2023-24 The last untouched frontier Antarctica Expedition Cruises SWANHELLENIC.COM
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Leopard Seal, Curtiss Bay, Antarctic Peninsula 2 3 THE SWAN HELLENIC DIFFERENCE Over years of cruise expertise That’s how long we’ve been navigating the world’s waters. Swan Hellenic is built on a passion for exploration, a reputation for safety and professionalism of the highest standard. Boutique ships Just you and nature, that’s how you’ll feel on our 5 star contemporary 'Scandinavian inspired' ships. With open-plan design, panoramic views and a focus on wellness, they’re the perfect place to relax, recharge and explore. Intuitive service When it comes to anticipating your needs, no request is too big or too small. To us, personal and unobtrusive service means everything from making sure you’re fully equipped for an Antarctic excursion to remembering your favourite gin serve when it comes to pre-dinner drinks. Enriching cultural expeditions Once, we travelled to educate – professors, scientists, researchers. Over the years, we’ve developed a deep knowledge of the world. Today, we use this knowledge to create immersive cultural experiences that take you to the heart of a place. See what others don’t Some people see things as they are, others look further. Let us take you on a journey that will change the way you see the world. Sail to some of the most incredible, remote destinations on the planet. When you travel with us, the wonders of the world take on a richer hue.
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Landscape Peninsula Antarctica 4 5 SUSTAINABILITY Responsible Cruising We are committed to preserving the beauty of the world we explore for future generations, taking urgent and innovative concrete action to reduce our environmental footprint. Climate Action Exploring the globe, we constantly encounter dramatic evidence of global warming and climate change. This strengthens our resolve to take urgent action - within our organisation and in the destinations we travel to - to combat their causes and mitigate their effects. Thriving Communities We build strong connections with the communities that host our cultural expedition cruises, respecting their cultural and environmental integrity, while partnering with them to generate positive impacts. Quality Education Education and research empower human potential. Proud of our roots in British academia, we work to support regional research initiatives, ensuring access to inclusive and equitable education and providing lifelong learning opportunities for all. Swan Hellenic has always been passionate about our planet’s rich environmental and cultural heritage. It’s in our name and nature, and it's what inspires us to experience the world’s wild unspoilt places and explore its rich and diverse cultures, ancient sites and civilisations. A culture of care for people and planet Life in the Water With our strong seafaring heritage, we are committed to the responsible use of marine resources for sustainable development. This is vital in promoting and conserving the health and biodiversity of the Earth’s waters. Legacies of the Land We strive to preserve the natural and cultural landmarks that our expedition cruises explore, promoting and advancing the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems and historic sites for future generations. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Dynamically inclusive companies and societies are key to sustainable development. As the pioneer of cultural expedition cruising, we welcome adventurers of every age, gender, orientation, nationality and interest to explore the world. We promote gender equity and women and girls’ empowerment worldwide, and have strong internal policies that ensure our employees enjoy equal opportunities of employment and professional development, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, culture, religion, age, sexual orientation, functional ability and political view. Proud member of Our focus areas Swan Hellenic's sustainability policies are fully compliant with, and exceed, the cruise industry's global standards governing its safety, environmental and labour aspects. In line with the UN sustainable development goals, we are focusing on the following 6 key areas. Laurence Fischer
6 7 UNIQUENESS The spirit of adventure Every Swan Hellenic sailing is an experience unto itself. Although we have an expertly designed programme for each cruise, we are always open to the unexpected. And the unexpected usually finds us. Your one-of-a-kind Antarctic voyage promises the sights, sounds and surprises of the White Continent. Whether you catch sight of humpback whales breaching in beautiful ice-filled waters, penguins roosting in their thousands, or a colony of seals happily dozing in the sun: these are memories you’ll never forget. You can also design your own bespoke cultural expedition cruise with our Grand Voyages. Combine two or more of our cruise itineraries and see the world your way. Our elegant staterooms have plenty of storage – ideal for longer trips. Embark on the voyage of a lifetime and witness the wonders of our planet on your own unique journey. SH Vega, Antarctic Peninsula
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM 9 8 CULTURAL CRUISING Exploring with head and heart Swan Hellenic pioneered cultural expedition cruising in 1954, when we accompanied members of the Hellenic Society around the famous sites of ancient Greece in the company of eminent classicists. Explore Every Swan Hellenic cruise is the same today as it always was, combining geographical exploration with cultural and scientific discovery. We don't just take you to explore the most extraordinary places on Earth. We bring you the company of like-minded people and renowned experts, who offer eye-opening lectures and are on hand for informal questions and discussion throughout your cruise. Experience When you choose Swan Hellenic to see what others don’t – you can be sure you’ll do so with a full perspective and real insight into the history, cultures, wildlife, flora, geology and geography of each destination. Briefings before each disembarkation and recaps afterwards supplement our lectures and talks, stimulating a relaxed social environment that encourages the sharing of experiences. Enrich At the same time, every Swan Hellenic cruise is also full of opportunities for you to develop your creative passions, with professionals on board to support you in photography and more. A library with a multitude of books on every subject completes the picture, so you can take your interests to another level. It’s the depth of these other dimensions that’s unique to Swan Hellenic, making us the first choice of adventurous minds worldwide. Zodiac cruising, Antarctica
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Hiking, Antarctic Peninsula 10 Kayaking, Antarctic Peninsula 11 MEET THE EXPERTS Learn from the best Renowned in their respective fields, our onboard experts have unparalleled knowledge of the regions we visit. From historians to naturalists, meteorologists to biologists, our friendly experts will offer you incredible insight into the wildlife, history and geology of the places we visit. Tap into their expertise via our extensive lecture programme, or feel free to interact with them throughout your trip. On board our boutique ship, you’re likely to grab a coffee with an expert, birdwatch on the deck alongside an accomplished ornithologist, or chat with them over dinner — they’re more than happy to share their knowledge with you! Marine Biologists As you encounter whales, dolphins and other marine species, you can consult our marine biologists for fascinating anecdotes. Geologists Everyone loves a beautiful landscape. But understanding its geology and how it was formed will change your perspective forever. Historians Our historians will enrich your expedition experience with incredible stories and unmatched knowledge of the places we visit. Ornithologists Will you be lucky enough to spot a snow petrel? Learn from our ornithologists and be inspired to identify the incredible birds you’ll see. Photographers Chat to our expert photographers and learn how to best capture movement and light in the extraordinary destinations we visit. Pagoda Folding fan Archeological Sites Indigenous South America Indigenous New Zealand Cultural sight Historic building Church Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Zodiac Snorkling Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Birdwatching Fauna Shore excursion Culture Arctic Circle Explorer Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Plunge Survivor Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Wellbeing Polar Meteorology Photography Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Kayaking Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture Arctic Circle Explorer Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Plunge Survivor Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Wellbeing Polar Meteorology Photography Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Ka Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture Arctic Circle Explorer Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Plunge Survivor Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Wellbeing Polar Meteorology Photography Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Kayaking Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture Expedition Leaders In charge of your excursions, these leaders will make sure you get the best opportunities to experience amazing wildlife and landscapes. Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Zodiac Northwest Passage Travel Snorkling Wildlife Nature Geology Flights Cruise Drive Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture Activity Leaders From kayaking excursions to hiking trips, you can count on our experienced activity leaders to guide you to remote, inaccessible destinations. Arctic Circle Explorer Customer care Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Plunge Survivor Wellbeing Polar Meteorology Photography Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Kayaking Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Achievements Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Naturalists Charles Darwin may not be on board, but our experts will give you a new understanding of organisms, habitats and the natural world. Arctic Circle Explorer Customer care Pagoda Kimono Cultural sight Historic building Church Synogogue Mosque Knowledge Passion Panama Canal Navigator Equator Voyager Drake Passage Conqueror Polar Plunge Survivor Penguin Arctic Fox Polar Bear Wellbeing Polar Meteorology Photography Zodiac Northwest Passage Traveller Snorkling Kayaking Wildlife Nature Geology Snow shoe Flights Cruise Drive Hotel Trekking/ Hiking Birdwatching Taste Travel Onboard Onshore Fauna Shore excursion Culture
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM 12 13 A TYPICAL DAY Back on board, you’ll have the time to share experiences over lunch, whether snacking in the Club Lounge or savouring something a little more substantial in the Swan Restaurant or Pool Bar & Grill. 12pm There may be time after lunch for another Zodiac cruise or on-shore activity. Come face to face with impossibly large glaciers and icebergs, sail through ice-choked waterways or learn about the incredible human and natural history that shaped these lands. 2pm Indulge in our High Seas High Tea or retreat to the comfort of your stateroom for a movie on your flatscreen TV. Sweat it out in our stunning panoramic sauna, take a dip in the pool, take a mindfulness class, or pop to the salon for a relaxing treatment. 4pm Each evening a member of our expert team or a guest lecturer will talk you through the day's highlights. We will then discuss the shore excursion plans for the following day. 6.30pm Time to enjoy the pleasures of elegant dining where our chefs have prepared international delights along with wines chosen by our sommelier. 7pm End a perfect day with your favourite drink and a wonderful piano performance. Or head out to the deck for some stargazing under the clear night sky. 9.30pm There’s no such thing as a typical day with Swan Hellenic. We bring you endless possibilities to tailor every moment to your interests and mood, so you’ll always have your dream day on board. Endless ways to spend your day Plan your perfect day 6am Waking comfortably refreshed in your stateroom, early risers can join the team on deck for an early morning breakfast. Breathe in the invigorating Antarctic air as you sip your fresh tea or coffee. What a wonderful way to prepare for the day ahead exploring this icy wilderness. 7am Early risers have the time to take a fitness class or workout in our gym. Refuel with a light continental or substantial cooked breakfast - a perfect foundation for the action-packed day ahead. Get ready for another day of Antarctic exploration. Today's adventures might include Zodiac cruising, kayaking through a new frozen world, searching for wildlife or perhaps disembarking and visiting one of the region's remote communities. 8am
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM 15 WHAT'S INCLUDED Enhance your experience You also have the option of adding some extra special services to your cultural cruise experience (additional charges apply): • Air fares (unless otherwise stated) • Travel insurance • Optional land programmes and hotel accomodation pre or post cruise • Premium and private shore excursions • Kayak and private Zodiac tours in the expedition areas • Premium alcoholic beverages • Spa & beauty treatments • Laundry services • Retail shop purchases • Quick turnaround laundry service, allowing you to travel as light as you like We've taken care of the finer details, allowing you to focus your full attention on your cultural expedition cruise experience. Our cruise fares are allinclusive, so there are no surprise extras or unexpected gratuity bills. Relax in the full knowledge that all you have to do is have a wonderful time. All-inclusive experience • Return regional flights (for cruises starting or ending in Ushuaia) • Group transfer from →The airport to your hotel on the day before your cruise departs* →Ushuaia departures Your hotel to the airport in Buenos Aires, and then to the port in Ushuaia, on the day of embarkation → Buenos Aires and Cape Town departures Your hotel to the port on the day of embarkation The port to the airport on the final day of your cruise • One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5 star hotel or onboard • All meals on board • Onboard accommodation in a stateroom selected category • 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 *Airport to hotel transfers are only included if you arrive on day one of your itinerary. If you arrive in your departure city earlier than this, you’ll need to make your own way to your hotel
Macaroni penguin, Falkland Islands WILDLIFE 16 17 Extraordinary Encounters Diverse, unique and undeniably beautiful, Antarctica’s awe-inspiring range of marine wildlife and birds has to be seen to be believed. There’s no other place on Earth where you can witness the majesty of breaching minke and humpback whales, glimpse leopard seals lounging on ice, and watch thousands of penguins nesting in their natural habitat.
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM With around 12 million penguins living on the Antarctic Peninsula, these charismatic flightless creatures are easily the most abundant birds in Antarctica. Seven species of penguins live in this frozen wilderness, from petite Adélie and chinstrap penguins to majestic emperor and king penguins, and each breed has its own charming characteristics. Seeing these iconic birds sliding across the ice on their stomachs or displaying their impressive courtship rituals creates special memories you’ll cherish forever. Whereabouts • Antarctica Chinstrap, Gentoo, Adelie • South Georgia & Falklands Magellanic, Chinstrap, Gentoo, King, Macaroni, Rockhopper Penguin discoveries King penguins, South Georgia Gentoo penguins, Antarctic Peninsula Adélie penguin 18 19
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Whether you’re a keen ornithologist or an all-round nature lover, Antarctica has a profusion of rare and special birds to admire. From terns and petrels to skuas, shearwaters and shags, over 45 species of birds inhabit this icy land. Albatrosses are a common sighting, gracefully gliding on the ocean winds. With a wingspan of up to 3.35 metres, they are the largest flying birds in the world. Whereabouts • Antarctica Sheathbill • Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Albatross, Petrels, Prions, Gulls, Blue-eyed Shag, Skua, Terns Birds abound Fighting albatross Snowy sheathbill Petrel Skua 20 21
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Six different species of seal can be found in Antarctica: Ross, Weddell, crabeater, leopard, fur and elephant seals. These captivating creatures spend most of their lives in the sea and are insulated from the freezing water by a thick layer of blubber. Watch out for sunbathing seals stretched out on floating ice, or taking a dip nearby for a magical moment you’ll never forget. Whereabouts • Antarctica Fur, Leopard, Crabeater, Elephant, Weddell • South Georgia & Falklands Fur, Elephant Unforgettable seals Elephant seal Fur seal Crabeater seal 22 23
