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Arctic / Swan Hellenic

Northwest Passage and Northern Lights cruise

An expedition on the Kangerlussuaq to Kangerlussuaq route, with a flexible daily program shaped by wildlife, ice, weather, and local access.

LuxuryArcticSeptember 2026
Kangerlussuaq to Kangerlussuaq
14 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.

Day 1

Kangerlussuaq

Embark on Greenland's west coast.

Days 2-5

West Greenland

Explore communities, fjords, and iceberg-filled waters while sailing north.

Days 6-11

Baffin Bay and Northwest Passage

Cross into the Canadian Arctic for remote channels, historic sites, wildlife, and tundra landings.

Days 12-14

Return toward Greenland

Sail back across Baffin Bay with lectures and Northern Lights opportunities after dark.

Day 15

Kangerlussuaq

Disembark in Greenland.

SH Vega expedition ship

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
SH Vega Oceanview stateroom
20 m2

Oceanview

Flexible twin or double beds, sitting area, fireplace feature, and private bathroom.

SH Vega Balcony stateroom
25 m2

Balcony

A 5 m2 private balcony, flexible bedding, sitting area, and private bathroom.

SH Vega Suite stateroom
40 m2

Suite

A private balcony, king bed, separate living room, bathtub, and walk-in shower.

SH Vega Premium Suite stateroom
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.

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