Dates: December 27, 2025 – January 7, 2026

Duration: 12 days/ 11 nights

The cost of the cabin depends on the deck where the cabin is located.
Description of the cabins you can find below in the end of this page.

Cost per person (double accommodation)*:

• M4 – Twin Cabin with Window – USD 15,500
• D5 – Twin Cabin with Balcony – USD 17,900
• M5 – Twin Cabin with Balcony – USD 18,600
• D6 – Twin Cabin with Balcony – USD 19,500
• Suite – USD 25,580

*Prices may vary. Please check cabin availability with the manager.
**Minimum 50% discount for children under 18 sharing a cabin with two adults.

Estimated cost of a flight to Buenos Aires: 1,500 - 1,700 EUR.




TRAVEL PROGRAM: antarctica
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Day 1. December 27, 2025. BUENOS AIRES

The journey begins with a meeting at the Buenos Aires airport by a representative of Swan Hellenic. An organized transfer will take you to your hotel. The first night before the start of the cruise will take place at the 5 * hotel.
Buenos Aires is an elegant and cosmopolitan city with a European flair and a friendly atmosphere. In the active cultural and social life of the country, a special place is occupied by tango, nightlife, sports at its best: football, polo and horse racing, the famous Argentine beef and excellent wines. The myth of Evita, the traditions of the Gauchos and the Pampas, the River Plate, beautiful parks, monuments, great museums, art galleries and art shows, a wonderful opera house, good shopping, street cafes and excellent restaurants, all combined with unrivaled Argentinean hospitality.

Buenos Aires is a special city that enchants to the core, where you want to return again and again to feel its old-fashioned, sophistication and sensuality, stroll through its streets once again, enjoy the sounds of tango, the most delicate meat and virtuoso service in restaurants.

Accommodation: SOFITEL BUENOS AIRES - RECOLETA HOTEL 5* or similar
Meals Included: No


Day 2. December 28, 2025. USHUAIA

The next morning, you will be transferred from the hotel to the domestic airport for a comfortable flight to the capital of Tierra del Fuego, the southernmost city in the world, Ushuaia. Located on the very edge of Argentina, surrounded by the majestic mountains of Tierra del Fuego, Ushuaia will captivate you with its landscapes from the window of an airplane. A Swan Hellenic representative will meet you at the airport. The transfer will take you to the port for check-in on board the SH Diana.

The realization that you are on the edge. The earth does not come immediately. Meanwhile, you are 16,000 km from Moscow and only 1,000 km from Antarctica! Landing on the expedition ship SH Vega will go unnoticed. During the welcome cocktail, you will get to know the team and crew. You will be invited to the upper deck by speakerphone, from where you can take photos of Ushuaia, which is somewhat reminiscent of an alpine town with amazing views of the picturesque snowy peaks. You are going towards the White Continent!

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast at the hotel, lunch, dinner


Day 3. December 29, 2025. AT SEA — CROSSING THE ANTARCTIC CONVERGENCE

Days at sea are the perfect time to observe seabirds and marine mammals from the ship. From the observation decks, the ocean stretches endlessly in every direction. As we make our way toward Antarctica through the Drake Passage, we cross the Antarctic Convergence — a unique zone where different water masses meet. Nutrient-rich waters rise from the depths to the surface, attracting countless seabirds and marine life, including several species of albatrosses, petrels, skuas, as well as whales and dolphins. Over just a few hours, the temperature drops significantly, a clear sign that Antarctica is near.

Onboard, an engaging educational program awaits. The expedition team of polar experts will introduce you to the history of Antarctic exploration, the origins of glaciers, the flora and fauna of the White Continent, and many other fascinating facts. Safety briefings for Zodiac landings will also be conducted.

And of course, days at sea are also a time to relax and enjoy life onboard. Visit the spa or fitness center, connect with fellow travelers and share your impressions, or retreat to the library filled with thematic books and reference materials.

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Day 4. Decembe, 30б 2025. BELLINGSHAUSEN STATION

Today we make our way to the shores of the South Shetland Islands — a rugged but vibrant archipelago on the edge of Antarctica. Here, the air is slightly milder than on the continent, creating a unique world: volcanic slopes, mosses and lichens, black beaches, and penguins accustomed to wind and snow.

During the landing, we will walk along the edges of ancient calderas, see steaming rocks, and feel the underground heat beneath the eternal ice. Elephant seals and Weddell seals will be basking on the shore, while penguins scurry about, shifting from foot to foot as if checking that everything is in order with their visitors.