Only the lucky few get to catch a glimpse of one of the most magnificent creatures on the planet: the Antarctic blue whale. This remarkable creature weighs the same as 33 elephants and grows up to 30 metres long, making it the largest animal ever to have lived. Humpback, minke, fin and sperm whales are abundant in Antarctica. Watching these marine mammals in the wild creates a connection with nature that will never leave you. Whereabouts • Antarctica Minke sperm whale • Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands Humpback, Fin, Orca Special sightings Orca Humpback whale Humpback whales 24 25
Landscape Enterprise Island, Antarctica EXPEDITION ACTIVITIES 26 27 Expedition Activities
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Landing ashore by Zodiac in the Antarctic or sub-Antarctic is always exciting. The weather can be unpredictable and your Zodiac ride may be 'energetic'. Our highly trained expedition team will guide you safely to shore, where you can get close to the fantastic wildlife, ice formations, and mountains that await. Zodiac landings Sometimes the best way to see Antarctica’s spectacular landscapes and wildlife (especially if the wildlife has not left you any room on the beach – i.e. penguins!) is from the Zodiac with your expert Swan Hellenic expedition team interpreting the wonders. Zodiac cruising Our fleet of small, open-air Zodiac craft offer unique, in-depth experiences in the wild. Safe and sturdy, these specialised vessels are designed to withstand the harshest conditions. Zodiac boats A Zodiac in action Zodiac cruising 28 29
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Rugged landscapes and/or glaciers and snow mean hiking excursions in Antarctica only happen occasionally. However, whenever there’s an opportunity to explore Earth’s last great wilderness on foot, we seize it. Generally, there are no trails but your experienced expedition guides will know the best places to hike, and enrich your experience along the way by sharing their knowledge. Hiking Prepare to immerse yourself in the serene silence of the Antarctic waters as you explore the icy landscapes and local wildlife with your expert kayak guide. Kayaking Antarctic sites are often buried in snow, and the best way to explore is with a guided snowshoe walk. The sound of crunching snow and ice, teamed with the fresh, clean air on your face, is unforgettable. Snowshoe excursions Kayaking Hiking Snowshoeing 30 31
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Citizen Science The planet’s polar regions are being presented with huge challenges in the face of climate change. Scientific research here is crucial. Becoming involved in the onboard Citizen Science Programmes is your chance to help collect important data, and give back to these precious environments. Our extensive lecture programme incorporates the fascinating scientific work being carried out on board. Lecture programme Expedition laboratory Lecture program 32 33 This is where Citizen Science comes in. Head to our onboard lab to meet our guest researchers. Gain a deeper understanding of the important scientific work being done and get hands-on polar region research experience. Expedition laboratory Follow up on your learnings in our onboard library which contains a large selection of scientific literature. Library & expedition office
Landscape, Antarctic Peninsula Land of snow and ice With its otherworldly allure, Earth’s seventh continent offers a truly unforgettable cruising experience. Your Antarctica journey promises panoramic views and iceblanketed landscapes that will enthral and amaze whether you’re on board or ashore. Breathtaking natural wonders – glassy fjords, rumbling glaciers, and dramatic mountain peaks – await as you experience the vast, unspoiled beauty of this unique, icy destination. Visit historic sites accompanied by polar experts, and discover captivating wildlife as you explore this awe-inspiring environment. Encounter lounging seals, rare birdlife, and magnificent breaching whales in a land where complete silence is broken only by the sound of hooting penguins or giant, creaking ice bergs. 35 34 DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM ANTARCTICA EXPEDITION CRUISES
Ushuaia ARGENTINA ANTARCTIC PENINSULA SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN DRAKE PASSAGE Day Visiting • 0 Pre night stay • 1 Ushuaia • 2-3 At Sea • 4-7 Antarctic Peninsula • 8-9 At Sea • 10 Ushuaia Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com 36 37 cruise Ushuaia/Ushuaia transfer airport/hotel 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires regional flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia transfer hotel/airport transfer airport/port transfer port/airport regional flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires 2023 6-15 Nov | 15-24 Nov | 24 Nov-3 Dec 2024 15-24 Feb | 24 Feb-4 Mar Antarctic Peninsula Ushuaia - Ushuaia 9 nights Antarctic Peninsula Discovery SH Vega 2023 11-20 Dec | 20-29 Dec 2024 16-25 Feb SH Diana Zodiac cruising Pleneau Island, Antarctic Peninsula This voyage takes you across Drake Passage straight to the frozen Antarctic Peninsula – where you'll witness mesmerising icy wonders like the Gerlache Strait, with its incredible blue icebergs, and the Antarctic Sound, famous for its enormous slabs of floating ice. Step ashore and get up close and personal with the local penguins for that perfect photo opportunity. Journey alongside polar specialists and share in their vast knowledge of these isolated regions. Overview DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM An extension of the Andes Mountains, the Antarctic Peninsula is the only part of Antarctica that extends north of the Antarctic Circle. The Antarctic Peninsula was frequented by sealers and whalers long before any officially documented discovery. Antarctica Focus Your Journey starting from €12,099 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
Excursion, South Shetland Islands Ushuaia ARGENTINA ANTARCTIC PENINSULA SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN DRAKE PASSAGE Day Visiting • 0 Pre night stay • 1 Ushuaia • 2-3 At Sea • 4-8 Antarctic Peninsula • 9-10 At Sea • 11 Ushuaia Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com 38 39 cruise Ushuaia/Ushuaia transfer airport/hotel 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires regional flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia transfer hotel/airport transfer airport/port transfer port/airport regional flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires 2023 12-22 Dec Antarctic Peninsula Ushuaia - Ushuaia 10 nights Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey SH Vega 2023 29 Dec-8 Jan SH Diana Sail across the notorious Drake Passage to discover the unforgettable frozen wonders of the Antarctic Peninsula. Explore the White Continent’s breathtaking landscape, with its free-floating tabular icebergs, massive glaciers, and awe-inspiring ice cliffs. Watch out for extraordinary wildlife in this icy world too, including elephant seals, humpback whales, and thousands of Adélie penguins. This voyage lets you live your Antarctic dream, and visit places where few people have ever been! Overview DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM The Peninsula offers some of Antarctica’s most dramatic scenery, with a mountain range that covers more than half its length, and peaks approaching 3,000 metres. Over the years this continent has been home to explorers, whalers, and scientists who have all made special contributions to Antarctic history. Antarctica Focus Your Journey starting from €13,242 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
40 41 Ushuaia Antarctic Sound ANTARCTIC PENINSULA SOUTH ATLANTIC WEDDELL SEA OCEAN DRAKE PASSAGE Day Visiting • 0 Pre night stay • 1 Ushuaia • 2-3 At Sea • 4 Antarctic Sound & Weddell Sea • 5-9 Antarctic Peninsula • 10-11 At Sea • 12 Ushuaia Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Weddell Sea Discovery Weddell Sea and Antarctic Peninsula Ushuaia - Ushuaia 11 nights SH Vega 2024 2-13 Jan | 24 Jan – 4 Feb cruise Ushuaia/Ushuaia transfer airport/hotel 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires regional flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia transfer hotel/airport transfer airport/port transfer port/airport regional flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires Experience the remote beauty of the ice-covered Weddell Sea where Shackleton lost his vessel, giving rise to one of the most remarkable survival and rescue stories of our time. Thought to be one of Earth’s clearest bodies of water, the Weddell Sea plays a crucial role in regulating global weather and the circulati-on of the world’s ocean currents. Antarctica Tips Sail deep into Antarctica’s furthest reaches on this spellbinding adventure of a lifetime. The ice on the Weddell Sea is too thick to navigate for most of the year, so only the lucky few get to experience this phenomenal corner of Antarctica. Watch massive tabular icebergs float past and watch out for emperor penguins – a rare sight on any other Antarctic cruise. The Weddell Sea is steeped in polar history – it was here that Ernest Shackleton’s ship, Endurance, became trapped in the ice over 100 years ago. Take your Antarctica exploration to the next level on this unforgettable voyage. Overview Leopard Seal, Curtiss Bay, Antarctic Peninsula Your Journey starting from €14,385 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
