellot Strait, named in honour of the French explorer
Joseph-René Bellot, is a narrow, 2.3-km-wide, and 25-km-long
waterway. It separates Somerset Island to the north from the Boothia
Peninsula to the south. This strait played a historical role during an
expedition to locate Sir John Franklin's lost expedition, tragically
marked by Bellot's death in the area in 1853.
Cruise Peel Sound, NU
Day 11
Choked up by ice in winter, Peel Sound is a 125-mile-long channel
separating Prince of Wales Island to the west and Somerset Island to
the east. The icebound arctic waters thwarted several 19th-century
explorers - Sir John Franklin in 1846, Francis Leopold McClintock in
1858 and Allen Young in 1875. Today, Peel Sound still remains a
challenging waterway, but is also home to abundant wildlife, including
polar bears, seals and whales.
Coningham Bay, NU
Day 11
Coningham Bay, on Prince of Wales Island in the heart of the Northwest
Passage, holds historical and cultural significance and serves as a
haven for Arctic wildlife. The nutrient-rich waters attract beluga
whales, sustaining the well-fed local polar bear population. The bay's
rich history is intertwined with Arctic exploration, as Captain James
Cook charted it in 1778 during his final voyage through the Northwest
Passage.
Day at sea
Day 12
Days at sea are the perfect chance to relax, unwind and do whatever
takes your fancy. So whether that is going to the gym, visiting the
spa, trying to spot a whale from the deck, reading a chapter or two, or
simply topping up your tan, these blue sea days are the perfect balance
to the green days spent exploring on land.
Buchan Gulf, NU
Day 13
Buchan Gulf, a remote Arctic fjord on Baffin Island's northeastern
coast, is one of the world’s most important nesting sites for
northern fulmars, who roost on the towering cliffs and rocks. Polar
bears roam the shores of Icy Arm, a narrow fjord with the relics of an
ancient Thule semi-subterranean home sitting on the edge of the boggy
tundra. Pods of narwhals are at home in the deep waters of this glacial
fjord system on eastern Baffin Island.
Qikiqtarjuaq
Day 14
Qikiqtarjuaq is a remote, beautiful Baffin Island community surrounded
by towering mountains and glaciers. The rugged landscape and pristine
wilderness offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, from
kayaking to wildlife watching. The town's Inuit culture and traditions
are still alive. But what sets Qikiqtarjuaq apart is the warmth and
hospitality of its people, who welcome visitors and share their rich
history and traditions with pride.
Day at sea
Day 15
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.
Kangerlussuaq
Day 16-17
Once a WWII airbase at the head of Kangerlussuaq Fjord, Kangerlussuaq's
history is told at the airport’s museum, showcasing Inuit
artefacts. This ice-filled glacial area and tundra is a haven for
wildlife, including reindeer, arctic foxes, arctic hare, gyrfalcons and
around 10,000 muskoxen.
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
- Regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (ONLY available for Antarctica cruises starting or ending in Ushuaia, Arctic cruises starting and ending in Longyearbyen and Kangerlussuaq)
- 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 (Kayak not included, bookable for a fee on board)
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes