Exploring Svalbard Cruise (2025)
9 Days - SH Vega
Embrace the wilderness of the Arctic Circle on a voyage around Norway’s Svalbard archipelago. The remote islands of Spitsbergen, Nordaustlandet and Edgeøya reveal their secrets as you explore rugged landscapes where wildflowers blossom under the midnight sun. Watch out for polar bears prowling the icy wilderness as beluga whales swim nearby, and black-legged kittiwakes swooping overhead as you sail through icy fjords, and past towering glaciers.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Take a stroll through the high street of Longyearbyen, the world’s most northerly town, and follow in the footsteps of polar...
- Spy on hundreds of polar bears, walruses, whales and arctic foxes in their natural habitat
- Learn more about this isolated polar region from our on board team of experts
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Copenhagen
- Day 2: Fly Copenhagen to Longyearbyen & board your cruise
- Day 3 to 8: Cruise Svalbard
- Day 9: Disembark & Fly Longyearbyen to Copenhagen
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.
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Day 1: Arrive in Copenhagen
Upon arrival in Copenhagen Airport, you will be met by the cruise representative and driven on the group transfer to your hotel (SKT Petri Hotel Copenhagen or similar).
Day 2: Fly Copenhagen to Longyearbyen & board your cruise
This morning you will take the group transfer from your hotel in Copenhagen to the airport and board the charter flight to Longyearbyen. Upon arrival, you will take the group transfer to the port and board your cruise.
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 3 to 8: Cruise 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 9: Disembark & Fly Longyearbyen to Copenhagen
This morning you will disembark and take the group transfer from the port to Longyearbyen Airport for your charter flight to Copenhagen.
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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12 Jun 2025 - 20 Jun 2025 | NZD $9519pp | ||
Triple Oceanview M4 | NZD $9519pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview D4 | NZD $10867pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview M4 | NZD $11422pp | Contact us | |
Triple Balcony M5 | NZD $12389pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D5 | NZD $14200pp | Contact us | |
Quadruple Suite | NZD $14817pp | Contact us | |
Balcony M5 | NZD $14867pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D6 | NZD $15533pp | Contact us | |
Suite | NZD $19756pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite | NZD $21867pp | Contact us | |
19 Jun 2025 - 27 Jun 2025 | NZD $9981pp | ||
Triple Oceanview M4 | NZD $9981pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview D4 | NZD $11422pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview M4 | NZD $11978pp | Contact us | |
Triple Balcony M5 | NZD $12944pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D5 | NZD $14867pp | Contact us | |
Balcony M5 | NZD $15533pp | Contact us | |
Quadruple Suite | NZD $15567pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D6 | NZD $16311pp | Contact us | |
Suite | NZD $20756pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite | NZD $22978pp | Contact us | |
26 Jun 2025 - 04 Jul 2025 | NZD $9519pp | ||
Triple Oceanview M4 | NZD $9519pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview D4 | NZD $10867pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview M4 | NZD $11422pp | Contact us | |
Triple Balcony M5 | NZD $12389pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D5 | NZD $14200pp | Contact us | |
Quadruple Suite | NZD $14817pp | Contact us | |
Balcony M5 | NZD $14867pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D6 | NZD $15533pp | Contact us | |
Suite | NZD $19756pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite | NZD $21867pp | Contact us | |
03 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 | NZD $9519pp | ||
Triple Oceanview M4 | NZD $9519pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview D4 | NZD $10867pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview M4 | NZD $11422pp | Contact us | |
Triple Balcony M5 | NZD $12389pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D5 | NZD $14200pp | Contact us | |
Quadruple Suite | NZD $14817pp | Contact us | |
Balcony M5 | NZD $14867pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D6 | NZD $15533pp | Contact us | |
Suite | NZD $19756pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite | NZD $21867pp | Contact us | |
10 Jul 2025 - 18 Jul 2025 | NZD $9519pp | ||
Triple Oceanview M4 | NZD $9519pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview D4 | NZD $10867pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview M4 | NZD $11422pp | Contact us | |
Triple Balcony M5 | NZD $12389pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D5 | NZD $14200pp | Contact us | |
Quadruple Suite | NZD $14817pp | Contact us | |
Balcony M5 | NZD $14867pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D6 | NZD $15533pp | Contact us | |
Suite | NZD $19756pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite | NZD $21867pp | Contact us |
- Please note that cabins Balcony D6, Premium Suite and some Balcony D5 can also be converted into Triples. The Third person will pay only 50% off fare.
