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An Antarctica expedition cruise offers an extraordinary journey unlike any other. It’s a chance to explore the planet’s most remote and pristine wilderness in unparalleled comfort. For travelers craving adventure wrapped in luxury, this is the ultimate escape. From breathtaking landscapes to up-close wildlife encounters, an expedition cruise to Antarctica promises memories that last a lifetime.What Is an Antarctica Expedition Cruise?Antarctica expedition cruises are specialized voyages designed to take travelers deep into the icy wilderness of the southernmost continent. Unlike typical cruises...

You glide through icy waters, crisp Antarctic air filling your lungs as towering glaciers rumble in the distance. Sound like a dream? If you're drawn to Earth’s last great wilderness and wondering which Swan Hellenic cruise to choose, you’re in the right place. This guide brings together all of our Antarctic itineraries, helping you pick the perfect voyage - whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned adventurer.Antarctica: A Wilderness Like No OtherAntarctica is a land of extremes - majestic, remote, and profoundly moving. From surreal icebergs to bustling penguin colonies, from the thrill of ...

Few places on Earth inspire such awe as the Pacific coastline of South America. Here, glaciers tumble from mountains into fjords untouched by time. Further north, deserts stretch beneath skies so clear that the universe itself feels within reach. To sail this coast with Swan Hellenic aboard the boutique expedition ship SH Vega is to experience a rare combination of comfort and discovery.Welcome to the wild beauty of PatagoniaYour journey begins in Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, known as the "end of the world." Here, colorful houses cascade toward the Beagle Channel, framed by the snow...

To travel with Jacqueline Windh is to see the Pacific with new eyes. A geologist, author, paddler, and expedition lecturer with Swan Hellenic, she shares not just knowledge but a way of seeing – where islands are alive, the ocean is a connector, and travel becomes something more profound. From solo kayak journeys to standing on the bow of a ship, reading the shape of volcanic islands, Jacqueline has dedicated her life to understanding the sea and the cultures that depend on it. Here, she reflects on wayfinding, oral traditions, and the wonder of travel.Quote: "The ocean connects rather than di...

Captain Frank Allica’s life charts a course across the world’s oceans. From his teenage years patrolling Southeast Asian waters with the Royal Australian Navy to commanding expedition vessels across Antarctica and the Pacific, his stories span half a century. Few people have lived the sea as deeply; from naval service in Vietnam to sailing the Endeavour replica, Frank’s experiences have shaped a career defined by discovery, curiosity and exploration. A lifetime under open skies, Frank now joins Swan Hellenic as a guest lecturer, reflecting on the journeys that continue to inspire him."When I r...

Natsukashii (なつかしい) is a Japanese word that describes the small things that recall memories from the past. No word can better describe starting a voyage through traditional Japan in Hiroshima, a bustling modern city, with a firm memory of its sorrowful past in its very heart: the Peace Memorial. After leaving your crane origami floating on water with flower petals, embark with us and venture into a world where the past mixes with the future in every single detail.East and West of the StraitShimonoseki (literally, "west of the strait") welcomes travelers wishing to recall how a small town can b...

С той самой минуты когда судно покинет гавань Джаяпуры, вы непременно заметите что свет постепенно становится все мягче, небо распахивает свои объятия, а горизонт растворяется в бесконечных оттенках синего и зеленого. В течение 11 дней вы будете исследовать природные пейзажи потрясающей красоты и посещать места, где творилась история. Джаяпура - город ярких контрастов, отдаленный, но в то же время живой, окруженный величественными горами и хранящий следы истории военных лет. Стоя у выцветших фресок и многочисленных мемориалов до сих пор ощущаешь эхо Второй мировой войны. Неподалеку от города...

Prepare to set sail where the Solomon Sea shimmers against the shores of Guadalcanal – an island where history meets the horizon and every journey begins with a sense of discovery. As your elegant expedition ship sets sail from Honiara, you leave behind the everyday world and step into one of Earth’s last wild frontiers. Ahead lie the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea – a realm of coral-ringed atolls, volcanic highlands and stories as deep as the sea itself.Here, every day reveals a new horizon, every island another glimpse of a culture shaped by time and tradition. This is travel that unfo...