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Fantastic bucket list cruise to Antarctica. We were well cared for from the greeting in Buenos Aires to the end of the trip. Our cabin was comfortable, roomy, and had a great view through 2 big almost floor to ceiling port windows. The staff were awesome and caring and the outings were exciting.
I have chosen this cruise because of the itinerary and number of stops in the Antarctic peninsula and I am so glad that we managed not only to explore beautiful spots (twice per day) but to cross the Antarctic circle. I enjoyed SH Diana modern design and comfort, spacious rooms, facilities and culinary choices at the restaurants. The expedition team was incredible, knowledgeable and fun, always making sure we had an amazing time. We managed to kayak and snow shoe during our trip and had a sunny weather during those activities. We saw so much wildlife: penguins, seals, whales, orcas and many sea birds. The scenery was incredible. SH had their own photographer on board and his amazing photos were shared with us after the trip. What an incredible souvenir! I highly recommend Swan Hellenic to anyone who is looking for in depth Antarctica experience, great expedition team and crew onboard, all onboard a beautiful ship.
Great ship, crew, expedition team, cabin service and house keeping, food and beverage. They exceeded our expectations. The area that needs improvement is pre trip communiations from their office as they did not provide much if any timely information to passengers before arrival at the pre cruise hotel.
My Antarctic Wonders expedition with Swan Hellenic aboard SH Minerva was exceptional from start to finish. Every detail was seamless, from airport pickup, pre-night hotel, and charter flights to Ushuaia and back to Buenos Aires.The crew and expedition team were outstanding, attending to every detail, and my cabin was beautiful and incredibly comfortable, with a private balcony, fireplace, and a fantastic bed. I loved coming into my cabin each night with the lights dimmed, my bed turned down, and my fireplace providing the perfect ambiance. The food each day was delicious and plentiful. The staff attention was top notch! Always smiling, calling you by name, they were the best! The itinerary exceeded expectations, with unforgettable landings, kayaking alongside whales, and of course, penguins everywhere! Not to mention the Polar Plunge! This was expedition cruising at its finest. I can’t praise Swan Hellenic enough for delivering a truly once-in-a-lifetime Antarctica experience, and thank them for helping me achieve a bucket list trip!
Swan Hellenic paid attention to every detail for our Antarctic expedition to be amazing and memorable. Members of the team were friendly, knowledgeable, accessible, and helpful. The stateroom was very comfortable. From start to end, the experience substantially exceeded my expectations.
My husband and I recently completed the "Antarctic Wonders" cruise on the beautiful SH Minerva. I can honestly say that everything about this adventure was extraordinary. It was our first "Expedition Cruise" and the whole experience was amazing from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend it to others without hesitation. The staff (including the Captain, Hotel Director, Doctor and Expedition Leader by the way) were exceptional and very approachable. The ship's capacity is 152 passengers but there were only 91 guests traveling on this particular sailing. Naturally, this made for a certain level of upscale, personalized service, but each and every staff member went out of their way 24/7 to ensure a perfect experience for all passengers. The dining and bar staff (Zerik, Allan, Silvester, Roan, Sagar) addressed us all by name after the 1st day. Beyond that, they were kind, funny and extremely accommodating. I must add that the other passengers were very welcoming as well. It seemed that we were all up for the adventure of a lifetime and we shared a "life changing" experience with one another that bonded us in an unexpected way.The food was all made from scratch and we enjoyed 5 star meals that were incredible. Chef Eddy can "read the room" and he tailored meals to fit the needs and desires of a diverse group of people (literally from all over the world). It was impressive and delicious.Our stateroom was lovely. It had more storage than any previous ship I have traveled on as well as an electric fireplace that was so charming! The common areas are also elegant but inviting and comfortable. The spa was beautiful and I enjoyed a massage with Jun that was wonderful. The sauna and hot tub offered views outside the ship that were spectacular. We didn't hop into the pool, but spent a fair amount of time on the deck enjoying the tables with heaters above them. You sure couldn't beat the view at lunch time!!The Expedition team was comprised of experts from many fields (Marine Biology, Ornithology, Geology). They were knowledgeable, helpful and so interesting to talk to. They gave informative lectures and were always available to answer random questions too. We even visited the onboard lab one day! Miriam, our Expedition Leader, was delightful. Her experience and planning allowed us to enjoy maximum time off the ship (via Zodiac cruises or landings) and made the adventure all that we had hoped for and more. The team had a photographer onboard (Werner Kruse) to document our experience and the videos and photos we received (at no additional cost) were of "National Geographic" quality. It was a priceless gift of our memories and experience. The weather (and wildlife) was very cooperative during our journey, which I understand is not always the case. However, I can assure you that this team will go above and beyond to deliver the best guest experience possible on any voyage. They also facilitated a "Polar Plunge" for those of us who were interested (30 seconds of chilly, salty exhilaration for endless years of bragging rights!)If you are considering a cruise to the Antarctic Peninsula (and if you haven't been, you should be!), I would urge you to travel with Swan Hellenic. Their attention to detail (and, it should be noted, safety) is unmatched in my opinion. Go for it!
Our Antarctica experience was truly amazing from start to finish. Everything was exceptionally well planned and handled with care, which made the whole trip feel smooth, safe, and unforgettable.The accommodations were excellent. Our cabin was very comfortable and well kept. Food was also a major highlight—every meal felt top level, with consistent quality throughout the voyage.What impressed me most was how professionally the expeditions were executed. Every landing and outing was carefully organized, with clear attention to safety and the environment. The team consistently assessed weather and risk conditions and made decisions accordingly, which gave us a lot of confidence and allowed us to fully enjoy the experience.A special shout-out to Ralf and the entire expedition team—they deserve real congratulations for their diligence and dedication to giving guests the best possible experience. Onboard entertainment was also very good, and there was plenty of time to interact with the expedition team and connect with other guests, which added a lot to the atmosphere.
SH Vega is an amazing ship, 5 star luxury with fantastic food, drinks and amazing staff.The expedition team lead by Ralf was superb and really enhanced the experience of landing in Antarctica. We had a couple of wintery days at the start that made the zodiac outings a bit chilly, but beautiful sunshine a few days into the cruise allowed us to have an on-deck barbeque by the pool.It's hard to put the majesty of the 7th continent into words, you just need to go and see it for yourself!
We were on the Long Arc cruise to Antarctica and had a fabulous time. The cabins were well thought out, the staff very helpful and the food excellent.Being a cruise to a region with unpredictable weather, the programme had to be flexible especially after we experienced a serious storm three days out. This curtailed the landings and zodiac cruising a little but in the end did not really affect our enjoyment although were would have liked to see a little more active wildlife etc something not in Swan Hellenic’s gift!The twin highlights were our visit to South Georgia requiring an early rise to get the best from the trip and the day cruise down the peninsula for our continental landing accompanied by myriad icebergs and floes.As first time cruisers, we were pleasantly surprised at how it all fitted together and with good company had a ball.
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