FROM REYKJAVIK TO LONGYEARBYEN Arctic Islands & Fjords - Carles Ramon from restaurant Besta in Barcelona, Spain will be onboard of the SH Vega ship from June 23 to July 6, 2023. Throughout this period, guests will have the pleasure of indulging in Carles signature dishes and a specially curated menu designed to delight the most discerning palates during a Gala Dinner.

Carles will entertain guests with a captivating cooking show and lead gastronomic excursions ashore, providing an opportunity to explore local culinary traditions and specialties. Guests will have the privilege of immersing themselves in the local cultures, partaking in activities such as hunting, fishing, farming, and foraging, all while benefiting from the expert perspective of world-famous chefs. And, of course, Manu will also socialize with guests throughout his voyage in the Swan Hellenic cultural expedition cruise tradition.

Arctic Islands & Fjords - FROM REYKJAVIK TO LONGYEARBYEN

Step aboard our unforgettable 13-night Arctic Discovery cruise and embark on a thrilling journey through the northernmost regions of the world. Explore the land of fire and ice, from Iceland to East Greenland, the rarely visited Jan Mayen island, and Svalbard inside the Arctic Circle. Discover Greenland’s stunning national parks and the world’s largest fjord system, and experience fascinating indigenous cultures and ways of life, in sparsely populated regions. Our journey continues via Jan Mayen Island on to the northern archipelago of Svalbard. Here, the midnight sun throws shadows on the unforgettable icy landscape as we watch out for local wildlife, such as polar bears, walrus, seals, and whales.

Highlights

• Sail through Greenland’s breathtaking ice-filled fjords to remote indigenous settlements

• Sail past Spitsbergen’s most beautiful glacier, Monacobreen, as it calves icebergs

• Spy on hundreds of polar bears as they roam their natural habitat