Antarctic Peninsula Discovery Luxury Cruise
The ultimate Antarctic adventure – sail on Zodiac boats through ice-choked waters, searching for seals, whales, penguins and seabirds.
What's Included
- Flight from Dublin to Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Transfer from airport to hotel
- One night in a Buenos Aires hotel with breakfast
- Transfer from hotel to airport
- Flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
- Transfer from airport to port
- 9 nights onboard the 5-star SH Diana
- Fine dining on a full-board basis
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
- Lecture programmes by our experienced guest speakers
- One selected shore excursion per port of call
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities & port taxes
- Selected expedition activities led by our expedition team
- Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots
- Transfer from port to airport
- Flight from Ushuaia to Dublin via Buenos Aires
- Taxes, charges and 20kg check-in bag per person
Travel across the legendary Drake Passage to the frozen Antarctic Peninsula – where you’ll discover mesmerising icy wonders like the Gerlache Strait and the magnificent Antarctic Sound. Step ashore, meet curious penguins and explore otherworldly frozen landscapes. Sail on Zodiac boats through ice-choked waters, searching for seals, whales and seabirds, and journey alongside polar specialists as you share in their vast knowledge of these isolated regions.
SH Diana
Arriving in early 2023, SH Diana is the largest ship in the Swan Hellenic fleet, providing elegant and spacious 5-star accommodation for 192 guests in 96 spacious staterooms and suites, the vast majority with large balconies. Operated by an onboard team of 140, she provides the highest levels of personal service. She takes Swan Hellenic back to its roots when she launched, exploring the Mediterranean and its famous sites of antiquity.
Now sit back, relax, and take a moment to get to know this amazing new ship, purpose-designed for our unique cultural expedition cruises.
Named after the Ancient Roman goddess of light, the moon, hunting, and the wilderness, SH Diana is specially designed for worldwide cruising to explore the most inspiring and inaccessible places on Earth. Building on the outstanding amenities of her sister ships, she adds a dedicated Card Room next to the Observation Lounge, a Private Dining Room for special occasions, and two tenders that bring guests a comfortable alternative to Zodiacs for expedition landings. A Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened hull combines with extra-large stabilizers to make your journey as comfortable as possible.
SH Diana has been designed for immersive experiences, with extensive outside deck areas, multiple observation points and bright, open and relaxing public spaces with unobstructed views.
The pleasure and safety of our guests is paramount at all times, cared for by our attentive crew and seasoned expedition leaders. Cutting edge hygiene technology protects the health of all on board to the highest standards and includes air conditioning with UV sanitisation systems.
Alfresco Dining & Heated Outdoor Pool
Enhance your moments with a dip in the pool or lounge comfortably, savouring fine food and drink while admiring the ever-changing scene.
The Swan Restaurant
Your main dining venue, which transforms in the evenings to serve world-class gourmet cuisine created by Michelin star-winning chefs.
The Observation Lounge
After a day of exploration, this is the ideal place to relax, sipping your favourite tipple as you share experiences and insights with fellow guests.
The Club Lounge
Vibrant and welcoming, The Club Lounge is a casual hub that combines casual 24-hour tapas dining with unforgettable views over the waves.
Sauna with a View
A restorative massage or invigorating workout? The panoramic sauna or heated Jacuzzi? Whichever you choose, you’ll enjoy breath-taking views!
SH Diana’s 96 staterooms, including 11 suites, are each a superbly comfortable home from home, and all feature panoramic sea views, original works of art, plush couches, premium pocket sprung mattresses, ensuite bathrooms with glass-enclosed rain showers, and Egyptian cotton towels, bathrobes, and sheets. A pillow menu offers customized head and neck comfort during rest. At the same time, a large flat-screen TV, an espresso machine with Illy premium coffee, tea-making facilities with the finest Kusmi teas, and a minibar with refreshments enhance relaxation at any time. In-room dining is, of course, available at all hours.
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Booking Remarks
Prices are per person based on two sharingInclusive of taxes and service charges as indicated
Non-refundable deposit required at time of booking. Full balance due 16 weeks before departure.
Optional Insurance available (conditions apply)
These prices are guidelines only and are subject to change and availability. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.
Duration Notes
Overnight flight to Buenos Aires, one night in hotel and 9 night cruiseItinerary
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Folowing your overnight flight to Buenos Aires, you will be transferred to the hotel for your one night stay.
Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Ushuaia where you will board the SH Diana and begin your Antarctic adventure!
Nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range, Ushuaia’s colourful streets and mismatched buildings cascade from the imposing mountains before coming to an abrupt halt at the shores of the Beagle Channel. As one of the world’s southernmost cities, Ushuaia carries its ‘end of the world’ reputation well. The moody weather and dramatic surroundings certainly help. Board your boutique ship before departing for your journey through one of the most captivating wilderness regions of the world.
Drake Passage
Sea days are rarely dull. Take the time to sit back and let the world go by. The ship’s observation decks provide stunning views of the passing ocean. A day at sea gives you the opportunity to mingle with other passengers and share your experiences of this incredible trip or head to our library which is stocked full of reference books. Get an expert’s view in one of our on-board lectures or perhaps perfect your photography skills with invaluable advice from our onboard professional photographers.
Antarctic Peninsula
Among captivating glaciers, majestic icebergs and snowy islands, the Antarctic Peninsula is where most visitors to the White Continent will live out their Antarctica dream. The Antarctic Peninsula, the most accessible area of the continent, hosts several scientific bases and some of the most interesting wildlife scenery, such as the extremely photogenic Lemaire Channel. Shore excursions might include Petermann Island, where among Adelie penguins, blue-eyed shags and skuas, huge, lumbering elephant seals haul out.
Drake Passage
The Drake Passage or Mar de Hoces—Sea of Hoces—is the body of water between South America’s Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It connects the southwestern part of the Atlantic Ocean with the southeastern part of the Pacific Ocean and extends into the Southern Ocean.
Ushuaia (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina
Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Found at the southernmost tip of South America in Argentinian Patagonia, the city is often described as “the End of the World”. The city’s mountain backdrop rises above the harbour and entrance to the Beagle Channel. The town itself is walkable and has a few small museums as well as pubs, restaurants and cafes – a good place to try Patagonian lamb cooked over open fire pits.
You will be transferred to the airport for your flights back to Dublin via Buenos Aires.
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