Ushuaia ARGENTINA ANTARCTIC PENINSULA SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN DRAKE PASSAGE Day Visiting • 0 Pre night stay • 1 Ushuaia • 2-3 At Sea • 4-9 Antarctic Peninsula • 10-11 At Sea • 12 Ushuaia Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com 42 43 cruise Ushuaia/Ushuaia transfer airport/hotel 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires regional flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia transfer hotel/airport transfer airport/port transfer port/airport regional flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires 2023 22 Dec-2 Jan 2024 13-24 Jan Antarctic Peninsula Ushuaia - Ushuaia 11 nights Spirit of Antarctica SH Vega Leopard seal, Curtiss Bay, Antarctic Peninsula Overview Cross the Drake Passage on your voyage to the incredible Antarctic Peninsula. This frozen wonderland is home to unparalleled beauty – breathtaking rugged coastlines, enchanting blue icebergs, and endless wind-carved snow glistening in the sun. Head for shore on a Zodiac to get fantastic photos of busy gentoo penguins, graceful leopard and Weddell seals, and magnificent kelp gulls and skuas. Connect with the natural world in an environment that’s truly like no other. DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Antarctica Focus The Antarctic Peninsula is the northernmost part of this captivating continent. The Peninsula has fascinating historic sites to visit, including the most southerly post office in the world. Your Journey starting from €14,385 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
Landscape, Antarctic Peninsula Ushuaia ANTARCTIC PENINSULA SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN DRAKE PASSAGE Day Visiting • 0 Pre night stay • 1 Ushuaia • 2-4 At Sea • 5-11 Antarctic Peninsula • 12-13 At Sea • 14 Ushuaia Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com 44 45 DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Antarctica Peninsula in Depth Antarctic Peninsula & Marguerite Bay Ushuaia - Ushuaia 13 nights SH Diana 2024 8-21 Jan cruise Ushuaia/Ushuaia transfer airport/hotel 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires regional flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia transfer hotel/airport transfer airport/port transfer port/airport regional flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires Seal your status as a true Antarctic explorer on this exceptional voyage. Your 12-night expedition starts by traversing the formidable Southern Ocean, and notorious Drake Passage. Arriving on the White Continent, you are greeted by impressive landscapes and extraordinary wildlife. Explore this frozen wonderland with our expedition team, looking out for penguins, albatross, whales, sea elephants and much more. You can even take your Antarctic adventure to new heights with a traditional 'polar plunge' – there’s nothing quite like the exhilarating effects of taking a dip in the icy waters of the Southern Ocean. Overview Our Antarctica Peninsula in Depth cruise sails further south than most other tourist vessels, offering you the chance to visit incredible places others only dream of seeing. The Antarctic Circle is the most southerly of the five major circles of latitude that mark maps of the Earth. The region south of this circle experiences 'midnight sun' (periods of 24hour daylight), and 'polar night' (where darkness lasts for over 24 hours). Antarctica Focus Your Journey starting from €16,670 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
A large king penguin colony in South Georgia SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN DRAKE PASSAGE Ushuaia South Georgia Saunders Islands West Point Port Stanley ANTARCTIC PENINSULA FALKLAND ISLANDS Day Visiting • 0 Pre night stay • 1 Ushuaia • 2 At Sea • 3 West Point & Saunders Islands, Falkland Islands • 4 Port Stanley, Falkland Islands • 5-6 At Sea • 7-9 South Georgia • 10-11 At Sea • 11-15 Antarctic Peninsula • 16-17 At Sea • 18 Ushuaia Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com 46 47 cruise Ushuaia/Ushuaia transfer airport/hotel 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires regional flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia transfer hotel/airport transfer airport/port transfer port/airport regional flight Ushuaia/Buenos Aires Follow in the wake of one of history’s greatest explorers on this extraordinary cruise. Drink in the icy wilderness of the Antarctic Peninsula, just as Ernest Shackleton and his crew would have done as they set out to cross the South Pole. Feel the raw, wild power of nature on Elephant Island, where the adventurers survived two Antarctic winters. Along the way, discover penguins, seals, whales and seabirds that thrive in this challenging habitat. Then, before crossing the infamous Drake Passage back to Ushuaia, stop at the Falkland Islands, home to a host of endemic birdlife. In Shackleton's Footsteps Antarctica, South Georgia & The Falklands Ushuaia - Ushuaia 17 nights SH Diana 2024 21 Jan-7 Feb Overview DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Immerse yourself in history with a visit to Grytviken on South Georgia Island. This atmospheric former whaling station is dotted with abandoned buildings and wreckage of old ships, and is the resting place of Ernest Shackleton. Shackleton and a few of his men arrived almost unrecognisable at South Georgia Island on May 10, 1916 after a harrowing, 17-day journey from Elephant Island. Antarctica Focus Your Journey starting from €21,242 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
Wildlife encounters, Falkland Islands ARGENTINA SOUTH AFRICA PENINSULA ANTARCTIC South Georgia Gough Island Tristan Da Cunha Ushuaia Cape Town SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN DRAKE PASSAGE Day Visiting • 0 Pre night stay • 1 Ushuaia • 2-3 At Sea • 4-6 Antarctic Peninsula • 7-8 At Sea • 9-11 South Georgia • 12-15 At Sea • 16 Gough Island • 17 Tristan Da Cunha • 18-21 At Sea • 22 Cape Town Ports, port order and itinerary duration may vary, for the most up-to-date details see swanhellenic.com 48 49 DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM cruise Ushuaia/Cape Town transfer airport/hotel 1 night hotel in Buenos Aires regional flight Buenos Aires/Ushuaia transfer hotel/airport transfer airport/port transfer port/airport South Atlantic Semi-Circumnavigation Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia & South Atlantic Islands Ushuaia - Cape Town 21 nights SH Vega 2024 4-25 Mar Gaze at captivating glaciers and majestic icebergs as we sail from Ushuaia to the icy wilderness of the South Shetland islands on this unforgettable 21-night cruise. Immerse yourself in the magnificent landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. Encounter nesting Adélie penguins and downy snow petrels at the rarely visited South Orkney islands. Explore the stunning scenery of South Georgia, home to the world’s largest macaroni penguin population. Then observe some of the world’s rarest animals on Gough Island and the volcanic islands of Tristan da Cunha. End your epic voyage in South Africa’s capital, Cape Town, knowing you’ve made memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Overview With 250 permanent inhabitants, the islands of Tristan da Cunha are considered the most remote inhabited archipelago in the world. The tiny Sub-Antarctic islands that surround Antarctica are exposed to some of the wildest weather in the world. Southern Ocean albatross use the strong winds here to travel massive distances in search of food. Antarctica Focus Your Journey starting from €21,013 per person in double Oceanview Stateroom occupancy
SH Vega, Antarctica 50 51 Immerse yourself in breathtaking panoramic views, elegant interiors, and sophisticated onboard facilities. A new class of exploration OUR SHIPS Our fleet of 5-star boutique ships—SH Minerva, SH Vega and the upcoming SH Diana—have taken expedition cruising to new heights. Built in the Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, these ships combine the latest in expedition technology with stylish, sophisticated design. Featuring elegant interiors, wide unobstructed views throughout the ship and dedicated expedition facilities for a remarkable travel experience. Explore off-the-beaten-track destinations in style and comfort as you take in the scenery from a panoramic sauna, warm up in an outdoor hot tub, dine in a world-class restaurant, and unwind in your elegant stateroom.
