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New horizons of exploration, by Swan Hellenic.
Antarctica
Beyond all borders, the ice reveals its soul
Asia Pacific
Where nature whispers, and memory lives in stone.
The Long Way cruise: from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
17 nightsBuenos Aires - Ushuaia
A breathtaking voyage through the wildlife-rich Falklands and South Georgia and the majestic Antarctic Peninsula.
• Explore the untouched wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula
• Encounter black-browed albatrosses and king penguins in the Falklands and South Georgia
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
Price on request
Antarctica Wonders: roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia
9 nightsUshuaia - Ushuaia
A voyage to the heart of Antarctica's untouched wilderness and polar seascapes.
• Explore dramatic icy channels, such as the Gerlache Strait and Antarctic Sound, and stunning glaciers
• Encounter gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, snowy sheathbills, and more
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
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Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey cruise
10 nightsUshuaia - Ushuaia
A voyage to deeply explore Antarctica's pristine coastline and vibrant polar wildlife.
• Sail through breathtaking icy landscapes and visit remarkable sites such as Petermann Island
• Encounter Adélie, gentoo, and chinstrap penguins, elephant seals and seabirds
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise
11 nightsUshuaia - Ushuaia
A voyage sailing into the remote Weddell Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula, in Shackleton's wake.
• Sail among colossal tabular icebergs and frozen seascapes in the Weddell Sea
• Encounter chinstrap penguins, seals, and seabirds as you follow Shackleton's expedition route
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
Price on request
Cruise to the Antarctic Circle
13 nightsUshuaia - Ushuaia
A voyage beyond the Antarctic Circle, through pristine polar wilderness and legendary seas.
• Cross the wild Southern Ocean to reach the remote Antarctic Circle, where few venture
• Encounter penguins, albatrosses, whales, and elephant seals amid pristine polar landscapes
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
Price on request
Antarctica
Beyond all borders, the ice reveals its soul
Asia Pacific
Where nature whispers, and memory lives in stone.
The Long Way cruise: from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
17 nightsBuenos Aires - Ushuaia
A breathtaking voyage through the wildlife-rich Falklands and South Georgia and the majestic Antarctic Peninsula.
• Explore the untouched wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula
• Encounter black-browed albatrosses and king penguins in the Falklands and South Georgia
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
Price on request
Antarctica Wonders: roundtrip cruise from Ushuaia
9 nightsUshuaia - Ushuaia
A voyage to the heart of Antarctica's untouched wilderness and polar seascapes.
• Explore dramatic icy channels, such as the Gerlache Strait and Antarctic Sound, and stunning glaciers
• Encounter gentoo penguins, Weddell seals, snowy sheathbills, and more
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
Per person, from:
Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey cruise
10 nightsUshuaia - Ushuaia
A voyage to deeply explore Antarctica's pristine coastline and vibrant polar wildlife.
• Sail through breathtaking icy landscapes and visit remarkable sites such as Petermann Island
• Encounter Adélie, gentoo, and chinstrap penguins, elephant seals and seabirds
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
Per person, from:
Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise
11 nightsUshuaia - Ushuaia
A voyage sailing into the remote Weddell Sea and the Antarctic Peninsula, in Shackleton's wake.
• Sail among colossal tabular icebergs and frozen seascapes in the Weddell Sea
• Encounter chinstrap penguins, seals, and seabirds as you follow Shackleton's expedition route
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
Price on request
Cruise to the Antarctic Circle
13 nightsUshuaia - Ushuaia
A voyage beyond the Antarctic Circle, through pristine polar wilderness and legendary seas.
• Cross the wild Southern Ocean to reach the remote Antarctic Circle, where few venture
• Encounter penguins, albatrosses, whales, and elephant seals amid pristine polar landscapes
• Enjoy zodiac cruising, kayaking, expert-led lectures, and the thrilling polar plunge experience
Price on request
Explore and elevate your journey
Experience SH Minerva: where elegance meets exploration. Discover remote destinations, with authentic adventures offboard and luxury, views, and lectures onboard.
Shaped by your sense of wonder
Discover a new standard of luxury with Swan Hellenic's private and corporate charters aboard SH Minerva. Enjoy personalized service, expert-led activities, and premium accommodations for an unforgettable journey.
Tales from afar.
Antony Jinman
Corporate Expedition Leader
Antarctica has the ability to speak to every single one of us, but in a different way. It teaches us about ourselves and our place within the natural world. Ultimately, it will give you a sense of awe and wonder.
The Region:
Antarctica
Anya Astafurova
Marine Biologist
Working in the polar regions helped me realize how interconnected we all are and how our actions can impact others. I strongly believe citizen science is an important educational tool. Happywhale is a platform for gathering marine mammal photos from citizen scientists all over the world.
The Region:
Antarctica
Mariam Pousa
Expedition Leader
Guests come to the wilderness and polar regions for different reasons, whether to fulfill a dream or seek something unexpected. My hope is that they return to urban life with a deeper awareness of the beauty, fragility, and unique ecosystems of the polar regions.
The Region:
Antarctica
Sue Walsh
Ornithologist
Antarctica is always exciting and one of the most unique experiences on the planet. There are albatrosses to be seen as we cross the Drake Passage with their huge wingspans up to 3.6 meters (12 feet) cruising effortlessly past us. And when we get to Antarctica, there are the penguins of course, sometimes thousands of them, busy breeding in the Austral summer.
The Region:
Antarctica
Richard Simpson
Expedition Leader
A lot of effort goes into in making sure we adhere to IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators) guidelines. All our guests are told how we go about keeping Antarctica pristine, and how we minimize our impact on the environment and wildlife during our visit.
The Region:
Antarctica
Rayann Elzein
Photographer and Expedition Leader
I remember one sunny day when I was on a Zodiac cruise. I was sailing between the groups and icebergs. Suddenly we saw around 30 humpback whales feeding. There was no wind and very good visibility, so we could see blows of humpback whales everywhere. It was such a spectacular sight!
The Region:
Antarctica
Jane Wilson
Expedition Operations Manager
The Asia-Pacific region is my absolute favourite after decades of expedition cruising across the globe. The region is rich in island archipelagos that are perfect for our ships to explore. We can navigate beyond the usual places and immerse ourselves in lush rainforests, remote beaches, and extraordinary cultural encounters.
The Region:
Asia Pacific
Kevin Snair
Expedition Guide
I love the concept of Expedition Cruising because we live with our guests for a long enough period of time to get to know them a bit. It's the relationships you develop onboard that allow our experiences ashore to be that much more connected.
Samuel Gagnon
Expedition Operations Manager
Our experienced teams are all experts in their field, and the knowledge they share really enhances the expedition experience for our guests. It really does bring them closer to the amazing destinations we visit!
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