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Exploring Svalbard Cruise from Longyearbyen

Exploring Svalbard Cruise from Longyearbyen

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Description

Embark on the Exploring Svalbard luxury cruise, a captivating round trip voyage departing from the world’s northernmost town, Longyearbyen, on the island of Spitsbergen. This adventure leads you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Svalbard archipelago, including remote islands such as Nordaustlandet and Edgeøya, before returning to Longyearbyen. Throughout this journey, you’ll have the chance to visit intriguing locales such as The North Pole Expeditions Museum in Longyearbyen, which chronicles early polar explorations. Learn about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, a vital repository preserving seeds from across the globe. As you navigate the Arctic waters, keep an eye out for mesmerizing wildlife like polar bears, ringed seals and walruses. Your luxury cruise experience includes a variety of activities to engage and enrich. Optional kayaking with the Swan Hellenic Expedition Team offers a unique perspective on the stunning Arctic landscapes. As you’re enveloped in the natural wonders of Svalbard, take delight in the diverse flora burgeoning under the midnight sun, creating unforgettable memories on this extraordinary voyage.

Trip Name
Exploring Svalbard Cruise from Longyearbyen
Days
9
Overview
Vessel Type: Expedition Ship Length: 125 meters Passenger Capacity: 192 Built: 2022/2023 SH Diana is the newest and largest ship in the Swan Hellenic fleet, designed for modern expedition cruising with a strong sense of elegance and purpose. Built in Finland’s renowned Helsinki Shipyard, she combines cutting-edge hybrid diesel-electric propulsion and a Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened hull, enabling smooth exploration of the world’s most remote and rugged destinations. With space for just 192 guests, SH Diana offers a boutique 5-star experience across nine decks, featuring expansive viewing areas, a grand staircase, and refined interiors accented with exclusive onboard artwork. On board, guests enjoy exceptional facilities including the panoramic sauna, open-deck jacuzzi, heated outdoor pool, and dedicated expedition areas like the Swan’s Nest and BaseCamp. Cabins are thoughtfully equipped with Champagne, Lajatica toiletries, Nikon binoculars, and Illy coffee machines, ensuring comfort at every turn. Dining is a delight with venues like the Swan Restaurant and Pool Bar & Grill, while the crew’s attentive and personalised service ensures you feel truly cared for from the moment you step aboard. SH Diana is the perfect vessel for those seeking adventure wrapped in luxurious simplicity.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & Longyearbyen
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. Nearby, Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves duplicate seeds from gene banks worldwide. Arctic waters around are populated by whales, including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen hauling out.
Day 2 - Days 2-7 - 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 3 - Day 7 - Longyearbyen
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. Nearby, Svalbard Global Seed Vault preserves duplicate seeds from gene banks worldwide. Arctic waters around are populated by whales, including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen hauling out.
Day 4 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.
Day 5 - DAY 5-8 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 6 - DAY 9 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 7 - Please Note:
Itineraries are subject to change.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
12-06-202620-06-2026GBP £10,850Oceanview D4 - From
12-06-202620-06-2026GBP £11,400Oceanview M4 - From
12-06-202620-06-2026GBP £13,000Balcony D5 - From
12-06-202620-06-2026GBP £13,575Balcony M5 - From
12-06-202620-06-2026GBP £14,100Balcony D6 - From
12-06-202620-06-2026GBP £16,275Junior Suite - From
12-06-202620-06-2026GBP £19,000Suite - From
12-06-202620-06-2026GBP £21,700Premium Suite
19-06-202627-06-2026GBP £12,980Balcony D5 - From
19-06-202627-06-2026GBP £13,580Balcony M5 - From
19-06-202627-06-2026GBP £14,080Balcony D6 - From
19-06-202627-06-2026GBP £16,280Junior Suite - From
19-06-202627-06-2026GBP £18,980Suite - From
19-06-202627-06-2026GBP £21,680Premium Suite
19-06-202627-06-2026GBP £10,880Oceanview D4 - From
19-06-202627-06-2026GBP £11,380Oceanview M4 - From
26-06-202604-07-2026GBP £10,880Oceanview D4 - From
26-06-202604-07-2026GBP £11,380Oceanview M4 - From
26-06-202604-07-2026GBP £12,980Balcony D5 - From
26-06-202604-07-2026GBP £13,580Balcony M5 - From
26-06-202604-07-2026GBP £14,080Balcony D6 - From
26-06-202604-07-2026GBP £16,280Junior Suite - From
26-06-202604-07-2026GBP £18,980Suite - From
26-06-202604-07-2026GBP £21,680Premium Suite
03-07-202611-07-2026GBP £10,880Oceanview D4 - From
03-07-202611-07-2026GBP £11,380Oceanview M4 - From
03-07-202611-07-2026GBP £12,980Balcony D5 - From
03-07-202611-07-2026GBP £13,580Balcony M5 - From
03-07-202611-07-2026GBP £14,080Balcony D6 - From
03-07-202611-07-2026GBP £16,280Junior Suite - From
03-07-202611-07-2026GBP £18,980Suite - From
03-07-202611-07-2026GBP £21,680Premium Suite
09-06-202717-06-2027GBP £4,890Oceanview D4 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027GBP £5,165Oceanview M4 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027GBP £5,415Balcony D5 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027GBP £5,715Balcony M5 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027GBP £5,965Balcony D6 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027GBP £8,865Suite - From
09-06-202717-06-2027GBP £10,190Premium Suite
11-06-202719-06-2027GBP £5,550Oceanview D4 - From
11-06-202719-06-2027GBP £5,825Oceanview M4 - From
11-06-202719-06-2027GBP £6,100Balcony D5 - From
11-06-202719-06-2027GBP £6,375Balcony M5 - From
11-06-202719-06-2027GBP £6,650Balcony D6 - From
11-06-202719-06-2027GBP £9,700Suite - From
11-06-202719-06-2027GBP £11,100Premium Suite
19-06-202727-06-2027GBP £4,890Oceanview D4 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027GBP £5,165Oceanview M4 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027GBP £5,415Balcony D5 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027GBP £5,715Balcony M5 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027GBP £5,965Balcony D6 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027GBP £8,865Suite - From
19-06-202727-06-2027GBP £10,190Premium Suite
27-06-202705-07-2027GBP £4,890Oceanview D4 - From
27-06-202705-07-2027GBP £5,165Oceanview M4 - From
27-06-202705-07-2027GBP £5,415Balcony D5 - From
27-06-202705-07-2027GBP £5,715Balcony M5 - From
27-06-202705-07-2027GBP £5,965Balcony D6 - From
27-06-202705-07-2027GBP £8,865Suite - From
27-06-202705-07-2027GBP £10,190Premium Suite
04-07-202712-07-2027GBP £4,890Oceanview D4 - From
04-07-202712-07-2027GBP £5,165Oceanview M4 - From
04-07-202712-07-2027GBP £5,415Balcony D5 - From
04-07-202712-07-2027GBP £5,715Balcony M5 - From
04-07-202712-07-2027GBP £5,965Balcony D6 - From
04-07-202712-07-2027GBP £8,865Suite - From
04-07-202712-07-2027GBP £10,190Premium Suite

Inclusions

    • 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

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