Iceland, Jan Mayen & Svalbard
Experience the wild and fantastic landscapes of Iceland, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen on our luxury boutique ship.
Arctic Discovery 12 days
Aboard: SH VegaExperience the wild and fantastic landscapes of Iceland, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen on our luxury boutique ship. Circumnavigate the land of fire and ice, visiting nesting puffin colonies along the way. Discover the phenomena of fjords, spectacular waterfalls and never-ending volcanic scenery. Explore the remote shores of Jan Mayen Island on a nature walk to the island’s only dwelling, the metrological station. Travel through the enchanting sound of Bellsund before exploring the islets and islands of Spitsbergen. Seabirds fill the rocky cliffs and shorelines here. Reindeer, seals and walruses are plentiful. And of course, the mighty polar bear is king in this unforgiving corner of the world.
Highlights
- Experience life on the edge of the world in Longyearbyen
- Look out for polar bears, reindeer and arctic foxes on Svalbard’s coastlines
- Explore the diverse Arctic landscapes of the Svalbard archipelago
- Uncover Iceland’s spectacular and untouched Westfjords region
- Marvel at Iceland’s cascading Dynjandi waterfall
- Kayaking options available (select departures - fees apply)
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
- 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
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
- Expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
So much to experience
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A view from Above
All Aboard
SH Vega
Launching in April 2022 the magnificent SH Vega will offer elegant 5-star boutique accommodation aboard a ship that has been decorated in a Scandi-design style to provide ultimate comfort and enjoyment. With an intimate atmosphere, the ship carries just 152 guests and has been built to allow for exploration in off the beaten path destinations, including the Polar regions. With a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers, all journeys will be very smooth and comfortable.
All areas of the vessel are decorated and furnished in a sophisticated style, with wide open public spaces and unobstructed views throughout the ship. Features of this luxury vessel will include a wonderful al-fresco dining area surrounding a heated outdoor pool, a wellness area with state-of-the-art gym, jacuzzi and sauna with breathtaking sea views, a beautiful main restaurant, welcoming club lounge and supremely comfortable observation lounge.
The 76 staterooms are equally stylish. From the standard staterooms to amazing suites, each room is luxurious, cosy and expertly designed. Each room features a luxury en-suite bathroom and living area, whilst higher category rooms also feature balconies, spacious walk-in wardrobes and separate living rooms.
Too much to choose from? This is where we come in
Take advantage of our vast experience, passion and expertise to help you hand craft the perfect Arctic adventure for you.
Amy’s abiding love of adventure travel has taken her to some of the most incredible wildlife-rich places on Earth. Her vast experience and genuine desire to share her knowledge makes her an outstanding and invaluable person to help you organise your wildlife adventure trip.
With a lifetime of unforgettable nature and adventure based travel under his belt, Simon shares his passion, enthusiasm and hands-on experience to help create the perfect itinerary for every client.
Mike has more than 15 years of experience in the travel industry and continues to be inspired by the people, places and wildlife he discovers. His in-depth personal knowledge of a diverse range of destinations ensures your adventure itinerary will be a holiday like no other.
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