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Swan Hellenic expedition in Antarctica

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Swan Hellenic

Boutique expedition voyages aboard three purpose-built ships, with this collection limited to published Antarctica and Arctic itineraries.

Luxury3 ships reviewed20 polar sailingsNorth & SouthChecked July 18, 2026

Polar-only collection

Official facts without non-polar inventory.

Ship specifications, cabin categories, route, dates, duration, vessel, and voyage code are structured from Swan Hellenic's public pages.

Public USD fares are not displayed by the operator. Every price is therefore marked as on request and must be quoted against live inventory.

Swan Hellenic fleet

Three boutique ships built for polar access.

SH Minerva expedition ship

Boutique expedition ship

SH Minerva

152 guestsPolar Class 5

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.

113.5 m long / 24.3 m wide117 crew9 decks / 76 stateroomsObservation Lounge and Swan's NestInfinity pool and open-deck JacuzziSpa, panoramic sauna, and gym
Published cabin categories
Oceanview 20 m2Balcony 25 m2Suite 40 m2Premium Suite 47 m2
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SH Vega expedition ship

Boutique expedition ship

SH Vega

152 guestsPolar Class 5

A small Polar Class 5 expedition ship designed for close-to-the-action voyages, pairing a 152-guest capacity with contemporary cabins and broad indoor and outdoor viewing areas.

113.5 m long / 24.3 m wide117 crew9 decks / 76 stateroomsObservation Lounge and Swan's NestInfinity pool and open-deck JacuzziSpa, panoramic sauna, and gym
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Oceanview 20 m2Balcony 25 m2Suite 40 m2Premium Suite 47 m2
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SH Diana expedition ship

Larger boutique expedition ship

SH Diana

192 guestsPolar Class 6

The largest ship in the Swan Hellenic fleet, offering more public space and 96 staterooms while retaining an expedition-focused Polar Class 6 design.

124.9 m long / 24.3 m wide127 crew9 decks / 96 stateroomsObservation Lounge and Swan's NestInfinity pool and open-deck JacuzziSpa, panoramic sauna, and gym
Published cabin categories
Oceanview 20 m2Balcony 25 m2Junior Suite 32-36 m2Suite 41 m2Premium Suite 41 m2
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Antarctica

Peninsula, South Georgia, Weddell Sea, and Ross Sea routes.

Swan Hellenic's public voyage pages currently show prices on request. A current cabin quote and live availability must be confirmed before booking.

Antarctic Wonders: roundtrip cruise from UshuaiaUshuaia to Ushuaia / M3026111109
SH MinervaNov 11-20, 20269
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Antarctic Wonders: roundtrip cruise from UshuaiaUshuaia to Ushuaia / D2926111209
SH DianaNov 12-21, 20269
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SH MinervaNov 20-Dec 8, 202618
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Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey cruiseUshuaia to Ushuaia / M3426121710
SH MinervaDec 17-27, 202610
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SH MinervaJan 6-23, 202717
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Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruiseUshuaia to Ushuaia / M0227012311
SH MinervaJan 23-Feb 3, 202711
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SH MinervaFeb 3-Mar 8, 202733
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Antarctic Wonders: roundtrip cruise from UshuaiaUshuaia to Ushuaia / M1327112109
SH MinervaNov 21-30, 20279
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Arctic

Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, and the Northwest Passage.

Ultimate Svalbard CruiseLongyearbyen to Longyearbyen / V2026071710
SH VegaJul 17-27, 202610
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Arctic Odyssey from Svalbard to IcelandLongyearbyen to Reykjavik / V2126072713
SH VegaJul 27-Aug 9, 202613
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Cruise the Arctic: Iceland and East GreenlandReykjavik to Reykjavik / D2126073010
SH DianaJul 30-Aug 9, 202610
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Iceland to Greenland cruiseReykjavik to Kangerlussuaq / V2326081512
SH VegaAug 15-27, 202612
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Expedition to Greenland, land of Northern LightsKangerlussuaq to Kangerlussuaq / V2426082707
SH VegaAug 27-Sep 3, 20267
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Northwest Passage and Northern Lights cruiseKangerlussuaq to Kangerlussuaq / V2526090314
SH VegaSep 3-17, 202614
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SH VegaSep 17-30, 202613
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SH VegaMay 20-31, 202711
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Discover Svalbard and the Norwegian ArcticTromso to Longyearbyen / D1627061610
SH DianaJun 16-26, 202710
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Ultimate Svalbard CruiseLongyearbyen to Longyearbyen / D1727062610
SH DianaJun 26-Jul 6, 202710
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Ultimate Svalbard CruiseLongyearbyen to Longyearbyen / D1827070610
SH DianaJul 6-16, 202710
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Ultimate Svalbard CruiseLongyearbyen to Longyearbyen / D2027072310
SH DianaJul 23-Aug 2, 202710
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Published expedition activities

Options vary by voyage and conditions.

Zodiac cruisingGuided hikes and shore landingsKayaking on select voyagesExpert-led lecturesCitizen sciencePolar plungeSnowshoeing on select voyages

Source policy

Official data, independently summarized.

This collection only includes polar inventory found on Swan Hellenic's public pages. Operator photography, deck plans, and cabin imagery are not republished without confirmed usage rights.

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