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Up to 44% OFF with Swan Hellenic in Antarctica!
Including pre and post transfers and pre hotel stay on selected sailings!

Swan Hellenic proudly offer cruises to some of the world’s most remote and culturally significant locations. They travel where others don’t, taking you to the heart of the destinations, seeking immersive experiences and making discoveries that change the way they see the world. All of their cruises are enriching, authentic and pioneering experiences that leave you with memories that will last a lifetime. Guests will get to enjoy all of this from the comfort of their sophisticated cruise ships. Their fleet features elegant styling with chic, spacious and attractive interiors, reminiscent of a high-end boutique hotel. The Swan Hellenic teams strive to make your expedition cruise unforgettable, providing further information and education about your voyage, as well as your itinerary on board their cruises. They believe that travel should be an invigorating and healing experience, therefore their onboard teams will also ensure that your personal needs are taken care of through an unrivalled personal service – your comfort being their top priority.
There’s nowhere else on Earth quite like Antarctica. You’ll find sailing through the world’s seventh continent with Swan Hellenic is a voyage like no other. Dramatic coastlines, breathtaking scenery, fascinating history, and the beautiful wildlife here combine to create once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will stay with you forever.
Welcome to Antarctica
Cruise to the White Continent and you’ll fall in love with this unforgettable frozen land. Whether you’re relaxing on board your 5-star boutique ship or exploring ashore, your adventures in this special place will touch you forever. Sail through crystal clear fjords, glide past giant icebergs and glaciers, discover Antarctica’s rich history of explorers, whalers, and scientists, and you’ll feel a bond with the natural world that grows stronger every day.
Connect with nature
Antarctica is a wonderful place to connect with the natural world. Picture yourself on your boutique expedition ship as it passes free-floating icebergs, soaring mountaintops, and giant glaciers. What will you watch out for first? Kelp gulls flying close by? Breaching humpback whales? Adélie penguins waddling on shore? Or maybe leopard seals happily snoozing on nearby ice? Antarctica is home to all sorts of spectacular wildlife.

Your bespoke voyage
With Swan Hellenic, no two trips to this magical destination are ever the same. You’ll visit amazing, remote places alongside expert guides, and this icy wonderland is full of surprises. You never know what to expect from Antarctica’s wildlife, and the landscape here is ever-changing. However, one thing you can expect on your ocean odyssey with Swan Hellenic, is comfort and impeccable service.

Antarctic dreams
Exploring Antarctica is a totally unique experience. Where else will glistening, wind-carved snow surround you as you watch busy gentoo penguins in their natural habitat? Where else can you race through icy waters in a Zodiac boat, past towering glaciers and creaking icebergs? Where else can you walk around snowy islands, taking in majestic views and making discoveries with expert polar guides? Antarctica is like no place you’ve visited before.
At Swan Hellenic, they want to ensure your experience with them is an effortless experience, leaving you to make the most from your expedition cruise, which is why they have included the following within your cruise fare:

* Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port on selected voyages
* All meals onboard
* Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages available 24 hours per day
* 24-hour room service
* Lecture programmes by their experienced expedition team and guest speakers
* Standard WiFi
* Onboard gratuities
* One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
* Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions

Up To 44% OFF!

Rates shown below are per person per cabin based on two people sharing

17nt Long Arc to Antarctica from £8299pp Oceanview
Sailing on
18 Nov 2024 from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Your intrepid voyage begins in Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires. You’ll journey to the White Continent via the island communities of The Falklands, then head to the Antarctic Peninsula, where magnificent icebergs creak, and penguins roost in their thousands. After your polar adventures, you’ll pull into Ushuaia at the bottom of the world, and get to experience the awe-inspiring beauty of some of the planet’s most unique landscapes.

