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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: Luxury Expedition / Cruise Ship Length: 115 metres Passenger Capacity: 158 Built: 2020/2021/2022 The SH Vega is a boutique, ice-strengthened expedition ship designed for exploring the world’s most remote destinations in refined comfort. Built in Finland’s renowned Helsinki Shipyard, she combines sleek Scandinavian design with advanced cruising technology, including a Polar Class PC5 hull and extra-large stabilisers for smooth sailing in challenging waters. With space for just 158 guests and 122 crew, she offers an intimate and personalised experience, where every detail is considered – from elegant observation lounges and stargazing decks to fine dining venues and a spa with panoramic views. Her facilities include a heated outdoor pool, open deck jacuzzi, gym, and library, ensuring the journey is as rewarding on board as it is ashore. Accommodation ranges from stylish oceanview staterooms to expansive premium suites, all appointed with contemporary comforts such as a flame-effect fireplace, Illy espresso machine, luxury toiletries, and even complimentary binoculars for wildlife spotting. Private balconies in many cabins provide a front-row seat to breathtaking landscapes, while world-class dining, attentive service, and thoughtful touches like a welcome bottle of Champagne enhance the sense of occasion. Whether navigating polar ice or sailing into sunlit harbours, the SH Vega offers a blend of adventure, elegance, and home-like warmth.

Itinerary



Day 1 - Days 0 - 1 - Pre Cruise & Longyearbyen
Charter flights to the port of embarkation/disembarkationOne night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)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.Charter flights to the port of embarkation/disembarkationGroup return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
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
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $4,890Oceanview D4 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $5,165Oceanview M4 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $13,800Balcony M5 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $14,400Balcony D6 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $21,000Suite - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $24,000Premium Suite
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $5,415Balcony D5 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $5,715Balcony M5 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $5,965Balcony D6 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $8,865Suite - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $10,190Premium Suite
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $12,000Oceanview D4 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $12,600Oceanview M4 - From
09-06-202717-06-2027AUD $13,200Balcony D5 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027AUD $4,890Oceanview D4 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027AUD $5,165Oceanview M4 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027AUD $5,415Balcony D5 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027AUD $5,715Balcony M5 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027AUD $5,965Balcony D6 - From
19-06-202727-06-2027AUD $8,865Suite - From
19-06-202727-06-2027AUD $10,190Premium Suite
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $11,875Oceanview D4 - From
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $12,450Oceanview M4 - From
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $13,100Balcony D5 - From
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $13,650Balcony M5 - From
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $14,225Balcony D6 - From
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $20,775Suite - From
26-06-202705-07-2027AUD $23,725Premium Suite
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $11,875Oceanview D4 - From
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $12,450Oceanview M4 - From
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $13,100Balcony D5 - From
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $13,650Balcony M5 - From
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $14,225Balcony D6 - From
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $20,775Suite - From
03-07-202712-07-2027AUD $23,725Premium Suite
10-07-202718-07-2027AUD $12,725Oceanview D4 - From
10-07-202718-07-2027AUD $13,375Oceanview M4 - From
10-07-202718-07-2027AUD $14,000Balcony D5 - From
10-07-202718-07-2027AUD $14,650Balcony M5 - From
10-07-202718-07-2027AUD $15,300Balcony D6 - From
10-07-202718-07-2027AUD $22,275Suite - From
10-07-202718-07-2027AUD $25,475Premium Suite
28-05-202805-06-2028AUD $10,600Oceanview D4
28-05-202805-06-2028AUD $11,100Oceanview M4
28-05-202805-06-2028AUD $11,650Balcony D5
28-05-202805-06-2028AUD $12,175Balcony M5
28-05-202805-06-2028AUD $18,525Suite
28-05-202805-06-2028AUD $21,175Premium Suite
04-06-202812-06-2028AUD $10,600Oceanview D4
04-06-202812-06-2028AUD $11,100Oceanview M4
04-06-202812-06-2028AUD $11,650Balcony D5
04-06-202812-06-2028AUD $12,175Balcony M5
04-06-202812-06-2028AUD $18,525Suite
04-06-202812-06-2028AUD $21,175Premium Suite
11-06-202819-06-2028AUD $10,600Oceanview D4
11-06-202819-06-2028AUD $11,100Oceanview M4
11-06-202819-06-2028AUD $11,650Balcony D5
11-06-202819-06-2028AUD $12,175Balcony M5
11-06-202819-06-2028AUD $18,525Suite
11-06-202819-06-2028AUD $21,175Premium Suite
18-06-202826-06-2028AUD $10,600Oceanview D4
18-06-202826-06-2028AUD $11,100Oceanview M4
18-06-202826-06-2028AUD $11,650Balcony D5
18-06-202826-06-2028AUD $12,175Balcony M5
18-06-202826-06-2028AUD $18,525Suite
18-06-202826-06-2028AUD $21,175Premium Suite
25-06-202803-07-2028AUD $10,600Oceanview D4
25-06-202803-07-2028AUD $11,100Oceanview M4
25-06-202803-07-2028AUD $11,650Balcony D5
25-06-202803-07-2028AUD $12,175Balcony M5
25-06-202803-07-2028AUD $18,525Suite
25-06-202803-07-2028AUD $21,175Premium Suite
02-07-202810-07-2028AUD $10,700Oceanview D4
02-07-202810-07-2028AUD $11,250Oceanview M4
02-07-202810-07-2028AUD $11,775Balcony D5
02-07-202810-07-2028AUD $12,325Balcony M5
02-07-202810-07-2028AUD $18,750Suite
02-07-202810-07-2028AUD $21,425Premium 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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