Embark on the Ultimate Svalbard luxury cruise, a captivating round trip voyage departing from the world's northernmost town, Longyearbyen, on the island of Spitsbergen. This comprehensive 11-day adventure leads you through the breathtaking landscapes of the Svalbard archipelago, including remote islands such as Nordaustlandet and Edgeøya, before returning to Longyearbyen. Throughout this extended journey, you'll have the chance to visit intriguing locales such as The North Pole Expeditions Museum in Longyearbyen, which chronicles early polar explorations. As you navigate the pristine Arctic waters, keep an eye out for mesmerizing wildlife like polar bears, ringed seals and walruses.Your luxury cruise experience includes a variety of activities to engage and enrich. Optional kayaking with the Swan Hellenic Expedition Team offers a unique perspective on the stunning Arctic landscapes. As you're enveloped in the natural wonders of Svalbard, take delight in the diverse flora flourishing under the midnight sun, creating unforgettable memories on this extraordinary voyage.
As you navigate the Arctic waters, keep an eye out for mesmerizing wildlife like polar bears, ringed seals, and walruses. Your luxury cruise experience includes various activities to engage and enrich. Optional kayaking with the Swan Hellenic Expedition Team offers a unique perspective on the stunning Arctic landscapes. As you're enveloped in the natural wonders of Svalbard, take delight in the diverse flora burgeoning under the midnight sun, creating unforgettable memories on this extraordinary voyage
NOTE: This itinerary provides general information about each destination. Also, please be aware that some of the venues and highlights mentioned may not be open or accessible on the day we visit. For the most accurate tour program, we recommend contacting your Swan Hellenic agent or travel agent closer to your departure date.
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High-latitude coasts where glaciers, fjords, and shifting light set the pace, and wildlife watching is part of the day from deck and shore.
During your trip, join Swan Hellenics Citizen Science programs and contribute to real-world environmental research.
Listen to the symphony of nature as towering icebergs and colossal glaciers crack and calve.
Time to explore Longyearbyen — the Svalbard Museum, the North Pole Expeditions Museum, dog sledding history, and the world's northernmost town on its own terms.
Learn more about the region you're exploring from our team of expedition experts.
Explore the remote island where Swedish explorer S.A. Andrée and his crew perished after their ill-fated 1897 balloon expedition to the North Pole.
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A full day navigating north toward the pack ice — where polar bears roam and the high Arctic frontier feels genuinely close.
Spy on polar bears, walruses, whales and arctic foxes in their natural habitat.
Two full days exploring Storøya, Phippsøya, and the islands of the northeast — terrain rarely visited and largely unchanged since the first whalers charted it centuries ago
Each Swan Hellenic Arctic voyage is designed to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and create encounters with the natural world that stay with you long after you return. Our guests' experiences bring the spirit of polar expedition to life.