Ultimate Antarctica Adventure from Ushuaia to Dunedin

Punti salienti della spedizione

Un viaggio irripetibile — alla scoperta di paesaggi glaciali incontaminati, di una fauna straordinaria e della bellezza primordiale dell'ultima grande area selvaggia della Terra, a bordo della nostra esclusiva nave da spedizione.

Penisola Antartica

Colonie di pinguini

Incontra da vicino le colonie di pinguini di Adélie, pinguini papua e pinguini dal collare.

Penisola Antartica

Iceberg e Ghiacciai

Ascolta la sinfonia della natura mentre maestosi iceberg e colossali ghiacciai crepitano e si frammentano.

Isola Lautaro, Antartide

Balene nel loro habitat naturale

Ammira lo spettacolo delle balene che sollevano con grazia le loro code nelle acque gelide.

Penisola Antartica

Albatri tutt'attorno

Ammira i maestosi albatri che volteggiano accanto alla nave, solcando l'oceano.

Laboratori di Scienza Partecipativa

Durante il tuo viaggio, partecipa ai programmi di Scienza Partecipativa di Swan Hellenic e contribuisci alla ricerca ambientale sul campo.

Penisola Antartica

Conferenze condotte da esperti

Scoprite di più su questa isolata regione polare grazie al nostro team di esperti a bordo.

Itinerario giorno per giorno

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

NOTE: Questo itinerario fornisce informazioni generali su ciascuna destinazione. Si prega di notare che alcuni luoghi e alcune attrazioni menzionati potrebbero non essere aperti o accessibili nel giorno della nostra visita. Per ottenere il programma escursioni più accurato, consigliamo di contattare il vostro agente Swan Hellenic o la vostra agenzia di viaggi in prossimità della data di partenza.

Panoramica

Giorno 1

Ushuaia

Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range in Argentina's Patagonia region, 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. Often described as 'the End of the World', the city carries the reputation well - the moody weather and dramatic surroundings certainly help

Giorni 2-3

Day at sea

Spend your day at sea enjoying the facilities available onboard. Head to the sauna, get in a workout in the state-of-the-art gym or relax in the hot tub while taking in incredible views along the way. If you prefer to learn a little more about your surroundings, listen to an informative talk or have a chat with one of our knowledgeable experts

Giorno 4

South Shetland Islands

Your first true taste of Antarctica comes fast in the South Shetlands, where jagged ridgelines, penguin shores, and active geology sit within a single horizon. At Discovery Bay on Greenwich Island, the scene is classic High Latitude: a sheltered inlet backed by snow and rock, with the quiet presence of research outposts and the sense that you’ve crossed into the polar world. Later, Deception Island delivers a rare spectacle: an active volcanic caldera you can sail into, with black-sand beaches and steam-warmed ground in places. A call at Fort Point gives you a front-row look at the island’s stark coastal drama, while Whalers Bay brings the human story into focus with haunting remnants of the whaling era set against an otherworldly volcanic amphitheatre

Giorni 5-6

Antarctic Peninsula

Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent live their Antarctica dream. It's the most accessible part, with scientific bases and incredible scenery, like the photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Mikkelsen Harbour, where among gentoo penguins, snowy sheathbills and skuas, Antarctic Weddell seals haul out

Giorni 7-8

Day at sea

Giorno 9

Peter Island, Bellinghausen Sea

The magnitude of translucent bergs silently floating on crystal-clear seas is often broken up by the tail of a fluking whale and leopard seals resting on an ice floe. Rarely visited by ships, the ice-covered volcanic Peter I island in Bellingshausen Sea is claimed by Norway and is home to elephant seals, cape pigeons and southern fulmars. Two of the largest islands in the Antarctic - Alexander and Thurston Islands - lie past Peter I Island

Giorni 10-12

Day at sea

Giorno 13

Shepard Island

In one of the most remote areas of Antarctica, volcanic Shepard Island is an 11-mile stretch of wilderness near Grant Island off Marie Byrd Land’s unclaimed coast. It is ice-capped except along its northern, seaward side, where it is almost entirely embedded in the Getz Ice Shelf. The exposed northern shores provide sanctuary for chinstrap penguins and skuas in this remote polar refuge

Giorno 14

Day at sea

Giorno 15

Bay Of Whales

The Bay of Whales was Antarctica’s key natural harbor, an ice-bound inlet by the Ross Ice Shelf near Roosevelt Island and Cape Colbeck. As the southernmost navigable waters, it was the closest ship approach to the South Pole. The original bay vanished in 1987 when iceberg B-9 calved, but new embayments may form. It supported whaling and was Amundsen’s base for his 1911 South Pole triumph, 60 miles ahead of Scott

