Longyearbyen
Embark and meet the expedition team before sailing into the high Arctic.
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Arctic / Swan Hellenic
Ultimate Svalbard Cruise
An expedition on the Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen route, with a flexible daily program shaped by wildlife, ice, weather, and local access.
LuxuryArcticJuly 2026
Longyearbyen to Longyearbyen
10 nights
SH Vega
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Planned itinerary
A day-by-day view of the expedition.
Polar itineraries are intentionally flexible. The captain and expedition leader may change landing sites or sequencing for ice, weather, wildlife, safety, and local permissions.
Western Spitsbergen
Explore glacier fronts, fjords, tundra, and walrus or seabird habitat as conditions allow.
Northern Svalbard
Search the pack-ice edge and remote shores for polar wildlife from ship and Zodiac.
Eastern and southern Svalbard
Continue flexible landings, hikes, and wildlife watching around the archipelago.
Longyearbyen
Arrive at the final port and disembark.
Your expedition ship
SH Vega
A small Polar Class 5 expedition ship designed for close-to-the-action voyages, pairing a 152-guest capacity with contemporary cabins and broad indoor and outdoor viewing areas.
152 guests117 crewPolar Class 59 decks / 76 staterooms113.5 m long / 24.3 m wide
Explore the ship and cabins
20 m2
Oceanview
Flexible twin or double beds, sitting area, fireplace feature, and private bathroom.
25 m2
Balcony
A 5 m2 private balcony, flexible bedding, sitting area, and private bathroom.
40 m2
Suite
A private balcony, king bed, separate living room, bathtub, and walk-in shower.
47 m2
Premium Suite
The most spacious category, with a larger balcony, separate lounge, and walk-in wardrobe.
What's included
- Selected stateroom and all meals onboard
- Hot and cold drinks, beer, wine, and spirits throughout the cruise
- 24-hour room service
- Lectures and briefings from the expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion per port and all expedition landings
- Entry-level Wi-Fi, with upgraded packages available
- Use of the gym, sauna, pool, and self-service laundry
- Waterproof backpack and refillable bottle to keep
- Polar parka to keep and loan of rubber boots in polar regions
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
Not included
- International or domestic travel to and from the embarkation ports unless stated in a quoted package
- Passport, visa, vaccination, and entry requirements
- Travel insurance and emergency medical or evacuation cover
- Optional kayaking, private excursions, spa treatments, and other paid activities
- Upgraded Wi-Fi, boutique purchases, and personal expenses
- Hotels, transfers, and charter flights unless specifically listed in the final quote
Live cabin check
Confirm the cabin, fare, and package details.
Your advisor will verify availability, solo supplements, deposit terms, and any included hotel, transfer, or charter-flight arrangements.