HIGHLIGHTS
- Dare to brave the notoriously rough two-day Drake Passage
sea crossing
- Compare monumental icebergs in the Gerlache Strait and
Antarctic Sound as you head to the Weddell Sea
- Get up close to hundreds of penguins as they gather in
their thousands in their natural habitat
- Keep an eye out at sea for breaching whales and huge
albatross overhead
- Listen to our engaging polar experts and learn tips from
our team of experienced photographers
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Nov 24, 2022 | Dec 04, 2022 | 7,374 |
7,288 |
Dec 04, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | 7,374 |
7,288 |
Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 08, 2023 | Request a Quote |
Request a Quote |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Nov 24, 2022 | Dec 04, 2022 | 7,374 |
7,288 |
Dec 04, 2022 | Dec 14, 2022 | 7,374 |
7,288 |
Dec 29, 2022 | Jan 08, 2023 | Request a Quote |
Request a Quote |
ITINERARY
USHUAIA
DAY 1
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the
southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is
often described as “the End of the World”. The
city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance
to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small
museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try
Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
AT SEA
DAY 2-3
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 4
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the
ice-bound sea impassable during winter (April to November), these are
the first islands to see snow melt in spring (March) and the slightly
warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you
see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns,
grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with
Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
DAY 5-7
Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the
Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will
live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most
accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and
some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely
photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann
Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge,
lumbering elephant seals haul out.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 8
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the
ice-bound sea impassable during winter (April to November), these are
the first islands to see snow melt in spring (March) and the slightly
warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you
see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns,
grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with
Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
AT SEA
DAY 9-10
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
USHUAIA
DAY 11
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the
southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is
often described as “the End of the World”. The
city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance
to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small
museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try
Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
The SH Vega is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship designed to journey to remote polar regions in style and comfort. The 2022-built ship with 152 guests incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Stateroom Types
Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars.Our stylish stateroom all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.
Oceanview
19 m2 Sleeps 2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the centre of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Suite
44 m2 Sleeps 2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
49 m2 Sleeps 2
Our grandest suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, spacious walk in wardrobe and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
Deck Plan
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Return flights: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5* hotel or onboard
- All transfers between the hotel, port and airport
- Onboard accommodation
- All meals onboard including room service 24 hours a day
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks & select alcoholic beverages 24 hours a day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Shore excursion programme led by our expert expedition team
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka
- Use of rubber boots for shore landings
- Standard WIFI
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
- Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change
Falklands, South Georgia, Antarctica 19 days from $9,872
This is an 18-day Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica Discovery cruise on board the new 152-guests luxury expedition ship, SH Vega. You will sail from Buenos Aires and take in the sights of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Elephant Island. You will be on beaches up-close to a variety of penguins. Magnificent icebergs provide a phenomenal backdrop to your days at sea. The exceptional landscape and incredible wildlife encounters will make your voyage the ultimate Antarctica trip.
- Antarctica 50% Off (reflected in rates)
- No single supplement
HIGHLIGHTS
- Experience incredible penguin encounters as you get up
close to these polar rockstars
- Take in this vast frozen wilderness as it changes colour
from glassy white to turquoise and green
- Keep an eye out for black-browed albatross in the Falklands
as we come ashore to these remote communities
- Listen to our engaging polar experts and learn tips from
our on-board photographers
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Nov 07, 2022 | Nov 24, 2022 | 10,160 |
9,872 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Nov 07, 2022 | Nov 24, 2022 | 10,160 |
9,872 |
ITINERARY
BUENOS AIRES
DAY 1
Argentina’s cosmopolitan capital is known as "The Paris of
South America". But this metropolis is as much about its neighbourhoods
(barrios) and cafe culture. Each district has its own character - none
more so than colourful and lively La Boca, where tango dancers perform
in the streets. Ships dock into the regenerated waterfront barrio
Puerto Madero. Be sure to also visit the handsome district of Recoleta,
famous for the cemetery where Eva “Evita” Peron is
buried.
AT SEA
DAY 2-4
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
WEST POINT ISLAND & SAUNDERS ISLAND
DAY 5
Black-browed albatross soar above this rugged weather-beaten island in
the west of the Falklands, while Commerson’s dolphins swim
below. With a sparse population of people and sheep, this inhabited
island is also home to fur seals, burrowing rockhopper penguins,
magellanic penguins and imperial cormorants who roost in the jagged
cliffs and the striking Cliff Mountain towering above the dramatic
coastal scenery. As you hike across the moss, keep an eye open for
pink-petalled Felton’s flowers. Birdlife is the big draw on
this lush sheep-farming island, where thousands of rams and ewes roam.
