Scotland, Norwegian Fjords & Spitsbergen via Lofoten · May 2027
Captivating Voyage to the Northern Lights
What makes the voyage of the Silver Endeavour to the Arctic special?
This eighteen-night expedition with Silver Endeavour runs from Dublin along a long Atlantic line up to Longyearbyen on Svalbard. The voyage links the Irish Atlantic coast with the high Arctic and leaves ample room for lectures, onboard programme and a gradual immersion into the polar circle. The PC6 expedition ship is built for ice-edge waters and sails with experienced expedition leaders. Premium all-inclusive means butler service in every suite, premium wines, gratuities and Wi-Fi already included. Longyearbyen welcomes you in the Arctic summer under the midnight sun.
Route highlights
- Dublin as the Irish starting point
- Long Atlantic legs with onboard programme
- Lectures from the expedition team
- Approach into the polar circle
- Entry into the high Arctic
- Longyearbyen under the midnight sun
- Premium all-inclusive with butler service
Early booking advantage: Voyages in 2027 fill quickly - premium cabins are often reserved 18-24 months in advance. An early booking enquiry is non-binding and secures your preferred cabin category.
What is the route of the cruise aboard the Silver Endeavour to the Arctic?
18 nights from Dublin to Longyearbyen, including Belfast, Isle of Canna, Scotland, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland.
Dublin
18 nights
Longyearbyen
The exact route is set by the expedition team on site, depending on ice and weather:
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WED · 19 May 2027Dublin · EmbarkationDeparture 20:00
Dublin is the starting point for Ireland's wildest coastal landscapes. Excursions head to the Cliffs of Moher (214 m above the Atlantic) and to Newgrange - a megalithic tomb more than 5,000 years old, older than Stonehenge and Egypt's pyramids. The Guinness Storehouse and the Book of Kells at Trinity College are city must-sees.
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THU · 20 May 2027BelfastArrival 07:30 Departure 18:00
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and birthplace of the Titanic. The Titanic Belfast Museum at the original dry dock, the political mural heritage of the Troubles and the literary tradition (C.S. Lewis, Seamus Heaney) make Belfast multi-layered.
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FRI · 21 May 2027Canna (Hebriden)Arrival 07:30 Departure 15:00
Canna is the westernmost of the Small Isles in Scotland's Inner Hebrides and has been owned by the National Trust for Scotland since 1981. The island has just around 20 residents, hosts puffins and gannets, and its Compass Hill of magnetic basalt is famous for throwing ships' compasses off course.
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SAT · 22 May 2027LerwickArrival 12:30 Departure 22:00
Lerwick is the main town of the Shetland Islands in northern Scotland and sits on a sheltered natural harbour. Stone houses, Fort Charlotte and the nearby Viking-inspired Up Helly Aa fire festival shape the town.
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SUN · 23 May 2027NossArrival 06:30 Departure 12:30
The island of Noss, off the eastern coast of Scotland's Shetland Islands, is a National Nature Reserve. At the Noup of Noss, thousands of gannets nest on sandstone cliffs rising up to 180 metres above the sea.
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MON · 24 May 2027FosnavågArrival 07:00 Departure 13:00
On Norway's west coast in the Møre og Romsdal province lies the small port of Fosnavåg amid the skerries. The modern Herøy Coastal Museum documents the maritime history of the offshore islets, and Fosnavåg is home port to one of Norway's largest deep-sea fishing fleets.
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TUE · 25 May 2027BrønnøysundArrival 08:30 Departure 18:00
Brønnøysund is a port town on the Helgeland coast of central Norway, situated between the Arctic Circle and Trondheim. Its landmark is the 258-metre Torghatten mountain with a natural hole straight through the summit, said in legend to come from a troll's petrified arrow.
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WED · 26 May 2027Svartisen-GletscherArrival 07:00 Departure 20:00
Svartisen is the second-largest glacier in Norway and descends almost to sea level at the Holandsfjord, north of the Arctic Circle. Its blue-tinged tongue, Engabreen, is one of the lowest-lying glacier arms on the European mainland.
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THU · 27 May 2027SvolværArrival 06:30 Departure 15:00
Svolvær is the capital of the Lofoten Islands - an archipelago that rises from the polar sea like a jagged rock wall. The red wooden houses on stilts (rorbuer), sea-eagle safaris and the midnight sun make Svolvær a quintessential Norwegian scene.
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FRI · 28 May 2027TromsøArrival 08:00 Departure 18:00
Tromsø, the "Paris of the North", lies 350 km north of the Arctic Circle. The Arctic Cathedral, the midnight sun from May to July and intense aurora activity in winter make Tromsø the northernmost university city in the world.
