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Northwest Passage and Northern Lights cruise

Ship: SH Vega   
Departure: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Nights: 14 nights
Departs: Kangerlussuaq
Returns: Kangerlussuaq
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Duration
14
Nights
Days at Sea
12
Sea Days
Ports
5
Ports
Countries Visted
2
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Northwest Passage and Northern Lights cruise

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Thursday, September 3, 2026 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland Embark 6:00 PM
    View of Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

    Kangerlussuaq (Danish: Søndre Strømfjord) is a settlement in western Greenland in the Qeqqata municipality, located at the head of a fjord of the same name, and just inside the Arctic Circle. The town lies between glacial-fed Qinnguata Kuussua river to the SE, fjord to the SW, and hills rising sharply to 400m to the north. Russell Glacier and the Greenland ice sheet lie about 22km further east. Read more about Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

    2 Friday, September 4, 2026 Sisimiut, Greenland 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Sisimiut, Greenland

    Sisimiut is a town in central-western Greenland, located on the coast of Davis Strait, approximately 320 km north of Nuuk, and about 42km inside the Artic Circle (April 2017). It is the administrative center of the region and the second-largest town in Greenland. As the northernmost year-round ice-free port in the country, it is an important shipping hub for outlying settlements. Read more about Sisimiut, Greenland

    3 Saturday, September 5, 2026 Disko Bay
    4 Sunday, September 6, 2026 At Sea - Day At Sea
    5 Monday, September 7, 2026 Pond Inlet, Canada 2:00 PM 6:00 PM
    View of Pond Inlet, Canada

    Pond Inlet is a small, modern, attractive Inuit community (population 1550) located on northern Baffin Island above the 72nd parallel. The town is particularly picturesque hamlet, surrounded by massive icecapped mountains, dozens of glaciers, ice floes and explorable ice caves. No wonder Pond Inlet is considered one of Canada's "jewels of the North". Read more about Pond Inlet, Canada

    6 Tuesday, September 8, 2026 Croker Bay
    7 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Radstock Bay, Nu
    7 Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Beechey Island, Canada 3:00 PM 8:00 PM
    View of Beechey Island, Canada

    Beechey Island is located in the Wellington Channel of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago of Nunavut, Canada. It is separated from the southwest corner of Devon Island by Barrow Strait. The island is best known for being the place where members of Sir John Franklin’s party searched for the Northwest Passage in 1845-46. Read more about Beechey Island, Canada

    8 Thursday, September 10, 2026 Port Leopold, Nu
    8 Thursday, September 10, 2026 Batty Bay, Nu
    9 Friday, September 11, 2026 Cruising Bellot Strait, Nu
    9 Friday, September 11, 2026 Strzelecki Harbor
    10 Saturday, September 12, 2026 Cunningham Inlet, Nu
    11 Sunday, September 13, 2026 At Sea - Day At Sea
    12 Monday, September 14, 2026 Buchan Gulf, Nu
    13 Tuesday, September 15, 2026 Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada 4:00 PM 8:00 PM
    View of Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada

    Qikiqtarjuaq (‘Qik’ for short), formerly known as Broughton Island, is a Nunavut community (population around 520) on the island of the same name, in the Canadian territory of Nunavut. Qikiqtarjuaq Island lies 1.5 km off the coast of Baffin Island, and is just inside the Arctic Circle on the west side of Davis Strait. Greenland is 430 km to the east. Read more about Qikiqtarjuaq, Canada

    14 Wednesday, September 16, 2026 At Sea - Day At Sea
    15 Thursday, September 17, 2026 Kangerlussuaq, Greenland 8:00 AM Disembark
    View of Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

    Kangerlussuaq (Danish: Søndre Strømfjord) is a settlement in western Greenland in the Qeqqata municipality, located at the head of a fjord of the same name, and just inside the Arctic Circle. The town lies between glacial-fed Qinnguata Kuussua river to the SE, fjord to the SW, and hills rising sharply to 400m to the north. Russell Glacier and the Greenland ice sheet lie about 22km further east. Read more about Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

  • Ship

    SH Vega Overview

    SH Vega

    SH Vega – your boutique home away from home

    SH Vega is Swan Hellenic’s second expedition ship, designed to carry just 152 guests in a calm and spacious small-ship setting. Built to PC5 ice-class standards, she is purpose-built for exploring remote regions, from Antarctica and the Arctic to culturally rich coastlines across Europe, Africa and beyond.

    Her smaller size creates a more personal onboard atmosphere, where guests can enjoy a strong sense of space and connection to each destination. For Australian travellers, SH Vega offers a considered and immersive way to explore the world, where the focus remains on meaningful experiences, expert guidance and the quiet rewards of travelling further.

  • Cabins

    SH Vega Cabins

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    Cabin Types

    SU, PS

    Size: 44 m2, Sleeps up to 2. These Suites feature 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.

    SUITE

    SUITE

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    Cabin Types

    BM5, BD6, BD5

    Size: 28 m2, Sleeps up to 2. Located at the center of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with a living room area, a luxurious bathroom, and your own private 6m2 balcony.

    BALCONY

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    Cabin Types

    OM4, OD4

    Size: 19 m2, Sleeps up to 2. Oceanview cabins feature 2 single beds, a bedroom and a living room, and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.

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    Swan Hellenic Inclusions

    Swan Hellenic Inclusions

    Expedition with Swan Hellenic and enjoy the below inclusions:
    • 24/7 room service and all onboard meals
    • Complimentary coffee, tea, soft drinks and select beer, wine, and spirits
    • Standard Wi-Fi and digital memory package
    • Enriching lectures, curated activities, and all expedition landings
    • One expert-led shore excursion per port
    • Yours to keep: dry bag, backpack, and refillable water bottle – plus expedition parka on select Polar voyages
    • Gratuities, port taxes & fees

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PREMIUM SUITE at the SH Vega

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  • Northwest Passage and Northern Lights cruise

    Cruiseline: Swan Hellenic Ship: SH Vega Departure: Thursday, September 3, 2026 Nights: 14 nights Departs: Kangerlussuaq Returns: Kangerlussuaq

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