Settled by British explorers in 1765, the island’s unique
scenery includes the beaches at The Neck filled with the cacophony of
rockhopper, gentoo and king penguin colonies, and you might spot the
pillar-shaped nests of black-browed albatross. Nine of the
Falklands’ 14 endemic plants, including silvery buttercup and
hairy daisy, grow here and are a real treat.
PORT STANLEY
DAY 6
Anyone familiar with Britain’s trademark red post boxes might
spot a resemblance in this British outpost. Port Stanley, on East
Falkland, is the tiny capital of the Falkland Islands and is small
enough to get around on foot. You can visit The Historic Dockyard
Museum devoted to maritime history and exploration or pop into the post
office. Magellanic penguins gather in hordes at nearby Gypsy Cove, and
sea lions and dolphins frolic in the harbour.
AT SEA
DAY 7-8
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
SOUTH GEORGIA
DAY 9-10
Often called the “Galapagos of the Poles”, South
Georgia has a number of landing sites where you get up close to half a
million king penguins or three million breeding pairs of macaroni
penguins, making up the largest population in the world. If you are
lucky you will also see harrumphing elephant seals - from a distance!
We also visit Grytviken, the historic whaling station where legendary
British explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) is buried.
AT SEA
DAY 11
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 12
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the
ice-bound sea impassable during winter (April to November), these are
the first islands to see snow melt in spring (March) and the slightly
warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you
see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns,
grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with
Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
DAY 13-14
Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the
Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will
live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most
accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and
some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely
photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann
Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge,
lumbering elephant seals haul out.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 15
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the
ice-bound sea impassable during winter (April to November), these are
the first islands to see snow melt in spring (March) and the slightly
warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you
see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns,
grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with
Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
AT SEA
DAY 16-17
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
USHUAIA
DAY 18
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the
southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is
often described as “the End of the World”. The
city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance
to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small
museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try
Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
The SH Vega is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship designed to journey to remote polar regions in style and comfort. The 2022-built ship with 152 guests incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Stateroom Types
Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars.Our stylish stateroom all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.
Oceanview
19 m2 Sleeps 2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the centre of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Suite
44 m2 Sleeps 2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
49 m2 Sleeps 2
Our grandest suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, spacious walk in wardrobe and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
Deck Plan
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What is
Included:
* One
Night pre-cruise accommodations with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or
Onboard
* All
transfers between Airport, Hotel and
Ship
* Room
service 24 hours a
day
* Coffee,
tea, soft drinks & select alcoholic beverages 24 hours a
day
* Lecture
programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest
speakers
* Standard
WIFI
inclusion
* Onboard
gratuities & port
taxes
* One
shore excursion per port of
call
Additional inclusion for:
Antarctica & Arctic
* Use of
Rubber boots for shore
landings
* Branded
Swan Hellenic expedition
parka
* Flights
included roundtrip Buenos Aires - Ushuaia
Antarctica 50% Off
No single supplement
SH Vega new 152-guests all-inclusive boutique ship
SH Vega - 152 Guests
•
Small brand new state-of-the-art boutique expedition ship
•
80% of the 76 staterooms have balconies
•
All-inclusive with hotel and South American flights
•
Excellent service with a crew of 120 serving max 152 guests
•
Up to 3 landings per day in Antarctica
Antarctica & South Georgia 16 days from $9,981
Live out your Antarctica dream on this exceptional 16-day voyage aboard the luxury ice-class expedition ship SH Vega. Your journey to this icy wilderness will follow in the footsteps of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton, including a visit to South Georgia. Here you will clamber onto beaches crammed with millions of penguins and take home everlasting memories. There are also fabulous photo opportunities of magnificent icebergs as you sail around the Antarctic Peninsula. This immersive cruise including up to three landings in Antarctica a day is the ultimate Antarctica journey that will live in your memories for a lifetime.
