Antarctic Peninsula

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Antarctic Peninsula

» Antarctica

» Dec 19 2022 – Dec 29 2022 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – At sea
  • Day 4 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 to 7 – Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 8 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 9 and 10 – At sea
  • Day 11 – Ushuaia

This voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula

Contact Us

SHIP

SH Minerva

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Embark on this adventure trip of a lifetime on board our boutique ice-class expedition ship. Our once-in-a-lifetime trip provides you with the best of an Antarctica cruise combined with the unique flora and fauna of The South Shetland Islands. Test your mettle as you cross the notorious Drake Passage to reach the world’s most beautiful ice-filled waters where magnificent icebergs creak and breaching minke and humpback whales swim gracefully. Breathe in the icy air on this life-changing voyage across the southern seas and capture memories in your mind that will last a lifetime.

INCLUDES

  • Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (where specified)
  • Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
  • All meals onboard
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
  • Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
  • Standard WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes
  • One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
  • Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
  • Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change

EXCLUDES

  • Everything not listed in inclusions

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Classic Antarctica

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Classic Antarctica

» Antarctica

» Dec 10 2022 – Dec 19 2022 (10 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – At sea
  • Day 4 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 and 6 – Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 7 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 8 and 9 – At sea
  • Day 10 – Ushuaia

This voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula

Contact Us

SHIP

SH Minerva

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Embark on this adventure trip of a lifetime on board our boutique ice-class expedition ship. Our once-in-a-lifetime trip provides you with the best of an Antarctica cruise combined with the unique flora and fauna of The South Shetland Islands. Test your mettle as you cross the notorious Drake Passage to reach the world’s most beautiful ice-filled waters where magnificent icebergs creak and breaching minke and humpback whales swim gracefully. Breathe in the icy air on this life-changing voyage across the southern seas and capture memories in your mind that will last a lifetime.

INCLUDES

  • Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (where specified)
  • Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
  • All meals onboard
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
  • Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
  • Standard WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes
  • One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
  • Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
  • Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change

EXCLUDES

  • Everything not listed in inclusions

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Classic Antarctica

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Classic Antarctica

» Antarctica

» Dec 1 2022 – Dec 10 2022 (10 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – At sea
  • Day 4 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 and 6 – Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 7 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 8 and 9 – At sea
  • Day 10 – Ushuaia

This voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula

Contact Us

SHIP

SH Minerva

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Embark on this adventure trip of a lifetime on board our boutique ice-class expedition ship. Our once-in-a-lifetime trip provides you with the best of an Antarctica cruise combined with the unique flora and fauna of The South Shetland Islands. Test your mettle as you cross the notorious Drake Passage to reach the world’s most beautiful ice-filled waters where magnificent icebergs creak and breaching minke and humpback whales swim gracefully. Breathe in the icy air on this life-changing voyage across the southern seas and capture memories in your mind that will last a lifetime.

INCLUDES

  • Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (where specified)
  • Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
  • All meals onboard
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
  • Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
  • Standard WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes
  • One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
  • Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
  • Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change

EXCLUDES

  • Everything not listed in inclusions

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Antarctic Peninsula

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Antarctic Peninsula

» Antarctica

» Nov 24 2022 – Dec 4 2022 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – At sea
  • Day 4 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 to 7 – Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 8 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 9 and 10 – At sea
  • Day 11 – Ushuaia

This voyage gives you the best of the stunning Antarctic Peninsula

Contact Us

SHIP

SH Vega

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Embark on this adventure trip of a lifetime on board our boutique ice-class expedition ship. Our once-in-a-lifetime trip provides you with the best of an Antarctica cruise combined with the unique flora and fauna of The South Shetland Islands. Test your mettle as you cross the notorious Drake Passage to reach the world’s most beautiful ice-filled waters where magnificent icebergs creak and breaching minke and humpback whales swim gracefully. Breathe in the icy air on this life-changing voyage across the southern seas and capture memories in your mind that will last a lifetime.

