Antarctica Cultural Expedition Cruises November 2022- March 2023
D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 2 3 D I SCOVER SWAN HE L L EN I C See what others don’t Some people see things as they are, others look further. Let us take you on a journey, that will change the way you see the world. Sail to some of the most incredible, remote destinations on the planet. When you travel with us, the wonders of the world take on a richer hue. THE SWAN HELLENIC DI FFERENCE Over 70 years of cruise expertise That’s how long we’ve been navigating the world’s waters. Swan Hellenic is built on a passion for exploration, a reputation for safety and professionalism of the highest standard. Boutique ships Just you and nature, that’s how you’ll feel on our 5 star contemporary Scandinavian inspired ships. With open-plan design, panoramic views and a focus on wellness, they’re the perfect place to relax, recharge and explore. Intuitive service When it comes to anticipating your needs, no request is too big or too small. To us, personal and unobtrusive service means everything from making sure you’re fully equipped for an Arctic excursion to remembering your favourite gin serve when it comes to predinner drinks. Enriching cultural expeditions Once, we travelled to educate – professors, scientists, researchers. Over the years, we’ve developed a deep knowledge of the world. Today, we use this knowledge to create immersive cultural experiences that take you to the heart of a place. Arctic fox
D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 5 4 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER SWAN HE L L EN I C Exploring with head and heart Swan Hellenic pioneered cultural expedition cruising in 1954, when we took members of the Hellenic Society around the famous sites of ancient Greece in the company of eminent classicists. CULTURAL CRUISING Every Swan Hellenic cruise is the same today, combining geographical exploration with cultural and scientific discovery. We don't just take you to explore the most extraordinary places on earth. We bring you the company of like-minded people and renowned experts, who offer eye-opening lectures and are on hand for informal questions and discussion throughout your cruise. So when you choose Swan Hellenic to see what others don’t – you can be sure you’ll do so with a full perspective and real insight into the history, cultures, wildlife, flora, geology and geography of the place. Briefings before each disembarkation and recaps afterwards supplement our lectures and talks, stimulating a relaxed social environment that encourages the sharing of experiences. At the same time, every Swan Hellenic cruise is also full of opportunities for you to develop your creative passions, with professionals on board to support you in photography and more. A library completes the picture, with a multitude of books on every subject, for you to take your interests to another level. It’s the depth of these other dimensions that’s unique to Swan Hellenic, making us the first choice of adventurous minds worldwide.
D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 6 7 D I SCOVER SWAN HE L L EN I C D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM Endless ways to spend your day Our cultural expedition cruises really are unique. So, we’d like to give you a brief idea of a typical day aboard. Except we can't. Because there’s no such thing as a typical day with Swan Hellenic. We can merely outline the possibilities that allow guests to tailor every moment to their interests and mood, even if that simply involves rising late to breakfast in bed, or standing over the prow in the Swan’s Nest late at night, musing out to sea. So, here it is. A day of exceptional choices. A DAY ABOARD Breakfast with view Waking comfortably refreshed to the natural textures and panoramic views of your stateroom, breakfast is just a short walk away. Choose anything from a light continental breakfast through to a substantial cooked meal that will fuel you up for an action-packed day. Then make your way down to Basecamp, a Conciergemanaged full-service changing room where you kit up for your expeditions. Expedition expertise Here, you’ll be briefed on any technical aspects before setting off in small groups - each with its own expert guide – for your choice from a wide range of options, extending from kayaking to expeditions in the best performing zodiacs, exploring the coast or landing ashore to hike inland and discover areas of outstanding interest and beauty.