- Antarctica 50% Off (reflected in rates)
- No single supplement
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | 10,148 |
9,981 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Dec 14, 2022 | Dec 29, 2022 | 10,148 |
9,981 |
ITINERARY
USHUAIA
DAY 1
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the
southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is
often described as “the End of the World”. The
city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance
to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small
museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try
Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
AT SEA
DAY 2-3
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 4
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the
ice-bound sea impassable during winter (April to October), these are
the first islands to see snow melt in spring (November) and the
slightly warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from
what you see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice
ferns, grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with
Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
DAY 5-6
Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the
Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will
live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most
accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and
some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely
photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann
Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge,
lumbering elephant seals haul out.
ELEPHANT ISLAND
DAY 7
Elephant Island, named for the elephant seals that call this place
home, is a harsh, glacier-covered and volcanic island on the outer
reaches of the South Shetland Islands. It was here that legendary
explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton and his crew from the Endurance were
stranded for months in 1914. At Point Wild, his monument overlooks a
colony of gentoo penguins. Chinstrap and macaroni penguins gather at
Cape Lookout alongside the island’s main residents, elephant
seals.
AT SEA
DAY 8-9
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
SOUTH GEORGIA
DAY 10-12
Often called the “Galapagos of the Poles”, South
Georgia has a number of landing sites where you get up close to half a
million king penguins or three million breeding pairs of macaroni
penguins, making up the largest population in the world. If you are
lucky you will also see harrumphing elephant seals - from a distance!
We also visit Grytviken, the historic whaling station where legendary
British explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) is buried.
AT SEA
DAY 13-15
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world
go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of
the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle
with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible
trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books.
Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or
perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our
onboard professional photographers.
USHUAIA
DAY 16
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the
southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is
often described as “the End of the World”. The
city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance
to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small
museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try
Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
The SH Vega is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship designed to journey to remote polar regions in style and comfort. The 2022-built ship with 152 guests incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Stateroom Types
Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars.Our stylish stateroom all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.
Oceanview
19 m2 Sleeps 2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the centre of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Suite
44 m2 Sleeps 2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
49 m2 Sleeps 2
Our grandest suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, spacious walk in wardrobe and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
Deck Plan
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Return flights: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5* hotel or onboard
- All transfers between the hotel, port and airport
- Onboard accommodation
- All meals onboard including room service 24 hours a day
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks & select alcoholic beverages 24 hours a day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Shore excursion programme led by our expert expedition team
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka
- Use of rubber boots for shore landings
- Standard WIFI
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
- Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change
Weddell Sea & Antarctica 12 days from $8,522
Fulfil your dreams on this bucket-list cruise aboard the boutique expedition ship and experience epic landscapes and phenomenal wildlife on a life-changing adventure. This voyage takes you to the frozen Antarctic Peninsula where you discover mesmerising icy scenes of both the Gerlache Strait and exceptionally beautiful Antarctic Sound. You will step ashore onto beaches crammed with penguins for fabulous photo opportunities before returning via the South Shetland Islands. This unforgettable journey will leave you with remarkable tales of how you achieved your life goal by visiting one of the most remote places on the planet.
- Antarctica 50% Off (reflected in rates)
- Please request a quote today
HIGHLIGHTS
- Dare to brave the notoriously rough two-day Drake Passage sea crossing
- Compare monumental icebergs in the Gerlache Strait and Antarctic Sound as you head to the Weddell Sea
- Get up close to hundreds of penguins as they gather in their thousands in their natural habitat
- Keep an eye out at sea for breaching whales and huge albatross overhead
- Listen to our engaging polar experts and learn tips from our team of experienced photographers
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jan 08, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 | 8,665 |
8,522 |
Jan 29, 2023 | Feb 09, 2023 | 9,284 |
9,131 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Jan 08, 2023 | Jan 19, 2023 | 8,665 |
8,522 |
Jan 29, 2023 | Feb 09, 2023 | 9,284 |
9,131 |
ITINERARY
USHUAIA
DAY 1
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is often described as “the End of the World”. The city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
AT SEA
DAY 2-3
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.
ANTARCTIC SOUND & WEDDELL SEA
DAY 4-5
As you sail quietly past house-sized, free-floating tabular icebergs and pancake ice, you may be able to hear the sounds of creaking and popping as huge chunks break off and crash into the sea. While Gerlache Strait is filled with ice, the Antarctic Sound takes it up a notch with even more impressive bergs and ice cliffs. Possible landing points where you will meet thousands of breeding Adélie penguins include Brown Bluff and Paulet Island.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
DAY 6-8
Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge, lumbering elephant seals haul out.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 9
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the ice-bound sea impassable during winter (April to October), these are the first islands to see snow melt in spring (November) and the slightly warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns, grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
AT SEA
DAY 10-11
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.
