HIGHLIGHTS
- Take
a stroll through the high street of Longyearbyen, the world's most
northerly town, and follow in the footsteps of polar explorers
- Sail
past Spitsbergen's most beautiful glacier, Monacobreen, as it calves
icebergs
- Spy
on hundreds of polar bears, walruses, whales and arctic foxes in their
natural habitat
- Inspect
tundra-loving wildflowers such as tufted saxifrage and arctic white
campion in Wijdefjorden
- Learn
more about this isolated polar region from our on board team of experts
DATES / RATES
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ITINERARY
Longyearbyen
Day 1
Longyearbyen
is the world's most northerly town and with it comes the world's most
northerly high street and pub. On Spitsbergen, Svalbard's largest
island, Longyearbyen is home to The North Pole Expeditions Museum which
chronicles early efforts to reach the pole by air. The nearby Svalbard
Global Seed Vault preserves duplicates of seeds held in gene banks
worldwide. The surrounding Arctic waters are populated by whales
including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen
hauling.
Svalbard Day 2
Located
deep inside the Arctic Circle, approaching the Svalbard archipelago
feels a lot like sailing towards the edge of the world. Known as the
kingdom of the polar bears, we'll be hoping to spot some of its
subjects as we explore some of the most varied polar landscapes in the
Arctic. Down in our Zodiac boats, we'll get close to the gargantuan
glaciers, rapidly retreating from the oceans that they feed. In the
north of the archipelago, past the magnificent fjords, the remaining
sea ice offers the perfect hunting ground for polar bears. Closer to
Longyearbyen, the landscape is punctuated with large areas devoid of
snow and ice alongside vast tundra and exposed beaches. Alongside
Svalbard's 3,000 polar bears, this Arctic wildlife hotspot is also home
to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seal, the arctic fox and many
species of marine mammals and seabirds.
Hinlopen Strait Day 3
Hinlopen
Strait is a waterway that divides Svalbard's largest island,
Spitsbergen, from its second-largest island, Nordaustlandet. Whilst
often congested with ice, this is a scenic place with interesting
history and rich wildlife, including polar bears and several species of
ducks and geese. The name is probably derived from the director of a
Dutch whaling company in the 17th century. Sailing in the Hinlopen
Strait, in the heart of the Arctic Ocean promises an unforgettable
experience and offers offers breathtaking panoramas.
Svalbard Day 4-7
Located
deep inside the Arctic Circle, approaching the Svalbard archipelago
feels a lot like sailing towards the edge of the world. Known as the
kingdom of the polar bears, we'll be hoping to spot some of its
subjects as we explore some of the most varied polar landscapes in the
Arctic. Down in our Zodiac boats, we'll get close to the gargantuan
glaciers, rapidly retreating from the oceans that they feed. In the
north of the archipelago, past the magnificent fjords, the remaining
sea ice offers the perfect hunting ground for polar bears. Closer to
Longyearbyen, the landscape is punctuated with large areas devoid of
snow and ice alongside vast tundra and exposed beaches. Alongside
Svalbard's 3,000 polar bears, this Arctic wildlife hotspot is also home
to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seal, the arctic fox and many
species of marine mammals and seabirds.
Longyearbyen Day 8
Longyearbyen
is the world's most northerly town and with it comes the world's most
northerly high street and pub. On Spitsbergen, Svalbard's largest
island, Longyearbyen is home to The North Pole Expeditions Museum which
chronicles early efforts to reach the pole by air. The nearby Svalbard
Global Seed Vault preserves duplicates of seeds held in gene banks
worldwide. The surrounding Arctic waters are populated by whales
including bowheads and narwhals, while walruses are regularly seen
hauling.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Return
regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation
(where specified)
- Group
return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included
accommodation where applicable)
- One
night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or
onboard
- All
meals onboard
- Onboard
accommodation in a stateroom selected category
- 24-hour
room service
- Coffee,
tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours
per day
- Lecture
programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- One
selected shore excursion/expedition activities per port of call
- Branded
Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
- Standard
WiFi
- Onboard
gratuities & port taxes
