HIGHLIGHTS
- Marvel at glistening icebergs as they crack and calve dramatically into the meltwater.
- Learn about the rich history of the Inuit, Dorset and Thule peoples from onboard experts.
- Gaze up at the towering cliffs of Prince Leopold Island, alive with nesting birdlife.
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
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| Start Date | End Date | Oceanview D4 |
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| Sep 03, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | 12,780 |
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
| Start Date | End Date | Oceanview D4 |
|---|
| Sep 03, 2026 | Sep 17, 2026 | 12,780 |
ITINERARY
Day
1 : Nuuk
Home
to more than a third of Greenlanders, the capital of Nuuk has a
thriving cultural scene including the Greenland National Museum, home
to the world-renowned Qilakitsoq mummies. Also known by its Danish name
of Godthåb (Good Hope), Nuuk's bustling harbour features Nuuk
Cathedral and colourful wooden houses, alongside modern architecture.
Nuuk also serves as a gateway to Inuit experiences and adventures in
the surrounding fjords and mountains.
Day
2 : Sisimiut
The
northernmost city in Greenland, just above the Arctic Circle, Sisimiut
remains remarkably ice free in winter and is known as an adventure
sports hub all year round. Inhabited for more than 4,500 years by the
Dorset, Thule and eventually the Inuit people, dog sledding remains a
vital form of transportation. The area is home to humpback whales and
Arctic foxes in their summer coat.
Day
3 : Disko Bay
Known for its Inuit culture, whales and icebergs, Disko Bay is a UNESCO
World Heritage Site located in Western Greenland. The bay is also home
to the Ilulissat Icefjord, one of the fastest-moving glaciers in the
world. First visited by Europeans in 1596, in search of a Northwest
Passage to Asia, it has been an Inuit home for millennia. The village
of Qeqertarsuaq embodies thriving Inuit traditions, preserving the
cultural legacy.
Day
4 : Day at sea
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Day
5 : Pond Inlet, NU
The
views of snow-capped mountains have given Pond Inlet in northern Baffin
Island the name of Canada’s ‘jewel of the
north’ and the area is a prime breeding ground for narwhals -
toothed whales with a distinct large tusk. The traditional Inuit
community living in the hamlet of Mittimatalik are renowned for their
craft skills from printmaking and stone carving.
Day
6 : Croker Bay
Gracing
the eastern high Arctic, Croker Bay, a mesmerising Arctic waterway,
carves its way into Devon Island within the vibrant Qikiqtaaluk Region.
This deep inlet, an extension of Lancaster Sound and Barrow Strait,
unveils a landscape of captivating beauty. The Devon ice cap feeds the
huge South Croker Bay Glacier that calves into the bay.
Day
7 : Radstock Bay, NU
This
area is closely associated with the exploration of Canada’s
High Arctic and the Northwest Passage. Much of the Canadian Arctic
Archipelago was mapped while searching for the missing crew of British
explorer Sir John Franklin’s fateful 1845-46 Northwest
Passage Expedition. Radstock Bay sits below the mighty Caswall Tower
mountain and hides many secrets, with evidence of sledge tracks, camps
and food tins that may help reveal what happened.
Day
7 : Beechey Island, NU
Beechey
Island Sites, five historical locations in Canada’s High
Arctic, mark where Sir John Franklin wintered in 1845–46
during his ill-fated Northwest Passage expedition. The search for his
crew led to much of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago being mapped.
Nearly six decades later, in 1903, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen
became the first to successfully navigate the Northwest Passage.
Day
8 : Port Leopold, NU
Port
Leopold is a place of raw, rugged natural beauty and landscapes that
evoke a sense of awe and wonder. The pristine wilderness and untouched
terrain create a feeling of remoteness and isolation, while the Arctic
wildlife that calls this place home adds a touch of wildness and
unpredictability. The area's history as a former Hudson's Bay Company
trading post also lends a sense of nostalgia and intrigue.
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Day
8 : Batty Bay, NU
Uninhabited
Batty Bay, Nunavut, part of Prince Regent Inlet on Somerset Island,
features dramatic cliffs and hills and is a historic Arctic site. It
saw early explorers like Sir John Franklin and Captain John Ross, who
left boats there in 1832. Batty Bay's history and pristine Arctic
setting continues to attract explorers and researchers. While not a
beluga hotspot, the wider region sees significant beluga migrations.
Day
9 : Cruising Bellot Strait, NU
The
Bellot Strait, named in honour of the French explorer
Joseph-René Bellot, is a narrow, 2.3-km-wide, and 25-km-long
waterway. It separates Somerset Island to the north from the Boothia
Peninsula to the south. This strait played a historical role during an
expedition to locate Sir John Franklin's lost expedition, tragically
marked by Bellot's death in the area in 1853.
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Day
9 : Strzelecki Harbor
Strzelecki
Harbour, on the east coast of uninhabited Prince of Wales Island, lies
within Peel Sound opposite Bellot Strait. Its nutrient-rich waters
attract arctic marine mammals like beluga whales and narwhal, while the
surrounding low tundra offers occasional sightings of polar bears and
muskoxen. This remote island was first encountered by Europeans in 1851
during Sir Francis McClintock's search for the lost Franklin Expedition.
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Day
10 : Cunningham Inlet, NU
Cunningham
Inlet, on the eastern side of Nunavut's Somerset Island, draws crowds
of beluga whales each summer. Up to 2,000 whales gather around the
Cunningham River estuary. The whales come to the inlet to mate, raise
their young, socialise and shed their old, yellowed skin in the warm,
shallow waters, revealing their snow-white epidermis beneath. Observers
can witness these activities firsthand, often enjoying close-up views
from the shore.
Day
11 : Day at sea
Sea
days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go
by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Day
12 : Buchan Gulf, NU
Buchan
Gulf, a remote Arctic fjord on Baffin Island's northeastern coast, is
one of the world’s most important nesting sites for northern
fulmars, who roost on the towering cliffs and rocks. Polar bears roam
the shores of Icy Arm, a narrow fjord with the relics of an ancient
Thule semi-subterranean home sitting on the edge of the boggy tundra.
Pods of narwhals are at home in the deep waters of this glacial fjord
system on eastern Baffin Island.
Day
13 : Qikiqtarjuaq
Qikiqtarjuaq
is a remote, beautiful Baffin Island community surrounded by towering
mountains and glaciers. The rugged landscape and pristine wilderness
offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure, from kayaking to
wildlife watching. The town's Inuit culture and traditions are still
alive. But what sets Qikiqtarjuaq apart is the warmth and hospitality
of its people, who welcome visitors and share their rich history and
traditions with pride.
Day
14 : Day at sea
Sea
days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go
by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
Day
15 : Nuuk
Home
to more than a third of Greenlanders, the capital of Nuuk has a
thriving cultural scene including the Greenland National Museum, home
to the world-renowned Qilakitsoq mummies. Also known by its Danish name
of Godthåb (Good Hope), Nuuk's bustling harbour features Nuuk
SH Vega (Luxury Expedition, 152-guests)
Making her maiden voyage in April 2022, our 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship offers you an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your voyage.
Our brand new ship has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
Adventure
Options:
- Kayaking with Expedition team
- Cruising among the spectacular icebergs
- Kayak With Swan Hellenic Expedition Team (single outing)
- Zodiac Tour with Swan Hellenic Expedition Team
- Nature & Discovery Walk with Swan Hellenic Expedition Team
- Expedition Landing in Remote Port Leopold
