Reveal the magical, untamed spirit of Svalbard and the European Arctic with opportunities to see majestic wildlife, calving glaciers and the midnight sun. Zodiac cruise past glaciers and towering icebergs spotting polar bears and walruses on icebergs or hike across the icy tundra, getting close to the raw natural beauty of the far north. Unravel polar mysteries at research stations before ending in Tromsø, the "Gateway to the Arctic."
Arctic & Alaska
Cruise from Svalbard to Norway
11 Days aboard SH Diana. From NZD $10,908pp.
Details
Overview
Itinerary Highlights
- Keep your eyes peeled for Svalbard's resident polar bears, walruses, ringed seals and seabirds.
- Marvel at spectacular carpets of wildflowers in tundra fields.
- Uncover the fascinating stories of early trappers by discovering historic old trapper's huts.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Copenhagen
- Day 2: Fly Copenhagen to Longyearbyen & board your cruise
- Day 3 to 8: Svalbard
- Day 9: Bear Island
- Day 10: Skarsvag (Nordkapp) - Cruising North Cape
- Day 11: Disembark
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: 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: Bear Island
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.
Day 10: Skarsvag (Nordkapp) - Cruising North Cape
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.
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.
Day 11: Disembark
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.
This morning you will disembark and take the group transfer from the port to Tromso Airport.
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.
Next Departure Date: 21 Jun 2025
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2025 - 01 Jul 2025 | NZD$10908pp | ||
| Triple Oceanview M4 | NZD$10908pp | Contact us | |
| Oceanview D4 | NZD$12422pp | Contact us | |
| Oceanview M4 | NZD$13089pp | Contact us | |
| Triple Balcony M5 | NZD$14148pp | Contact us | |
| Balcony D5 | NZD$16200pp | Contact us | |
| Quadruple Suite | NZD$16900pp | Contact us | |
| Balcony M5 | NZD$16978pp | Contact us | |
| Balcony D6 | NZD$17756pp | Contact us | |
| Junior Suite | NZD$19978pp | Contact us | |
| Suite | NZD$22533pp | Contact us | |
| Premium Suite | NZD$24978pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Oceanview D4
20 m2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Oceanview M4
20 m2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2
Located on deck 5, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2
Located on deck 5, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2
Located on deck 6, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Junior Suite
35 m2
SH Diana’s Junior Suites features a Super King Size bed, separate living room area with homely flame-effect fireplace, private kitchen, luxurious en-suite bathroom and a 7 sq. m private balcony.
Suite
44 m2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
47 m2
SH Diana’s Premium Suites feature a Super King Size bed, separate living room with homely flame-effect fireplace, luxurious en-suite bathroom, spacious walk-in wardrobe and a 12 sq. m 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 Diana Deckplan
Specifications
CREW: 141
GUESTS: 192
DECKS: 9
LENGTH: 410 ft (125 m)
BREADTH: 75 ft (23 m)
TONNAGE: 12,100 GRT
CRUISING SPEED: 14.5 knots
PROPULSION HYBRID DIESEL ELECTRIC: 4x Medium speed, Polar Class PC6
REGISTERED: Malta
LIFEBOATS: 2 fully enclosed
TENDER BOATS: 2 (48 pax each)
ZODIACS: 15
Whats included?
- One-night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel
- 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
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- Up to 2 shore excursion/expedition activities per port of call (weather and itinerary dependant)
- Branded expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions.
- Branded backpack and stainless-steel water bottle
- Group transfer from Airport (CPH) to hotel
- Group transfer from Hotel to Airport (CPH) for charter flight
- Group transfer from Airport (LYR) to ship
- Group transfer from Ship to Tromso Airport (TOS)
- Charter flight from Copenhagen (CPH) to Longyearbyen (LYR)
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
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Destination: Arctic
Viking history, Inuit villages and an abundance of wildlife are just some of the wonders you’ll discover in the Arctic. You’ll be amazed by the natural beauty that surrounds you. Search for Polar Bears while cruising through breathtaking fjords or around the nature lovers dream, Spitsbergen.
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