Arctic & Alaska

Roundtrip cruise to the edge of the Arctic

12 Days aboard SH Diana. From NZD $17,678pp.
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Overview

This Arctic adventure unveils lands shaped by ice, from the polar bear habitats of Svalbard to Norway’s rugged North Cape. Cruise to glaciers and tundra, observing polar bears, whales and birdlife. Stand on the pack ice edge, sail into fjords surrounded by snowy peaks and explore remote shores in the midnight sun’s ethereal glow. Learn of polar expeditions while delving into the rich biodiversity and histories of Earth’s northernmost realms.

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Itinerary 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.

Itinerary in Brief

  • Day 1: Arrive in Tromso (Hotel Night)
  • Day 2: Tromso
  • Day 3: Bear Island
  • Day 4 to 9: Svalbard
  • Day 10: Day at sea
  • Day 11: Skarsvag (Nordkapp) - Cruising North Cape
  • Day 12: Tromso

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 Tromso (Hotel Night)

Upon arrival in Tromso Airport, you will be met by the cruise representative and driven on the group transfer to your hotel.

Day 2: Tromso

This morning you will take the group transfer from the hotel to the port to board the ship.

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.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 3: 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 4 to 9: 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 10: Day at sea

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.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 11: 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.

Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included.

Day 12: Tromso

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.

Breakfast included.

Next Departure Date: 30 Jun 2025
DatesCabinFromSpecial Offer
30 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 NZD$17678ppExpand to view prices
Triple Oceanview M4 NZD$17678ppContact us
Oceanview D4NZD$20315ppContact us
Oceanview M4NZD$21213ppContact us
Triple Balcony M5NZD$21891ppContact us
Balcony D5NZD$25146ppContact us
Balcony M5NZD$26270ppContact us
Balcony D6NZD$27843ppContact us
Quadruple SuiteNZD$28972ppContact us
Junior SuiteNZD$36944ppContact us
SuiteNZD$38629ppContact us
Premium SuiteNZD$42449ppContact us
10 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 NZD$17678ppExpand to view prices

**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 D4
Oceanview D4
Oceanview M4

20 m2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.

Oceanview M4
Oceanview M4
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 D5
Balcony D5
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 M5
Balcony M5
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.

Balcony D6
Balcony D6
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.

Junior Suite
Junior Suite
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.

Suite
Suite
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.

Premium Suite
Premium Suite
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 Oceanview M4
Triple Oceanview M4
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

Triple Balcony M5
Triple Balcony M5
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

Quadruple Suite
Quadruple Suite

SH Diana Deckplan

deck plan

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

What’s 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 (TOS) to hotel
  • Group transfer from the hotel to the ship
  • Group transfer from Ship to Airport (TOS)

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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Roundtrip cruise to the edge of the Arctic

12 Days aboard SH Diana. From NZD $17,678pp.