In the afternoon, we stop at King George Island. Amid icy winds stands the Russian Antarctic station Bellingshausen. The polar researchers will greet us like old friends, share stories of life at the edge of the world, and perhaps even invite us into the tiny Orthodox church — the southernmost on the planet.

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Day 5. December 31, 2025. NEW YEAR ON THE ANTARCTIC CONTINENT

Welcome to the White Continent. Today, you will set foot on Antarctica for the first time — harsh, dazzlingly pure, and alive.

Before us lies the Antarctic Peninsula: icy bays, icebergs the color of the northern sky, and a silence in which you can hear the breath of the ocean. We will make landings in places rarely visited by humans and explore the frozen landscape aboard expedition Zodiacs, weaving among towering ice monoliths. Penguins gather in endless colonies, seals bask lazily on ice floes, and somewhere nearby, a whale’s back will slip silently into the water.
For those seeking a closer encounter with the elements, polar kayaking offers the chance to navigate labyrinths of icebergs and meet a whale almost at eye level.

In the evening, the celebration begins — engines hum, ice cracks, and we welcome the New Year Antarctic-style: with the captain, the crew, fellow explorers, and the profound feeling that we are at the very edge of the planet.

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Day 6. January 1, 2026. NEKO AND PARADISE BAYS

Today we enter Neko Bay — a place where Antarctica speaks its own language. The glaciers here live and breathe: they crack, glitter, and then suddenly — a roar, a splash — and a block of ice the size of a house plunges into the water. Nearby, whale tails rise from the depths, as if the very elements have decided to reveal their full power to us.

Next, we head to Paradise Bay. The name doesn’t lie: this is a quiet corner of Antarctica, where the air is crystal clear and the silence rings in your ears. We climb to a viewpoint overlooking icebergs and glacial domes in every direction. And then, if the mood strikes, we simply slide down the slope — childlike, laughing, shrieking with joy. Because this is exactly how happiness feels at the edge of the world.

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 7. January 2, 2026. PORT LOCKROY

Today we approach the shores of Port Lockroy — one of the most scenic and iconic spots on the Sixth Continent. Antarctic landscapes unfold before us, breathtaking and pristine, while Gentoo penguins scurry across the snow like tiny guardians of the ice.

We visit the southernmost post office on the planet and send postcards with a real Antarctic stamp — a small keepsake for those back home. We stop by the only souvenir shop in Antarctica, where every item seems to carry the continent’s story. At the local museum, we step into the life of a 1950s polar station: no polish, no glamour — just the honest, raw existence of explorers at the edge of the world.

Next, we head to the rocky Damoisey Point. Amid the snowy expanse stand two historic buildings: the British Antarctic Survey hut and an Argentine refuge. Every crack in the walls, every weathered plank tells a story of struggle against the elements and of the people who came here to test the limits of the Earth.

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Day 8. 3 January 2026. PETERMANN ISLAND AND LEMAIRE CHANNEL

We land on Petermann Island — a true penguin paradise. Here, a huge colony of Adélie penguins is busy with the most important task of the season: incubating eggs and caring for their newborn chicks. We watch them closely, and if luck is on our side, we may witness the thrilling moment when a chick breaks free from its shell and takes its first steps in this icy world.
Above us, skuas — Antarctic “pirate” birds — swoop and dive, hunting penguin eggs and chicks. On land, we are greeted by Weddell seals, crab-eater seals, and majestic elephant seals, basking leisurely on the ice.
Later, our ship glides slowly through the Lemaire Channel — a true “Kodak Gorge.” The narrow passage is framed by towering mountains and glittering glaciers, while leopard seals lounge on ice floes. Orcas and humpback whales often appear nearby. The scenery is so breathtaking that it’s impossible to stop staring — cameras struggle to keep up, but our eyes remember every moment.

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner

Day 9. January, 4 2026. POLAR BATHING ON DECEPTION ISLAND

Today we experience an unusual kind of water adventure — a warm Antarctic bath right on the volcanic island of Deception. We swim in comfort, as the coastal waters are naturally heated by geothermal activity, as if nature itself is looking after us.

Meanwhile, Antarctic penguins watch us attentively from the shore, while Weddell seals lounge lazily nearby. It feels as if we’ve become part of their world — icy, quiet, and yet incredibly alive.