Our heated outdoor pool Drone view, Antarctic Peninsula The Swan Restaurant As the main venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner, our 152-seat restaurant serves international and local cuisine focused on quality regional ingredients from the unique destinations we visit. 53 52 DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM SH Minerva, SH Vega, and the upcoming SH Diana are sister ships designed to navigate the most inspiring, inaccessible places on Earth. All the while offering guests an immersive, 5-star experience. Boutique cruising at its finest SH Minerva & SH Vega 120 crew 150 guests 9 decks SH Diana 141 crew 192 guests 9 decks Observation Lounge After a day of exploration, where better to relax than in the Observation Lounge? Sit back and enjoy your favourite tipple whilst getting to know your fellow guests. Club Lounge Vibrant and welcoming, The Club Lounge acts as a hub, combining 24 hour tapas inspired dining with panoramic views of the ocean glittering below. Sauna with a View Head to Deck 8 for the best views in the world. After a work out in our state-of-the-art gym, relax in our sauna or jacuzzi and take in those breathtaking vistas along the way. Basecamp The perfect place to start and finish every excursion. In the elegant lobby interiors, guests can relax and share impressions over a warming cup of coffee. Alfresco Dining & Heated Outdoor Pool On Deck 7, you’ll find a heated outside pool along with pool side seating. A great spot to enjoy the stunning scenery. The interiors are spacious and tasteful, with plush furnishing and floor-to-ceiling windows that give you unobstructed views of some of the most incredible landscapes in the world. On board, savour international cuisine imagined by renowned chefs, unwind in a sophisticated stateroom and make full use of state-of-the-art spa, fitness and expedition facilities.
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM LIFT LIFT SWIMMING POOL POOL BAR & GRILL GYM SAUNA SPA STARGAZING DECK WATER STATION BEAUTY SALON CLINIC LIBRARY BASE CAMP BASE CAMP EXPEDITION LAB RECEPTION OBSERVATION LOUNGE BAR CLUB LOUNGE SHOP ENTRANCE ENTRANCE 416 532 628 626 622 620 618 629 627 621 619 625 623 617 615 613 607 605 611 609 603 601 616 614 608 606 612 610 604 602 530 528 526 522 520 518 533 531 529 527 521 519 525 523 517 511 509 507 515 513 505 503 501 512 510 508 516 514 506 504 502 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 415 413 411 409 407 405 403 401 JACUZZI LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFTLIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT BRIDGE SWAN’S NEST LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT LAUNDERETTE MARINA ZODIAC B0ARDING ZODIAC B0ARDING SWAN RESTAURANT DECK 9 DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 LIFT LIFT SWIMMING POOL POOL BAR & GRILL GYM SAUNA SPA STARGAZING DECK WATER STATION BEAUTY SALON CLINIC LIBRARY BASE CAMP BASE CAMP EXPEDITION LAB RECEPTION OBSERVATION LOUNGE BAR CLUB LOUNGE SHOP ENTRANCE ENTRANCE 416 532 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623 617 615 613 607 605 611 609 603 601 616 614 608 606 612 610 604 602 530 528 526 522 520 518 533 531 529 527 521 519 525 523 517 511 509 507 515 513 505 503 501 512 510 508 516 514 506 504 502 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 415 413 411 409 407 405 403 401 JACUZZI LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFTLIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT BRIDGE SWAN’S NEST LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT LAUNDERETTE MARINA ZODIAC B0ARDING ZODIAC B0ARDING SWAN RESTAURANT DECK 9 DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 LIFT LIFT SWIMMING POOL POOL BAR & GRILL GYM SAUNA SPA STARGAZING DECK WATER STATION BEAUTY SALON CLINIC LIBRARY BASE CAMP BASE CAMP EXPEDITION LAB RECEPTION OBSERVATION LOUNGE BAR CLUB LOUNGE SHOP ENTRANCE ENTRANCE 416 532 628 626 622 620 618 629 627 621 619 625 623 617 615 613 607 605 611 609 603 601 616 614 608 606 612 610 604 602 530 528 526 522 520 518 533 531 529 527 521 519 525 523 517 511 509 507 515 513 505 503 501 512 510 508 516 514 506 504 502 414 412 410 408 406 404 402 415 413 411 409 407 405 403 401 JACUZZI LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFTLIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT LIFT BRIDGE SWAN’S NEST LIFEBOAT LIFEBOAT LAUNDERETTE MARINA ZODIAC B0ARDING ZODIAC B0ARDING SWAN RESTAURANT DECK 9 DECK 8 DECK 7 DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 DECK PLANS 55 54 SH Vega, Antarctic Peninsula Our elegant 5-star ships offer a boutique home-from-home. With a chic Scandinavian-inspired design and world-class technology, you'll experience an expedition cruise like no other. SH Vega Ship Specification: Guest Capacity 150 Staff 120 No. of Decks 9 Staterooms 76 Length 371ft (113m) Breadth 75ft (23m) Tonnage 10,500 Cruising Speed 15.5 knots 3rd Guest Capacity 4th Guest Capacity Connecting Staterooms Wheelchair Accessible 415 Staterooms Propulsion Hybrid Diesel Electric, Polar Class PC5 Registered Panama Lifeboats 2 Zodiacs 11 MK V 2 MK VI Stateroom Category: Oceanview D4: 4 (19m2) Oceanview M4: 12 (19m2) Balcony D5: 8 (28m2) Balcony M5: 22 (28m2) Balcony D6: 24 (28m2) Suite: 4 (44m2) Premium Suite: 2 (49m2) Deck Clinic Library Basecamp Beauty Salon Expedition Lab Deck Reception Laundrette Swan Restaurant Oceanview Staterooms D4, M4 Deck Balcony Staterooms D5, M5 Suites Deck 6 Premium Suites Suites Balcony Staterooms D6 Swan's Nest Deck Shop Swimming Pool Pool Bar & Grill Club Lounge Observation Lounge Deck 8 Gym Sauna Jacuzzi Spa Bridge Deck 9 Stargazing Deck
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Deck 3 Marina Deck Zodiac Boarding Basecamp Library Expedition Lab Clinic Laundry Deck 4 Swan Restaurant Reception Oceanview Staterooms Launderette Deck 5 Balcony Staterooms Junior Suites Suites Deck 6 Premium Suites Suites Junior Suites Balcony Staterooms Swan's Nest Deck 7 Swimming Pool Pool Bar & Grill Club Lounge Card Room Observation Lounge Deck 8 Gym Sauna Jacuzzi Spa Beauty Salon Bridge Deck 9 Stargazing Deck 56 57 The Swan's Nest, on board SH Diana SH Diana Stateroom Category: Oceanview: 20 (20m2) Balcony: 66 (28m2) Junior Suite: 4 (35m2) Suite: 4 (44m2) Premium Suite: 2 (47m2) Ship Specification: Guest Capacity: 192 Staff: 141 No. of Decks: 9 Staterooms: 96 Length: 410 ft (125m) Breadth: 75 ft (23m) Tonnage: 12,100 GRT Cruising Speed: 14.5 knots Propulsion: Hybrid Diesel Electric, Polar Class PC6 Registered: Malta Lifeboats: 2 Tender: 2 Zodiacs: 13 MK V 2 MK VI The largest 5-star ship in our fleet, SH Diana (named after the Roman goddess of light, the moon, hunting and the wilderness) is elegant, spacious and built to explore the Mediterranean’s famous sites of antiquity and beyond. Accessible Staterooms: 419 (Deck 4), 635 (Deck 6) DECK PLANS
View from balcony 58 59 DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Your home away from home Relax in the understated elegance of your stateroom or suite. A sophisticated blend of muted tones, natural textures and intuitive technology, the Scandi-inspired design seamlessly blends the natural world with 5-star comforts. The variety of lighting options and crackling holographic fire offer the perfect option for cozy evenings, and the floor to ceiling windows and balcony doors ensure that no sunset or suprise sighting goes unmissed. Your perfect space Each of our beautifully designed staterooms has everything you need for a pampered stay. Fluffy dressing gowns, spacious dressing and seating areas, and ample storage, as well as a well-stocked minibar and a personal safe. The desk in your room is the perfect place to plan the next day’s adventures, and you won’t miss a wildlife sighting with your Nikon telescope. Glass-enclosed rain showers with luxury personal care products transform your ensuite into a personal spa. Suite 44m2 (474ft2) | Sleeps 4 Suites feature a king size bed and separate living room with a soothing flame-effect fireplace, a luxurious ensuite bathroom with separate bath tub and walk-in shower and a 12m2 (129ft2) private balcony. Premium Suite 49m2 (528ft2) | Sleeps 4 Premium Suites feature a king size bed and separate living room with a soothing, flame-effect fireplace, a luxurious ensuite bathroom with separate bath tub and walk-in shower, a spacious walk-in wardrobe and a 12m2 (129ft2) private balcony. STATEROOMS & SUITES Amenities in your cabin • Welcome Champagne bottle • Snacks • Stocked minibar with soft drinks and beer • Illy Espresso coffee machine with coffee pods • Tea Kettle and Kusmi tea bags • TV service • Free Wi-fi connection, subject to satellite reception • Hair dryer • Towels for cabin, swimming pool and gym • Bathrobe • Bedroom slippers • High quality toiletries by Lajatica, custom made for our selection onboard. These include hand soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. Onboard stateroom suite Suite sizes and categories vary by ship Oceanview 19m2 (205ft2) | Sleeps 2 Oceanview Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed with living room area and a luxurious bathroom. Balcony 28m2 (302ft2) | Sleeps 2/3 Balcony Staterooms feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m2 (65ft2) balcony. Junior Suite (only on SH Diana) 35m2 (377ft2) | Sleeps 2/3 Features a king size bed, separate living room area with homely flame-effect fireplace, private kitchen, luxurious en-suite bathroom and a 7 sq. m private balcony.
