Roundtrip cruise to the edge of the Arctic
12 Days - SH Diana
This Arctic adventure unveils lands shaped by ice, from the polar bear habitats of Svalbard to Norway’s rugged North Cape. Cruise to glaciers and tundra, observing polar bears, whales and birdlife. Stand on the pack ice edge, sail into fjords surrounded by snowy peaks and explore remote shores in the midnight sun’s ethereal glow. Learn of polar expeditions while delving into the rich biodiversity and histories of Earth’s northernmost realms.
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Itinerary Highlights
- View nesting Arctic seabirds such as guillemots, razorbills, little auks, fulmars and gulls.
- Explore the vast tundra-covered and icy landscapes of the High Arctic.
- Watch for polar bears, walruses, ringed seals and other Arctic mammals as they roam in their natural habitat.
Itinerary in Brief
- Day 1: Arrive in Tromso (Hotel Night)
- Day 2: Tromso
- Day 3: Bear Island
- Day 4 to 9: Svalbard
- Day 10: Day at sea
- Day 11: Skarsvag (Nordkapp) - Cruising North Cape
- Day 12: Tromso
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.
Day 1: Arrive in Tromso (Hotel Night)
Upon arrival in Tromso Airport, you will be met by the cruise representative and driven on the group transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Tromso
This morning you will take the group transfer from the hotel to the port to board the ship.
The Arctic gateway, Tromso at 69 degrees north, is renowned for the midnight sun in summer and the Northern Lights in winter. The Arctic Cathedral, with stained-glass windows, hosts midnight concerts. The Fjellheisen cable car offers panoramic views from Mount Storsteinen, while the historic centre features old wooden houses. The Polar Museum chronicles early polar explorations, and the thriving Alpine Botanic Garden adds to Tromso's charm.
Day 3: Bear Island
The greatest bird cliff in the Barents Sea is on Bear Island, or Bjørnøya, Svalbard’s southernmost island. Atlantic puffins, northern gannets, glaucous gulls, great skuas, black-legged kittiwakes, little auks, common guillemots, and Brünnich's guillemots, nest on the steep cliffs near Kapp Kolthoff, south of Sørhamna. The ocean has sculpted sea stack rock columns, sea caves and tunnels, with a notable tunnel at Perleporten.
Day 4 to 9: Svalbard
Svalbard is the kingdom of the polar bears, deep in the Arctic Circle, featuring varied polar landscapes and gargantuan glaciers. Beyond magnificent fjords in the north, the remaining sea ice serves as prime hunting grounds for polar bears. Closer to Longyearbyen, tundra and beaches replace snow and ice. Alongside 600 polar bears, this Arctic hotspot is home to walrus, Svalbard reindeer, ringed seals and arctic fox.
Day 10: 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 11: Skarsvag (Nordkapp) - Cruising North Cape
Skarsvåg, Europe’s northernmost fishing village on Magerøya Island, is a short journey from Nordkapp (North Cape)—Europe's northernmost point above the Arctic Circle, marked by a striking globe monument. Only Svalbard stands between here and the North Pole. Along the coast, Atlantic puffin colonies and over a million seabirds nest, including arctic skuas, razorbills, northern gannets, white-tailed eagles, common eider ducks and great cormorants.
North Cape (Nordkapp), the northernmost tip of Europe in Norway, where the Arctic Ocean meets the rugged coast, is a majestic headland that has fascinated explorers for centuries. Cruising to North Cape promises an awe-inspiring encounter with nature's grandeur and a glimpse into the Arctic's captivating allure. In summer, North Cape basks in the ethereal glow of the midnight sun, a surreal phenomenon where the sun never fully sets.
Day 12: Tromso
The Arctic gateway, Tromso at 69 degrees north, is renowned for the midnight sun in summer and the Northern Lights in winter. The Arctic Cathedral, with stained-glass windows, hosts midnight concerts. The Fjellheisen cable car offers panoramic views from Mount Storsteinen, while the historic centre features old wooden houses. The Polar Museum chronicles early polar explorations, and the thriving Alpine Botanic Garden adds to Tromso's charm.
This morning you will disembark and take the group transfer from the port to Tromso Airport.
This itinerary is a guide only and is subject to change due to weather, sea state and other conditions beyond control.
