Package Duration: 8 nights Cruise & Stay
Package Starts: 06 July 2024 – At hotel in the region as designated by Swan Hellenic
Cruise Starts: 07 July 2024 – from Longyearbyen, Norway
Cruise Ends: 14 July 2024 – into Longyearbyen, Norway
Package Ends: 14 July 2024 – flight to other regional airport as designated by Swan Hellenic
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Explore the High Arctic wilderness within the Arctic Circle between 74° and 81° north on this Svalbard Discovery cruise on board a boutique expedition ship. Admire the striking scenery on a voyage around Norway`s outlying Svalbard archipelago where only a few intrepid adventurers and explorers have been before. These remote islands of Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet and Edgeoya reveal their secrets as you come ashore to rugged landscapes bordered by tundra where wildflowers blossom under the midnight sun. Polar bears prowl the icy wilderness for hapless walrus, beluga whales swim along and expect to see black-legged kittiwakes swooping overhead as you cruise through icy fjords and past towering glaciers. Your journey to and from the world`s most northerly town will leave you feeling on top of the world.
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Svalbard Explored Expedition Cruise & Stay Package Includes:
– Group transfer from the airport to hotel
– 1 night pre-cruise accommodation in a regional hotel with breakfast in a 4 or 5 star hotel
– Group transfer from hotel to airport
– Flight to Longyearbyen
– Group transfer from airport to port
– 7 night Expedition cruise aboard SH Vega from Longyearbyen return
– All shipboard main meals
– 24 hour room service
– Onboard beverages: including selected alcoholic beverages (premium wine and spirits excluded), soft drinks, coffee and tea onboard
– Lecture programs by a team of expedition leaders and guest speakers
– One selected shore excursion/expedition activities per port of call (Kayak not included, bookable for a fee on board)
– Onboard standard WiFi
– Yours to keep: a wet-pack bag & water bottle plus curated photo-book of your journey and access to all photo`s & video`s taken during your voyage
– Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka (yours to keep) and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
– Cruise ship crew gratuities
– Port taxes
– Group transfer from port to airport
– Flight from Longyearbyen to regional airport as designated by Swan Hellenic
Special Conditions
Special Validity Dates
Pre-cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 06 Jul 2024 | Transfer from airport to hotel - Overnight Oslo | ||
| 07 Jul 2024 | Transfer from hotel to airport - Fly to Longyearbyen - Transfer to port |
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 07 Jul 2024 | Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen |
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| 08 Jul 2024 | Svalbard |
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| 09 Jul 2024 | Svalbard |
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| 10 Jul 2024 | Svalbard |
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| 11 Jul 2024 | Svalbard |
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| 12 Jul 2024 | Svalbard |
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| 13 Jul 2024 | Svalbard |
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| 14 Jul 2024 | Longyearbyen, Spitsbergen |
Post-cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2024 | Disembark cruise - Transfer to airport - Regional flight as designated by Swan |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Longyearbyen roundtrip aboard SH Vega.
Cruise Overview:
Explore the High Arctic wilderness within the Arctic Circle between 74° and 81° north on our Svalbard Discovery cruise on board a boutique expedition ship. Admire the striking scenery on a voyage around Norway’s outlying Svalbard archipelago where only a few intrepid adventurers and explorers have been before. These remote islands of Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet and Edgeøya reveal their secrets as you come ashore to rugged landscapes bordered by tundra where wildflowers blossom under the midnight sun. Polar bears prowl the icy wilderness for hapless walrus, beluga whales swim along and expect to see black-legged kittiwakes swooping overhead as we cruise through icy fjords and past towering glaciers. Our journey to and from the world’s most northerly town will leave you feeling on top of the world.
Our brand new ship, named after the first ship to cross the Arctic Northeast Passage, 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.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 115 m
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 152
- Ship Registration: Panama
If you are looking to experience the remote Polar regions or explore truly off-the-beaten path destinations and cultures of our spectacular planet, then you are in great company. Swan Hellenic exists to provide its guests with authentic, intimate and unforgettable moments in extraordinary locations and remote landmarks. All the while enjoying a sophisticated elegant atmosphere onboard.
Swan Hellenic is an established, well respected owner-operated heritage brand with more than 7 decades of expertise in undiscovered destinations.
OUR VISION IS SIMPLE To Be The World Leader In Cultural Expedition Cruising Swan Hellenic is proud to return to the waters 70 years after its first pioneering cruise. Our brand new fleet of expedition ships are cutting edge, but the core values that underpinned the brand and served its guests so well from its inception remain in place. As does the passion for exploratory travel to the globe’s furthest far flung places.
Constructed in the Helsinki shipyard, our expedition ships combine the latest polar ice-class technology with stylish, sophisticated interiors. Think high-end boutique hotel with contemporary sophistication. Chic, spacious and well-planned cabins feature generously sized bathrooms, comfortable in-room dining facilities and unobstructed views of the incredible destinations we visit.
Understated elegance might be another way of phrasing what awaits a Swan Hellenic guest. At the very heart of our brand is the onboard team with our guests’ personal wellbeing their foremost priority. The service on board embodies the same values, being attentive, personal and intuitive but discreet. There’s no fuss or formality, just focused dedication to understanding our guests’ preferences and anticipating their needs, always aiming to exceed and surprise expectations.
Swan Hellenic prides itself on taking its guests to see what others don’t, visiting small and lesser-known ports of special cultural, geographical or wildlife interest as well as bucket list famous cities. Above all, our guests visit many uniquely remote places beyond these ports of call, boarding Zodiac boats and exploring at sea level to come ashore in rich unspoilt areas of our planet that often cannot be accessed in any other way.
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Located on Deck 6 at the aft, our Premium Suites with a 12 sq.m. private balconies are the most luxurious accommodation on board. A favorite for those who want nothing but the best.
Located on Deck 4 at the bow. Light, bright and crafted from natural materials Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony stateroom is a Swan Hellenic guest favorite. Located on Deck 5 at the bow and aft, staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom, living room, luxurious bathroom and your own 6 m2 balcony.
Balcony stateroom is a Swan Hellenic guest favorite. Located on Deck 5 at the centre of the ship, staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom, living room, luxurious bathroom and your own 6 m2 balcony.
Balcony stateroom is a Swan Hellenic guest favorite. Located on Deck 6, staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom, living room, luxurious bathroom and your own 6 m2 panoramic balcony.
Located on Deck 5 and 6 at the centre of the ship, our spacious Suites with a 12 sq.m. private balconies are a favorite with discerning guests, and those that prefer a little more space and comfort.
Located on Deck 4 at the centre of the ship. Light, bright and crafted from natural materials Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
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