USHUAIA
DAY 11
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is often described as “the End of the World”. The city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
The SH Vega is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship designed to journey to remote polar regions in style and comfort. The 2022-built ship with 152 guests incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Stateroom Types
Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars.Our stylish stateroom all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.
Oceanview
19 m2 Sleeps 2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the centre of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Suite
44 m2 Sleeps 2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
49 m2 Sleeps 2
Our grandest suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, spacious walk in wardrobe and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
Deck Plan
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Return flights: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5* hotel or onboard
- All transfers between the hotel, port and airport
- Onboard accommodation
- All meals onboard including room service 24 hours a day
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks & select alcoholic beverages 24 hours a day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Shore excursion programme led by our expert expedition team
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka
- Use of rubber boots for shore landings
- Standard WIFI
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
- Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change
Beyond The Antarctic Circle 13 days from $9,196
On this 13-day Antarctic Circle voyage, you travel further south on the Continent. You will have more time to explore Antarctica on daily landings and zodiac tours. You will see the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann Island, where you can see Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, and huge, lumbering elephant seals. Keep an eye out at sea for breaching whales while you sail further south to cross the Antarctic Circle. This is a true expedition.
- Antarctica 50% Off (reflected in rates)
- Please request a quote today
HIGHLIGHTS
- Dare to brave the notoriously rough two-day Drake Passage sea crossing
- Compare monumental icebergs in the Gerlache Strait and Antarctic Sound as you head to the Weddell Sea
- Get up close to hundreds of penguins as they gather in their thousands in their natural habitat
- Keep an eye out at sea for breaching whales and huge albatross overhead
- Listen to our engaging polar experts and learn tips from our team of experienced photographers
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Feb 09, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | 9,350 |
9,196 |
Feb 21, 2023 | Mar 05, 2023 | 9,350 |
9,196 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Feb 09, 2023 | Feb 21, 2023 | 9,350 |
9,196 |
Feb 21, 2023 | Mar 05, 2023 | 9,350 |
9,196 |
ITINERARY
USHUAIA
DAY 1
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the
southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is
often described as “the End of the World”. The
city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance
to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small
museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try
Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
AT SEA
DAY 2-4
As you cruise to your next port of call, spend the day at sea savouring
the ship’s facilities and learning about your
destination’s many facets from the knowledgeable onboard
experts. Listen to an enriching talk, indulge in a relaxing treatment
at the spa, work out in the well-equipped gym, enjoy some down- time in
your cabin, share travel reminiscences with newly found friends: the
options are numerous.
MARGUERITE BAY
DAY 5
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
DAY 6-9
Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the
Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will
live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most
accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and
some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely
photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann
Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge,
lumbering elephant seals haul out.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 10
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the
ice-bound sea impassable during winter (April to November), these are
the first islands to see snow melt in spring (March) and the slightly
warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you
see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns,
grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with
Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
AT SEA
DAY 11-12
As you cruise to your next port of call, spend the day at sea savouring
the ship’s facilities and learning about your
destination’s many facets from the knowledgeable onboard
experts. Listen to an enriching talk, indulge in a relaxing treatment
at the spa, work out in the well-equipped gym, enjoy some down- time in
your cabin, share travel reminiscences with newly found friends: the
options are numerous.
USHUAIA
DAY 13
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the
southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is
often described as “the End of the World”. The
city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance
to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small
museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a good place to try
Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
The SH Vega is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship designed to journey to remote polar regions in style and comfort. The 2022-built ship with 152 guests incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Stateroom Types
Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars.Our stylish stateroom all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.
Oceanview
19 m2 Sleeps 2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the centre of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Suite
44 m2 Sleeps 2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
49 m2 Sleeps 2
Our grandest suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, spacious walk in wardrobe and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
Deck Plan
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Return flights: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5* hotel or onboard
- All transfers between the hotel, port and airport
- Onboard accommodation
- All meals onboard including room service 24 hours a day
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks & select alcoholic beverages 24 hours a day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Shore excursion programme led by our expert expedition team
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka
- Use of rubber boots for shore landings
- Standard WIFI
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
- Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change
Antarctica & South Georgia to Cape Town 21 days from $8,827
Live your transatlantic dream on this exceptional 21 day voyage aboard the luxury ice-class expedition ship SH Vega. Your epic journey starts by getting a taste of the icy wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula. Following our exploration of Antarctica we'll continue towards the rarely visited South Orkney islands where you can spot different species of wildlife. From here we'll follow our journey toward the "Serengeti of the Atlantic", South Georgia, where we for sure will see thousands of King Penguins. We'll spend the next days at sea enjoying some fascinating lectures whilst sailing to the remote Gough and Tristan da Cunha Islands on our way to Cape Town. This defintely is a Transatlantic voyage like no other!