INCLUDES

  • Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (where specified)
  • Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
  • All meals onboard
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
  • Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
  • Standard WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes
  • One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
  • Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
  • Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change

EXCLUDES

  • Everything not listed in inclusions

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South Georgia and Falkland Islands

South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula & Falkland Islands

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South Georgia, Antarctic Peninsula & Falkland Islands

» Antarctica

» Nov 5 2022 – Nov 22 2022 (18 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – At sea
  • Day 4 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 5 to 7 – Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 8 – South Shetland Islands
  • Day 9 – At sea
  • Days 10 to 12 – South Georgia
  • Days 13 and 14 – At sea
  • Day 15 – Saunders Island and West Point Island
  • Day 16 – Port Stanley
  • Day 17 – At sea
  • Day 18 – Ushuaia

Mingle on beaches with thousands of rockhopper, gentoo and king penguins and discover the island where Shackleton spent his last days

Contact Us

SHIP

SH Minerva

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Live out your Antarctica dream on this exceptional 19-day voyage aboard our luxury ice-class expedition ship. Your journey to this icy wilderness starts with the notorious two-day Drake Passage sea crossing. Following in the footsteps of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton, we visit South Georgia. Here you will clamber onto beaches crammed with millions of penguins and take home everlasting memories. Get ready for fabulous photo opportunities of magnificent icebergs as we sail around the Antarctic Peninsula. This immersive cruise is the ultimate Antarctica journey that will make for the trip of a lifetime.

INCLUDES

  • Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (where specified)
  • Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
  • All meals onboard
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
  • Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
  • Standard WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes
  • One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
  • Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
  • Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change

EXCLUDES

  • Everything not listed in inclusions

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South Georgia and Falkland Islands

Shackleton’s Discovery

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Shackleton’s Discovery

» Antarctica

» Oct 19 2022 – Nov 5 2022 (18 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Buenos Aires

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Buenos Aires
  • Days 2 to 4 – At sea
  • Day 5 – West Point Island & Saunders Island
  • Day 6 – Port Stanley
  • Day 7 and 8 – At sea
  • Day 9 and 10 – South Georgia
  • Day 11 – At sea
  • Day 12 – South Shetland Islands  
  • Days 13 and 14 – Antarctic Peninsula
  • Day 15 – South Shetland Islands
  • Days 16 and 17 – At Sea
  • Day 18 – Ushuaia

Mingle on beaches with thousands of rockhopper, gentoo and king penguins and discover the island where Shackleton spent his last days

Contact Us

SHIP

SH Minerva

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Live out your Antarctica dream on this exceptional 19-day voyage aboard our luxury ice-class expedition ship. Your journey to this icy wilderness starts with the notorious two-day Drake Passage sea crossing. Following in the footsteps of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton, we visit South Georgia. Here you will clamber onto beaches crammed with millions of penguins and take home everlasting memories. Get ready for fabulous photo opportunities of magnificent icebergs as we sail around the Antarctic Peninsula. This immersive cruise is the ultimate Antarctica journey that will make for the trip of a lifetime.

INCLUDES

  • Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (where specified)
  • Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
  • All meals onboard
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
  • Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
  • Standard WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes
  • One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
  • Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
  • Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change

EXCLUDES

  • Everything not listed in inclusions

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Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

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Antarctica – Discovery and learning voyage

» Antarctica

» Jan 4 2023 – Jan 14 2023 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation in Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – En-route to the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 4 to 8 – Antarctica and South Shetland Islands
  • Days 9 and 10 – At sea en-route to Ushuaia
  • Day 11 – Disembarkation in Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

Ortelius

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

Camping
Diving
Kayaking

ACTIVITIES

Superior

Twin Deluxe

Twin Window

Twin Porthole Deck 3

Twin Porthole Deck 4

Twin Porthole

Quadruple Porthole

This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins.