D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 8 9 D I SCOVER SWAN HE L L EN I C Fine Dining Back on board, changing and chatting over a coffee in Basecamp as the attendants take care of your kit, you’ll have time to compare impressions and share experiences before lunch, whether snacking in the Club Lounge or savouring something more substantial or even sumptuous in the Swan Restaurant. Relax and unwind The afternoon offers the opportunity of an expert lecture on the area, followed by further expeditions or excursions. Or, of course, you could lounge out on the extensive decks, observing the astounding seascapes and wildlife. Or you could grab a towel, sit back and sweat it out, admiring every aspect from inside the panoramic sauna - before or after a soothing massage. Or you could visit the gym or the hairdresser or shop for essentials. Evening entertainment Soon it will be time for the daily recap and any briefing for tomorrow’s expeditions. And then it’s on to the pleasures of elegant but informal dining, followed by a piano performance, board game, cards, outdoor wildlife observation or stargazing under crystal clear skies. And with all that to float your boat, you’ll ease happily into your supportive mattress at the end of the day, with a great night’s sleep assured. When the details are taken care of, you can focus on making the most of your expedition. So we’ve included all the little details in the price of your cruise fare. No hidden extras or surprise gratuity bills at the end of your holiday—you can be comfortable we’ve thought of the little things, so you don’t have to. What's included MAK I NG TRAVE L E F FORT L E S S • Return regional flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (except those cruises starting in Buenos Aires or ending in Dunedin and Cape Town) • Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation) • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel in Buenos Aires • All meals onboard • Onboard accommodation in a stateroom selected category • 24-hour room service • Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day • Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers • Selected expedition activities led by our expedition team • Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots • Standard WiFi • Onboard gratuities & port taxes
Or the footsteps of explorers past? Antarctica. Antarctica. There really is no other place like it. The ice-blanketed landscape once explored by legends like Shackleton and Amundsen has an otherworldly allure. Panoramic views afforded from our ships make appreciating its beauty– and spotting penguins and whales in its waters – a unforgettable experience. What wonders will you discover in the vast reaches of this unique destination? Size 14.2 million square km Key wildlife Penguins, Humpback whales, seals, orcas, albatross When we sail November–March ANTARCT I CA EXP ED I T I ON CRU I S E S ITINERARY FROM TO DURATION SHIP SAILING DATES FOLLOWING SHACKLETON ODYSSEY Buenos Aires Ushuaia 18 Days SH Vega 7 Nov 2022 FALKLAND & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Buenos Aires Ushuaia 16 Days SH Minerva 16 Nov 2022 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia Ushuaia 11 Days SH Vega 24 Nov 2022 CLASSIC ANTARCTICA Ushuaia Ushuaia 10 Days SH Minerva 1 Dec 2022 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia Ushuaia 11 Days SH Vega 4 Dec 2022 CLASSIC ANTARCTICA Ushuaia Ushuaia 10 Days SH Minerva 10 Dec 2022 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH GEORGIA Ushuaia Ushuaia 16 Days SH Vega 14 Dec 2022 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia Ushuaia 11 Days SH Minerva 19 Dec 2022 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia Ushuaia 11 Days SH Minerva 29 Dec 2022 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia Ushuaia 11 Days SH Vega 29 Dec 2022 ANTARCTICA ENCOMPASSED Ushuaia Ushuaia 12 Days SH Minerva 8 Jan 2023 ANTARCTICA ENCOMPASSED Ushuaia Ushuaia 12 Days SH Vega 8 Jan 2023 ANTARCTICA IN DEPTH Ushuaia Ushuaia 19 Days SH Minerva 19 Jan 2023 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia Ushuaia 11 Days SH Vega 19 Jan 2023 ANTARCTICA ENCOMPASSED Ushuaia Ushuaia 12 Days SH Vega 29 Jan 2023 ULTIMATE ANTARCTICA ADVENTURE Ushuaia Dunedin 32 Days SH Minerva 7 Feb 2023 BEYOND THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE Ushuaia Ushuaia 13 Days SH Vega 9 Feb 2023 BEYOND THE ANTARCTIC CIRCLE Ushuaia Ushuaia 13 Days SH Vega 21 Feb 2023 GRAND VOYAGE FROM USHUAIA TO CAPE TOWN Ushuaia Cape Town 21 Days SH Vega 5 Mar 2023 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 10 11
