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Cultural expedition cruise pioneer Swan Hellenic has just launched a generous “Explore Further” offer of extensive flight credits on balcony stateroom bookings for its 2025 voyages to select destinations, including the wild Arctic, inspiring Mediterranean, and vibrant South America.The details of this special deal are typically straightforward, lightening the cost of airline tickets by up to $850 flight credit per person on new balcony stateroom bookings with a minimum occupancy of two people for select 2025 cruises. They just need to be completed by October 15th, 2024. But as demand is alread...

The Best Time to Visit Antarctica: Early Season HighlightsWhen is the best time to visit Antarctica? If you're looking to explore the White Continent before the crowds and experience a land teeming with life awakening from winter, the early season may be the perfect time for you. Read on to discover why visiting Antarctica during the austral spring (November-December) offers unique advantages.Embrace New BeginningsDuring Antarctica's early season, daylight hours extend as summer approaches, giving you more time to explore. Imagine kayaking past seals basking on floating ice, setting off on a z...

Harrison takes on a new position created in response to exploding demand for the cultural expedition cruise pioneer’s distinctive offeringSwan Hellenic, in response to its rapid growth in consumer awareness and bookings, has appointed Thomas Harrison as its Sales Director Europe. This new role, reporting directly to Chief Commercial Officer Patrizia Iantorno, was created to meet the ongoing strong acceleration in demand. The position covers the whole of Europe apart from the UK and Ireland, where first quarter bookings were up 900% in 2024, a testament to Swan Hellenic's rapid growth and succ...

Ever wondered what makes a great guide or how expedition cruising differs from traditional cruising? We caught up with our Expedition Operations Manager, Jane Wilson, to get her take on this and more.New horizons: the appeal of expedition cruisingHow did you first become involved in expedition cruising?Jane: As a young scientist, I had the chance to work on Macquarie Island as part of an expedition team. It’s halfway between Australia and Antarctica, and one of the most remote places in the world. I thought it would be interesting to use my scientific knowledge and boat-driving skills. I did t...

Swan Hellenic's acceptance into the prestigious and exclusive portfolio of Virtuoso®'s luxury travel partners is a testament to the company's unwavering commitment to excellence. This portfolio, comprising over 2,300 preferred suppliers in 100 countries, is a significant achievement for Swan Hellenic. According to Patrizia Iantorno, Chief Commercial Officer of Swan Hellenic, this inclusion in Virtuoso is not just a milestone, but a gateway to new sales and marketing opportunities that will be presented to the network’s luxury travel advisors and their highly desirable clientele. Virtuoso agenc...

Ready for a new type of five-star voyage? Swan Hellenic has teamed up with the iconic Blue Marlin Ibiza brand to bring you a truly unforgettable cruise experience, blending exploration with the ultimate entertainment at sea, and creating an adventure like no other…A new conceptAt Swan Hellenic, we're not just about travel, we're about pushing boundaries and creating exceptional experiences. That's why we've partnered with Blue Marlin Ibiza, a brand that shares our commitment to innovation. Together, we've crafted a cruise concept that's truly one-of-a-kind. Welcome to Blue Marlin Ibiza @Sea, a...

You sip some coffee, your cup warming your hands as you stand on deck. Crisp, fresh Arctic air surrounds you, and you breathe in the smell of nature as you cruise Greenland and Iceland. Snow-tipped mountains frame your view as you sail through an icy fjord to a different destination and unforgettable new adventures…Natural WondersCruise Iceland to Greenland and you’ll soon see these enchanting lands are home to many awe-inspiring natural wonders. Witness the spectacular drama of glaciers calving into Disko Bay's Ilulissat Icefjord in western Greenland. Marvel at the thundering cascades of Icel...

Last year, Swan Hellenic took the cruise and well-being world by surprise with announcing its transformative “Explore & Restore” voyages in partnership with Chopra, the wellness lifestyle vertical founded by Deepak Chopra. In response to this enthusiastic reception, Swan Hellenic and Chopra collaborated to create two exclusive cruises that explore new horizons and meet surging demand. The announcement was made on Wednesday, May 15th, aboard SH Diana in New York City, after Deepak Chopra MD led an intimate session for guests attending the “Inner Connection” cruise to Halifax, Canada. The tw...