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Antarctica

Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruise

Embark on the Weddell Sea Discovery, a luxury cruise that begins and ends in the enchanting city of Ushuaia. Known as the gateway to Antarctica, Ushuaia offers a dramatic backdrop with its colorful streets nestled in the foothills of the Martial Range. This round trip invites you to sail through the world's most captivating wilderness, an adventure of a lifetime

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JAN17
SH Diana · 2027
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SH Vega · 2027
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JAN23
SH Minerva · 2027
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FEB11
SH Vega · 2027
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JAN6
SH Diana · 2028
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SH Vega · 2028
From $13,525
12D / 11N|Jan 22 – Feb 2, 2027|Ushuaia|SH Vega · Swan Hellenic
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Voyage Overview

Embark on the Weddell Sea Discovery, a luxury cruise that begins and ends in the enchanting city of Ushuaia. Known as the gateway to Antarctica, Ushuaia offers a dramatic backdrop with its colorful streets nestled in the foothills of the Martial Range. This round trip invites you to sail through the world's most captivating wilderness, an adventure of a lifetime

Voyage Highlights

Penguin colonies

Penguin colonies

Meet Adélie, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguin colonies up close.

Icebergs and Glaciers

Icebergs and Glaciers

Listen to the symphony of nature as towering icebergs and colossal glaciers crack and calve.

Whales in the wild

Whales in the wild

Marvel at the sight of whales fluking gracefully in the icy waters.

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Albatross all around

Albatross all around

Spot majestic albatross as they soar alongside the ship across the ocean.

Citizen Science Workshops

Citizen Science Workshops

During your trip, join Swan Hellenics Citizen Science programs and contribute to real-world environmental research.

Expert-led Talks

Expert-led Talks

Learn more about this isolated polar region from our onboard team of experts.

Destinations

Antarctica

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

Day-by-day stops

After the cruise

Please Note

This itinerary provides general information about each destination. Also, please be aware that some of the venues and highlights mentioned may not be open or accessible on the day we visit.
  • Charter flights to the port of embarkation/disembarkation (Longyearbyen, Ushuaia, Kangerlussuaq, Nuuk, Honiara, Jayapura and Sorong)
  • Group return transfers from airport to cruise port and to the hotel (where included)
  • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel (exemptions apply)
  • Your selected stateroom
  • All meals onboard
  • Complimentary hot & cold beverages, beer, wine & spirits any time throughout your cruise
  • 24-hour room service
  • Lecture programs by expedition team and guest speakers
  • One selected shore excursion per port of call
  • All expedition landings
  • Entry level WI-FI (upgraded packages available)
  • Gym, sauna, pool
  • 24/7 self service laundry
  • Waterproof backpack and refillable water bottle, yours to keep
  • In polar regions: branded parka, yours to keep and use of rubber boots
  • Memory Package
  • Onboard gratuities & port taxes

Ship

SH Vega

SH Vega

Swan Hellenic

Named after the first ship to cross the Arctic Northeast Passage, SH Vega was designed to journey to faraway places and remote polar regions in style and comfort. This 5-star expedition ship incorporates elegant Scandi-design with the latest in cruising technology, and has a PC5 ice-strengthened hull, and extra-large stabilizers, to make your journey as smooth as possible.

Passengers152
Tonnage10,617 GT
Built2022
Decks9
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Onboard Facilities

Onboard Life

Live Position

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

We offer a 65% child discount for one child with a minimum of two full-paying passengers in the same cabin. Children: 8–16 years Child discount: 100%

Third Person Policy

When at least two full-paying passengers share the same cabin, we offer a 65% discount for a third child, or a 50% discount for a third adult in the same cabin. Adult discount: 50% Child discount: 35%

Single Supplement

Default rate: 1.75× Suite: 2× Inside: 1.75× Balcony: 1.75× Ocean View: 1.75× 一般房间的单房差是175%; 套房是200%; 有时候搞活动也会免单房差;

Cancellation Policy

150+ days before departure: 300 USD penalty 120–149 days before departure: 20% penalty 91–119 days before departure: 75% penalty 0–90 days before departure: 100% penalty Name change fee: $100 USD

Gratuities

included Onboard gratuities & port taxes

Insurance Requirements

Swan Hellenic Travel strictly recommends concluding your personal insurance package designed specifi cally for your needs and for expedition travel.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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