D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 12 13 Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com FALKLAND, SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Following Shackleton Odyssey Dream big on this epic journey. Taking in the sights of the Falkland Islands, as well as South Georgia, you will visit beaches crammed with penguins which will stir the emotions as you get up close. The exceptional landscape and incredible wildlife encounters make your voyage the ultimate Antarctica trip leaving few places left to visit on your bucket list. • Experience incredible King penguin encounters on South Georgia as you get up close to these polar rockstars • Take in this vast frozen wilderness as it changes colour from glassy white to turquoise and green • Listen to our engaging polar experts and learn tips from our on-board photographers HIGHL IGHTS ANTARCT I CA EXP ED I T I ON CRU I S E S Gentoo penguin SOUTH GEORGIA Visit Grytviken, where legendary British explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874–1922) is buried. Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ushuaia, Argentina 18 days Buenos Aires Ushuaia Saunders Island South Georgia South Shetland Islands Port Stanley West Point Island ARGENTINA SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Leopard Seal 7 - 24 Nov 2022 SH Vega Day Visiting • 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina • 2-4 At Sea • 5 West Point Island & Saunders Island, Falkland Islands • 6 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands • 7,8 At Sea • 9,10 South Georgia • 11 At Sea • 12 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 13,14 Antarctic Peninsula • 15 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 16,17 At Sea • 18 Ushuaia, Argentina Zodiac cruising BUENOS AIRES In ‘The Paris of South America’, each neighbourhood has its own vibrant character. Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com FALKLAND, SOUTH GEORGIA & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA 16 Nov - 1 Dec 2022 SH Minerva Falkland & Antarctic Peninsula • Discover the island where explorer Ernest Shackleton spent his last days • Step on shore to see incredible penguin rookeries and get up close to these polar inhabitants • Appreciate the precious scenery of impressive glaciers and spellbinding icebergs in the frozen southern waters HIGHL IGHTS Buenos Aires, Argentina - Ushuaia, Argentina 16 days Colony of sea lions, Puerto Madryn Day Visiting • 1 Buenos Aires, Argentina • 2,3 At Sea • 4 Puerto Madryn • 5 At Sea • 6 West Point Island • 7 Port Stanley • 8,9 At Sea • 10-13 Antarctic Peninsula • 14,15 At Sea • 16 Ushuaia, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina Buenos Aires Ushuaia West Point Port Stanley ARGENTINA SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Puerto Madryn PUERTOMADRYN A gateway to the whales, penguins, the Valdes Peninsula and Welsh traditions Kick off your intrepid voyage in Argentina’s buzzing cosmopolitan capital, Buenos Aires and wander the intriguing barrios. Your journey to the White Continent continues via the island communities of The Falklands before heading to the frozen Antarctic Peninsula where you discover mesmerising icy scenes. After a couple of weeks of polar exploration, you pull into Ushuaia at the bottom of the world. USHUAIA The mountainous landscapes of this pedestrianized town rise up around the bustling sea harbor Wildlife Encounters
D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 14 15 14 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Antarctic Peninsula 19 - 29 Dec 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 - 8 Jan 2023 SH Minerva Ushuaia, Argentina - Ushuaia, Argentina 11 days 24 Nov - 4 Dec 2022 | 4 - 14 Dec 2022 | 29 Dec 2022 - 8 Jan 2023 | 19 - 29 Jan 2023 SH Vega ARGENTINA DRAKE PASSAGE ATLANTIC OCEAN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands Day Visiting • 1 Ushuaia, Argentina • 2,3 At Sea • 4 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 5-7 Antarctic Peninsula • 8 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 9,10 At Sea • 11 Ushuaia, Argentina Sauna with view This voyage takes you across Drake Passage straight to the frozen Antarctic Peninsula – where you’ll discover mesmerising icy wonders like the Gerlache Strait and exceptionally beautiful Antarctic Sound. Step ashore and get up close and personal with the local penguins for that perfect photo opportunity, before sailing on to the South Shetland Islands. • Dare to brave