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Exploring Svalbard Cruise

Longyearbyen Roundtrip - Example 9 Day Cruise aboard SH Vega
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Begin your 9-day Svalbard cruise aboard the SH Vega with an overnight stay in Copenhagen before flying to Longyearbyen to embark on your voyage. In Longyearbyen, you learn about early Arctic aviation at the North Pole Expeditions Museum and watch for whales and walruses in the surrounding waters. As you sail deep into the Arctic Circle to explore Svalbard, you discover a landscape of magnificent fjords, gargantuan glaciers, sea ice, tundra, and beaches. Throughout the journey, you observe diverse wildlife in their natural habitat, including polar bears, walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seals, and arctic foxes. Your adventure concludes in Longyearbyen, where you visit the Svalbard Museum and the world's northernmost post office before flying back to Copenhagen.
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Highlights
  • Discover early aviation history at the North Pole Expeditions Museum
  • Explore magnificent fjords, sea ice, and gargantuan glaciers in Svalbard
  • Watch for polar bears hunting across the remaining Arctic sea ice
  • See walruses, reindeer, ringed seals, and arctic foxes in their habitat
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Activity Level: Variable
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.
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Day 1: Copenhagen

Arrive in Copenhagen, relax, and spend the overnight here preparing for your adventure.

*Specific hotel and location to be announced

Day 2: Fly to Longyearbyen | Embark

Take a transfer from your hotel to the airport for your flight to Longyearbyen, where you embark on the cruise. Longyearbyen is home to the North Pole Expeditions Museum, which chronicles early attempts to reach the North Pole by air. The Arctic waters surrounding the area are inhabited by whales, including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are often seen hauling out on the shores.

Day 3-8: 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

Day 9: Longyearbyen | Disembark | Fly to Copenhagen

  • 1 Breakfast
Your Arctic voyage ends back in Longyearbyen, having experienced a unique glimpse into the barren lands and wildlife of this remote area. Learn more about the island's early explorers, the challenges of living in the Arctic, and the diverse wildlife you might have encountered on your cruise at the Svalbard Museum. Or even send a postcard from the world's northernmost post office before your journey home.

After disembarkation, ​get transferred to the airport for your flight back to Copenhagen.

Ship/Hotel

SH Vega

SH Vega

SH Vega

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.
SH Vega
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SH Vega Suite OceanViewOceanview
Oceanview D4
19 m2, Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
SH Vega Suite OceanViewOceanview
Oceanview M4
19 m2, Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony
Balcony D5
28 m2, Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedrooms with a living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony
Balcony
Balcony M5
28 m2, Located at the center of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedrooms with a living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony
Balcony
Balcony D6
28 m2, Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony
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Suite
44 m2, Our Suites features a super king bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
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Premium Suite
49 m2, Our grandest suites feature a super king bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, a spacious walk-in wardrobe, and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
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
  • Memory Package
  • Gym, sauna, pool
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)
  • Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
  • Charter flights to the port of embarkation/disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk, Honiara, Jayapura and Sorong)
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
  • 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.
  • Premium wines and spirits from the bar menu
  • Purchases from the ship’s boutique
  • Laundry expenses
  • Premium WiFi packages

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