This sale has been extended! Swan Hellenic is back with a fantastic 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 starting at just $5,999 per person.
Explore Antarctica and the polar region in 5 star luxury for just $5,999 per person. On some sailings both balcony and ocean view rooms are the same price. This is nearly the same price as Hurtigrutens recent BOGO sale, yet on a smaller, more intimate, and nicer ship; with more inclusions! This honestly is the best sale to Antarctica that I have EVER seen!
Contact me at Scott & Thomas Travel to save upwards of 66% off the published rate on expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula. The best deals are the transatlantic option stopping in South Georgia too! Just click this link to email me directly to get the best deals and prices brought to you only by approved travel agents. This deal is not available if you call Swan Hellenic directly or online.
Antarctica Cruise Deals
The Antarctica cruise deal with Swan Hellenic is only available to those looking for a last minute trip for 2023 or early January 2024. You can only book these rate through an approve agent and will not get rates this low by calling Swan Hellenic. Swan direct rates are more expensive by 50% or more. 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. If these dates do not work, know I can also save you $1,000 per person on any 2024 or 2025 Swan Hellenic sailing.
If heading to the 7th continent, I HIGHLY recommend a balcony room. You never want to miss an opportunity to see the wildlife. When they announce whales or other wildlife off the side of the ship, there is nothing worse than running upstairs just to miss it. Meanwhile with a balcony, you can step out onto your balcony and look both ways.
For this deals solo travelers only pay a 25% supplement. Making this on of the BEST solo traveler deals to Antarctica! Most companies change 100% more for solo travelers. Plus solo travelers get a full size cabin on Swan Hellenic.
The following expedition dates though early January 2024 are on sale at the best rates of the season. Prices below are per person.
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 must get yourself to either Cape Town or Buenos Aires for your trip.
Interesting in a different date but you don’t see it on the list? Like a Jan 13 or Jan 24 sailing. Guess what, it’s also on sale, but ONLY via an approved agent! There are even a few dates in February. Interested in a suite? We have HUGE discounts here, so low I cannot publish them. Contact me for more details on sailings not listed. We also have Seabourn expeditions starting at $8,500 per person!
You can see the full itinerary and trip details via Swan Hellenic. You will notice that price also starts at $10,000to $18,000 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. Longer trips in January have 8 plus 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! The January 2, departure explores the Ross Seas. Home to Emperor penguins.
Each expedition includes one night in a hotel in Buenos Aires or Cape Town before the expedition. Swan Hellenic expedition includes all airport transfer, 1 night in a 4 or 5 star hotel in Buenos Aires (Or Cape Town) before the cruise 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 by jet back to Buenos Aires. This deal does NOT include flights from the USA or wherever you are traveling from.
This is a fantastic 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 and the drake is usually calm. Travel in 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. Plus there’s always a ton of animals to be seen in Antarctica.
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. And, nearly everything is included in the cost.
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, and Explora does not go 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! Making the most out of your trip.
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
- Complimentary in room mini bar
- 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
- in room binoculars
Bottom Line
Now is your chance to save on a vacation to Antarctica. If you are looking for a luxury expedition or cruises to Antarctica on a small ship cruise line, Swan Hellenic is for you. Swan Hellenic ships are beautiful and have all the modern comforts onboard. Expedition travel has never been so comfortable or easy. These last minute cruise deals to Antarctica are currently the best deal in the industry and are selling out fast.
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 2023 prices are nearly twice as much!
This Swan Hellenic expedition sale is available until November 10, 2023 or until rooms sell out. Do not delay and Contact Scott & Thomas travel, as these are exclusive prices which are not available anywhere else.
