Norwegian Svalbard Archipelago Expedition Cruise


Svalbard
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Duration: 8 days
Starts: Longyearbyen, Norway
Ends: Longyearbyen, Norway
Language: English speaking voyage


Included
Optional


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.

Itinerary

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Day 1: 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 2-7: 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 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.

Itinerary

Day 1: 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 2-7: 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 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.


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INCLUSIONS

Charter flights to the port of embarkation/ disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk)
Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (Cruise Plus package only, exemptions apply)
Your selected stateroom
All meals onboard
Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
24-hour room service
Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
One selected shore excursion per port of call
All expedition landings
Entry level WIFI (upgraded packages available)
Gym, sauna, pool
24/7 self service laundry
Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boot
Onboard gratuities & port taxes

EXCLUSIONS

Any other item not specified in the itinerary


Dates & Rates


Ship: SH Vega | Date: 13 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 (2846)
Balcony D5
$6,980
Balcony M5
$6,980
Balcony D6
$6,980
Suite
$15,980
Premium Suite
$18,180
Ship: SH Vega | Date: 20 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 (3350)
Balcony D5
$6,980
Balcony M5
$6,980
Balcony D6
$6,980
Suite
$15,980
Premium Suite
$18,180
Ship: SH Vega | Date: 27 Jun 2025 - 04 Jul 2025 (3351)
Balcony D5
$6,980
Balcony M5
$6,980
Balcony D6
$6,980
Suite
$15,980
Premium Suite
$18,180
Ship: SH Vega | Date: 04 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 (3349)
Balcony M5
$6,980
Balcony D6
$6,980
Suite
$15,980
Premium Suite
$18,180
Ship: SH Diana | Date: 13 Jun 2026 - 20 Jun 2026 (3837)
Oceanview D4
$6,980
Oceanview M4
$7,380
Balcony D5
$8,380
Balcony M5
$8,780
Balcony D6
$9,080
Junior Suite
$10,480
Suite
$12,280
Premium Suite
$13,980
Ship: SH Diana | Date: 20 Jun 2026 - 27 Jun 2026 (3838)
Oceanview D4
$6,980
Oceanview M4
$7,380
Balcony D5
$8,380
Balcony M5
$8,780
Balcony D6
$9,080
Junior Suite
$10,480
Suite
$12,280
Premium Suite
$13,980
Ship: SH Diana | Date: 27 Jun 2026 - 04 Jul 2026 (3839)
Oceanview D4
$6,980
Oceanview M4
$7,380
Balcony D5
$8,380
Balcony M5
$8,780
Balcony D6
$9,080
Junior Suite
$10,480
Suite
$12,280
Premium Suite
$13,980
Ship: SH Diana | Date: 04 Jul 2026 - 11 Jul 2026 (3841)
Oceanview D4
$6,890
Oceanview M4
$7,380
Balcony D5
$8,380
Balcony M5
$8,780
Balcony D6
$9,080
Junior Suite
$10,480
Suite
$12,280
Premium Suite
$13,980
Ship: SH Vega | Date: 19 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026 (3844)
Oceanview D4
$8,580
Oceanview M4
$8,980
Balcony D5
$10,280
Balcony M5
$10,680
Balcony D6
$10,980
Suite
$14,980
Premium Suite
$16,980

* The prices are per person in US Dollars, unless expressly specified in a different currency. In that case, payment will be in US dollars at the exchange rate of the day.
** Rates are correct at the time of publication. All prices will be re-confirmed by email at the time of booking.
NOTE: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy—and excitement—of expedition travel. When traveling in extremely remote regions, your expedition staff must allow the sea, the ice and the weather to guide route and itinerary details. This itinerary is a tentative outline of what you’ll experience on this voyage; please be aware that no specific itinerary can be guaranteed.

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