CRUISE CALENDAR 60 61 DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM Book your Antarctic expedition cruise From icy blue glaciers and soaring mountain peaks, to mesmerising icebergs and sparkling, clear fjords, the incredible natural wonders of Antarctica have enchanted explorers for over 200 years. The world’s seventh continent is still as wild and inhospitable as it was hundreds of years ago, but the world-class technology of our new boutique ice-class ships mean this rarely visited corner of the world is now more accessible than ever. Visit the largest desert on Earth and embrace the outstanding beauty and breathtaking wildlife of this never-to-be-forgotten destination. Join us for an epic expedition cruise like no other – it’s sure to be an adventure you’ll never forget. Itinerary From → To Ship Night Departure Antarctic Peninsula Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 9 6-Nov-23 Antarctic Peninsula Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 9 15-Nov-23 Antarctic Peninsula Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 9 24-Nov-23 Antarctic Peninsula Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Diana 9 11-Dec-23 Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 10 12-Dec-23 Antarctic Peninsula Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Diana 9 20-Dec-23 Spirit of Antarctica Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 11 22-Dec-23 Antarctic Peninsula Odyssey Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Diana 10 29-Dec-23 Weddell Sea Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 11 2-Jan-24 Antarctica Peninsula in Depth Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Diana 13 8-Jan-24 Spirit of Antarctica Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 11 13-Jan-24 In Shackleton’s Footsteps Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Diana 17 21-Jan-24 Weddell Sea Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 11 24-Jan-24 Antarctica Peninsula in Depth Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 9 15-Feb-24 Antarctic Peninsula Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Diana 9 16-Feb-24 Antarctic Peninsula Discovery Ushuaia → Ushuaia SH Vega 9 24-Feb-24 South Atlantic Semi-Circumnavigation Ushuaia → Cape Town SH Vega 21 4-Mar-24 Cruise Calendar
DISCOVER MORE AT SWANHELLENIC.COM 62 63 TERMS & CONDITIONS The following terms and conditions apply to all bookings and, where effectively agreed, govern the contractual relationship between you and Swan Hellenic Travel Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Swan Hellenic Travel") in addition to the legal provisions of EU Package Travel Directive respectively the national law implementation of named directive - as here i.e the Cyprus implementation as “The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Law Number 186(I) of 2017, or respectively the applicable transition of EU directive 2015/2302 into national law for your country, where the travel modules are offered. The travel conditions supplement and complete these. Before concluding a package tour contract, we must inform you about the details of your cruise package tour, which are substantial, as well as about your rights under EU Directive 2015/2302. You can find the information on your package tour in the general and specific service descriptions of our tours and these travel conditions. In addition to your rights under EU Directive 2015/2302, we have included the required form on our website, in your travel agency and in the booking systems in which our trips can be booked. In addition, the General Conditions of Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea of the Carrier/Shipping Company (conditions of carriage) and the Conditions of Carriage of the Operating Carrier for regular scheduled flights with international airlines apply to flight services. These conditions are available from your travel agent or on request from our call center. We would like to point out that tour operator within the meaning of the applicable statute as transitional definition of the named EU directive – in the Cyprus“ The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Law 186 (I) of 2017 is exclusively Swan Hellenic Travel Ltd., for all trips offered on the website. The term "customer" is used below to refer to our contractual partner and the term "traveller" to refer to those persons who actually commence the journey. We recommend every traveller to take out a travel cancellation insurance, travel interruption insurance and a travel health insurance policy with assumption of the return transport costs of repatriation. Terms & Conditions Please read these travel conditions carefully before booking your package tour, because you accept them as binding with your booking. 1. REGISTRATION AND CONCLUSION OF THE TRAVEL CONTRACT 1.1 With the booking (travel registration) the customer bindingly offers Swan Hellenic Travel the conclusion of a travel contract and at the same time confirms to Swan Hellenic Travel the knowledge of the above mentioned pre-contractual information. Registration is possible in writing, by fax or electronically, in exceptional cases also by telephone. It is made by the applicant also for all participants listed in the registration. The basis of this offer is the travel advertisement with all information contained therein, in particular also with regard to offered flight services, as well as these travel conditions. 1.2 The package travel contract is concluded exclusively with the written travel confirmation or invoice by Swan Hellenic Travel. The electronic confirmation of receipt of the travel registration as well as a booking form signed at the travel agency, if applicable, do not constitute acceptance of the travel contract. If the travel confirmation is made immediately after pressing the button "Book Now" by the immediate display of the travel confirmation on the screen, the package travel contract is concluded with the display of this travel confirmation. Swan Hellenic Travel is not obliged in case of nonacceptance of the travel request to expressly declare non-acceptance and/ or to justify non-acceptance to the customer. 1.3 The customer is responsible for all contractual obligations of fellow travellers for whom he makes the booking as for his own, provided that he has assumed this obligation by express and separate declaration. 1.4 If the content of the travel confirmation deviates from the content of the registration, Swan Hellenic Travel shall be bound to this new offer for 7 days. The travel contract is concluded on the basis of the new offer if the customer accepts the offer by express declaration, down payment, payment of the balance or commencement of travel within the specified period. According to the legal regulations for cruise package contracts concluded at a distance (e.g. via letters, telephone calls, e-mails, telemedia or online services), there is no right of rescission, but only the legal right of withdrawal and cancellation. However, a right of cancellation exists if the contract for travel services has been concluded outside business premises, unless the negotiations on which the conclusion of the contract is based were based on a previous order by the consumer; in the latter case there is no right of rescission. 