Name: Roundtrip cruise to the edge of the Arctic
Brand: Swan Hellenic
SKU: V1926070910

Cruise Plus

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What’s INCLUDED:

24-Hour Room Service
Illy espresso, Kusmi tea, and minibar stocked with soft drinks and beer available in staterooms.
Welcome champagne available in staterooms.
Lecture Programs presented by our experienced expedition team and distinguished guest speakers.
Standard Wi-Fi
Self-Service Laundry
Beverages – Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages including wines during meals.
Onboard Gratuities and Port Taxes
Shore Excursions – One selected shore excursion or expedition activity per day.
Expedition Gear – branded Swan Hellenic Expedition parka, waterproof backpack, and reusable thermal drink bottle (Expeditions Only).
Zodiac Landings Equipment – Rubber boots and walking sticks available for lending. (Expeditions Only).
Transfers – transportation between the airport and the cruise ports.
Pre Cruise-Accommodation – accommodation before the cruise (except for D2225, D3925, V2925, D0726, V2926).

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YOUR TRIP

This luxury cruise embarks on a roundtrip journey to the edge of the Arctic, setting sail from Tromsø and returning to the same Arctic gateway. Over eleven days, the itinerary visits notable destinations, including Bear Island, Svalbard, and the majestic North Cape. The voyage offers the enchanting experience of exploring the Arctic’s striking landscapes and unique wildlife. The cruise provides opportunities to visit fascinating places such as the scenic Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø and the rich birdlife at Bear Island, where millions of Atlantic puffins and other seabirds nest. In Svalbard, explore the realm of polar bears, walruses, and arctic foxes amidst its stunning glaciers and fjords. North Cape presents iconic views and unique Arctic phenomena like the midnight sun. Throughout this luxury cruise, guests can partake in a variety of activities. Join the expedition team on a thrilling Zodiac tour at Bear Island or savor the sights from the ship’s observation deck. Optional activities include kayaking in Svalbard or a King Crab Safari at Sarnes. Onboard, delve into lectures and enhance your photography skills with guidance from professional photographers, ensuring an enriching journey.

Trip Highlights

View nesting Arctic seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills, little auks, fulmars and gulls.

Explore the vast tundra-covered and icy landscapes of the High Arctic.

Watch for polar bears, walruses, ringed seals and other Arctic mammals as they roam in their natural habitat.

Sail past North Cape, Western Europe's most northerly geographic point.

Navigate through sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, including cruising close to towering tidewater glaciers.

Itinerary

The Arctic gateway, Tromso at 69 degrees north, is renowned for the midnight sun in summer and the Northern Lights in winter. The Arctic Cathedral, with stained-glass windows, hosts midnight concerts. The Fjellheisen cable car offers panoramic views from Mount Storsteinen, while the historic centre features old wooden houses. The Polar Museum chronicles early polar explorations, and the thriving Alpine Botanic Garden adds to Tromso's charm.

The greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea is on Bear Island, or Bjørnøya, Svalbard’s southernmost island. Atlantic puffins, northern gannets, glaucous gulls, great skuas, black-legged kittiwakes, little auks, common guillemots, and Brünnich's guillemots, nest on the steep cliffs near Kapp Kolthoff, south of Sørhamna. The ocean has sculpted sea stack rock columns, sea caves and tunnels, with a notable tunnel at Perleporten.

Zodiac Tour With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team

Included

Join your expedition team on this exhilarating boat ride to Bear Island, the largest bird cliff in the Barents Sea
See millions of birds nesting on the steep cliffs such as Atlantic puffins, gannets, gulls, skuas, kittiwakes, little auks and guillemots
Admire sea stack rock formations, caves and tunnels sculpted by the battering seas

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

Kayak With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team (single outing)

Optional

02 h 00 m

Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.

Skarsvåg, Europe’s northernmost fishing village on Magerøya Island, is a short journey from Nordkapp (North Cape)—Europe's northernmost point above the Arctic Circle, marked by a striking globe monument. Only Svalbard stands between here and the North Pole. Along the coast, Atlantic puffin colonies and over a million seabirds nest, including arctic skuas, razorbills, northern gannets, white-tailed eagles, common eider ducks and great cormorants.

King Crab Safari at Sarnes

Optional

03 h 30 m

Experience the taste of Northern Norwegian wildlife enjoying giant King Crabs straight from Sarnes Lavvo Camp beach
Savour this authentic culinary experience enjoying your very own crab over an open fire
Enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the North Norwegian coast

Guided Transfer to North Cape

Included

02 h 30 m

Get panoramic views overlooking the Arctic Ocean from the Globe near the edge of the cliff, weather permitting
Explore the "stone-wheels" adorned with children's drawings from across the globe, promoting peace and friendship
Catch a film at the Visitor Centre showcasing the area’s different seasons and changing scenery throughout the year

North Cape (Nordkapp), the northernmost tip of Europe in Norway, where the Arctic Ocean meets the rugged coast, is a majestic headland that has fascinated explorers for centuries. Cruising to North Cape promises an awe-inspiring encounter with nature's grandeur and a glimpse into the Arctic's captivating allure. In summer, North Cape basks in the ethereal glow of the midnight sun, a surreal phenomenon where the sun never fully sets.

This itinerary provides general information about each destination. Also, please be aware that some of the venues and highlights mentioned may not be open or accessible on the day we visit. For the most accurate tour program, we recommend contacting your Swan Hellenic agent or travel agent closer to your departure date.

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Oceanview D4

20 m²

Oceanview Staterooms measure 20m²(215ft²) and can accommodate two guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.

Oceanview M4

20 m²

Balcony D5

25 m²

Balcony Staterooms measure 25m² (269ft²) – including a 5m² (54ft²) private balcony – and can accommodate two or three guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.

Balcony M5

25 m²

Balcony D6

25 m²

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.