the notoriously rough two-day Drake Passage sea crossing • Compare monumental icebergs in the Gerlache Strait and Antarctic Sound as you head to the Weddell Sea • Get up close to hundreds of penguins as they gather in their thousands in their natural habitat HIGHL IGHTS Antarctica landscape SOUTH SHETLAND ISLANDS A stunning volcanic landscape filled with unique flora and fauna, ready to be explored from your zodiac. ANTARCT I CA EXP ED I T I ON CRU I S E S Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Classic Antarctica Ushuaia, Argentina - Ushuaia, Argentina 10 days ARGENTINA DRAKE PASSAGE ATLANTIC OCEAN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands Day Visiting • 1 Ushuaia, Argentina • 2,3 At Sea • 4 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 5,6 Antarctic Peninsula • 7 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 8,9 At Sea • 10 Ushuaia, Argentina Whale watching A journey like no other. From the shores of South America to epic icy landscapes and the unique Shetland Islands, this life-affirming adventure takes you to unimaginably beautiful locations teeming with wildlife. Journey alongside polar specialists and share in their vast knowledge of these isolated regions. • Experience the epic landscapes and phenomenal wildlife found near the Earth’s southernmost point. • Keep an eye out at sea for breaching whales and huge albatross overhead • Step ashore and get up close and personal with the local penguins for that perfect photo opportunity HIGHL IGHTS SH Minerva at sea Guests on deck Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com 1 - 10 Dec 2022 | 10 - 19 Dec 2022 SH Minerva ANTARCTIC SOUND Impressive bergs and ice cliffs, and the chance to see breeding Adélie penguins. Antartic Sound Expedition Team
ARGENTINA DRAKE PASSAGE ATLANTIC OCEAN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands South Georgia D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 16 17 16 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & SOUTH GEORGIA 14 - 29 Dec 2022 Ushuaia, Argentina - Ushuaia, Argentina 16 days SH Vega Antarctic Peninsula & South Georgia This sailing visits some of the remotest destinations in the world – and will leave you with a deeper understanding and appreciation of nature’s vast beauty. Journey alongside polar specialists and share in their vast knowledge of these isolated regions. Combine the adventure with days spent relaxing on board for the trip of a lifetime. • Celebrate your inner strength as you brave the notorious Drake Passage • Pop into the post office and buy stamps from islanders who call this remote part of the world home • Join our expert team of polar specialists on board our boutique expedition ship and share in their vast experience of these icy regions HIGHL IGHTS Bird watching Aerial view of Antarctic iceberg USHUAIA This walkable town’s mountainous backdrop rises above a bustling harbour. ANTARCT I CA EXP ED I T I ON CRU I S E S Weddell Seal Day Visiting • 1 Ushuaia, Argentina • 2,3 At Sea • 4 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 5,6 Antarctic Peninsula • 7 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 8,9 At Sea • 10-12 South Georgia • 13-15 At Sea • 16 Ushuaia, Argentina Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com SOUTH GEORGIA Get up close to half a million king penguins or three million breeding pairs of macaroni penguins. ARGENTINA DRAKE PASSAGE ATLANTIC OCEAN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands South Georgia Port Stanley West Point Islands Saunders Islands SOUTH GEORGIA, ANTARCTIC PENINSULA & FALKLAND ISLANDS Antarctica in Depth Follow in the footsteps of Polar explorers as you witness the remote beauty of these regions. Visit the island communities of the Falklands and the unique flora and fauna of the South Shetland Islands. Cross the Drake Passage to reach Antarctic waters, where breaching minke and humpback whales swim gracefully between magnificent icebergs. Breathe in the icy air, and awaken your inner adventurer. • Visit island communities who make their living from this fragile environment • Follow in the footsteps of the world’s most legendary explorers who reached the South Pole within weeks of each other • Mingle on beaches with thousands of rockhopper, gentoo and king penguins HIGHL IGHTS SH Minerva during Antarctica expedition cruise PORT STANLEY This quaint British outpost is only around three miles long, but it’s filled with cosy pubs and historic attractions. WEST POINT ISLAND Black-browed albatross soar above this rugged weatherbeaten island in the west of the Falklands. 19 Jan - 6 Feb 2023 Ushuaia, Argentina - Ushuaia, Argentina 19 days SH Minerva Elephant Seal Kayaking, Antarctica Day Visiting • 1 Ushuaia, Argentina • 2,3 At Sea • 4 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 5-7 Antarctic Peninsula • 8 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 9 At Sea • 10-13 South Georgia • 14,15 At Sea • 16 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands • 17 Saunders Island & West Point Island, Falkland Islands • 18 At Sea • 19 Ushuaia, Argentina Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com
