Cruises Operated by Swan Hellenic

Experience Antarctica like no other on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise aboard SH Minerva. Traverse the notorious Drake Passage, witness giant tabular icebergs, get up close with penguins, and learn about the history of Shackleton's Endurance and its remarkable survival and rescue story. A truly unique cruise!

Join the SH Vega on this 13-day Weddell Sea cruise roundtrip in Ushuaia and encounter Antarctica like never before. Cross the notorious Drake Passage, marvel at colossal tabular icebergs, observe penguins up close, and discover the history of Shackleton's Endurance, its incredible survival, and its rescue tale.

Embark on a 13-day cruise aboard SH Minerva in Sorong. Explore Raja Ampat through snorkeling, diving, village visits, and scenic hikes. Continue to the Philippines, visiting Casulian Island, Surigao, Bohol, Cuatro Islas, Marinduque, and Manila. Spot marine wildlife, discover coral reefs, and experience island culture across two archipelagos.

Join the Peninsula Odyssey cruise onboard the SH Diana for 12 days, departing and returning to Ushuaia. Discover the Antarctic Peninsula, guided by experts, and immerse in breathtaking landscapes and encounters with wildlife. Engage in thrilling adventures through engaging lectures, and Zodiac excursions, and delectable cuisine along the way.

Embark on a 12-day Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes cruise from Halifax to Reykjavik aboard SH Vega. Visit Saint-Pierre, St. John’s, St. Anthony, and Greenland’s Qassiarsuk, Narsaq, and Qaqortoq. Cruise Iceberg Alley, explore Viking ruins, watch whales and seals, and experience subarctic landscapes.

Embark on a 12-day Antarctic Peninsula cruise aboard SH Minerva. Embark in Ushuaia, cruise through ice-filled waters, and explore the Antarctic Peninsula. Discover penguins, glaciers, and research stations while gaining insights from expert guides and photographers. End your journey back in Ushuaia before flying to Buenos Aires.

Embark on a 12-day cruise aboard SH Minerva through Japan with a visit to Busan, South Korea. Explore Hiroshima, Beppu, Karatsu, Sakaiminato, Ine, Maizuru, Wajima, Sado Island, Sakata, Hakodate, and Otaru. Discover regional crafts, coastal scenery, and authentic communities beyond Japan's major tourist destinations.

Experience Antarctica on an 11-day cruise from Ushuaia aboard SH Minerva, with sea days and exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula’s glaciers, icebergs, and wildlife, including a sail through the Lemaire Channel. Visit Mikkelsen Harbor to spot gentoo penguins and seals, then return to Ushuaia, often called the “End of the World.”

Embark on an 11-day cruise and discover Antarctic Peninsula aboard SH Diana. Fly south, board your ship, cross remote waters, and explore glaciers, wildlife colonies, and isolated channels. Experience research bases, icy passages, and rugged coasts before returning to Ushuaia for your flight back to Buenos Aires.

Set sail on an 11-day cruise aboard SH Minerva from Manila to Hiroshima, visiting the Hundred Islands, Vigan, Miyakojima, Zamami Island, Naha, Amami Oshima, Kagoshima, and Uwajima. Explore coral reefs, historic towns, cultural landmarks, and scenic coastlines.

Travel from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia and board SH Minerva for an 11-day cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula. Sail through the Beagle Channel and cross the Southern Ocean. Visit highlights including the Lemaire Channel and Petermann Island, where you can spot Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags, skuas, and elephant seals.

Explore Greenland on a 9-day cruise aboard SH Vega, sailing through Kangerlussuaq, Disko Bay, Ilulissat, Sisimiut, Uummannaq, and spectacular Arctic glaciers. Visit UNESCO-listed Icefjord, experience Inuit culture, explore museums, spot Arctic wildlife, and cruise among towering icebergs.