Antarctica is unlike anywhere else on earth. Picture cathedral-sized icebergs, glacier-carved bays, and a world ruled by penguins, seals and whales. Whether you’re stepping ashore by Zodiac or simply watching the ice drift past from your cabin, every day in Antarctica feels like a first.
With Swan Hellenic, prices start from €7,650 pps, and there’s a route to suit every kind of Antarctic adventure, from a nine-night roundtrip to an epic 20-night crossing from Cape Town. Here’s what’s on offer.
South Atlantic Cruise: South Africa to Antarctica
Sail all the way from Cape Town to Ushuaia on this remarkable 20-night crossing.
- Route: Cape Town to Ushuaia
- Dates: 23 October 2026 to 12 November 2026 (20 nights)
- Ship: SH Diana
- From: €8,500 pps
- Save up to €5,775 pp
Antarctic Wonders: Roundtrip
A nine-night roundtrip from Ushuaia, perfect for a focused taste of the Antarctic Peninsula.
- Route: Roundtrip from Ushuaia
- Dates: 11 November 2026 to 20 November 2026 (9 nights)
- Ship: SH Minerva
- From: €7,650 pps
- Save up to €1,175 pp
In Shackleton’s Footsteps: Falklands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula
Follow in the footsteps of the great explorer himself on this 18-night journey through three of the Southern Ocean’s most iconic destinations.
- Route: Roundtrip from Ushuaia
- Dates: 20 November 2026 to 8 December 2026 (18 nights)
- Ship: SH Minerva
- From: €15,300 pps
- Save up to €1,500 pp
Cruise to the Antarctic Circle
Venture further south and cross the Antarctic Circle itself on this 13-night voyage.
- Route: Roundtrip from Ushuaia
- Dates: 24 February 2027 to 9 March 2027 (13 nights)
- Ship: SH Diana
- From: €11,050 pps
- Save up to €1,075 pp
Antarctic Peninsula Wonders
A nine-night roundtrip with three departure dates to choose from, so there’s flexibility to fit your travel plans.
- Route: Roundtrip from Ushuaia
- Dates: 12 to 21 November 2026, or 21 to 30 November 2026, or 30 November to 9 December 2026 (9 nights)
- Ship: SH Diana
- From: €7,841 pps
- Save up to €984 pp
Book Your Antarctic Adventure
Rates are applicable for oceanview and balcony cabins and are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
The Antarctica Playlist
No journey to the White Continent is complete without the right soundtrack. We’ve put together a playlist built around Vangelis’s iconic Antarctica theme, layering in cinematic and ambient tracks that capture the vastness, stillness and quiet drama of the ice. Perfect for daydreaming about your next voyage south, or for setting the mood while you plan it.