- Antarctica 50% Off (reflected in rates)
- Please request a quote today
HIGHLIGHTS
- Learn about the fascinating fauna and unlikely flora on the South Shetland Islands
- Observe Adélie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas and elephant seals on Petermann Island
- Discover the island where Shackleton’s ill-fated crew sought refuge
- Step ashore the rarely visited South Orkney islands and observe nesting penguins
- Visit Gough Island, one of the most remote inhabited islands on the planet
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Mar 05, 2023 | Mar 25, 2023 | 8,975 |
8,827 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Mar 05, 2023 | Mar 25, 2023 | 8,975 |
8,827 |
ITINERARY
USHUAIA
DAY 1
Nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range, Ushuaia’s colourful streets and mismatched buildings cascade from the imposing mountains before coming to an abrupt halt at the shores of the Beagle Channel. As one of the world’s southernmost cities, Ushuaia carries its ‘end of the world’ reputation well. The moody weather and dramatic surroundings certainly help. Board your boutique ship before departing for your journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions of the world.
AT SEA
DAY 2-3
As you cruise to your next port of call, spend the day at sea savouring the ship’s facilities and learning about your destination’s many facets from the knowledgeable onboard experts. Listen to an enriching talk, indulge in a relaxing treatment at the spa, work out in the well-equipped gym, enjoy some down- time in your cabin, share travel reminiscences with newly found friends: the options are numerous.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 4
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the ice-bound sea impassable during winter, these are the first islands to see snow melt in spring and the slightly warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns, grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
DAY 5-6
Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge, lumbering elephant seals haul out.
SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS
DAY 7
While the South Shetlands’ proximity to Antarctica makes the ice-bound sea impassable during winter (April to November), these are the first islands to see snow melt in spring (March) and the slightly warmer temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you see in Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns, grasses, lichens and native flora that have more in common with Patagonia than they do with Antarctica.
SOUTH ORKNEY ISLANDS
DAY 8
Located east of the South Shetland Islands, the South Orkney Islands are rarely visited. Often shrouded in mist, the archipelago’s four islands are surrounded by icebergs and sea ice that often presents a challenge when landing. Unfortunately, the former sealing and whaling industries decimated the islands' populations of sea mammals, however, seal populations have started to make a return. Those lucky enough to make a shore landing can also observe nesting Adélie penguins, gentoo penguins and downy snow petrels.
AT SEA
DAY 9
As you cruise to your next port of call, spend the day at sea savouring the ship’s facilities and learning about your destination’s many facets from the knowledgeable onboard experts. Listen to an enriching talk, indulge in a relaxing treatment at the spa, work out in the well-equipped gym, enjoy some down- time in your cabin, share travel reminiscences with newly found friends: the options are numerous.
SOUTH GEORGIA
DAY 10-11
Often called the “Galapagos of the Poles”, South Georgia has a number of landing sites where you get up close to half a million king penguins or three million breeding pairs of macaroni penguins, making up the largest population in the world. If you are lucky you will also see harrumphing elephant seals - from a distance! We also visit Grytviken, the historic whaling station where legendary British explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) is buried.
AT SEA
DAY 12-14
As you cruise to your next port of call, spend the day at sea savouring the ship’s facilities and learning about your destination’s many facets from the knowledgeable onboard experts. Listen to an enriching talk, indulge in a relaxing treatment at the spa, work out in the well-equipped gym, enjoy some down- time in your cabin, share travel reminiscences with newly found friends: the options are numerous.
GOUGH ISLAND
DAY 15
Located 1700 Nautical miles from Cape Town, Gough Island is difficult to locate on a map. With just a permanent group of Scientists Gough is definitely one of the most remote inhabited islands on the planet, home also to some of the world’s rarest birds: the Gough Moorhen and the Gough Bunting. We hope to spot some migrating whales and other fascinating wildlife in the vicinity of the atlantic Gem.
