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Just like you, Swan Hellenic are passionate about responsible, sustainable travel. Our planet’s rich environmental and cultural heritage inspires us to explore the world’s most incredible places and cultures. We recognise our guests care deeply about the environment too, and you want to join us in preserving the world’s beauty for future generations. With that in mind, we’ve compiled this simple guide, using advice from the AECO (Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators) and IAATO (International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators). So you can enjoy traveling to the polar reg...

We are proud to announce a New Year’s celebration offer that unleashes a full 50% off the price for travel companions when you book one or more of its 2024 cultural expedition cruises by 29 February 2024.“We wanted to start 2024 on a special note, offering adventurous travellers the opportunity to live exceptional experiences more accessibly with their closest friends. Explore Together does this generously and with total flexibility worldwide. Catching the Explore Together wave, you can make 2024 an unforgettable year, sharing life-changing exploration in depth”. - Patrizia Iantorno, Chief Com...

Dream of watching the Northern Lights, but not sure where to see them? If you’re looking for the best place to view Aurora Borealis, you’ve come to the right place! Read on to discover some of the best places to witness this breath-taking natural phenomenon…A spellbinding historyAurora Borealis was named by the Italian astronomer, Galileo Galilei, in 1619, after the Roman goddess of dawn, Aurora, and the Greek god of the north wind, Boreas. However, people have been fascinated by the Northern Lights since the beginning of civilization, with the enchanting displays depicted in French cave paint...

Our four early 2024 cultural expedition cruises along the west coast of Africa are already generating a real buzz of excitement and selling fast. Exploring from Cape Town to Dakar, they each offer powerful experiences of Africa’s unique wildlife and rich cultures, from coastal elephants to the lakeside dwellings of Benin and the pristine Bijagos Archipelago. Patrizia Iantorno, Chief Commercial Officer of Swan Hellenic, says:We’re proud and delighted that these expert-designed African cultural expedition cruises have met with such an enthusiastic response. Combining in-depth encounters with pri...

Northern Lights in IcelandIceland is one of the best places in the world to witness the stunning natural display of the aurora borealis. The northern lights, known for their spectacular colors and ethereal movements, draw visitors from all over the globe. To make the most of your trip and ensure you have the best chance of seeing this incredible phenomenon, planning your visit at the right time and in the right conditions is crucial.Also known as the Aurora Borealis, this breathtaking phenomenon occurs when solar particles interact with gases in the Earth's atmosphere and create magnificent, c...

Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned photographer, we know taking photos is often an essential part of your time with Swan Hellenic – and a great way to look back on the adventures you have with us! So we caught up with award-winning wildlife and travel photographer Renato Granieri, to see how you can get the best shots on your once-in-a-lifetime voyage to the white continent.Getting good shotsSwan Hellenic: How can we always get the best photos possible?Renato: Successful images result from planning, good light, and the photographer’s vision and skills. However, having a good camera certainl...

Searching for a new level of clarity and connection? Swan Hellenic has teamed-up with Chopra, a leading integrative health company founded by world-renowned pioneer Dr. Deepak Chopra, to create Explore & Restore – an extraordinary new program of transformative well-being voyages…Embracing new horizonsInspired by the healing properties of the sea, our new approach to well-being has been designed to take you on the ultimate voyage of self-discovery. Swan Hellenic and Chopra were drawn together by their mutual passion for inner and outer exploration – finding new ways to connect with one’s in...

Do you dream of exploring inspirational, remote destinations? Of discovering a world of culture, people and nature, through the eyes of experts? Then you won’t want to miss our new video…Watching your worldThis is your chance to see some the special locations we’ve visited since January 2022. Whether you’re planning your first voyage or thinking about your next, just imagine yourself on board one of Swan Hellenic’s elegant boutique ships, as you sail to the Arctic, Antarctic, the Mediterranean, Easter Island or West Africa.Unique cruising Premiered on Seatrade Cruise, the video was inspired b...