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.
Arctic & Alaska
Roundtrip cruise to the edge of the Arctic
Overview
Book by 8th June 2025
Prices shown after discount
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 at 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 Tromsø Airport.
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.
Breakfast included.
| Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026 | NZD$11698pp | ||
| Triple Oceanview M4 | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Oceanview D4 | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Triple Balcony M5 | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Oceanview M4 | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Balcony D5 | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Balcony M5 | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Balcony D6 | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Quadruple Suite | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Suite | Exclusive deal! | ||
| Premium Suite | Exclusive deal! | ||
| 18 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2026 | NZD$11698pp | ||
| 28 Jun 2026 - 09 Jul 2026 | NZD$11698pp | ||
| 08 Jul 2026 - 19 Jul 2026 | NZD$11698pp | ||
| 18 Jul 2026 - 29 Jul 2026 | NZD$11698pp |
**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
This cabin can also be converted into Quad on request.
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
This cabin can also be converted into Quad on request.
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
What’s included?
- Group transfer from the airport (TOS) to the hotel
- Group transfer from the hotel to the ship
- Group transfer from the ship to the airport (TOS)
- 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 Wi-Fi
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
- Expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions.
- Backpack and stainless-steel water bottle
What’s not included?
- Any items not mentioned as included.
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Destination: Arctic
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