Swan Hellenic is back with last minute options to Antarctica at rock bottom prices! Antarctica is a life changing experience that I think everyone should experience. Its coastline and mountains are more dynamic than anything I’ve seen from Alaska to Norway and makes the glaciers of the Alps, New Zealand and Argentina seem small. Plus, wildlife lovers rejoice as there is an abundance of beautiful land, air, and sea creatures to keep your camera clicking and everyone engaged in the sheer beauty of the white continent. Now you too can experience the 7th continent and mark the trip off your bucket list through Swan Hellenic limited time deal.
Explore Antarctica and the polar region in 5 star luxury for just $5,999 per person. Nearly the same price as Hurtigrutens recent BOGO sale, yet on a smaller, more intimate, and nicer ship; with more inclusions!
Contact me at Scott & Thomas Travel to save upwards of 66% off the published rate on expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula. Just click this link to email me directly and start enjoying the best deals and prices brought to you only by approved travel agents. This deal is not available if you call Swan Hellenic directly.
Antarctica Cruise Deals
The Antarctica cruise deal with Swan Hellenic is only available to those looking for a last minute trip for this year. You can only book these rate through an approve agent and will not get rates this low by calling Swan Hellenic. The expedition Antarctica sale offer is for sailings between Nov 6, 2023 and Jan 8, 2024 and start as low as $5,999 per person in an ocean view or balcony suite. On some sailings a balcony is the same price as an Oceanview, on others its only a few hundred dollars more.
I personally would HIGHLY recommend a balcony room, as you never want to miss a moment when they announce whales or other wildlife off the side of the ship. There is nothing worse than running upstairs just to miss it, when you could instead step out onto your balcony and look both ways.
Solo travelers only pay a 25% supplement. Making this on of the BEST solo traveler deals to Antarctica!
The following expedition dates though early January 2024 are on sale at the best rates of the season. Prices below are per person. Promotion applies to new booking made from October 23, 2023 to November 10, 2023, on all Antarctica Expedition voyages sailing from November 6, 2023 to January 8, 2024 via an approve agent.
All fares include charter flights to/from Ushuaia, Argentina from Buenos Aires and includes one pre-night hotel stay with transfers, government fees & taxes.
You can see the full itinerary and trip details via Swan Hellenic. You will notice that price also starts at $10,000 or more when booking direct! Each Trip is an Antarctic Peninsula Discovery, Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey, or Spirit of Antarctica holiday expedition with at least 4 full days in Antarctica. The longer trips have 5-9 days in Antarctica! For the trips departing from Ushuaia expect 2 days to cross the Drake Passage in each direction and the rest of the time exploring the white continent.
If you are interested in the longer expedition, do not miss the Antarctic Peninsula In Depth. This trip normally starts at over $16,000 per person and goes beyond the Antarctic circle. Enjoy the magic while exploring the magical Marguerite Bay. This trip is 66% off and starts at just $6,500 now!
Each expedition includes one night in a hotel in Buenos Aires (Or Cape Town) before the expedition. This means you need to arrive in Buenos Aires one day before the listed date on the table above for your Antarctica cruise. Your expedition includes all airport transfer in Buenos Aires (Or South Africa), 1 night in a 4 or 5 star hotel in Buenos Aires (Or Cape Town), and then transfer back to the airport on the listed departure date for a charter flight to Ushuaia, Argentina to catch the boat. After your trip ends, you will be charted back to Buenos Aires. This does NOT include flights from the USA or wherever you are traveling from.
This is an amazing sale because not only is it great for a last minute cruise to travel to Antarctica, but it’s not during shoulder season, but the peak season. You can spend the holidays in Antarctica when the weather is prime! Choose November for thick and amazing sea ice or later in the season for Penguins and whale watching. No matter when you go, you can enjoy great hikes, walking on the beautiful landscapes and glacier, and sea kayaking.
What’s Included on a Swan Hellenic Antarctic Expedition
I can be the first to attest that Swan Hellenic cruises are fabulous and have amazing personalized service. I had the opportunity to sail on the SH Diana’s inaugural voyage in May 2023. The food in the dining room was the best I’ve ever had at sea thanks to the partnership with JRE Jeunes restaurateurs.
The SH Diana and SH Vega are very similar and both polar ice class expedition ships from the Helsinki shipyard. Both have extra large stabilizers making the crossing of the Drake passage easy. Plus both ships boast tons of comfort items such as a pool bar and grill, outdoor hot tubs, steam rooms and sauna, plus in room fireplaces.
The SH Diana is slightly larger though with 192 guests whereas the Vega only has 152. Both ships boast a staffing capacity of 1 staff member to every 1.25 guests. The best in the industry, only matched by Explora, who doesn’t travel to Antarctica. No matter what ship you’re on you will be joined by a dedicated team of expedition leaders and naturalists and will enjoy daily lectures, making this an all around perfect expedition. Plus with less than 200 people you can do two landing in Antarctica every day!
Swan Hellenic also has all inclusive pricing on every Antarctic cruise. The price you pay includes tons of extra and they do not charge you for extras. Every cruise also comes with the following addons, all included in the fare every time.
- Regional round trip flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (Between EZE-USH and back)
- Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
- One-night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
- All meals onboard
- Professional photographer & video of your expedition
- 24-hour room service
- Coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages available 24 hours per day. Select includes makers mark bourbon, stoli vodka, Hendricks gin, beer and wine.
- Lecture programs by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Standard WiFi
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- Branded Swan Hellenic winter expedition parka and use of rubber boots
- Complimentary Zodiac cruising expeditions and daily landings
- Complimentary in room mini bar
Bottom Line
If you are looking for a luxury expedition or cruises to Antarctica on a small ship cruise line, then Swan Hellenic is for you. Swan Hellenic ships are all around beautiful and have all the modern comforts onboard. These last minute cruise deals to Antarctica are currently the best deal in the industry.
I have additional deals on Seabourn, but even these start at over $8000 per person or $14,000 if you want to see South Georgia and the Falklands. You are not going to find all inclusive cruising on a small luxury 5 star ship anywhere else at this price point! Even the 30% off deal I have with National Geographic Expeditions in November and December begins at twice these prices!
This expedition cruise sale is only available until November 10, 2023. Do not delay. Contact Scott & Thomas travel, as these are exclusive prices which are not available anywhere else.
