13-day Arctic expedition cruise on SH VEGA from Longyearbyen to Reykjavik via Svalbard, Jan Mayen, East Greenland and Iceland.
Day 2 · Sun, Jul 9 · Copenhagen
Pre-cruise hotel in Copenhagen
Pre-night accommodation in a hotel in Copenhagen on July 9, 2028. One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply).
Cruise inclusions and onboard services
Charter flight included Copenhagen → Longyearbyen. Charter flights to the port of embarkation/disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk, Honiara, Jayapura and Sorong). One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-sta...
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Day 3 · Mon, Jul 10 · Longyearbyen
Charter flight included from Copenhagen to Longyearbyen to reach the port of embarkation for your cruise.
About Your Cruise - Embarkation in Longyearbyen on SH VEGA
Longyearbyen → Reykjavik 10.07.28 - 22.07.28. Take a remarkable journey from Svalbard and the rarely visited Jan Mayen Island to Greenland and Iceland on this thrilling Arctic adventure. Explore Svalbard’s pristine landscapes, cross the Norwegian ...
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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 effor...
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Day 4 · Tue, Jul 11 · Svalbard
Svalbard exploration (Days 2–4)
Days 2-4: 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 ...
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Optional kayak with Swan Hellenic Expedition Team
Kayaking in polar regions offers a profound connection with nature. Immersed at water level, free from artificial sounds, the experience is spiritual. Experience the unspoilt magical beauty. Drink in the breathtaking scenery, magnificent ice forma...
Day 5 · Wed, Jul 12 · Svalbard
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Day 6 · Thu, Jul 13 · Svalbard
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Day 7 · Fri, Jul 14 · At Sea
About Your Cruise - Sea days in the Norwegian Sea (Days 5–6)
Days 5-6: Days 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...
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Day 8 · Sat, Jul 15 · At Sea
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Day 9 · Sun, Jul 16 · Jan Mayen Island
Day 7: Jan Mayen Island The snow-covered stratovolcano Beerenberg dominates the ice cap and glaciers at the northeast end of Jan Mayen Island. Halfway between Svalbard and Iceland, this Norwegian island's only residents are the Norwegian Armed For...
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Day 10 · Mon, Jul 17 · Ittoqqortoormiit
Day 8: Ittoqqortoormiit One of the world's most remote towns and the most isolated community in Greenland, Ittoqqortoormiit is largely inaccessible by ship for nine months of the year. Founded in 1925 by Danish explorer Ejnar Mikkelsen and Inuit s...
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Scoresbysund fjord system (Days 8–11)
Days 8-11: Scoresbysund The world’s largest fjord system, Scoresbysund spans over 350 km into Greenland’s heart. This vast network of fjords, glaciers and icebergs is framed by towering basalt mountains, which shield Greenland’s wildlife from Arct...
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Day 11 · Tue, Jul 18 · Scoresbysund
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Day 12 · Wed, Jul 19 · Scoresbysund
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Day 13 · Thu, Jul 20 · Scoresbysund
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Day 14 · Fri, Jul 21 · Vigur Island
Day 12: Vigur Island A jewel of the Westfjords, Vigur is the fjord's second-largest island and a thriving seabird sanctuary. Flocks of arctic terns, puffins, guillemots and eider ducks nest atop rocky cliffs. As one of only two inhabited islands, ...
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Day 15 · Sat, Jul 22 · Reykjavik
About Your Cruise - Reykjavik and disembarkation
Day 13: Reykjavik Iceland’s vibrant capital, Reykjavík, is the world’s northernmost capital city and a lively gateway between Arctic nature and modern Nordic culture. Set between mountains and the North Atlantic, the city is known for its colorful...
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