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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.
Expedition Highlights
• Take a stroll through the high street of Longyearbyen, the world’s most northerly town, and follow in the footsteps of polar explorers
• 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
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.
Please consider that our voyages are expeditionary in nature. This means, that there are no concrete itineraries, your captain and expedition leader will utilise their vast experience to chart the best course for your expedition depending on the climatic and environmental conditions. Mentioned highlights and wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
Named after the Ancient Roman goddess of light, the moon, hunting, and the wilderness, SH Diana is specially designed for worldwide cruising to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on Earth. Arrived in early 2023, SH Diana is the largest ship in our fleet, providing elegant and spacious 5-star accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the vast majority with large balconies. Operated by an onboard team of 140, she provides the highest levels of personal service.
| Luxury star rating: | 5 |
| Guests #: | 192 |
| Crew #: | 141 |
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| Speed: | 14 |
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| Length: | 125m |
| Width: | 23 |
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| Tonnage: | 12100 |
| Registry: | Malta |
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We understand that the trip of a lifetime takes planning, so we make the financial commitments easy to manage.
