EXPLORING SVALBARD
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8 DAYS
ITINERARY SUMMARY
| Day | Place | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Longyearbyen, Svalbard | Explore the world's most northerly town before embarking the ship |
| Days 2 - 7 | Svalbard Archipelago | Polar bears, walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seals, Arctic fox, gargantuan glaciers, magnificent fjords |
| Day 8 | Longyearbyen | Disembark and continue on your onwards journey |
SHIPS OFFERING THIS ITINERARY
Swan Hellenic Vega
The SH Vega is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offering you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage. She made her maiden voyage in July 2022, and carries a maximum of 152 guest in 76 cabins. The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey as smooth as possible. For the comfort of guests, suites have a separate living room and bedroom. All staterooms are equipped with spacious wardrobes and bathrooms.
Swan Hellenic Diana
The SH Diana combines cutting-edge technology with stylish, sophisticated design. The ship’s special ice-resistant PC6 hull means it’s able to visit some of the world’s most inaccessible regions. This new generation polar class ship features elegant interiors, wide unobstructed views, a spectacular grand staircase, and dedicated expedition facilities, so you can explore the world in style and comfort. Whether you’re taking in remarkable scenery from the panoramic sauna, dining in a world-class restaurant, or unwinding in your sumptuous stateroom, this outstanding 5-star ship has you covered.
Day 1 Longyearbyen, Svalbard
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. Embark the ship here.
Days 2 – 7 Svalbard Archipelago
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 8 Longyearbyen
Return to Longyearbyen and disembark after breakfast. Farewell your fellow travellers and continue on your onwards journey.