ARGENTINA DRAKE PASSAGE ATLANTIC OCEAN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands Marguerite Bay D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 18 19 ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Beyond the Antarctic Circle Day Visiting • 1 Ushuaia, Argentina • 2-4 At Sea • 5 Marguerite Bay • 6-9 Antarctic Peninsula • 10 South Shetland Islands • 11,12 At Sea • 13 Ushuaia, Argentina This legendary journey provides you with the best of an Antarctica cruise combined with the unique flora and fauna of The South Shetland Islands. Test your mettle as you cross the notorious Drake Passage to reach the world’s most beautiful ice-filled waters where magnificent icebergs creak and breaching minke and humpback whales swim gracefully. Breathe in the icy air on this life-changing voyage across the southern seas and capture memories in your mind that will last a lifetime. • Discover rarely-visited islands where the world’s rarest birds live among exceptional flora • Discover the seldom visited and wellpreserved historical huts of the early explorers • Join a whale spotting session on deck with our knowledgeable expedition team HIGHL IGHTS 9 - 21 Feb 2023 | 21 Feb - 5 Mar 2023 Ushuaia, Argentina - Ushuaia, Argentina 13 days SH Vega Kayaking, Antarctica SH Minerva Swan's Nest MARGUERITE BAY A land of ice and rock - Marguerite Bay lies in the Antarctic circle and is home to some incredible sea life. Gentoo penguins WEDDELL SEA & ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Antarctica Encompassed 8 - 19 Jan 2023 | 29 Jan - 9 Feb 2023 SH Vega Ushuaia, Argentina - Ushuaia, Argentina 12 days 8 - 19 Jan 2023 SH Minerva ARGENTINA DRAKE PASSAGE ATLANTIC OCEAN ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands Day Visiting • 1 Ushuaia, Argentina • 2,3 At Sea • 4,5 Antarctic Sound & Weddel Sea • 6-8 Antarctic Peninsula • 9 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 10,11 At Sea • 12 Ushuaia, Argentina This voyage takes you across the notorious Drake Passage straight to the frozen Antarctic Peninsula where you discover mesmerising icy scenes of both the Gerlache Strait and exceptionally beautiful Antarctic Sound. This unforgettable journey will leave you with remarkable tales of how you achieved your life goal by visiting one of the most remote places on the planet. • Create unforgettable memories by reaching earth’s southernmost regions • Brush up on your photography skills and mingle with thousands of breeding penguins and barking seals • Experience the Antarctic icescape from a unique perspective aboard our Zodiac boats or kayaks HIGHL IGHTS Zodiac cruising SH Minerva at sea in Antarctica ANTARCTIC SOUND Possible landing points for Adélie penguinspotting include Brown Bluff and Paulet Island. Antarctic Sound WEDDEL SEA Hiking, shore excursion ANTARCT I CA EXP ED I T I ON CRU I S E S Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com
D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 20 21 ARGENTINA NEW ZEALAND Dunedin Auckland Islands ROSS SEA AMUNDSEN SEA BELINGHAUSEN SEA ANTARCTIC PENINSULA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands Antarctic Sound Peter I Island Escape into another realm as you board our luxury boutique ice-class ship on this once-in-a-lifetime trip from South America to New Zealand. Our epic semi- circumnavigation cruise of Antarctica fulfils the ultimate bucket list, sailing on glassy seas, passing by monumental icebergs, unheralded landscapes and phenomenal wildlife. We explore icy waters to reach the world’s southernmost islands where only a handful of adventurers, explorers and scientists have been before. And as we cross the polar circle, you get to join an elite group of people who have been to some of the least-visited places on the planet. Half Moon Island BALLENY ISLAND The surrounding Ross Sea is one of the most biologically productive regions in the Southern Ocean, with research into the extent of this claim still ongoing. Day Visiting • 1 