Swan Hellenic is back with a New Year offer to inspire you to explore new destinations in the new year. You can explore old world destinations throughout Europe and the Mediterranean and receive 50% the second guests. Or choose an Arctic trip to Iceland, Greenland, or Svalbard and enjoy the same discount but also a $1,000 onboard credit! As Swan Hellenic is an all inclusive cruise line, receiving an onboard credit is true bliss. This can but utilized for spa services or an upgraded excursion.
In the last two years I have been on two amazing expeditions with Swan Hellenic and I cannot wait for my next ($4,000 Saving on Africa Expedition). I had such a great time on my first trip, I took ten of my closest friends and family members on a Swan Hellenic cruise to east Africa in April 2024! If you’re looking a trip in 2025, contact me ASAP to take advantage of this limited time deal, ONLY when you book via a preferred travel agent such as myself (Rocky) at Scott & Thomas Travel.
With two small ships that hold between 150-198 people you are in for an intimate expedition with nature or small ports where the large cruise ships cannot go. Get up close to reindeer and walruses, view Polar Bears in Svalbard, and experience the sea ice and icebergs of the Arctic in Greenland. Go above the Arctic circle, explore parts of the Northwest Passage and maybe even witness the Northern Lights at sea with this amazing Arctic cruise sale. Plan your 2025 Arctic expedition cruise today by emailing me directly.
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Swan Hellenic 50% Cruise Sale
First off, it’s not a cruise. It’s an expedition! Why? Because in most of the Arctic stops are made up and they don’t matter! For the most part there is no or limited infrastructure in the Arctic, which means depending on your trip, you’ll be in true expedition mode the entire time. The Expedition team will work with the captain to decide where to go each day. They will plan stops along pristine coastline, former hunting camps, or where there’s been good hikes previously. Your ship may follow a pod of Orcas or switch directions because polar bears are spotted in the distance on the ice. When you’re on expedition, the weather, animals, and experience dictates your day to day. Not a harbor master.
In Europe and more traditional ports, Swan Hellenic offers cultural expeditions. Take guests to less common ports and smaller ports where infrastructure cannot support big ships. Swan partners with local companies to introduce travelers to the local culture. Watch local musician and cultural performances, eat a special meal, or explore local temples and cultural sites. All of this and more included in the fare.
Artic Cruise Sale offers 50% off the 2nd person on nearly every 2025 Arctic sailing. Plus guests will receie a $250 onboard credit for Oceanview rooms and $500 per person for balcony rooms. This sale is by far one of the best offers for 2025 Arctic trips, minus the $8999 deal I have with Seabourn Expeditions for May.
Price listed below is the price per person, AFTER all discounts are applied.
| Route | Ship | From (Port) | To (Port) | Departure | Arrival | Nights | Oceanview from | Balcony from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada to Iceland via Greenland | Vega | Halifax | Reykjavik | 22 May 25 | 02 Jun 25 | 11 | $7,410 | $8,835 |
| Celts and Viking Explorer Ireland, UK and Iceland | Diana | Dublin | Reykjavik | 01 Jun 25 | 13 Jun 25 | 11 | $8,385 | $10,860 |
| Iceland to Svalbard | Vega | Reykjavik | Longyearbyen | 02 Jun 25 | 13 Jun 25 | 11 | $10,035 | $11,985 |
| Iceland to Svalbard Express | Diana | Reykjavik | Longyearbyen | 13 Jun 25 | 22 Jun 25 | 9 | $8,760 | $10,485 |
| Exploring Svalbard | Vega | Longyearbyen | Longyearbyen | 13 Jun 25 | 20 Jun 25 | 7 | $6,810 | $8,235 |
| Svalbard to Norwegian Fjords | Diana | Longyearbyen | Tromsø | 22 Jun 25 | 01 Jul 25 | 9 | $8,760 | $10,485 |
| Exploring Svalbard | Vega | Longyearbyen | Longyearbyen | 27 Jun 25 | 04 Jul 25 | 7 | $6,810 | $8,235 |
| Norwegian Fjords & Svalbard | Diana | Tromsø | Tromsø | 01 Jul 25 | 11 Jul 25 | 10 | $6,885 | $8,235 |
| Exploring Svalbard | Vega | Longyearbyen | Longyearbyen | 04 Jul 25 | 11 Jul 25 | 7 | $6,810 | $8,235 |
| Norwegian Fjords & Svalbard | Diana | Tromsø | Tromsø | 11 Jul 25 | 21 Jul 25 | 10 | $6,885 | $8,235 |
| Svalbard Greenland and Iceland Discovery | Vega | Longyearbyen | Reykjavik | 18 Jul 25 | 31 Jul 25 | 13 | $11,910 | $14,235 |
| Norwegian Fjords | Diana | Tromsø | Amsterdam | 21 Jul 25 | 31 Jul 25 | 10 | $8,760 | $11,385 |
| Iceland to Greenland | Vega | Reykjavik | Reykjavik | 31 Jul 25 | 10 Aug 25 | 10 | $7,935 | $9,510 |
| Iceland to Greenland | Vega | Reykjavik | Reykjavik | 10 Aug 25 | 20 Aug 25 | 10 | $7,935 | $9,510 |
| Greenland in Depth | Vega | Reykjavik | Kangerlussuaq | 20 Aug 25 | 30 Aug 25 | 10 | $8,760 | $11,385 |
| Canada Northwest Passage & Northern Lights | Vega | Kangerlussuaq | Kangerlussuaq | 30 Aug 25 | 15 Sep 25 | 16 | $13,935 | $18,135 |
| Canadian Arctic & Northern Lights | Vega | Kangerlussuaq | Halifax | 15 Sep 25 | 30 Sep 25 | 15 | $12,735 | $15,360 |
Looking for something in Europe instead or somewhere else in the world? Check out these deals below. The price is per person after discounts applied. Even Suites are on sale! Note, that there is no additional onboard credit for the options below. Just the awesome discount.