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SAT · 29 May 2027Skarsvåg (Magerøya)Arrival 13:00 Departure 18:00
On the Norwegian island of Magerøya close to the North Cape, Skarsvåg nestles in a sheltered cove. The village is regarded as the world's northernmost fishing village and lies just a few kilometres from the famous cliff plateau.
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SAT · 29 May 2027NordkapArrival 19:00 Departure 20:00
The North Cape on the island of Magerøya is regarded as the northernmost reachable point of the European mainland, where a cliff rising 307 metres plunges into the Arctic Ocean. During the summer months the midnight sun never sets here.
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SUN · 30 May 2027BäreninselArrival 13:00 Departure 17:30
Bear Island (Bjørnøya) is the southernmost island of Svalbard, lying in isolation between the Norwegian mainland and Spitsbergen. Steep bird cliffs, frequent fog and a small weather station characterise the remote isle.
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MON · 31 May 2027Svalbard (Südregion)
Southern Svalbard takes in deeply cut fjords such as Hornsund, with steep glacier fronts and towering bird cliffs. Reindeer, Arctic foxes and countless seabirds populate the shores of this Arctic archipelago.
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TUE · 01 Jun 2027Svalbard (Südregion)
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WED · 02 Jun 2027Svalbard (Nordregion)
Northern Svalbard is the remotest part of the Arctic archipelago, where the pack ice draws close even in summer. Polar bears, walrus and ringed seals roam here amid calving glaciers and open tundra.
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THU · 03 Jun 2027Svalbard (Nordregion)
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FRI · 04 Jun 2027Svalbard (Nordregion)
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SAT · 05 Jun 2027Svalbard (Nordregion)
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SUN · 06 Jun 2027Longyearbyen · DisembarkationArrival 07:00
Climate & best time to sail
Embarkation: Dublin
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Air °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 9 |
| Sea °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 80 | 58 | 60 | 50 | 48 | 50 | 45 | 52 | 62 | 88 | 94 | 90 |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: English Channel (Portsmouth/Cherbourg)
Disembarkation: Longyearbyen
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air °C | -13 | -13 | -13 | -9 | -2 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | -4 | -8 | -11 |
| Sea °C | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Rain mm | 20 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 20 | 23 |
Long-term monthly normals · Reference: Svalbard (Longyearbyen)
What are the highlights of the cruise aboard the Silver Endeavour to the Arctic?
Highlights of this route: Dublin · Belfast · Isle of Canna, Scotland
Dublin
Dublin is the starting point for Ireland's wildest coastal landscapes.
Belfast
Belfast is the capital of Northern Ireland and birthplace of the Titanic.
Isle of Canna, Scotland
Canna is the westernmost of the Small Isles in the Inner Hebrides and is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland.
Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland (Shetlandinseln)
Capital of Scotland's Shetland Islands, closer to Bergen than to Edinburgh.
Noss, Scotland
The island of Noss, off the eastern coast of Scotland's Shetland Islands, is a National Nature Reserve.
Fosnavåg
On Norway's west coast in the Møre og Romsdal province lies the small port of Fosnavåg amid the skerries.
What does the Silver Endeavour offer?
Silver Endeavour is Silversea's most exclusive expedition ship: 100 suites, a maximum of 200 guests, PC6 ice class. The highest space-to-guest ratio in expedition cruising - for travellers who do not want to arrive, but to immerse.
In the Arctic, Silver Endeavour sails through the waters of Greenland and the Canadian Arctic - expeditions with an intimacy that larger ships cannot offer.
Impressions of the Silver Endeavour
What cabins does the Silver Endeavour offer?
Owner's Suite
The most spacious suite on board. Separate bedroom, living area, dining room, library and private balcony. Butler service included.
Grand Suite
Exclusive Grand Suite with two bedrooms, a separate dining room, a pantry kitchen, a large balcony and up to two bathrooms. Ideal for couples or travellers with the very highest demands on space. Butler service included.
Silver Suite
Generous suite with a separate living area, a pantry kitchen, a walk-in wardrobe, a private balcony and two bathrooms. Butler service included.
Deluxe Veranda Suite
Spacious veranda suite with enhanced comfort of space, a large balcony and a luxurious bathroom with separate shower and bathtub. Butler service included.
Superior Veranda Suite
Comfortable veranda suite with a private balcony, luxurious bathroom fittings and a separate dressing area. Butler service included.
What does the deck plan of the Silver Endeavour look like?
What does the cruise aboard the Silver Endeavour to the Arctic cost?
From € 23,400 p.p., 18 nights, departure 19.05.2027.