2. PAYMENT 2.1 Swan Hellenic Travel and travel agents may only demand or accept payments on the travel price before the end of the trip, if the security note/ bonding information has been handed over to the customer. After conclusion of the contract, a down payment of 15% of the cruise package price is due upon handing over of the security certificate. The remaining payment is due 60 days before the start of the trip, provided that the security note has been handed over.2.1 If the customer does not make the down payment and/or the balance payment in accordance with the agreed payment due dates, and if Swan Hellenic Travel is willing and able to properly provide the contractual services, has fulfilled the statutory information obligations and no legal or contractual right of retention exists on your part, Swan Hellenic Travel shall be entitled, in the event of non-performance of the down payment, to withdraw from the package cruise package contract after issuing a reminder setting a deadline and to charge you with the costs of withdrawal in accordance with section 4.2 sentences 2 to 4.4. If the agreed cruise package price has not been paid in full by the due date, Swan Hellenic Travel shall be entitled to terminate the package cruise package contract and to claim damages in the amount of the corresponding cancellation fees, provided that there was not already at that time a package cruise package deficiency justifying cancellation. Swan Hellenic Travel shall be entitled to claim damages for non-performance under the conditions of Cyprus Law or similar national law statutes . If you have booked your trip only 60 days before the start of the trip or later, full payment must be made immediately after receipt of the travel confirmation with security note/ bonding information. With the travel confirmation/ invoice you will receive a security note based on the local law requirements. Swan Hellenic Travel has taken out insolvency bonding according to ACTA Briefing for all cruise only bookings and for all Flight inclusive cruise packages to secure your customer deposits and full payments. The respective local security note securitizes a direct claim against the bonding organization in the event of insolvency of Swan Hellenic Travel and it’s address is sent to you with the travel confirmation. 3. CHANGES IN PERFORMANCE 3.1 The offers and information on the scope of the contractual travel services on our website correspond to the status at the time of publication. The travel prices are based on the current rates of carriage and exchange rates applicable at the time of the travel advertisement. Until the customer's booking request has been transmitted, however, changes to the services/ the scope of services/ the ship route/ the arrival and departure modalities are possible for objectively justified reasons, which is why Swan Hellenic Travel expressly reserves this right. Swan Hellenic Travel will of course inform the customer of these changes prior to the conclusion of the contract or prior to the submission of its binding contractual offer. 3.2 Swan Hellenic Travel expressly reserves the right to deviations and changes of individual travel services from the contractually agreed content of the package travel contract, which become necessary after conclusion of the contract, as far as these changes are insignificant according to EU Package Travel Directive in the Cypriotic transition or the respective national law statutes in your country where the travel modules are offered. In the case of cruises, changes to the itinerary are possible at any time, e.g. due to official regulations, special circumstances of shipping traffic, medical emergencies, or if a different itinerary becomes necessary in the interest of the safety of the passengers or for weather reasons or related to national or international PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE TRAVELLER The customer assures that the travellers are fit to travel. Swan Hellenic Travel has the right to demand a medical certificate from the customer stating that the travellers are fit to travel. Persons under 18 years of age may only take part in a journey when accompanied by a person 18 years of age or older. Swan Hellenic Travel cannot guarantee the necessary medical care for children. Children under the age of 8 are not eligible for Swan Hellenic Cruises. Unfortunately, women who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy by the end of their booked cruise cannot take part in such a cruise. epidemic or pandemic rules. The captain responsible for the ship shall decide on such changes to the itinerary and/or travel and layover times that become necessary after conclusion of the contract. 3.3 Any warranty claims shall remain unaffected if the changed services are defective. 3.4 Swan Hellenic Travel is obliged to inform the customer of significant changes to the contract immediately after becoming aware of the reason for the change. 3.5 If Swan Hellenic Travel is only able to provide the booked trip due to a circumstance occurring after conclusion of the contract under significant change of one of the essential characteristics of the travel service, or only under deviation from a contractual agreement made separately between Swan Hellenic Travel and the customer, Swan Hellenic Travel shall be entitled to offer the customer a corresponding contractual change as new offer before commencement of the trip, or optionally also participation in another trip (substitute trip). In such a case, the customer shall have the right to withdraw from the booked trip without payment of compensation, to demand participation in a substitute trip or to accept the new offer to change the contract within 7 days of receipt of our notification of change with the new offer. Swan Hellenic Travel shall expressly inform the customer of this period in the notification of change. Therefore, the offered new contract shall be deemed accepted if the customer does not inform Swan Hellenic Travel within this set period that he wishes to withdraw from the cruise package contract free of charge or demands participation in a substitute cruise package offered. The new offered service shall replace the service originally owed under the contract. Any warranty claims remain unaffected if the new service is defective. 4. CANCELLATION BY THE CUSTOMER BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF TRAVEL/ CANCELLATION COSTS 4.1 The customer can withdraw from the trip at any time before the start of the trip. Cancellation must be made to Swan Hellenic Travel at the address given below. If the trip was booked through a travel agency, the withdrawal can also be declared to this agency. The customer is recommended to declare the cancellation in writing. The date of receipt by Swan Hellenic Travel or the respective travel agency of the notice of withdrawal shall be decisive for the date of withdrawal. 4.2 If the customer withdraws before the start of the trip or does not commence the trip, Swan Hellenic Travel loses its claim to the travel price. Swan Hellenic Travel may instead demand reasonable compensation insofar as Swan Hellenic Travel is not responsible for the cancellation or insofar as extraordinary circumstances do not occur at the place of destination or its immediate vicinity which considerably impair the performance of the journey or the carriage of persons to the place of destination; circumstances are unavoidable if they are not subject to the control of Swan Hellenic Travel and their consequences could not have been avoided even if all reasonable precautions had been taken. 4.3 The amount of the compensation shall be determined by the travel price less the value of the expenses saved by Swan Hellenic Travel and less what Swan Hellenic Travel acquires through other use of the travel services, which shall be justified by Swan Hellenic Travel at the customer's request. Swan Hellenic Travel has determined the following compensation level schedule taking into account the period between the notice of withdrawal and the commencement of the journey as well as the expected savings of expenses and the expected acquisition through other use of the travel services. The compensation will be calculated as follows with the respective cancellation scale after the date of receipt of the notice of cancellation: The following cancellation fees apply to all other trips, with the exception of Special Cruise Itineraries: - A USD 300/ EUR 300/ GBP 300/ CAD 300.00/ AUD 300/ NZD 300 administrative fee is assessed for all cancellations up to 120 days before cruise departure. - For cancellations 119-60 days prior to departure: 15% of the cruise package price; - For cancellations 59-30 days prior to departure: 75% of the cruise package price; - For cancellations 29 days prior to departure: 100% of the cruise package price In the case of flight tickets for special price conditions which are booked in addition to the cruise arrangement, 100% of the net ticket price will be charged as cancellation fees in the event of cancellation or no show, taxes and fees on the flight ticket will be refunded. 