TRISTAN DA CUNHA
DAY 16
With barely 250 permanent inhabitants, Tristan da Cunha is far from the beaten path. The island teems with wildlife such as Northern rockhopper penguins, the endangered Tristan Albatross and sea lions while the surrounding upwellings attract vast numbers of Whales and Dolphins.
AT SEA
DAY 17-20
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.
CAPE TOWN
DAY 21
Ending our epic transatlantic journey with one of the most spectacular city sceneries in Africa . Domiated by Table Mountain , Cape town is a cosmopolitan city with plenty of nearby splendid vineyards , wonderful harbour fronts and surprising restaurants where one can indulge on the delicious seafood
The SH Vega is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship designed to journey to remote polar regions in style and comfort. The 2022-built ship with 152 guests incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Stateroom Types
Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars.Our stylish stateroom all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.
Oceanview
19 m2 Sleeps 2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the centre of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Suite
44 m2 Sleeps 2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
49 m2 Sleeps 2
Our grandest suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, spacious walk in wardrobe and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
Deck Plan
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Flight: Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5* hotel or onboard
- All transfers between the hotel, port and airport
- Onboard accommodation
- All meals onboard including room service 24 hours a day
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks & select alcoholic beverages 24 hours a day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Shore excursion programme led by our expert expedition team
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka
- Use of rubber boots for shore landings
- Standard WIFI
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
- Itineraries are correct at time of publishing and may be subject to change
Semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica to New Zealand 32 days from $13,158
Escape into another realm as you board our luxury boutique ice-class ship on this once-in-a-lifetime trip from South America to New Zealand. Our epic semi- circumnavigation cruise of Antarctica fulfils the ultimate bucket list, sailing on glassy seas, passing by monumental icebergs, unheralded landscapes and phenomenal wildlife. We explore icy waters to reach the world's southernmost islands where only a handful of adventurers, explorers and scientists have been before. And as we cross the polar circle, you get to join an elite group of people who have been to some of the least-visited places on the planet.
- Antarctica 50% Off (reflected in rates)
- Please request a quote today
HIGHLIGHTS
- Enjoy
the unique experience of a sun that hardly sets as we cross the polar
circle
- Create
unforgettable memories by reaching earth's southernmost regions
- Follow
in the footsteps of the world's most legendary explorers who reached
the South Pole within weeks of each other
- Marvel
at the colours as they change from glassy white to turquoise green in
this vast frozen wilderness
- Discover
rarely-visited islands where the world's rarest birds live among
exceptional flora
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Feb 07, 2023 | Mar 11, 2023 | 13,379 |
13,158 |
Rates are listed per person
|
Start Date | End Date | From EUR | From USD |
Feb 07, 2023 | Mar 11, 2023 | 13,379 |
13,158 |
ITINERARY
DAY
1 USHUAIA
Ushuaia
is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the southernmost tip of
South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is often described as
"the End of the World". The city's mountain backdrop rises above the
harbour and entrance to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable
and has a few small museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes - a
good place to try Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
DAY
2 AT SEA
Sea
days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go
by. The ship's observation decks provide stunning views of the passing
ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other
passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head
to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an
expert's view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your
photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional
photographers.
DAY
3-5 SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS & ANTARCTIC SOUND
While
the South Shetlands' proximity to Antarctica makes the ice-bound sea
impassable during winter (April to November), these are the first
islands to see snow melt in spring (March) and the slightly warmer
temperature means that the fauna is also different from what you see in
Antarctica proper. As we go ashore by Zodiac, notice ferns, grasses,
lichens and native flora that have more in common with Patagonia than
they do with Antarctica. The Antarctic Sound takes it up a notch with
even more impressive bergs and ice cliffs. Possible landing points
where you will meet thousands of breeding Adelie penguins include Brown
Bluff and Paulet Island.
DAY
6-7 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA
Among
captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the
Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will
live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most
accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and
some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely
photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann
Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge,
lumbering elephant seals haul out.
DAY
8-11 BELLINGSHAUSEN SEA
Take
in the magnitude of translucent bergs silently floating on
crystal-clear seas, often broken up by the tail of a fluking whale and
leopard seals resting on an ice floe, as we sail via two of the largest
islands in the Antarctic - Alexander and Thurston Islands - past Peter
I Island. Rarely visited by ships, Peter I is claimed by Norway. This
ice-covered volcanic island is home to elephant seals, cape pigeons and
southern fulmars.
