Name: Heart of Svalbard cruise
Brand: Swan Hellenic
SKU: V2025070909

Itinerary

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.

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.

King Crab Safari at Sarnes

Optional

03 h 30 m

Experience the taste of Northern Norwegian wildlife enjoying giant King Crabs straight from Sarnes Lavvo Camp beach
Savour this authentic culinary experience enjoying your very own crab over an open fire
Enjoy the breathtaking natural beauty of the North Norwegian coast

Guided Transfer to North Cape

Included

02 h 30 m

Get panoramic views overlooking the Arctic Ocean from the Globe near the edge of the cliff, weather permitting
Explore the "stone-wheels" adorned with children's drawings from across the globe, promoting peace and friendship
Catch a film at the Visitor Centre showcasing the area’s different seasons and changing scenery throughout the year

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.

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.

Zodiac Tour With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team

Included

02 h 30 m

Join your expedition team on this exhilarating boat ride to Bear Island, the largest bird cliff in the Barents Sea
See millions of birds nesting on the steep cliffs such as Atlantic puffins, gannets, gulls, skuas, kittiwakes, little auks and guillemots
Admire sea stack rock formations, caves and tunnels sculpted by the battering seas

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

Zodiac Tour With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team

Included

02 h 00 m

Kayak With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team (single outing)

Optional

02 h 00 m

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.

Longyearbyen Sightseeing & Svalbard Museum

Included

02 h 30 m

Marvel at the intriguing Global seed vault
Take in the incredible landscapes of the Advent Valley
Learn about Svalbard’s unique history at the Svalbard Museum

Svalbard Museum Entrance Ticket

Included

01 h 30 m

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Oceanview D4

20 m²

Oceanview Staterooms measure 20m²(215ft²) and can accommodate two guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.

Oceanview M4

20 m²

Balcony D5

25 m²

Balcony Staterooms measure 25m² (269ft²) – including a 5m² (54ft²) private balcony – and can accommodate two or three guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a flame-effect fireplace and a luxurious bathroom.

Balcony M5

25 m²

Balcony D6

25 m²

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.

Deck 4

Oceanview D4

20 m²

Oceanview Staterooms measure 20m²(215ft²) and can accommo...

Adult Fare

3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 18,165

Double

$ 10,380

		Adult Fare
Single		$ 18,165
Double		$ 10,380

Oceanview M4

20 m²

Oceanview Staterooms measure 20m²(215ft²) and can accommo...

Adult Fare

3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 19,215

Double

$ 10,980

		Adult Fare
Single		$ 19,215
Double		$ 10,980

Deck 5

Balcony D5

25 m²

Balcony Staterooms measure 25m² (269ft²) – including a 5m<...

Adult Fare

3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 23,765

Double

$ 13,580

		Adult Fare
Single		$ 23,765
Double		$ 13,580

Balcony M5

25 m²

Balcony Staterooms measure 25m² (269ft²) – including a 5m<...

Adult Fare

3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 24,990

Double

$ 14,280

		Adult Fare
Single		$ 24,990
Double		$ 14,280

Suite

40 m²

Suites feature a king size bed, and have a separate living room, with a flame-ef...

Adult Fare

3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 37,960

Double

$ 18,980

Triple

$ 9,490

Quad

$ 9,490

		Adult Fare
Single		$ 37,960
Double		$ 18,980

Deck 6

Balcony D6

25 m²

Balcony Staterooms measure 25m² (269ft²) – including a 5m<...

Adult Fare

3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 26,215

Double

$ 14,980

		Adult Fare
Single		$ 26,215
Double		$ 14,980

Suite

40 m²

Suites feature a king size bed, and have a separate living room, with a flame-ef...

Adult Fare

3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 37,960

Double

$ 18,980

Triple

$ 9,490

Quad

$ 9,490

		Adult Fare
Single		$ 37,960
Double		$ 18,980

Premium Suite

47 m²

Premium Suites have a king size bed, separate living room, and flame-effect fire...

Adult Fare

3^rd or 4^th Guest

Single

$ 41,960

Double

$ 20,980

Triple

$ 10,490

Quad

$ 10,490

		Adult Fare
Single		$ 41,960
Double		$ 20,980

Prices are quoted per person per cruise.

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