Swan Hellenic

46 47 ARCT I C EXP ED I T I ON CRU I S E S Here, you’ll encounter one of the most stunning landscapes on Earth. As you relax on board, you’ll glide through tranquil waters where beluga whales swim, and glaciers calve huge icebergs into glistening fjords. The secrets of Norway’s remote archipelagos truly reveal themselves once you step ashore. Wander through a unique tundra where wildflowers blossom and marvel at the rugged landscape, home to guillemots, little auks, walrus and polar bears. FROM LONGYEARBYEN TO TROMSO Nestled within the Arctic Circle, Svalbard’s landscape is uniquely enthralling. Cross the Arctic plains in search of walrus and polar bears, and sail through endless beautiful fjords under the midnight sun. Svalbard in Depth Sailing on 19th June 2022 Duration 11 days Sailing from Longyearbyen, Svalbard Sailing to Trosmo, Norway Ship Vega Class Day Visiting • 1 Longyearbyen, Norway • 2 Ny-Ålesund, Norway • 3 Monaco Glacier, Norway • 4,5 Nordaustlandet, Norway • 6 Wijdefjorden, Norway • 7 Bellsund, Norway • 8 Hornsund, Norway • 9 Bear Island, Norway • 10 At Sea • 11 Tromso, Norway Itineraries are correct at time of going to print and maybe subject to change. Tromso SVALBARD NORWAY GREENLAND SEA NORWEGIAN SEA BARENTS SEA MONACO GLACIER This vast wall of ice is known as Spitsbergen’s most beautiful glacier. WIJDEFJORDEN Spitsbergen’s longest fjord forms part of the stunning Inner Wijdefjord National Park. NY-ÅLESUND The starting point of Roald Amundsen’s legendary North Pole expedition. TROMSO A midnight concert at the Arctic Cathedral is an unmissable experience. BEAR ISLAND The greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea, home to thousands of breeding seabirds. HORNSUND Keep an eye out for polar bears, little auks and Svalbard reindeer. Fresh morning light in Svalbard Tromso, Norway Ny-Ålesund, Norway Bellsund Hornsund Bear Island Longyearbyen Monaco Glacier Wijdefjorden Nordaustlandet Ny-Ålesund