Antarctica

In Shackleton's Footsteps: Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula

Name: In Shackleton's Footsteps: Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula
Brand: Swan Hellenic
Price: 18000 USD
Availability: InStock

Live out your Antarctica dream on this exceptional voyage aboard our luxury ice-class expedition ship. Your journey to this icy wilderness starts with the notorious two-day Drake Passage sea crossing. Following in the footsteps of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton, we visit South Georgia

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Voyage Overview

Voyage Highlights

Better chance to spot wildlife

Longer cruises offer significantly better opportunities to witness the wildlife of the White Continent: penguins, seals, whales, and seabirds in their natural habitat.

Legacy of Polar Exploration

Antarctica carries the legacy of early exploration, where figures such as Sir Ernest Shackleton are part of a wider story shaped by endurance, discovery, and the unknown.

West Point Island

Dramatic cliffs plunge into the turquoise sea, while vast numbers of black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguins create an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Drake Passage

Sail the Drake Passage, following in the wake of explorers across one of the world’s most legendary sea crossings, where the meeting of oceans creates a dynamic seascape alive with seabirds and the promise of Antarctica ahead.

Expert-led Talks

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

Icebergs and Glaciers

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

Port Stanley

The capital of the Falkland Islands is a place where British heritage meets rugged South Atlantic character. Friendly locals, abundant wildlife, and the quiet echoes of history.

Citizen Science Workshops

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

Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Sail beyond 66°33′S and feel the true scale of the far south, where daylight, ice, and weather set their own rules.

Albatross all around

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

Saunders Island

One of the most wildlife-rich islands in the Falklands. Here, you can observe colonies of gentoo, rockhopper and macaroni penguins.

The World’s Southernmost City

Known as the “End of the World,” Ushuaia offers a unique blend of frontier spirit, colorful history, and breathtaking scenery.

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 Minerva

Swan Hellenic

Ready to sail and explore in style and comfort? Designed for voyages to far-flung places and remote polar regions, the SH Minerva incorporates stylish, sophisticated interiors with the latest in cruising technology. This elegant 5-star expedition ship has a special PC5 ice-strengthened hull, and extra-large stabilizers, to make sailing with us 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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In Shackleton's Footsteps: Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula

Choose your departure

Route Map

Gallery

Voyage Overview

Voyage Highlights

Better chance to spot wildlife

Legacy of Polar Exploration

West Point Island

Drake Passage

Expert-led Talks

Icebergs and Glaciers

Port Stanley

Citizen Science Workshops

Crossing the Antarctic Circle

Albatross all around

Saunders Island

The World’s Southernmost City

Destinations

Day-by-Day Itinerary

International flights

Transfer

Hotel

Transfer

Charter flight

Ushuaia

Day at sea

West Point Island

West Point Island

Port Stanley

Day at sea

Day at sea

South Georgia

South Georgia

South Georgia

South Georgia

Day at sea

Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

Antarctic Peninsula

Day at sea

Day at sea

Ushuaia

Transfer

Charter flight

International flights

Please Note

Ship

SH Minerva

Onboard Facilities

Onboard Life

Live Position

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Children Policy

Third Person Policy

Single Supplement

Cancellation Policy

Gratuities

Insurance Requirements

Cabin Categories

Oceanview D4

Oceanview M4

Balcony D5

Balcony M5

Balcony D6

Junior Suite

Suite

Premium Suite