Svalbard & North Cape: Exploring the Polar Bear Islands of Svalbard and North Norway

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June 8 - 20, 2026

From $10,990 Per Person Based on Double Occupancy.

A group of islands located between Norway and the North Pole, Svalbard is a place of vast glaciers, calving icebergs, snowcapped mountains, and majestic fjords. Covered by ice for most of the year, the short Arctic summer that provides 24-hour days reveals the grandeurs and natural life of the islands. While Svalbard is home to a rich animal and plant life, the undoubted king here is the polar bear. Polar bears outnumber the human population, making Svalbard one of the best places on Earth to observe them in their natural habitat. Our voyage in this pristine land will be aboard the new state-of-the-art expedition cruise ship Vega which was built for exploring remote parts of the world and accommodates only 152 guests respectively in superb staterooms and balconied suites. The ecofriendly, technological and mechanical features of the ships make them the cruise ships of choice for exploring the Arctic.

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  • Accommodations
  • Program Inclusions
    • One night at the Clarion Hotel Edge (or similar) in Tromsø, Norway.
    • Welcome dinner on the day of arrival, and lunch on embarkation day.
    • Cruise aboard the Swan Hellenic Vega, as described in the itinerary.
    • Airport/hotel/pier transfers and luggage handling on the program arrival and departure dates.
    • Complete program of tours and excursions with expert local guides as described in the itinerary.
    • All meals aboard the ship, with a selection of wines, beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner.
    • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard the ship hosted by the captain.
    • Open bar with select alcoholic beverages.
    • Coffee, including espresso and cappuccino, tea and soft drinks throughout the day and night aboard the ship.
    • 24-hour room service.
    • Gratuities to the ship's crew, guides, porters and drivers.
    • Basic Wi-Fi aboard the ship.
    • The services of an experienced Thalassa Journeys Trip Director.
    • All local taxes and service charges, including port and embarkation taxes.
    • Complete pre-departure material