ARGENTINA ANTARCTIC PENINSULA ICELAND SVALBARD NORWAY SWEDEN GREENLAND CANADA DRAKE PASSAGE PACIFIC OCEAN NETHERLANDS UNITED STATES CHILE BRAZIL UK ATLANTIC OCEAN NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN NORWEGIAN SEA GREENLAND SEA BARENTS SEA LABRADOR SEA SPAIN KENYA SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN EGYPT SAUDI ARABIA TURKEY ITALY NAMIBIA MADAGASCAR PORTUGAL CARIBBEAN SEA VENEZUELA COLUMBIA ALASKA CYPRUS GERMANY Dublin St Maarten Tristan da Cunha Walvis Bay Sao Filipe Funchal Bilbao Ittoqqortoormitt Luanda Dakar Tenerife South Orkney Islands South Shetland Islands Buenos Aires Reykjavík Longyearbyen Kangerlussuaq Halifax Fortaleza Accra Ushuaia Oct & Nov 2022 Mar & Nov 2023 Apr 2023 Lisbon Cape Town Apr, May, Aug 2023 Jun & Aug 2023 Jun & Jul 2023 Sep 2023 Oct 2023 Oct 2023 Oct 2022 – Mar 2023 64 65 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM SHVega Named after the first ship to cross the Arctic's Northeast Passage, this 5-star elegant 'Scandi-design' boutique ship leaves nothing to be desired. The perfect way to explore the world, from the Arctic and Iceland to Africa and South America. WALVIS BAY Watch flocks of flamingos ruffle their feathers from relaxed waterside bars and restaurants. CONKOUATI RESERVE Of the three national parks in Congo, beautiful Conkouati is the newest and most biodiverse. SOUTH LOANGO NATIONAL PARK This coastal national park protects the jewel-like Iguéla Lagoon as well as countless species of native wildlife. MADEIRA & DESERTAS ISLANDS Located off the coast of Morocco, Madeira and its adjoining ‘deserted’ islands showcase striking volcanic landscapes. GRIMSEY ISLAND With a human-to-bird ratio of 1:10,000, Grimsey is perfect for puffinspotting in summer. BILBAO Bask in the Basque Country’s creativity: its museums and architectural landmarks are a sight to behold. VATNAJÖKULL NATIONAL PARK A recent UNESCO addition, viewing Vatnajökull’s geothermal landscapes feels like watching Earth’s history unfold. SVALBARD Get up-close-andpersonal with one of the Arctic’s most varied polar landscapes – home to 3,000 polar bears. DISKO BAY Various whales roam the waters of the bay in springtime, including bowheads, humpbacks and narwhals. ÎLES DU SALUT Visit the haunting remnants of the notorious French penal colony that once stood here. ABROLHOS ARCHIPELAGO Charles Darwin explored these diversely populated islands, and their extensive reefs have caused many shipwrecks. SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS Slightly warmer than Antarctica, these islands showcase unique flora and fauna when explored via Zodiac. SH I P ROUT E S
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