Swan Hellenic

Travelers who love to discover the world's most remote and unique destinations aboard luxurious high-end-boutique-like expedition ships will love Swan Hellenic cruises. It's a chance to see what others don't! With over 70 years of expertise in exceptional faraway voyages, the cruise line provides its guests with genuine, personal, and special moments, elegant staterooms with unobstructed views, food delicacies from across the globe, and spectacular itineraries.

About Swan Hellenic

Swan Hellenic's story starts in the 1950s as Swans Tour Agency. Back then, it was a small British company operated by a father and son who came up with one-of-a-kind tour ideas, inviting guest lecturers and taking cruisers to unusual destinations they could explore firsthand. Such a combination of intriguing adventures with real experts and a refined onboard experience became the key feature of The Swan Hellenic brand.

Swan Hellenic cruises have a long history of operations. Swans Tour Agency amazed tourists with exclusive itineraries till 1983. Then the brand was a subsidiary of P&O and Carnival from 1983 to 2007. In 2007, it tried to get its first revival as a part of All Leisure Holidays Group (ALG). Ten years later, it was acquired by G Adventures. In 2020, the newly revived brand Swan Hellenic returns as an owner-operated cruise line promising a new fleet of expedition ships, unforgettable experiences, and luxury to travelers and focusing on exploring different cultures worldwide.

The Swan Hellenic fleet consists of the luxury expedition ships new-built by Helsinki Shipyard in Hietalahti:

SH Minerva was the first ship in the line, debuting in 2021;
SH Vega, a sister ship to SH Minerva, joined the fleet in 2022;
SH Diana arrived in 2023.

Swan Hellenic offers an impressive selection of cultural expeditions to Iceland, Norway, Antarctica, Lands of the Celts, Lands of the Vikings, and more! Passengers can enjoy a smooth journey aboard modern cruise ships incorporating PC5 (SH Minerva and SH Vega) and PC6 (SH Diana) ice-strengthened hulls and featuring extra-large stabilizers. Attentive crew and seasoned experts ensure every guest feels at home, while new hygiene technology protects the health of all on board so that everyone can enjoy every moment of the wonderful trip.

Why Choose Swan Hellenic?

Effortless experience

All voyages with Swan Hellenic take your expedition cruise to the next level and include the following amenities:

Sailing to places unreachable by others with a team of professional experts
Some Antarctica and Arctic cruises include regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation
Complimentary onboard meals plus coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages available 24/7
Standard Wi-Fi
24-hour room service
Onboard gratuities and port taxes
Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (where applicable)
One-night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions

Dining Options

Traveling on Swan Hellenic is experiencing food of international flair. The brand offers delicious menus by renowned Italian Chef Andrea Ribaldone and Korean Chef Sang Keun Oh, so every guest aboard the luxury expedition ships can find something to their taste.

The main dining venue aboard Swan Hellenic ships is the Swan Dining Room. This open-seating room welcomes cruisers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, impressing everyone with tasty regional and international cuisine of the most amazing flavors. Aside from this dine-at-your-leisure venue, the expedition ships offer two lounges with light early breakfast, afternoon teas, night cocktails, pizza and delicious desserts, and al fresco Poolside Grill & Bar with hot dogs, burgers, grilled fish, and other grilled classics.

Onboard Activities

Lectures aboard Swan Hellenic expedition ship

Focused on exploratory cruises, Swan Hellenic takes aboard guest scientists, lecturers, and speakers who work from a mini laboratory and help expedition ship guests dive into the scientific, geographic, and historical knowledge of faraway polar regions. The cruise ships have spacious outdoor decks to embrace the great environments of a visited region fully and enjoy the picturesque scenery views throughout each journey.

Even while exploring the world aboard Swan Hellenic cruise ships, guests shouldn't stop their well-being routine. A state-of-the-art onboard gym with cardio machines, weights, stretch bands, and other equipment awaits fitness fiends. Travelers can take instructor-led classes, relax in the sauna or jacuzzi, chill in the swimming pool, get a healing massage, or another beauty procedure.

Chic staterooms with unobstructed views

Spacious staterooms with luxurious bathrooms, amazing in-room dining facilities, and big storage space become a place of retreat for every Swan Hellenic guest. Relax on comfortable beds and enjoy fantastic views through your window or floor-to-ceiling balcony doors with unobstructed views.

What's New for Swan Hellenic?

Swan Hellenic is proud to offer unforgettable expedition voyages with three luxury best-in-class cruise ships. Their first expedition ship, SH Minerva, debuted in 2021, followed by her sister ship SH Vega in 2022, and SH Diana in 2023!

Your ticket to relaxation and rejuvenation awaits, as do significant savings and exclusive offers. Call us now - we're ready to assist you today!