Ushuaia, Argentina • 2 At Sea • 3-5 South Shetland Island & Antarctic Sound • 6-7 Antarctic Peninsula • 8-9 Belinghausen Sea • 10 Belinghausen Sea & Peter I Island • 11 Belinghausen Sea • 12-14 Amundsen Sea • 15 Ross Sea • 16-18 Ross Sea & McMurdo Sound • 19,20 Ross Sea & Terra Nova Bay • 21,22 Ross Sea • 23 At Sea • Cross international date line (Loose one day) • 24 Balleny Islands, Antarctica • 25,26 At Sea • 27 Macquarie Island, Australia • 28 At Sea • 29 Campbell Islands & , Auckland Islands, New Zealand • 30 Enderby Islands, New Zealand • 31 At Sea • 32 Dunedin, New Zealand Terra Nova Bay Balleny Island Macquarie Island Enderby Island Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com MCMURDO SOUND Campbell Island ANTARCTIC PENINSULA, SOUTH GEORGIA & SOUTH ATLANTIC ISLANDS Grand Voyage from Ushuaia to Cape Town 5 - 25 Mar 2023 Ushuaia, Argentina - Cape Town, South Africa 21 days SH Vega SEMI -CIRCUMNAVIGATION FROM ANTARCTICA TO NEW ZEALAND Ultimate Antarctica Adventure ANTARCT I CA EXP ED I T I ON CRU I S E S 7 Feb - 11 Mar 2023 Ushuaia, Argentina - Dunedin, New Zealand 32 days SH Minerva ARGENTINA Ushuaia South Shetland Islands South Orkney Islands South Georgia ANTARCTIC PENINSULA SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN Tristan da Cunha Gough Island Cape Town SOUTH AFRICA Day Visiting • 1 Ushuaia, Argentina • 2,3 At Sea • 4 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 5,6 Antarctic Peninsula • 7 South Shetland Islands, Antarctica • 8 South Orkney Islands • 9 At Sea • 10,11 South Georgia • 12-14 At Sea • 15 Gough Island • 16 Tristan Da Cunha • 17-20 At Sea • 21 Cape Town, South Africa Departing Ushuaia, we’ll brave the notorious Drake Passage as we sail towards the wild Antarctic Peninsula. Cruising through this other-worldly Antarctic icescape aboard our boutique ice-class ship, we’ll be searching for seabirds, penguins, seals, sea lions, dolphins, and whales. Next, we begin our South Atlantic crossing, exploring the rarely visited South Orkney Islands, South Georgia, Gough and Tristan de Cunha Islands. The flora and fauna on these remote islands have evolved in complete isolation, with fascinating results. We’ll end our cruise in cosmopolitan Cape Town, a perfect setting for reminiscing on this unforgettable transatlantic voyage. Cape Town SH Minerva at sea SOUTH ORKNEY ISLANDS Many opportunities to see seabirds, whales and penguins in their natural habitat. Macaroni penguin GOUGH ISLAND Gough and Inaccessible islands together constitute a wildlife reserve, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1995. Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com Tunnel Beach, Dunedin
DECK P LANS D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM 23 22 D I SCOVER MORE AT SWANHE L L EN I C .COM DECK 3 BEAUTY SALON CLINIC LIBRARY BASE CAMP BASE CAMP EXPEDITION LAB LIFT LIFT IFT I T MARINA ZODIAC B0ARDING ZODIAC B0ARDING WATER STATION DECK 4 RECEPTION ENTRANCE ENTRANCE 416 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 415 413 411 409 407 405 403 401 LIFT LIFT LAUNDERETTE SWAN RESTAURANT DECK 5 532 530 528 526 522 520 518 533 531 529 527 521 519 525 523 517 511 509 507 515 513 505 503 501 512 510 508 516 514 506 504 502 LIFT LIFT LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT DECK 6 LIFT LIFT 628 626 622 620 618 629 627 621 619 625 623 617 615 613 607 605 611 609 603 601 616 614 608 606 612 610 604 602 SWAN’S NEST DECK 7 SWIMMING POOL POOL BAR & GRILL OBSERVATION LOUNGE BAR CLUB LOUNGE SHOP LIFT LIFT DECK 8 GYM SAUNA SPA JACUZZI LIFT LIFT BRIDGE DECK 9 STARGAZING DECK Deck 9 Stargazing Deck Deck 3 Clinic Library Basecamp Beauty Salon Expedition Lab Deck 4 Reception Laundrette Swan Restaurant Oceanview Staterooms Deck 5 Balcony Staterooms Suites Deck 6 Premium Suites Suites Balcony Staterooms Swan's Nest Deck 7 Shop Swimming pool Pool Bar & Grill Club Lounge Observation Lounge Deck 8 Gym Sauna Jacuzzi Spa Bridge StateroomCategory: Oceanview: 16 (19m2) Balcony: 54 (28m2) Suite: 4 (44m2) Premium Suite: 2 (49m2) Ship Specification: Guest Capacity: 152 Staff: 120 No. of Decks: 9 Length: 337ft (115m) Breadth: 75ft (23m) Tonnage: 10,500 Cruising Speed: 14.5 knots Propulsion: Hybrid Diesel Electric, Polar Class PC5 Registered: Malta Lifeboats: 2 Zodiacs: 11 MK V (10 MK V for SH Vega) 2 MK VI Our elegant 5-star ships offer a boutique home-from-home, with chic Scandinavian-inspired design perfectly paired with world-class technology to offer you an expedition cruise like no other. SHMinerva & SHVega
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