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Antarctica / Swan Hellenic

Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey cruise

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

LuxuryAntarctic PeninsulaDecember 2026
Ushuaia to Ushuaia
10 nights
SH Minerva
M3426121710

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 through the Beagle Channel.

Days 2-3

Drake Passage

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

Days 4-8

Antarctic Peninsula

Flexible Zodiac cruising and landings focus on wildlife, ice formations, and the best available sites.

Days 9-10

Drake Passage

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

Final day

Ushuaia

Return to port and disembark.

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

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.

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