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70 years after its first pioneering cruise, Swan Hellenic is proud to return to the polar regions with two brand new expedition ships. The fleet will be cutting edge but the core values that underpinned the brand and served its guests so well from its inception remain in place. As does the passion for exploratory travel to the planet's furthest far-flung places.
The ships will combine the latest polar ice-class technology with stylish sophisticated interiors. Spacious and well-planned cabins feature generously sized bathrooms, comfortable in-room dining facilities and unobstructed views from cabins and public spaces.
At the very heart of Swan Hellenic is the onboard team with guests’ personal wellbeing as their foremost priority. Delivering superior service, the warm and friendly crew will do their utmost to ensure the trip of a lifetime.
The expedition programme will offer immersive and exclusive bucket list experiences for the discerning traveller with a curious mind, and innovative itineraries are meticulously planned and executed by world-class experts. So if you are looking to experience the remote polar regions with a well-respected owner-operated heritage brand, then look no further.
Ready to start planning your perfect expedition cruise? Simply complete the enquiry form to get in touch, or call our Polar Specialists on 0203 196 1000.
Departures and Prices
Antarctic Peninsula by Swan Hellenic
On this 10-day voyage sail across the notorious Drake Passage to discover the dazzling frozen wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore the White Continent’s breathtaking landscape, with its free-floating tabular icebergs, massive glaciers, and awe-inspiring ice cliffs. You’ll encounter extraordinary wildlife on your adventures too, such as elephant seals, humpback whales, and thousands of Adélie penguins.
Region
Antarctica
Antarctica
Ships
SH Diana
SH Diana
Departure Dates
09-Jan 2026, 05-Feb 2026
09-Jan 2026, 05-Feb 2026
From £7,180 pp
Antarctic Peninsula in Depth by Swan Hellenic
This cruise is your real 13-day Antarctic adventure. Aboard SH Vega, our new 5-star ice-class ship, and you’ll experience this incredible part of the world in comfort and style. On arrival in the White Continent, you’ll get to explore and watch out for penguins, albatrosses, whales, and take your journey to the next level on a traditional ‘polar plunge’!
Region
Antarctica
Antarctica
Ships
SH Diana, SH Vega
SH Diana, SH Vega
Departure Dates
05-Dec 2025, 04-Mar 2026
05-Dec 2025, 04-Mar 2026
From £9,880 pp
Arctic Islands & Fjords by Swan Hellenic
Discovering the Arctic on an expedition vessel is one of the world’s last great adventures. Board Swan Hellenic's 14-day Arctic Islands & Fjords expedition cruise in the land of fire and ice and explore regions in the northernmost part of the world, from Iceland to East Greenland, the rarely visited Jan Mayen island and Svalbard inside the Arctic Circle.
Region
Greenland
Greenland
Ships
SH Vega
SH Vega
Departure Dates
18-Jul 2025
18-Jul 2025
From £8,780 pp
Iceland in Depth by Swan Hellenic
Enjoy Iceland's stunning scenery on this 8-day cruise. Circumnavigate the geologically active island and see the puffin capital of the world! Discover fjords, spectacular waterfalls and never-ending volcanic scenery. Visit Iceland’s oldest houses and meet locals who are proud of their traditional heritage. Hike to waterfalls, crouch under geysers and explore lonely areas where only polar foxes survive.
Region
Iceland
Iceland
Ships
SH Vega
SH Vega
Departure Dates
31-Jul 2025
31-Jul 2025
From £5,480 pp
In Shackleton's Footsteps by Swan Hellenic
Dream big on the epic 18-day voyage onboard Swan Hellenic's boutique ship, the SH Diana, that takes you places you will never forget. This trip also includes the two-day sea crossing of the notorious Drake Passage. Taking in the sights of the Falkland Islands, as well as South Georgia.
Region
Antarctica
Antarctica
Ships
SH Diana
SH Diana
Departure Dates
19-Jan 2026, 06-Feb 2026
19-Jan 2026, 06-Feb 2026
From £12,280 pp
Svalbard Explored by Swan Hellenic
Explore the High Arctic wilderness within the Arctic Circle between 74° and 81° north on our 8-day Svalbard Discovery cruise on board a boutique expedition ship. Admire the striking scenery on a voyage around Norway’s outlying Svalbard archipelago where only a few intrepid adventurers and explorers have been before.
Region
Svalbard
Svalbard
Ships
SH Vega
SH Vega
Departure Dates
13-Jun 2025, 20-Jun 2025, 27-Jun 2025, 04-Jul 2025, 11-Jul 2025
13-Jun 2025, 20-Jun 2025, 27-Jun 2025, 04-Jul 2025, 11-Jul 2025
From £5,380 pp
Ships
SH Diana
Standard
Comfort
Comfort
Capacity
192
192
Arriving in early 2023, SH Diana will be the largest ship in our fleet, providing elegant and spacious 5-star accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the vast majority with large balconies. Operated by an onboard team of 140 she will provide the highest levels of personal service and take Swan Hellenic back to its roots when she launches, exploring the Mediterranean and its famous sites of antiquity.
SH Vega
Standard
Luxury
Luxury
Capacity
152
152
Making her maiden voyage in April 2022, Swan Hellenic's 5-star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship, the SH Vega, offers guests an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your polar expedition voyage.
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ABOUT US
We'll compare a huge selection of expedition ships, cruises and operators to find your perfect cruise.
Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, plus look out for Polar Routes exclusive offers!
As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.
All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.
Why book with Polar Routes?
CHOICE
- We can compare a huge selection of expedition ships, cruises and operators.
- From former Russian research vessels to larger and luxurious ships - there is an expedition cruise to suit you.
- Our Polar Specialists will help you choose the perfect expedition cruise for your requirements.
SPECIALISTS
- We are the expedition cruise specialists and know all the polar destinations inside out.
- Our expert team of Polar Specialists have extensive knowledge of all the expedition ships & operators.
- All of our Polar Specialists have first-hand experience of expedition cruising to the polar regions.
VALUE
- Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, plus look out for Polar Routes exclusive offers!
- All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.
- As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.
