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Boutique comfort on a small polar ship
Most published ships carry 152 guests, with oceanview, balcony and suite categories.
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Swan Hellenic
Boutique expedition voyages aboard three purpose-built ships, with this collection limited to published Antarctica and Arctic itineraries.
Luxury3 ships reviewed20 polar sailingsNorth & SouthChecked July 18, 2026
Polar-only collection
Official facts without non-polar inventory.
Ship specifications, cabin categories, route, dates, duration, vessel, and voyage code are structured from Swan Hellenic's public pages.
Public USD fares are not displayed by the operator. Every price is therefore marked as on request and must be quoted against live inventory.
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Three boutique ships built for polar access.
Boutique expedition ship
SH Minerva
152 guestsPolar Class 5
A Helsinki-built boutique expedition ship with a Polar Class 5 hull, generous observation spaces, expedition-ready boarding areas, and an intimate 152-guest layout.
113.5 m long / 24.3 m wide117 crew9 decks / 76 stateroomsObservation Lounge and Swan's NestInfinity pool and open-deck JacuzziSpa, panoramic sauna, and gym
Published cabin categories
Explore ship, cabins, and onboard spacesOceanview 20 m2Balcony 25 m2Suite 40 m2Premium Suite 47 m2
Boutique expedition ship
SH Vega
152 guestsPolar Class 5
A small Polar Class 5 expedition ship designed for close-to-the-action voyages, pairing a 152-guest capacity with contemporary cabins and broad indoor and outdoor viewing areas.
113.5 m long / 24.3 m wide117 crew9 decks / 76 stateroomsObservation Lounge and Swan's NestInfinity pool and open-deck JacuzziSpa, panoramic sauna, and gym
Published cabin categories
Explore ship, cabins, and onboard spacesOceanview 20 m2Balcony 25 m2Suite 40 m2Premium Suite 47 m2
Larger boutique expedition ship
SH Diana
192 guestsPolar Class 6
The largest ship in the Swan Hellenic fleet, offering more public space and 96 staterooms while retaining an expedition-focused Polar Class 6 design.
124.9 m long / 24.3 m wide127 crew9 decks / 96 stateroomsObservation Lounge and Swan's NestInfinity pool and open-deck JacuzziSpa, panoramic sauna, and gym
Published cabin categories
Explore ship, cabins, and onboard spacesOceanview 20 m2Balcony 25 m2Junior Suite 32-36 m2Suite 41 m2Premium Suite 41 m2
Antarctica
Peninsula, South Georgia, Weddell Sea, and Ross Sea routes.
Swan Hellenic's public voyage pages currently show prices on request. A current cabin quote and live availability must be confirmed before booking.
ItineraryShipDatesNightsPrice
Antarctic Wonders: roundtrip cruise from UshuaiaUshuaia to Ushuaia / M3026111109
SH MinervaNov 11-20, 20269Price on requestRequest quote
Antarctic Wonders: roundtrip cruise from UshuaiaUshuaia to Ushuaia / D2926111209
SH DianaNov 12-21, 20269Price on requestRequest quote
In Shackleton's Footsteps: Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic PeninsulaUshuaia to Ushuaia / M3126112018
SH MinervaNov 20-Dec 8, 202618Price on requestRequest quote
Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey cruiseUshuaia to Ushuaia / M3426121710
SH MinervaDec 17-27, 202610Price on requestRequest quote
Antarctica, the Falklands and South Georgia roundtrip cruiseUshuaia to Ushuaia / M0127010617
SH MinervaJan 6-23, 202717Price on requestRequest quote
Expedition to Antarctica: Weddell Sea cruiseUshuaia to Ushuaia / M0227012311
SH MinervaJan 23-Feb 3, 202711Price on requestRequest quote
Ultimate Antarctica Adventure from Ushuaia to DunedinUshuaia to Dunedin / M0327020332
SH MinervaFeb 3-Mar 8, 202733Price on requestRequest quote
Antarctic Wonders: roundtrip cruise from UshuaiaUshuaia to Ushuaia / M1327112109
SH MinervaNov 21-30, 20279Price on requestRequest quote
Arctic
Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland, Canada, and the Northwest Passage.
ItineraryShipDatesNightsPrice
Ultimate Svalbard CruiseLongyearbyen to Longyearbyen / V2026071710
SH VegaJul 17-27, 202610Price on requestRequest quote
Arctic Odyssey from Svalbard to IcelandLongyearbyen to Reykjavik / V2126072713
SH VegaJul 27-Aug 9, 202613Price on requestRequest quote
Cruise the Arctic: Iceland and East GreenlandReykjavik to Reykjavik / D2126073010
SH DianaJul 30-Aug 9, 202610Price on requestRequest quote
Iceland to Greenland cruiseReykjavik to Kangerlussuaq / V2326081512
SH VegaAug 15-27, 202612Price on requestRequest quote
Expedition to Greenland, land of Northern LightsKangerlussuaq to Kangerlussuaq / V2426082707
SH VegaAug 27-Sep 3, 20267Price on requestRequest quote
Northwest Passage and Northern Lights cruiseKangerlussuaq to Kangerlussuaq / V2526090314
SH VegaSep 3-17, 202614Price on requestRequest quote
Cruise from Greenland to Canada: Viking Sagas under the Northern LightsKangerlussuaq to Halifax / V2626091713
SH VegaSep 17-30, 202613Price on requestRequest quote
Cruise from Canada to Iceland Along the Viking RoutesHalifax to Reykjavik / V1527052011
SH VegaMay 20-31, 202711Price on requestRequest quote
Discover Svalbard and the Norwegian ArcticTromso to Longyearbyen / D1627061610
SH DianaJun 16-26, 202710Price on requestRequest quote
Ultimate Svalbard CruiseLongyearbyen to Longyearbyen / D1727062610
SH DianaJun 26-Jul 6, 202710Price on requestRequest quote
Ultimate Svalbard CruiseLongyearbyen to Longyearbyen / D1827070610
SH DianaJul 6-16, 202710Price on requestRequest quote
Ultimate Svalbard CruiseLongyearbyen to Longyearbyen / D2027072310
SH DianaJul 23-Aug 2, 202710Price on requestRequest quote
Published expedition activities
Options vary by voyage and conditions.
Zodiac cruisingGuided hikes and shore landingsKayaking on select voyagesExpert-led lecturesCitizen sciencePolar plungeSnowshoeing on select voyages
Source policy
Official data, independently summarized.
This collection only includes polar inventory found on Swan Hellenic's public pages. Operator photography, deck plans, and cabin imagery are not republished without confirmed usage rights.