DAY
12-14 AMUNDSEN SEA
One
of the most remote areas of Antarctica, covered mostly by glacial ice
from the Thwaites ice tongue, and part of the Southern Ocean, Amundsen
Sea is named for legendary Norwegian explorer, Roald Amundsen who led
the first team to reach the South Pole in 1911. Marie Byrd Land on
Antarctica's western coast is the largest single unclaimed territory on
earth where chinstrap penguins and skuas have set up home on the
ice-capped Shepard Island.
DAY
15-22 ROSS SEA
One
of the least-visited spots in Antarctica, our on-shore excursions will
hopefully take us to Hut Point on Ross Island, site of the US McMurdo
research station and New Zealand's Scott Base. But the big draw is
following in the footsteps of the great explorer, Robert Scott. Scott's
cabin is here on the slopes of Mount Erebus, where he set off for the
South Pole reaching it on 17 January 1912 five weeks after Amundsen.
DAY
23 AT SEA
DAY
24 BALLENY ISLANDS
The
Balleny Islands lie over 2,000 kilometres south of New Zealand, only a
couple of hundred kilometres off the coast of Antarctica. The heavily
glaciated islands have had few human visitors since their discovery in
1839. The surrounding Ross Sea is one of the most biologically
productive regions in the Southern Ocean, with research into the extent
of this claim still ongoing. Weather and condition permitting, here we
can explore the striking coastal environments in our Zodiacs. We'll be
hoping to spot humpback, fin and minke whales along with crabeater,
Weddell, elephant and leopard seals. Some of the islands here are also
home to large colonies of Adelie and chinstrap penguins.
DAY
25-26 AT SEA
DAY
27 MACQUARIE ISLAND
Sealers
discovered the tiny windswept Macquarie Island (or Macca) in 1810. The
southernmost territory of Australia, it is the site for Macquarie
Island Station, an Australian Antarctic base, and a Tasmanian natural
reserve and world heritage site protecting a pesty tundra ecosystem.
Colonies of loudly barking southern elephant seals breed here and you
might spot giant petrels and albatross. Four species of penguin make
the island home including royal penguins, king, gentoo and southern
rockhoppers.
DAY
28 AT SEA
DAY
29 CAMPBELL ISLAND & AUCKLAND ISLANDS
Renowned
for their seafaring and whaling traditions, the principal Maori iwi,
Ngai Tahu considers Auckland Islands (Maungahuka) a place of great
spiritual significance. Port Ross at the north end of the main Auckland
Island - the largest of New Zealand's subantarctic islands - is a
breeding site for southern right whales. You might also get to spot New
Zealand sea lions alongside some of the world's rarest birds including
yellow-eyed penguins, white-capped mollymawk and Gibson's wandering
albatross.
DAY
30 ENDERBY ISLAND
The
smaller Enderby Island is a treat for birders including the Auckland
Island snipe and teal, southern royal and light-mantled sooty
albatrosses. The pocket-sized Auckland Island tomtit is a regular
visitor and Hooker's sea lion haul out here. Growing on this remote
archipelago 465 km south of South Island is an exceptionally rich flora
of 200 native species such as pink gentiana, red rata blossoms, white
tree daisies and megaherbs including the Campbell Island carrot.
DAY
31 AT SEA
DAY
32 DUNEDIN
Your
luxury expedition cruise sadly comes to an end in Dunedin, on the South
Island, the principal city of the Otago region. Set in a pretty bay
that serves as a port and surrounded by bush-covered hills, the town
has quirky historic appeal. One of the best-preserved Victorian and
Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere, Dunedin is known as the
Edinburgh of New Zealand, and it's proud of its Celtic connections.
Small and eminently walkable, see elaborate civic buildings, New
Zealand's only castles, funky alleyways filled with street art, and
picturesque parks. The Toitu Otago Early Settlers Museum and Otago
Museum come highly recommended, as well as a visit to the Dunedin
Chinese Garden.
SH Minerva has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey as smooth as possible.
Stateroom Types
Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars.Our stylish stateroom all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating. En suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.
Oceanview
19 m2 Sleeps 2
Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony D5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony M5
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located at the centre of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Balcony D6
28 m2 Sleeps 2
Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 balcony.
Suite
44 m2 Sleeps 2
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
Premium Suite
49 m2 Sleeps 2
Our grandest suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, spacious walk in wardrobe and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
Deck Plan
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 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
- Lecture
Programme
- Zodiac
Excurcions
- Polar
Plunge