Giorno 16

Crossing the International Date Line

Experience time travel first-hand as you cross the international date line. This imaginary line in the Pacific Ocean joins the South Pole to the North Pole and roughly follows 180 degrees longitude with a deviation east to the 150-degree meridian to include the Kiribati and Line Islands. Sailors celebrate the passing with the Ceremony of the Domain of the Golden Dragon. On our transpacific journey, you will lose a day as you cross the line

Giorni 17-24

Ross Sea

One of the last untouched salt-water wilderness regions, the Ross Sea region is home to an abundance of wildlife - southern right whales, orca, emperor penguins, parakeets and elephant seals, to name a few. Antarctica’s largest Adelie penguin colony is located on the shores of the Ross Sea. This faraway place also exudes polar history - many of the expedition huts of past explorers are still perfectly preserved

Giorno 25

Balleny Islands

The Balleny Islands, 2,000 km south of New Zealand near Antarctica, remain mostly untouched since their discovery in 1839. The Ross Sea surrounding them is a biologically rich area in the Southern Ocean, still under research. These dramatic coastal landscapes are home to humpback, fin and minke whales, along with crabeater, Weddell, elephant and leopard seals. Some islands host significant Adélie and chinstrap penguin colonies

Giorni 26-28

Day at sea

Giorni 29-31

Cruising Sub-Antarctic Islands

Over these days at sea, you cruise through one of the planet’s great wildlife sanctuaries: New Zealand’s Sub-Antarctic Islands, protected for their exceptional ecosystems and breeding colonies. These remote islands are famed for their seabirds, including albatrosses and petrels, and for shorelines where you may spot sea lions and seals in wild, wind-sculpted settings that feel truly at the edge of the world. Expect the rhythm of expedition cruising: long horizons from deck, fresh expert commentary as conditions shift, and the quiet excitement of scanning for life in the sky and on the water as you move between these far-southern outposts

Giorni 32-33

Dunedin

Known as the Edinburgh of New Zealand, Dunedin, on the South Island, is set in a pretty bay that serves as a port. Surrounded by bush-covered hills, the town is one of the best-preserved Victorian and Edwardian cities in the Southern Hemisphere. It’s proud of its Celtic connections with New Zealand’s only castles. Elaborate civic buildings, funky alleyways filled with street art, and picturesque parks add to the appeal

Infiniti modi di vivere la tua giornata

Con Swan Hellenic non esiste una giornata tipo. Ti offriamo infinite possibilità per modellare ogni momento sui tuoi interessi e sul tuo umore: a bordo la tua giornata ideale è sempre a portata di mano.

SH Minerva in breve

Crociera boutique

Gli interni su misura di SH Minerva sono spaziosi e di gusto, con arredi avvolgenti e vetrate dal pavimento al soffitto che regalano vedute libere su alcuni dei paesaggi più incredibili del mondo.

Eccellenza gastronomica

Ogni sera lo Swan Restaurant si trasforma in un indirizzo gourmet che serve le creazioni sublimi di chef consulenti premiati con la stella Michelin.

Sauna e spa

La sauna è perfetta per momenti di raccoglimento dopo le attività a terra o dopo la vasta scelta di trattamenti benessere. Tra le tante possibilità ci sono la spa balinese e i trattamenti di bellezza e benessere, dai massaggi con pietre calde e bambù alle coccole per il corpo.

Palestra

Palestra all'avanguardia con macchine cardio, elastici e pesi liberi. Offriamo anche una serie di lezioni guidate da istruttori e personal trainer per ogni esigenza, dall'allenamento con i pesi al Pilates, fino allo yoga e alla meditazione.

Piscina e jacuzzi

Tutto è pensato per sfruttare al meglio panorami senza eguali, dalle nostre vasche idromassaggio all'aperto con vedute spettacolari all'ampio ponte piscina affacciato sul mare che scintilla.

Scoperte a bordo

Immergiti nella natura, nella storia e nella cultura di ogni luogo che tocchi durante la crociera con briefing, conferenze e presentazioni dedicate. Le nostre guide di spedizione esperte renderanno il tempo a bordo tanto affascinante quanto istruttivo.

Servizio personale

Swan Hellenic è servizio personale e ospitalità autentica. Il nostro equipaggio caloroso e accogliente non desidera altro che offrirti la migliore esperienza possibile.

La tua casa lontano da casa

Rilassati nell'eleganza discreta della tua cabina o suite. Un mix raffinato di tonalità tenui, materiali naturali e tecnologia intuitiva: il design di ispirazione scandinava unisce con naturalezza il mondo esterno a un comfort eccezionale.