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SH Diana is name of Swan Hellenic’s third and largest bespoke expedition cruise ship Cultural expedition cruise pioneer reveals name while reporting strong progress on construction of third next-generation ship Nicosia, Cyprus: Today, Thursday the 6th of April 2022 Swan Hellenic announced that construction of its third and largest next-generation ship was proceeding smoothly at Helsinki Shipyard, with more than half the structure already assembled and all but two blocks now delivered. Crowning the announcement was news revealing her name ...

Five questions about visiting the Antarctic Peninsula answered The Antarctic Peninsula is one of the most accessible parts of the Antarctic continent due to its proximity to South America. It's also popular because of its relatively favourable climate, fantastic scenery and abundant wildlife. Where is the Antarctic Peninsula, and what is it? Known as Tierra de O'Higgins Land in Chile, Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and formerly Graham Land in the United Kingdom, the Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of mainland Antarctica.GeographyPart of the larger peninsula of West Antarcti...

Swan Hellenic unveils next Antarctica season with generous launch savings Announcing SH Vega is to join SH Minerva for its 2022-2023 Antarctica season, the cultural expedition cruise pioneer adds two new early itineraries following massive inaugural success Nicosia, Cyprus: Today, Thursday the 31st of March 2022 Swan Hellenic announced its 2022-2023 season cultural expedition cruises of Antarctica. The new season will reprise the itineraries with which the iconic company so successfully returned to the waves thi...

The White Continent: what's there and why it needs to be on your bucket list A single colour attributed to an entire continent makes for an intriguing prospect. But what is the White Continent and why does it continue to capture the imaginations of intrepid minds? What is The White Continent, and how did it get its name? The continent of Antarctica is also known as The White Continent. Most of its 14 million square kilometre area is covered in ice. In fact, 90% of the ice on earth can be found in Antarctica. This vast ice coverage has earned it the appropriate moniker the 'White...

Swan Hellenic announces changes to 2022-2023 cruises in response to Ukraine crisis SH Minerva sets new course with additional UK Celtic discovery sailings, while second ship SH Vega now due to launch in September and join her for next Antarctica season Nicosia, Cyprus: Today, Monday the 21st of March 2022 Nicosia, Cyprus: Today, Monday the 21st of March 2022, Swan Hellenic announced a series of changes to its 2022-23 cultural expedition cruises, responding both to the tragic situation in Ukraine and ongoing COVID-related restrictio...

Introduction to Swan Hellenic Leaders in cultural expedition cruising, Swan Hellenic has been accompanying intrepid adventurers to the furthest corners of the planet for over seven decades. A Swan Hellenic expedition cruise provides authentic, unforgettable experiences in the world’s most incredible places. We take you to see what others don’t. Our Swan Hellenic ships Our polar ice-class ships are capable of navigating sea ice, narrow passages, and challenging waters. Swan Hellenic specialises in small-ship cruising; the maximum number of guests on a cruise is 192. The Sca...

You can travel to the Arctic and here’s how The word 'Arctic' comes from the Greek word Arktos, which means bear. This is not a reference to the mighty polar bears that wander the region but in fact, two constellations that can be seen in the northern sky, Ursa Minor (Little Bear) and Ursa Major (Great Bear). The idea of travelling to this extraordinary place has long ignited the imaginations of explorers everywhere. Here we explain how you can create your very own Arctic expedition adventure. Introduction to the Arctic The remote Arctic, perched at the very top of the world, remai...

Travel to the world’s most remote corners on an expedition cruise Forget everything you thought you knew about cruising. There’s no black tie, cabaret shows or thousands of fellow passengers milling around on an expedition cruise. Whilst it’s true you will be making your way to various destinations by boat; these destinations are likely to be places that are rarely visited and often located in the wildest corners of the planet. What is an expedition cruise? Expedition cruise itineraries generally focus on regions with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities and natural beauty t...