- Triple Cabins can also be converted into Quads for 2 children.
- Children under 18 years of age at time of travelling only pay 10% of fare when sharing a room with 2 full fare paying adults.
Ask us for specific pricing.
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Oceanview D4
20 m2
Oceanview Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, a bedroom with living room area, and a luxurious bathroom.
Oceanview M4
20 m2
Oceanview Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, a bedroom with living room area, and a luxurious bathroom.
Balcony D5
25 m2
Balcony Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom, and a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony.
Balcony M5
25 m2
Balcony Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom, and a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony.
Balcony D6
25 m2
Balcony Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom, and a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony.
Suite
40 m2
Suites feature a king size bed, and have a separate living room, with a flame-effect fireplace. There’s also a luxurious ensuite bathroom – with separate bath tub and walk-in shower – and a 10m2 (108ft2) private balcony.
Premium Suite
47 m2
Premium Suites have a king size bed, separate living room, and flame-effect fireplace. There’s also a luxurious ensuite bathroom – with separate bath tub and shower – walk-in wardrobe, and a 12m2 (129ft2) private balcony.
Triple Oceanview M4
19 m2
Located on Deck 4 at the bow. Light, bright and crafted from natural materials Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds or a double bed, a bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
To make it a Triple room, the third guest will sleep on a Single Sofa bed – Dimensions of the Sofa: 1860 X 1230 mm
Triple Balcony M5
28 m2
Balcony stateroom is a Swan Hellenic guest favorite. Located on Deck 5 at the centre of the ship, staterooms features 2 single beds or a double bed, bedroom, living room, luxurious bathroom and your own 6 m2 balcony.
To make it a Triple room, the third guest will sleep on a Single Sofa bed – Dimensions of the Sofa: 1900 X 1380 mm
Quadruple Suite
44 m2
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.
To make it a Quad room, the third and fourth guests will sleep on a Double Sofa bed – Dimensions of the Sofa: 1900 X 1380 mm
SH Vega Deckplan
Specifications
CREW: 120
GUESTS: 152
DECKS: 9
LENGTH: 337 ft (115 m)
DRAFT: 18 ft (5.5 m)
BREADTH: 75 ft (23 m)
REGISTERED: Panama
CRUISING SPEED: 15.5 knots in open water
LIFEBOATS: 2 fully enclosed
PROPULSION DIESEL-ELECTRIC ENGINES: 4x Medium speed, Polar code Cat A
Whats included?
- Group transfer from CPH Airport to Hotel
- 1-night pre cruise hotel at SKT Petri Hotel Copenhagen or similar
- Group transfer from hotel to CPH Airport
- Charter flight from Copenhagen to Longyearbyen
- Group transfer from LYR Airport to Port
- Group transfer from Port to LYR Airport
- Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Copenhagen
- All meals onboard
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages available 24 hours per day
- Lecture programs by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Standard WiFi
- Self-service laundry
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- Up to 2 shore excursion/expedition activities per port of call (weather and itinerary dependant)
- Stainless Steel water bottle and backpack
What’s not included?
- Flights not mentioned
- Upgraded internet (please refer to attached WIFI leaflet)
- Spa treatments
- Optional tours
- Kayaking (USD250 pp)
- Top shelf alcoholic drinks
- Dry Cleaning (24/7/ self-service laundry is free)
- Use of onboard medical centre
Notes
- Please note that cabins Balcony D6, Premium Suite and some Balcony D5 can also be converted into Triples. The Third person will pay only 50% off fare.
- Triple Cabins can also be converted into Quads for 2 children.
- Children under 18 years of age at time of travelling only pay 10% of fare when sharing a room with 2 full fare paying adults.
Ask us for specific pricing.