Includes: Transfer from Buenos Aires (EZE) airport to hotel with a pre cruise stay | Transfer from Buenos Aires (EZE) airport to SH Vega | Transfer from SH Vega to Ushuaia (USH) airport | Charter flight from Ushuaia (USH) airport to Buenos Aires (EZE) airport

10nt Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey from £6849pp Oceanview*
Sailing on
03 Dec 2024 (SH Diana) & 05 Dec 2024 (SH Vega) from Ushuaia Roundtrip

Sail across the legendary Drake Passage to discover the dazzling frozen wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore the White Continent’s breathtaking landscape, with its free-floating tabular icebergs, massive glaciers, and awe-inspiring ice cliffs. You’ll encounter extraordinary wildlife on your adventures too, such as elephant seals, humpback whales, and thousands of Adélie penguins. Live your Antarctic dream on a voyage you’ll never forget!

Includes: Transfer from Buenos Aires (EZE) airport to hotel with a pre cruise stay | Transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires (EZE) airport | Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (USH) airport | Transfer from Ushuaia airport (USH) to SH Diana or SH Vega | Transfer from SH Diana or SH Vega to Ushuaia (USH) airport | Charter flight from Ushuaia (USH) airport to Buenos Aires (EZE) airport

*SH Vega on 05 Dec 2024 from £8299pp Balcony

13nt Antarctic Peninsula in Depth from £7599pp Oceanview
Sailing on
15 Dec 2024 from Ushuaia Roundtrip


Your Antarctic adventure begins with traversing the Southern Ocean, and crossing the legendary Drake Passage. On arrival in the White Continent, you’ll get to explore and watch out for penguins, albatrosses, whales, and much more. You can also take your Antarctic expedition to the next level on a traditional ‘polar plunge’! Take a dip into the icy waters of the Southern Ocean and enjoy the exhilarating after effects over a hot chocolate on deck.

Includes: Transfer from Buenos Aires (EZE) airport to hotel with a pre cruise stay | Transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires (EZE) airport | Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (USH) airport | Transfer from Ushuaia airport (USH) to SH Vega | Transfer from SH Vega to Ushuaia (USH) airport | Charter flight from Ushuaia (USH) airport to Buenos Aires (EZE) airport

17nt In Shackleton's Footsteps from £9099pp Oceanview*
Sailing on
22 Dec 2024 & 19 Jan 2025 from Ushuaia Roundtrip


Drink in the icy wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula as you follow in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton, one of history’s greatest explorers. Observe penguins, seals, whales and seabirds in their natural habitat. And stop at the Falkland Islands, a haven for endemic birdlife, before crossing the famous Drake Passage back to Ushuaia where your voyage ends.

Includes: Transfer from Buenos Aires (EZE) airport to hotel with a pre cruise stay | Transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires (EZE) airport | Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (USH) airport | Transfer from Ushuaia airport (USH) to SH Diana | Transfer from SH Diana to Ushuaia (USH) airport | Charter flight from Ushuaia (USH) airport to Buenos Aires (EZE) airport

*22 Dec 2024 sailing from £9549pp Oceanview

20nt South Atlantic cruise: from Antarctica to South Africa from £7249pp Balcony
Sailing on
07 Mar 2025 from Ushuaia to Cape Town


Gaze at captivating glaciers and majestic icebergs as we sail from Ushuaia to the icy wilderness of the South Shetland islands. Immerse yourself in the magnificent landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter nesting Adelie penguins and downy snow petrels. Explore the stunning scenery of South Georgia, home to the world's largest macaroni penguin population. Then observe some of the world's rarest animals on the volcanic islands of Tristan da Cunha. End your epic voyage in South Africa's capital, Cape Town, knowing you've made memories you'll treasure for a lifetime.

Includes: Transfer from Buenos Aires (EZE) airport to hotel with a pre cruise stay | Transfer from hotel to Buenos Aires (EZE) airport | Charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (USH) airport | Transfer from Ushuaia airport (USH) to SH Diana | Transfer from SH Diana to Cape Town

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