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Antarctica / Swan Hellenic

Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia roundtrip cruise

An expedition on the Ushuaia to Ushuaia route, with a flexible daily program shaped by wildlife, ice, weather, and local access.

LuxuryFalklands, South Georgia & AntarcticaJanuary 2027
Ushuaia to Ushuaia
17 nights
SH Minerva
M0127010617

Planned itinerary

A day-by-day view of the expedition.

Polar itineraries are intentionally flexible. The captain and expedition leader may change landing sites or sequencing for ice, weather, wildlife, safety, and local permissions.

Day 1

Ushuaia

Embark and sail east from the Beagle Channel.

Days 2-4

Falkland Islands

Visit wildlife-rich shores and settlements, with the final landing plan set by weather.

Days 5-6

At sea

A flexible sea day with wildlife watching, expert talks, photography guidance, and time in the ship's observation spaces.

Days 7-10

South Georgia

Explore king penguin country, seal beaches, historic sites, and dramatic alpine bays.

Days 11-12

Scotia Sea

A flexible sea day with wildlife watching, expert talks, photography guidance, and time in the ship's observation spaces.

Days 13-16

Antarctic Peninsula

Landings and Zodiac cruises are planned around ice, wildlife, and the best available conditions.

Days 17-18

Drake Passage and Ushuaia

Return to South America and disembark in Ushuaia.

SH Minerva expedition ship

Your expedition ship

SH Minerva

A Helsinki-built boutique expedition ship with a Polar Class 5 hull, generous observation spaces, expedition-ready boarding areas, and an intimate 152-guest layout.

152 guests117 crewPolar Class 59 decks / 76 staterooms113.5 m long / 24.3 m wide
Explore the ship and cabins
SH Minerva Oceanview stateroom
20 m2

Oceanview

Flexible twin or double beds, sitting area, fireplace feature, and private bathroom.

SH Minerva Balcony stateroom
25 m2

Balcony

A 5 m2 private balcony, flexible bedding, sitting area, and private bathroom.

SH Minerva Suite stateroom
40 m2

Suite

A 5-10 m2 balcony, king bed, separate living room, bathtub, and walk-in shower.

SH Minerva Premium Suite stateroom
47 m2

Premium Suite

An 8-12 m2 balcony, separate living room, king bed, full bathroom, and walk-in wardrobe.

What's included

  • Selected stateroom and all meals onboard
  • Hot and cold drinks, beer, wine, and spirits throughout the cruise
  • 24-hour room service
  • Lectures and briefings from the expedition team and guest speakers
  • One selected shore excursion per port and all expedition landings
  • Entry-level Wi-Fi, with upgraded packages available
  • Use of the gym, sauna, pool, and self-service laundry
  • Waterproof backpack and refillable bottle to keep
  • Polar parka to keep and loan of rubber boots in polar regions
  • Onboard gratuities and port taxes

Not included

  • International or domestic travel to and from the embarkation ports unless stated in a quoted package
  • Passport, visa, vaccination, and entry requirements
  • Travel insurance and emergency medical or evacuation cover
  • Optional kayaking, private excursions, spa treatments, and other paid activities
  • Upgraded Wi-Fi, boutique purchases, and personal expenses
  • Hotels, transfers, and charter flights unless specifically listed in the final quote

Live cabin check

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Your advisor will verify availability, solo supplements, deposit terms, and any included hotel, transfer, or charter-flight arrangements.

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