This luxury cruise embarks on a journey to the edge of the Arctic, setting sail from Tromsø, the Arctic gateway to Longyearbyen, Svalbard. Over ten days, the itinerary visits notable destinations, including the majestic North Cape, the northernmost tip of Europe, and Svalbard. The voyage offers the enchanting experience of exploring the Arctic’s striking landscapes and unique wildlife. The cruise provides opportunities to visit fascinating places such as the scenic Arctic Cathedral in Tromsø and the realm of polar bears, walruses, and arctic foxes amidst its stunning glaciers and fjords. North Cape presents iconic views and unique Arctic phenomena like the midnight sun. Throughout this luxury cruise, guests can partake in a variety of activities. Join the expedition team on a thrilling Zodiac tour or savor the sights from the ship’s observation deck. Optional activities include kayaking in Svalbard. Onboard, delve into lectures and enhance your photography skills with guidance from professional photographers, ensuring an enriching journey.
- Watch for polar bears, walruses, ringed seals and other Arctic mammals as they roam in their natural habitat
- Sail past North Cape, Western Europe's most northerly geographic point.
- Navigate through sea ice in the Arctic Ocean, including cruising close to towering tidewater glaciers.
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Vega
| Launched | 2022 |
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| Maximum capacity | 152 |
Launched in 2022, this state of the art 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.
Sophisticated Elegance. We know how important outdoor space is, so our spacious, relaxing public spaces provide wide open, unobstructed views throughout the ship. The destination will always be in view.
Your Wellbeing. The safety & happiness of our guests is paramount to our 120-strong crew on board as well as our passionate expedition team who'll be serving up thrilling shore excursions and lasting memories.
Cabin Types. Our 76 cabins including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars. Our stylish cabins all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.
Wheelchair access
Guests who use wheelchairs must bring their own, as we have only a small number of wheelchairs stored onboard for emergencies. To ensure ease of movement on the ship, wheelchairs and mobility aids must be no wider than 65cm. All mobility or medical equipment brought on board must be capable of being carried safely and must be declared before sailing. To ensure that all guests can safely evacuate during an emergency, guests requiring a wheelchair can only be accommodated in our ADA-accessible cabins.
We offer an Oceanview stateroom on Vega which is specifically designed to be completely ADA compliant and have a fully operable wheelchair-access wet unit.
Vega has two lifts, serving every passenger deck apart from the Stargazing top deck, which is, therefore, more difficult to access, as are the Aft Marina and Swan’s Nest forward observation platform. Also, we don’t have special equipment to access the swimming pool, jacuzzi, or sauna. Otherwise, the ship is entirely at your disposal.
Many of the expeditions ashore in remote places are by Zodiac. Boarding these boats and returning aboard can present challenges for wheelchair users, as can navigating uneven terrain. These challenges are by no means always insurmountable, though, and our highly experienced crew is trained to provide reliable advice and assistance. They will make every effort to ensure wheelchair-using guests enjoy a memorable experience at each destination. Our general guidance, however, is to recommend wheelchair users travel with a companion for their ease and enjoyment.
If you prefer to remain aboard, our panoramic interiors and ample open decks ensure an immersive, intimate experience of your inspiring surroundings.
Deck plans are for illustrative purposes only – The actual ship and cabin layout may differ.
Includes
- Charter flight from the port of disembarkation
- Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)
- Your selected stateroom
- All meals onboard
- Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
- 24-hour room service
- Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion per port of call
- All expedition landings
- Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)
- Gym, sauna, pool
- 24/7 self service laundry
- Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
- In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boots
- Memory Package
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
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