4.4 In any case, the customer is at liberty to prove to Swan Hellenic Travel that Swan Hellenic Travel has incurred no damage at all or substantially less damage than the cancellation level demanded by it. 4.5 Swan Hellenic Travel reserves the right to demand a higher, concrete compensation instead of the aforementioned cancellation level if Swan Hellenic Travel proves that it has incurred significantly higher expenses than the applicable cancellation level. In this case, Swan Hellenic Travel shall be obliged to quantify and substantiate the claimed compensation taking into account the saved expenses and any other use of the travel services. 4.6 The statutory right of the customer to demand from Swan Hellenic Travel in accordance with EU Package Travel Directive in the Cyprus Transition or the respective national law statutes, in your country where the travel modules are offered that a third party takes over the rights and obligations arising from the package travel contract instead of him shall remain unaffected by the above conditions. Until the start of the trip, i.e. taking into account a reasonable period of time for organisational measures which must be reasonable for Swan Hellenic Travel, the customer may demand that a third party takes his place in the rights and obligations arising from the package travel contract. Swan Hellenic Travel may object to the entry of the third party if the third party does not meet the special travel requirements or if its participation is contrary to statutory regulations or official orders. If a third party enters into the contract, he and the customer shall be jointly and severally liable to Swan Hellenic Travel for the travel price and the additional costs incurred as a result of the entry of the third party, in particular for changing the flight tickets and fees of the respective service providers. We charge handling fees of €/GBP/USD 50.00 for the transfer of the contract to a substitute person (plus any fees charged by third parties - in particular airlines). Declarations of withdrawal, rebooking and changes should be made in writing in the interest of the customer and for reasons of proof. 5. REBOOKING 5.1 If a customer wishes to rebook for another trip, he should ask Swan Hellenic Travel to clarify whether the request can be met. There is no legal right to rebooking. This does not apply if the rebooking is necessary because Swan Hellenic Travel has not provided the traveller with any, insufficient or incorrect pre-contractual information in accordance with EU Package Travel Directive in the Cyprus transition or the respective national law statutes, in your country where the travel modules are offered; in this case the rebooking is possible free of charge. Otherwise, rebooking is only possible if the rebooking takes place on a trip that begins within six months of the original departure date and is more expensive. Changes can only be made up to 61 days before departure and will only be permitted once. In contrast, changes that only relate to individual travel services (e.g. hotel or flight) as well as pure name corrections that do not represent a change of person are possible at any time before departure. When registering your trip, Swan Hellenic Travel must have your full name with all first names and surnames and the names of all registered travellers congruent with your valid passport. After Swan Hellenic Travel has confirmed the trip, name changes are only permitted for a handling fee of €/GBP/USD/AUD 50.00 per person. Name changes on scheduled flights are only possible in exceptional cases and on request; Swan Hellenic Travel charges a name change fee in line with the conditions of carriage of and requested by the single airlines per person after the issue of the ticket. Depending on the availability of the airfields, additional surcharges may apply. Pure name corrections in case of incorrect spelling are free of charge. The customer will be charged EUR/GBP/USD/AUD 100.00 for rebookings and changes as well as fees charged by third parties (airlines fees excluded – see above). The advertised conditions apply to rebookings and new bookings; discounts and special conditions for the trip to be rebooked cannot be transferred. 5.2 Irrespective of this, each customer is free to withdraw from the originally booked trip under the cancellation conditions under Item 4.3 and to book a new trip. This is mandatory for each rebooking request 60 days or later to departure date. 6. SERVICES NOT USED If the traveller does not make use of individual travel services which have been duly offered to him for reasons attributable to him (e.g. early return or other compelling reasons), he shall not be entitled to pro rata reimbursement of the travel price. Swan Hellenic Travel will endeavour to have the saved expenses reimbursed by the service providers. This obligation shall not apply if the services concerned are completely insignificant or if reimbursement is contrary to statutory or official provisions. 7. TERMINATION FOR REASONS OF CONDUCT OR UNAVOIDABLE, EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES Swan Hellenic Travel may terminate the Travel Contract without notice if the Traveller a) he has not notified any unfitness to travel known to him before the start of the journey; b) knowingly misstated his age; c) is, in the judgement of the master or the ship’s doctor, incapable of travelling because of illness, infirmity or any other cause i.e. pandemic suspect; d) is dependent on company, but travels unaccompanied; e) the performance of a voyage, notwithstanding a warning from Swan Hellenic Travel or the ship's management, causes lasting disruption or behaves in a manner contrary to the contract to such an extent that the immediate cancellation of the contract is justified; f) booked with false personal or nationality details; g) does not appear at the start of the journey within the check-in periods provided, or does not comply with the necessary travel regulations or does not carry the necessary travel documents, so that there is a risk that other passengers may not leave the ship for shore leave. h) carries weapons, ammunition, explosive or flammable substances and the like, i) consumes or carries drugs or commits criminal offences while travelling. A justified termination also exists in the case of an attempt of the aforementioned actions h) and i). j) is on corresponding anti-terror lists of the EU or OFAC. If Swan Hellenic Travel terminates the contract, Swan Hellenic Travel retains the right to the travel price; however, Swan Hellenic Travel must allow itself to be credited with the value of the saved expenses as well as those benefits which Swan Hellenic Travel obtains from another use of the service not used, including the amounts credited to Swan Hellenic Travel by the service providers. If Swan Hellenic Travel is prevented from carrying out and fulfilling the cruise package contract prior to commencement of travel due to unavoidable, extraordinary circumstances, Swan Hellenic Travel may declare its withdrawal from the contract to the customer immediately after becoming aware of the reason for withdrawal. Swan Hellenic Travel will then refund the paid travel price within 14 days. Swan Hellenic Travel reserves the right to demand reasonable compensation for travel services rendered or to be rendered. On board there is an on-board regulation which must be observed and observed by the customer without restriction. The captain is responsible for the ship, the passengers and the crew. Within the framework of the seamanly conduct of the ship, the guarantee of safety, as well as with regard to the observance of the ship rules, the captain has the sole decision-making authority and is thus entitled to expel customers from the ship without compensation.
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