Ushuaia
Embark for a rare eastbound crossing of the Antarctic region.
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Antarctica / Swan Hellenic
Ultimate Antarctica Adventure from Ushuaia to Dunedin
An expedition on the Ushuaia to Dunedin route, with a flexible daily program shaped by wildlife, ice, weather, and local access.
LuxuryAntarctic PeninsulaFebruary 2027
Ushuaia to Dunedin
33 nights
SH Minerva
M0327020332
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.
Drake Passage
A flexible sea day with wildlife watching, expert talks, photography guidance, and time in the ship's observation spaces.
Antarctic Peninsula
Begin with flexible expedition days among Peninsula glaciers, islands, and wildlife.
Bellingshausen and Amundsen Seas
Follow the remote West Antarctic coast, with landings and cruising determined by sea ice and weather.
Ross Sea region
Explore the historic and wildlife-rich Ross Sea gateway when ice conditions permit.
Southern Ocean to New Zealand
Cross toward the subantarctic latitudes with lectures, wildlife watching, and expedition recaps.
Dunedin
Arrive in New Zealand and disembark.
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
20 m2
Oceanview
Flexible twin or double beds, sitting area, fireplace feature, and private bathroom.
25 m2
Balcony
A 5 m2 private balcony, flexible bedding, sitting area, and private bathroom.
40 m2
Suite
A 5-10 m2 balcony, king bed, separate living room, bathtub, and walk-in shower.
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
Confirm the cabin, fare, and package details.
Your advisor will verify availability, solo supplements, deposit terms, and any included hotel, transfer, or charter-flight arrangements.