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Total Solar Eclipse 2024: Swan Hellenic Guests Among First to Experience It

04.09.24
Our World
At just past 11 o’clock MST this morning, as the Swan Hellenic boutique expedition cruise ship SH Diana was sailing down the Gulf of California, it’s lucky guests were immersed in one of the longest total solar eclipses in recent years. At approximately 4 minutes and 25 seconds, today’s total eclipse was almost double that of The Great American Eclipse of 21 August 2017, and the last visible from the USA until 2044. What’s more, SH Diana’s guests were quite possibly the first people in the world to see it.Paul D. Maley of the NASA Johnson Space Center Astronomical Society has accompanied guest...
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Why You’ll Love Swan Hellenic’s Small Ship Cruises!

04.04.24
Our World · Good To Know Before You Go
Thinking about booking your next holiday, but not sure whether small ship cruises are for you? Great news!Sailing on a smaller ship has many advantages. Read on to discover what they are, how they’ll enhance your next voyage, and why you’ll never look back!Are smaller ships really for you?When it comes to the right size ship for you, it’s all about the experience you’re looking for. While larger boats carry thousands of people, and have an array of entertainment and dining options, smaller ships have less guests (up to 300) and offer a more intimate, special experience. Our ships SH Vega and S...
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Swan Hellenic 2025-2026 Antarctic Season

03.25.24
Our World
Today, the ice-class Swan Hellenic cruise ship SH Vega sailed into Cape Town from Ushuaia, bringing the cultural expedition cruise pioneer’s 2023-2024 Antarctic season to a close. And a very successful season it’s been. The figures speak for themselves. Almost 3,000 guests chose Swan Hellenic to discover the continent, and stateroom occupancy averaged just shy of 90%. Guests from the USA and UK continued to account for the majority, with an increasing number from China and Brazil. Bookings for the 2024-2025 Antarctic season are already equally strong on the back of powerful online buzz.Swan H...
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Cruising Iceland – Above and Beyond in the Land of Fire and Ice

03.19.24
Destinations
Thinking about taking a cruise to Iceland? Explore this beautiful land on a Swan Hellenic expedition voyage and you’ll venture to its furthest corners. Whether you’re discovering Iceland’s wild, dramatic landscapes, getting close to it’s incredible wildlife, or learning about its fascinating history, taking an Icelandic cruise with us means you’re sure to experience more than most…Wonderful birdlifeWherever your adventures take you on your Iceland cruise, you can be sure you’ll see a fantastic array of birdlife on this geologically active island. Watch for graceful seabirds, such as cormorants...
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Swan Hellenic Announces Deep Arctic Northern Lights Specials

03.12.24
Our World · Destinations
Swan Hellenic continues to entice adventurous, curious minds with its expert-curated, cultural expedition cruises. This time, it is announcing details of four exceptional “Northern Lights Voyages” across the Arctic aboard its luxurious ice-class vessel, SH Vega. Greenland in Depth – 30 August to 9 September 2024Departs Reykjavik, Iceland, on a 10-night voyage of Greenland, immersing guests in its thrilling wild landscapes and inspiring cultures and traditions. The expeditions start immediately with the uninhabited coastal island of Skjoldungen and the dramatic Prins Christian Sund fjord. Here...
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Discover the Wonders of Solo Travel and Expedition Voyages

03.11.24
Experiences · Good To Know Before You Go
You gaze out at a dazzling view from the deck of your ship, gentle waves carrying you on to your next destination. Fresh sea air surrounds you, the morning sun warming your skin as you sip your coffee and picture the day ahead. What will you decide to do? Where will your adventures take you? And who will you meet on your travels? Welcome to the delights of solo sailing with Swan Hellenic. When you embark on a solo voyage, you unlock unique benefits – it’s your chance to unleash your inner explorer and experience captivating encounters however you want. Read on for some extraordinary solo trave...
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Discover the Wonders of East African Wildlife

03.05.24
Encounters · Destinations
Join us on one of our unforgettable expedition voyages to East Africa, and you’ll be sailing into a world of fascinating wildlife. Explore Astove Island's Aldabra tortoises, discover Bijoutier's abundant birdlife, see Unguja’s endangered red colobus monkeys in their natural habitat, and so much more! Whether you’re exploring Pemba Island’s biodiverse jungle, Cosmoledo Atoll’s pristine sand flats, or taking a guided canoe tour through Nosy Be’s Lokobe Reserve, you’ll soon see these lands are a haven for incredible wildlife…Aldabra TortoiseA massive raised coral atoll in the Seychelles, Aldabra,...
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5 Ways Svalbard will change you forever

02.29.24
Destinations
There’s never been a better time for your first trip to the Svalbard Islands. Have you ever dreamt of exploring somewhere genuinely unique? Where only a few brave adventurers and explorers have ever been before? Then a Svalbard trip is what you’ve been searching for. Read our Svalbard travel guide to discover five ways traveling there with Swan Hellenic will change you forever.You’ll see everything differently When it comes to Svalbard tourism, cruising there with Swan Hellenic offers one-of-a-kind experiences. Exploring the Svalbard islands – in places most people could never even imagine – w...
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