Drink in the icy wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula as you follow in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton, one of history’s greatest explorers. Observe penguins, seals, whales and seabirds in their natural habitat. And stop at the Falkland Islands, a haven for endemic birdlife, before crossing the famous Drake Passage back to Ushuaia where your voyage ends










Drink in the icy wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula as you follow in the footsteps of Ernest Shackleton, one of history’s greatest explorers. Observe penguins, seals, whales and seabirds in their natural habitat. And stop at the Falkland Islands, a haven for endemic birdlife, before crossing the famous Drake Passage back to Ushuaia where your voyage ends

Meet Adélie, Gentoo and Chinstrap penguin colonies up close.

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

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

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

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

Learn more about this isolated polar region from our onboard team of experts.
Before the cruise
Day-by-day stops
After the cruise

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.
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%
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%
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;
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
included Onboard gratuities & port taxes
Swan Hellenic Travel strictly recommends concluding your personal insurance package designed specifi cally for your needs and for expedition travel.
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