Set sail on a 9-day Arctic cruise through Svalbard, departing from Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen aboard SH Diana. Explore deep fjords, towering glaciers, and coastal tundra. Observe wildlife including polar bears, walruses, Svalbard reindeer, arctic foxes, ringed seals, and whales. Navigate areas where sea ice remains, offering a rare chance to see polar bears in their natural hunting grounds. Cruise past rugged landscapes and isolated beaches, with expert guides leading daily excursions. Visit the North Pole Expeditions Museum in Longyearbyen before and after the cruise to understand early Arctic exploration. This voyage offers unique access to fragile polar ecosystems, providing close encounters with the Arctic’s raw beauty and wildlife diversity.
Highlights
Spot polar bears hunting on sea ice near Svalbard
Cruise past massive glaciers and frozen Arctic fjord systems
Visit Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost permanent settlement
Observe whales, including narwhals and bowheads, in Arctic waters
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Visit Longyearbyen, the northernmost town on Spitsbergen, Svalbard’s largest island. Walk along the highest-latitude main street and stop by a local pub. Tour the North Pole Expeditions Museum to learn about early attempts to reach the pole by air. Scan nearby Arctic waters for bowhead whales, narwhals, and walruses often spotted resting onshore.
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 9: Longyearbyen | Disembark
1 Breakfast
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. Arctic waters around are populated by whales, including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen hauling out.
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$7,0002-3 travelers
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Oceanview D4
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Oceanview M4
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
Located on decks 5, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Balcony M5
Located on decks 5, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Balcony D6
Located on decks 6, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Junior Suite
SH Diana’s Junior Suites features a Super King Size bed, separate living room area with homely flame-effect fireplace, private kitchen, luxurious en-suite bathroom and a 7 sq. m private balcony.
Suite
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
SH Diana’s Premium Suites feature a Super King Size bed, separate living room with homely flame-effect fireplace, luxurious en-suite bathroom, spacious walk-in wardrobe and a 12 sq. m private balcony.
Initial deposit is 20% (30% for Suite bookings), and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure by bank transfer, check or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
8 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Wifi
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
Lecture programs by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
Onboard gratuities & port taxes
Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions.
Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
24-hour room service
One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call (kayaking not included – however this can be pre-booked)
Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
24/7 self service laundry
One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
Memory Package
Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk)
In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boot
Excluded
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Passport and Applicable Visa Expenses
Spa Treatments
We recommend every traveler to take out a travel cancellation insurance, travel interruption insurance and a travel health insurance policy with an assumption of the return transport costs of repatriation
Several optional activities you can participate in for an extra cost. These include kayaking, private tours, special arrangements, and private Zodiac tours on request and based on availability.
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