Prices per person in double cabin (suites: based on double occupancy), all-inclusive. Subject to availability.
| Category | Price p.P. | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Veranda Suite | € 24.600 | Available | Book |
| Superior Veranda Suite | € 25.450 | Available | Book |
| Deluxe Veranda Suite | € 26.300 | Available | Book |
| Premium Veranda Suite | € 26.750 | Available | Book |
| Silver Suite | € 44.150 | Available | Book |
| Signature Suite | € 55.050 | Available | Book |
| Mastersuite | € 58.450 | Available | Book |
| Grand Suite | € 69.450 | Available | Book |
| Owner's Suite | € 94.700 | Available | Book |
What is included as standard in the ship voyage of the Silver Endeavour?
On board
- Luxurious suite with ocean view or veranda, every category with personal butler service
- Full board in all onboard restaurants (main restaurant, speciality restaurants, casual dining) at no extra charge
- 24-hour room service and an individually stocked minibar in the suite
- Premium beverages on board: selected wines, champagne, international spirits, cocktails, beer, soft drinks, speciality coffees, tea and water
- Gratuities for the entire crew are included in the fare
- Unlimited Wi-Fi on board for all guests
- Use of pool, gym, sauna, steam bath and classes (yoga, stretching)
- Evening programme: live music, shows, themed lectures and onboard events
Not included
- Personal expenses on board (boutique, hairdresser, photos)
- Spa and wellness treatments, massages and personal trainer
- Laundry and pressing service (partly included in higher suite categories)
- Premium restaurants with a reservation or cover charge (e.g. La Dame, Kaiseki/Seishin, Silver Note on repeat visits)
- Selected fine spirits, rare wines and vintage champagnes beyond the standard premium package
- Shore excursions or private tours, unless explicitly stated in your booking confirmation.
- Medical care on board, doctor consultations and medication
- Travel insurance (cancellation, international health cover)
- Visa fees, entry taxes and biometric registration in the destination
- Airport taxes and security fees when arriving under your own arrangements
- Travel to the home airport outside the Door-to-Door radius
- Flight upgrades to Premium Economy or Business Class (bookable for a surcharge on the Door-to-Door fare)
- Personal telephone calls and satellite calls from the suite
What optional extras are available on the ship voyage aboard the Silver Endeavour to the Arctic?
Additionally included depending on the fare booked:
- Shore excursions: on classic cruises at least one excursion per port depending on the fare; on expedition voyages all Zodiac outings and guided landings
- On expedition voyages additionally: lectures by the expedition team experts, a parka to keep and rubber boots on loan
- Economy-class flights from and to your home airport on Door-to-Door and many All-Inclusive fares (business upgrade for a surcharge)
- Airport transfers between airport and ship on the Door-to-Door and All-Inclusive Plus fares
- On Door-to-Door and selected expedition voyages: a hotel night before and after the cruise
- On Door-to-Door (home airport within about 80 km): private chauffeur service from your door to the airport and back
Frequently asked questions
How do I book the voyage aboard the Silver Endeavour to the Arctic?
Send an enquiry to IVENT-SAILING via the booking form on this page. Our team of experienced travel experts will be in touch shortly with a personal offer. We would be glad to advise you.
What is included in the price?
The base price per person (twin cabin) includes the cabin in your chosen category, full board, all port fees and the onboard programme. Flights and transfers are quoted separately. 18 nights from EUR 23.400 p.p. With Silversea, selected wines and beverages at meals are included.
How many guests sail on the Silver Endeavour?
A maximum of 220 guests - extraordinarily intimate compared to standard cruise ships. The high crew-to-guest ratio ensures personal attention throughout the voyage.
Can the itinerary change?
Yes - all itineraries are subject to weather, port availability and the captain's decisions. This is part of the charm of small-ship cruising: flexibility allows for unexpected discoveries.
Are there specials for early bookers or solo travellers?
Yes. Early bookers receive discounts for timely booking. Solo travellers often benefit from a reduced or waived single supplement. Simply mention your preferences in the enquiry.
Is my booking protected?
Yes. As a German tour operator, ivent-sailing provides a travel protection certificate (Reisesicherungsschein) under German law. Your payment is fully insured.
What about flights and transfers?
We arrange flights and transfers on request as part of your personal offer. This allows us to find the best connections for your specific departure date and home airport.
Are there shore excursions?
Yes. All cruise lines offer shore excursions - from guided cultural tours to nature experiences. The concepts vary by fleet. We are happy to provide details on available excursions for your chosen voyage.
What water sports and activities are available?
Depending on the ship and route: snorkelling, kayaking, stand-up paddling, diving, and Zodiac landings (on expedition voyages). Many ships have a marina platform for direct access to the water. We will be happy to tell you exactly what is available on your voyage.
When is the best time for a cruise to the Arctic?
For embarkation in Dublin the best time to sail is June to September; for disembarkation in Longyearbyen it is June to August (midnight sun, open fjords).