Dates | Cabin | From | Special Offer |
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30 Jun 2025 - 11 Jul 2025 | USD $10703pp | ||
Triple Oceanview M4 | USD $10703pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview D4 | USD $12299pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview M4 | USD $12844pp | Contact us | |
Triple Balcony M5 | USD $13254pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D5 | USD $15224pp | Contact us | |
Balcony M5 | USD $15905pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D6 | USD $16857pp | Contact us | |
Quadruple Suite | USD $17541pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite | USD $22367pp | Contact us | |
Suite | USD $23388pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite | USD $25701pp | Contact us | |
10 Jul 2025 - 21 Jul 2025 | USD $10703pp | ||
Triple Oceanview M4 | USD $10703pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview D4 | USD $12299pp | Contact us | |
Oceanview M4 | USD $12844pp | Contact us | |
Triple Balcony M5 | USD $13254pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D5 | USD $15224pp | Contact us | |
Balcony M5 | USD $15905pp | Contact us | |
Balcony D6 | USD $16857pp | Contact us | |
Quadruple Suite | USD $17541pp | Contact us | |
Junior Suite | USD $22367pp | Contact us | |
Suite | USD $23388pp | Contact us | |
Premium Suite | USD $25701pp | Contact us |
**Prices are per person based on twin / shared accommodation.
**Single supplements may apply
Cabin Details
Oceanview D4
20 m2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Oceanview M4
20 m2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2
Located on deck 5, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2
Located on deck 5, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2
Located on deck 6, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or a double bed, distinct bedroom and living room areas, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6 sq. m balcony.
Junior Suite
35 m2
SH Diana’s Junior Suites features a Super King Size bed, separate living room area with homely flame-effect fireplace, private kitchen, luxurious en-suite bathroom and a 7 sq. m private balcony.
Suite
44 m2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
47 m2
SH Diana’s Premium Suites feature a Super King Size bed, separate living room with homely flame-effect fireplace, luxurious en-suite bathroom, spacious walk-in wardrobe and a 12 sq. m private balcony.
Triple Oceanview M4
19 m2
Located on Deck 4 at the bow. Light, bright and crafted from natural materials Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds or a double bed, a bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
To make it a Triple room, the third guest will sleep on a Single Sofa bed – Dimensions of the Sofa: 1860 X 1230 mm
Triple Balcony M5
28 m2
Balcony stateroom is a Swan Hellenic guest favorite. Located on Deck 5 at the centre of the ship, staterooms features 2 single beds or a double bed, bedroom, living room, luxurious bathroom and your own 6 m2 balcony.
To make it a Triple room, the third guest will sleep on a Single Sofa bed – Dimensions of the Sofa: 1900 X 1380 mm
Quadruple Suite
44 m2
Located on Deck 5 and 6 at the centre of the ship, our spacious Suites with a 12 sq.m. private balconies are a favorite with discerning guests, and those that prefer a little more space and comfort.
To make it a Quad room, the third and fourth guests will sleep on a Double Sofa bed – Dimensions of the Sofa: 1900 X 1380 mm
SH Diana Deckplan
Specifications
CREW: 141
GUESTS: 192
DECKS: 9
LENGTH: 410 ft (125 m)
BREADTH: 75 ft (23 m)
TONNAGE: 12,100 GRT
CRUISING SPEED: 14.5 knots
PROPULSION HYBRID DIESEL ELECTRIC: 4x Medium speed, Polar Class PC6
REGISTERED: Malta
LIFEBOATS: 2 fully enclosed
TENDER BOATS: 2 (48 pax each)
ZODIACS: 15
Whats included?
- One-night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel
- All meals onboard
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages available 24 hours per day
- Lecture programs 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
- Branded expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions.
- Branded backpack and stainless-steel water bottle
- Group transfer from Airport (TOS) to hotel
- Group transfer from the hotel to the ship
- Group transfer from Ship to Airport (TOS)
What’s not included?
- Flights not mentioned
- Upgraded internet (please refer to attached WIFI leaflet)
- Spa treatments
- Optional tours
- Kayaking (USD250 pp)
- Top shelf alcoholic drinks
- Dry Cleaning (24/7/ self-service laundry is free)
- Use of onboard medical centre