INCLUDES

  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
  • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
  • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
  • Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
  • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure material.
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EXCLUDES

  • Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
  • Pre- and post- land arrangements.
  • Passport and visa expenses.
  • Government arrival and departure taxes.
  • Meals ashore.
  • Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
  • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
  • The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).
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Antarctic Peninsula – Basecamp

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Antarctic Peninsula – Basecamp

» Antarctica

» Dec 4 2022 – Dec 16 2022 (13 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation in Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – En-route to the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Days 4 to 10 – Antarctica
  • Days 11 and 12 – En-route to Ushuaia
  • Day 13 – Disembarkation in Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

Ortelius

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Camping
Hiking
Kayaking
Mountaineering
Photo Workshop
Snowshoeing

Superior

Twin Deluxe

Twin Window

Twin Porthole Deck 3

Twin Porthole Deck 4

Twin Porthole

Quadruple Porthole

The Antarctic Peninsula Basecamp cruise offers you a myriad of ways to explore and enjoy the Antarctic Region. This expedition allows you to hike, snowshoe, kayak, go mountaineering, and even camp out under the Southern Polar skies.

INCLUDES

  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
  • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
  • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes
  • Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia
  • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation)
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme
  • Comprehensive pre-departure material
  • During our “Basecamp” departures, all offered activities (including camping, kayaking, snowshoe/hiking, mountaineering, photo workshop) as well as our standard included shore excursions and zodiac cruises) are free of charge

EXCLUDES

  • Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
  • Pre- and post- land arrangements.
  • Passport and visa expenses.
  • Government arrival and departure taxes.
  • Meals ashore.
  • Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
  • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
  • The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin incl. helicopters

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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin incl. helicopters

» Antarctica

» Nov 24 2022 – Dec 4 2022 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation in Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – Drake Passage
  • Days 4 to 7 – Antarctica
  • Day 8 – Deception Island
  • Days 9 and 10 – Drake Passage
  • Day 11 – Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

Ortelius

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Aerial Sightseeing

Superior

Twin Deluxe

Twin Window

Twin Porthole Deck 3

Twin Porthole Deck 4

Twin Porthole

Quadruple Porthole

A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.

Itinerary Outline

INCLUDES

  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
  • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
  • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
  • Ship-to-shore helicopter transfers (with no specific amount of helicopter time guaranteed)
  • Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
  • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure material.

EXCLUDES

  • Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
  • Pre- and post- land arrangements.
  • Passport and visa expenses.
  • Government arrival and departure taxes.
  • Meals ashore.
  • Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
  • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
  • The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin incl. helicopters

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Weddell Sea – In search of the Emperor Penguin incl. helicopters

» Antarctica

» Nov 14 2022 – Nov 24 2022 (11 DAYS)

» EMBARKATION: Ushuaia

» DISEMBARKATION: Ushuaia

EXPEDITION IN BRIEF

ITINERARY OVERVIEW

  • Day 1 – Embarkation in Ushuaia
  • Days 2 and 3 – Drake Passage
  • Days 4 to 7 – Antarctica
  • Day 8 – Deception Island
  • Days 9 and 10 – Drake Passage
  • Day 11 – Ushuaia

Contact Us

SHIP

Ortelius

ADVENTURE OPTIONS

ACTIVITIES

Aerial Sightseeing

Superior

Twin Deluxe

Twin Window

Twin Porthole Deck 3

Twin Porthole Deck 4

Twin Porthole

Quadruple Porthole

A true expedition, our Weddell Sea cruise sets out to explore the range of the Emperor Penguins near Snow Hill Island. We will visit the area via helicopter and see a variety of other birds and penguins including Adélies and Gentoos.

Itinerary Outline

INCLUDES

  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the itinerary
  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea.
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac.
  • Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff.
  • Free use of rubber boots and snowshoes.
  • Ship-to-shore helicopter transfers (with no specific amount of helicopter time guaranteed)
  • Luggage transfer from pick-up point to the vessel on the day of embarkation, in Ushuaia.
  • Pre-scheduled group transfer from the vessel to the airport in Ushuaia (directly after disembarkation).
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure material.

EXCLUDES

  • ny airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights
  • Pre- and post- land arrangements.
  • Passport and visa expenses.
  • Government arrival and departure taxes.
  • Meals ashore.
  • Baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended).
  • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges.
  • The customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

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