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Five of the world’s most interesting remote islands The small ships that are integral to expedition cruising allow us access to parts of the world that few people tread. Narrow straits, secluded bays and small ports to name but a few. This also includes some of the world’s most remote islands, located so far away from other landmasses that their existence is often forgotten. Some of these islands are home to tiny communities that, against the odds, have carved out a living in the unlikeliest of places. Others preserve relics of a long-forgotten past. Biodiversity and island ecosystems go...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS RELEASE (15 February 2021)Swan Hellenic among first cruise lines to require COVID vaccinations for all ship’s staff and crewMeasure completes industry-leading package of health measures.Today, Monday 15 February 2021, Swan Hellenic announced that it has introduced valid Covid-19 vaccination as a pre-embarkation medical requirement for all ship’s staff. The vaccination cycle will be carried out at recruitment centres or in the home countries of the crew members in accordance with current local guidelines and approved medical protocols.This decisive action to protect staff a...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (11 February 2021)SH Vega announced as name of the second Swan Hellenic ship at “Keel laying ceremony”.Ambitious three-vessel shipbuilding schedule continues on course at Helsinki Shipyard.Cyprus, 11 February 2021, Swan Hellenic today announced the keel laying of SH Vega, the second of three purpose-designed ice-class expedition cruise ships that Helsinki Shipyard is building for the iconic cultural expedition cruise pioneer.The keel was laid in accordance with seafaring tradition and current COVID-19 restrictions, immediately receiving the outfitted and painted bl...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (8 February 2021)Swan Hellenic lands in Scandinavia with a dedicated partnershipAnother milestone in customer-centric global market strategyNicosia-Cyprus, 8 of February 2021,Swan Hellenic today signed a strategic partnership agreement with Nordic Cruise GSA (NCG), to provide a direct presence in Scandinavia and Icelands.NCG offers the highest standards of service and knowhow, with its founder and CEO, Jesper Boas Smith having over 26 years’ experience across the travel sector, representing together with his team many of the world’s leading Cruise companies in Scan...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (27 January 2021)Tom Dumbrell joins Swan Hellenic as UK Sales DirectorCultural expedition cruise pioneer strengthens global management team with injection of experienced young talent Cyprus, 27 January 2021: Swan Hellenic has announced that Tom Dumbrell is to join the iconic company as UK Sales Director from next February.Tom will bring an exceptional combination of youthful energy, out-of-the-box thinking and extensive Cruise Industry sales management experience, gained in National Account Manager and Senior Sales Management positions at Tauck, Belmond UK, Austra...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (18 January 2021)Swan Hellenic celebrates year of cruise return with new dedicated saving faresCultural expedition cruise pioneer welcomes inaugural bookings with saving fares and additional offers worldwideCyprus, 18 January 2021: Swan Hellenic has announced it’s new dedicated saving fares, celebrating the year that cultural expedition cruising returns to the world, crowned by the Antarctic Polar Eclipse maiden cruise of the first of its three 5-star ice class ships, Minerva, in November.Anyone booking anywhere in the world between now and 31 March 2021, will be ...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (11 January 2021)Swan Hellenic opens North America office for close customer support across the US, Canada and MexicoCultural expedition cruise leader now nearing global direct customer serviceCyprus, Monday 11 January 2021, Swan Hellenic announced the opening of its North America office based in Fort Lauderdale to offer the close personal service to which it is committed across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including through a dedicated call centre.Headquartered in Cyprus with offices in London, Dusseldorf and Monaco, together with a branch office in Hong...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (16 December 2020)Swan Hellenic signs partnership delivering expert customer service in India Cultural expedition cruise pioneer significantly extends direct coverage of AsiaToday, Cyprus-Nicosia, 16 of December 2020Swan Hellenic today signed a strategic partnership agreement with Travel Planners (E.I.)u Pvt. Ltd., based in India, to provide a direct presence in the Indian subcontinent.Travel Planners (E.I.) Pvt. Ltd. offers the highest standards of service and efficiency, with over 30 years’ experience across the travel and tourism sector in India. Serving a niche...