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Days 10–11. January 4–5, 2026. CROSSING THE DRAKE PASSAGE

Our ship turns back toward Ushuaia through the Drake Passage. After days filled with adventure, we have time to relax and explore the vessel: visit the boutique, enjoy the onboard bar, climb up to the captain’s bridge, or gather with fellow travelers in the lounge areas to share impressions of our journey.

In the evening, a celebratory dinner awaits with the captain, officers, and expedition team — a moment to come together and mark the conclusion of an extraordinary Antarctic chapter.

Accommodation: cabin on SH Vega
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, dinner


Day 12. January, 2026. USHUAIA AND BUENOS AIRES

The cruise comes to an end as the ship returns through the Beagle Channel to Ushuaia — the very starting point of this unforgettable Antarctic journey. The southern tip of South America emerges on the Argentine side of Tierra del Fuego, with majestic mountains rising above the Ushuaia harbor.

After breakfast, we bid farewell to the ship’s crew and expedition team and disembark. Expedition participants will be transferred to Ushuaia Airport for their flight to Buenos Aires. Upon returning home, a special surprise awaits: following tradition, the Swan Hellenic team will send each guest a link to download a film capturing the expedition cruise — a photo and video report to treasure the journey for years to come.

Accommodation: -
Meals included: breakfast

* Please don't purchase tickets without our prior approval.

** Warning! Please keep in mind that this is a long-distance cruise to a remote region. All cruise activities depend on the ice and weather conditions and are decided by the expedition leader and the captain on the spot. The actual cruise itinerary can vary. Animal encounters are likely but not guaranteed.

• Return regional flights from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia (chosen by Swan Hellenic);
• Group return transfers in Buenos Aires and Ushuaia on the day prior to embarkation, on the day of embarkation and the day of disembarkation;
• One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Alvear Icon 5* in Buenos Aires;
• Onboard accommodation in a stateroom selected category;
• All meals onboard;
• 24-hour room service;
• Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day;
• Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers;
• All land excursions, hiking and cruising by Zodiacs;
• Branded Swan Hellenic expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions;
• Onboard gratuities and port taxes;
• Standard WiFi.

Cost excludes (to be additionally paid):

• International flight to Buenos Aires and back;
• Compulsory health insurance;
• Travel insurance;
• Private Zodiac Boat Tours & Kayaking During the Cruise
• Alcoholic beverages of premium brands,
• Spa and beauty services, laundry services, shopping at retail stores on board

To take with:

The temperature ranges from -2 degrees Celsius to 5 degrees Celsius. Get ready for temperatures of -5 degrees Celsius, but cold winds will make the weather feel cooler.

• Shoes and clothing for arrival and departure cities;
• Waterproof (necessarily!);
• A wool jumper or fleece jacket;
• A bodywarmer or sweatshirt;
• Two sets of thermal underwear;
• A turtleneck jumper and a shirt;
• One or two t-shirts;
• Jeans or other comfortable trousers;
• Sports clothing for the onboard fitness centre;
• Swimwear for visiting the spa and pool;
• Two pairs of mittens, gloves, and glove liners;
• A warm windproof hat;
• A warm shawl or scarf;
• A balaclava;
• Warm socks (several pairs);
• Comfortable, moisture-resistant boots with ribbed soles (hiking boots);
• Trainers or comfortable shoes that make you feel comfortable on board;
• Waterproof backpack for shore drop-offs;
• A waterproof, airtight case for your camera and other electronic gear;
• UV-protective sunglasses;
• Sunscreen for face and lips, and hand cream;
• Camera, extra memory cards and flash drives, removable batteries, and lenses;
• Laptop or tablet for uploading photos;
• Charges for electronics, adapters, and power banks as required;
• An extra pair of eyeglasses;
• Medical supplies prescribed by your doctor, with a few extra days to spare
• Documents

For shore excursions and landings on the Zodiacs, you have been provided with:

• Swan Hellenic Expeditions warm waterpoof and windproof parka (you can take it home as a souvenir)
• Water bottle
• Life vest
• Muck Boot Rainboots

ANTARCTICA

The best season: December - mid-March

The choice of travel dates is not accidental - this period accounts for the most comfortable weather of the Antarctic summer, the whale season, the period of nesting and the appearance of penguin chicks.

• Experience incredible penguin encounters as you get up close to these polar inhabitants
• Keep an eye out at sea for fluking whales
• Pay homage to explorer Ernest Shackleton as we discover the island where he spent his last days
• Take in this vast frozen wilderness as it changes colour from glassy white to turquoise and green
• Listen to our engaging polar experts and learn tips from our on-board photographers