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Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic
Fleet Count
3
No. of ships
Ports Visited
106
No. of ports visited
Cruises from $825 per day
$825
From Price per day

Swan Hellenic

Swan Hellenic – luxury expedition voyages sailing to Earth's least explored corners.

Swan Hellenic offers a boutique expedition style that feels calm, polished and genuinely immersive. Re-established as a modern expedition line, it operates three purpose-built ships, SH Minerva, SH Vega and SH Diana, designed for remote regions and culturally rich itineraries rather than big-ship resort cruising. The fleet focuses on Antarctica, the Arctic and lesser-visited parts of Europe, Africa, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific, pairing expedition capability with a refined onboard atmosphere. SH Minerva and SH Vega each carry 152 guests, while SH Diana carries 192, helping the experience feel more personal and less crowded throughout the voyage.

Swan Hellenic is well suited to travellers who want to explore further while still enjoying a calm, elegant onboard environment. Each ship is ice-class rated and purpose-built for expedition cruising, combining capable design with a smooth and comfortable ride in remote waters.

Interiors are modern and uncluttered, with a light-filled, Scandinavian-inspired feel that keeps the focus on the world outside.

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Expansive observation areas, open decks and welcoming shared spaces create a natural sense of flow throughout the ship.

The overall atmosphere is relaxed and quietly sophisticated, with attentive service and a pace that allows guests to fully take in each destination.

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Swan Hellenic Fleet

SH Diana

launched 2023

SH Vega

launched 2022

SH Minerva

launched 2021

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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

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    Dining with Swan Hellenic is refined but never overdone. Across the fleet, guests will find three main venues: the Swan Restaurant, Club Lounge, and Pool Bar & Grill. The Swan Restaurant anchors the onboard dining experience with a more formal dining setting, while the Club Lounge offers a more flexible style of dining, and the Pool Bar & Grill brings a casual outdoor option when conditions allow.

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    Menus are curated with input from chefs Andrea Ribaldone and Sang Keun Oh, with an international approach designed to suit a wide range of tastes. For guests, that means dining feels thoughtful and varied, while still fitting the relaxed rhythm of expedition travel. 

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  • Bars

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    Swan Hellenic keeps its lounge offering relaxed and sophisticated. The Club Lounge is one of the main social spaces, designed to feel like an expansive living room and changing in mood throughout the day, from early coffee to light lunch, afternoon tea and casual evening dining. The Observation Lounge is another key venue, offering a quiet place to settle in with panoramic views, while the Pool Bar & Grill adds an easy outdoor option on warmer sailings.

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    On SH Minerva and SH Vega, Swan’s Nest also gives guests a forward-facing observation space that suits scenic cruising beautifully.

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  • Entertainment

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    Entertainment on Swan Hellenic is understated and destination-led, which suits the line well. Rather than headline production shows or nightclubs, evenings tend to revolve around expert lectures, recap sessions, conversation in the lounges and time spent watching the scenery or wildlife. The Club Lounge can also be used for talks and casual onboard entertainment, and the overall atmosphere feels more like a private expedition retreat than a traditional cruise ship programme.

  • Activities

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    Life onboard Swan Hellenic centres on exploration, learning and time spent in remarkable places. Days are shaped by expedition landings, Zodiac excursions and guided experiences ashore, bringing guests closer to landscapes, wildlife and local culture.

    On sea days, guests can attend expert-led lectures, join briefings with the expedition team or simply spend time on deck watching the scenery unfold.

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    Spaces such as the observation lounges and library invite quiet moments, while the expedition facilities support a deeper understanding of each region.

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  • Health & Fitness

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    Swan Hellenic gives wellness a strong place onboard, especially for a small expedition fleet. Its ships feature a gym, spa, sauna, jacuzzi, and heated outdoor or infinity-style pool, with SH Diana also offering a steam bath. The wellness areas are designed to complement the voyage rather than compete with it, so they feel particularly inviting after a landing or a day out in the elements.

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    The panoramic sauna is a standout, giving guests a memorable place to unwind while still staying connected to the scenery outside. 

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  • Kids

    Swan Hellenic is not a family-focused cruise line in the mainstream sense, and there are no kids’ clubs or dedicated children’s entertainment programmes highlighted as a core part of the onboard experience. That said, the line does welcome children from 8 years old, and its expedition style can suit older children and teens who are genuinely interested in wildlife, nature, history, and discovery. Choosing Swan Hellenic is the perfect fit for curious, travel-minded families.

  • Inclusions

    • 24-hour room service
    • All main meals
    • Coffee, tea & soft drinks
    • Internet access & Wi-Fi complimentary
    • Gratuities
    • Lectures by guest experts

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