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30th September 2021Swan Hellenic confirms Antarctica cultural expedition cruisesNicosia, Cyprus: Today, Thursday the 30th of September 2021,Cultural expedition cruise leader Swan Hellenic confirmed that its inaugural cruises exploring Antarctica will all be sailing as planned following the Argentinian Government’s recent announcement that the country will reopen from 20th October. As a result, Swan Hellenic will be able to operate from Ushuaia, the home port chosen for the maiden season Antarctic cruises of its purpose-designed new ice-class flagship SH Minerva.Recognising that guests may have...

What You Need to Know Before Your First Antarctica Cruise Exploring Antarctica is like travelling to another world. The most remote continent on earth, it’s a good idea to arrive properly equipped. Not only will you be days away from civilisation, but you will also want this extraordinary experience to be as uninterrupted and rewarding as possible. Although nothing can quite prepare you for the real thing, having a good grasp of what to expect should stand you in good stead for making the most of this lifetime adventure.  Wildlife During the summer months, November to February, ...

JOINT PRESS RELEASE 22nd September 2021VIKAND Selected by Swan Hellenic for Multiyear Fleet Medical Management22 September 2021, Nicosia, Cyprus:Vikand Medical Solutions, LLC—the global maritime medical operations and public health provider—has entered into a multiyear agreement with Swan Hellenic to manage all medical operations aboard its cultural expedition cruise ships. With its guests’ passion for exploring the world’s most remote areas, robust healthcare and medical services are paramount to Swan Hellenic and foundational for guest safety and peace of mind.Andrea Zito, CEO of Swan Hellen...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (26th August 2021)Swan Hellenic welcomes top travel industry professional Lori Sheller as Vice President of Sales & Marketing, North AmericaFort Lauderdale, Florida, USA. Thursday the 26th of August 2021: Swan Hellenic announced today that Lori Sheller has been appointed Vice President of Sales & Marketing, North America. Lori will be joining the company with immediate effect, reporting directly to Alfredo Spadon, Swan Hellenic’s Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing.Sheller joins Swan Hellenic with 20+ years of experience in the cruise and tr...

What You Need to Know About Cruising in the Arctic Cruising in the Arctic offers the chance to touch the top of the world and experience a landscape that few will ever see. Follow in the footsteps of pioneers, polar scientists, and only the most intrepid of explorers. Wander in the land of the midnight sun, journey through frozen landscapes and meet some of the world’s most resilient people and animals. Arctic cruise itineraries can be complex, offering an array of options in places that many will be unfamiliar with. Here we break down what you should expect from an Arctic cruise, and th...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (12th July 2021)Swan Hellenic announces new Antarctica and America cruises in response to Oceania extensions of pandemic isolation measures for international visitorsFrom spectacular wildlife to archaeological wonders and remote communities, these new 2022 itineraries are set to attract voyagers with an eye for differenceNicosia, Cyprus: Today, Monday the 12th of July 2021, cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic announced ten exciting new itineraries for its 2022 inaugural season in response to Australia and New Zealand’s extension of government restricti...

What wildlife can I see in Antarctica? For a continent almost entirely covered in ice, there is a surprising amount of wildlife. Antarctica is home to four of the world’s 18 penguin species. Almost everywhere on land, you will see gentoos, and if you are lucky you may also spot chinstraps on the islands while Adélies and the largest penguin of them all, the emperor, breed on the Antarctic continent. If you are visiting South Georgia look out for macaroni and king penguins too. We will get up fairly close (within the guidelines) so you can take amazing pictures. Terns, gulls, fulmars, pri...

SWAN HELLENIC: PRESS-RELEASE (24th June 2021)Swan Hellenic’s first bespoke expedition cruise ship SH Minerva floated outHelsinki Shipyard floats out first of three next-generation ships under construction for cultural expedition cruise pioneerNicosia, Cyprus: Yesterday, Wednesday the 23rd of June 2021, Swan Hellenic announced that Helsinki Shipyard had floated SH Minerva out of dry dock. Her twin ship, SH Vega, was floated in dry dock on the same day. Moreover, a few days earlier, steelwork production started for the third and largest vessel commissioned from Helsinki, which currently has the ...