| Route | Ship | From (Port) | To (Port) | Departure | Arrival | Nights | Oceanview | Balcony | Jr. Suite | Suite | Premium Suite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antarctica Discovery | Vega | Ushuaia | Ushuaia | 22-Feb-25 | 3-Mar-25 | 9 | $7,785 | $9,585 | - | $13,485 | $14,685 |
| Antarctica to South Africa via South Georgia | Diana | Ushuaia | Cape Town | 7-Mar-25 | 27-Mar-25 | 20 | $9,735 | $11,760 | $14,685 | $17,160 | $19,485 |
| South America Coast Line Discovery | Vega | Valparaiso | Callao | 27-Mar-25 | 5-Apr-25 | 9 | $4,935 | $5,910 | - | $8,610 | $9,885 |
| Moroccan Coast & Atlantic Islands Cruise | Diana | Dakar | Lisbon | 3-May-25 | 12-May-25 | 9 | $5,460 | $6,585 | $8,235 | $9,585 | $11,010 |
| Old World Gateways of the Atlantic | Diana | Lisbon | Portsmouth | 12-May-25 | 21-May-25 | 9 | $5,460 | $6,585 | $8,235 | $9,585 | $11,010 |
| Spirit of the Celts | Diana | Portsmouth | Dublin | 21-May-25 | 1-Jun-25 | 11 | $7,410 | $8,835 | $11,085 | $12,885 | $14,760 |
| Historical Atlantic Seaport | Diana | Amsterdam | Lisbon | 31-Jul-25 | 11-Aug-25 | 11 | $5,985 | $7,260 | $8,985 | $10,485 | $11,985 |
| North Africa Roman's Riches | Diana | Lisbon | Palermo | 11-Aug-25 | 22-Aug-25 | 11 | $6,735 | $8,085 | $10,035 | $11,760 | $13,410 |
| Sicily & The Adriactic Sea | Diana | Palermo | Venice | 22-Aug-25 | 1-Sep-25 | 10 | $6,135 | $7,335 | $9,135 | $10,710 | $12,210 |
| Adriactic Sea Discovery | Diana | Venice | Piraeus | 1-Sep-25 | 9-Sep-25 | 8 | $5,085 | $6,660 | $9,285 | $9,735 | $10,785 |
| Greek Island Discovery | Diana | Piraeus | Istanbul | 9-Sep-25 | 17-Sep-25 | 8 | $4,860 | $5,835 | $7,335 | $8,535 | $9,735 |
| Seychelles Enchantment | Diana | Port Victoria | Port Victoria | 9-Oct-25 | 19-Oct-25 | 10 | $9,135 | $11,010 | $13,710 | $16,035 | $18,285 |
| Exploring South America & Brazil's Amazon & Coastline | Vega | Bridgetown | Salvador De Bahia | 12-Oct-25 | 31-Oct-25 | 19 | $16,185 | $19,485 | - | $28,410 | $32,460 |
| Paradise Islands of the Indian Islands | Diana | Port Victoria | Mombasa | 19-Oct-25 | 29-Oct-25 | 10 | $8,535 | $10,260 | $12,735 | $14,910 | $17,085 |
| East Africa + Madagascar | Diana | Mombasa | Cape Town | 29-Oct-25 | 15-Nov-25 | 17 | $14,535 | $17,385 | $21,735 | $25,410 | $29,010 |
| Soul, Samba and Sea: Journey to Heart of Brazil | Vega | Salvador De Bahia | Rio De Janeiro | 31-Oct-25 | 6-Nov-25 | 6 | $4,035 | $4,860 | - | $7,035 | $8,010 |
| Discover South America: Cruise from Brazil to Argentina | Vega | Rio De Janeiro | Buenos Aires | 6-Nov-25 | 14-Nov-25 | 8 | $5,385 | $6,435 | - | $9,360 | $10,710 |
| South Atlantic cruise: from South Africa to Antarctica | Diana | Cape Town | Ushuaia | 15-Nov-25 | 5-Dec-25 | 20 | $11,685 | $14,085 | $17,535 | $20,460 | $23,385 |
The world sale! Outside of the Arctic, the sale goes through March 16. Yet know space is limited. Do not delay!
What’s Included on Swan Hellenic
Unlike other companies, Swan Hellenic trips are all inclusive. Everything from an open bar to staff gratuities are included in the fare. Don’t stress about paying more. Pay once and forget. You can go on vacation knowing that everything is included, including a daily excursion! To make things even better, Swan Hellenic takes the stress out of travel by including airport transfers and 1 night hotel pre-cruise stay. No scrambling from the airport to the ship or worried about missing embarkment. Instead enjoy a night resting before your expedition cruise in a luxury hotel.
Swan Hellenic makes travel easy by including just about everything except the airfare in your cruise. Yet, even sometimes they charter the plane too hard to get places! Such as Svalbard and Greenland!
Every Swan Hellenic Trip includes
- Group airport transfers
- Charter flight between Copenhagen & Svalbard and back at end of trip when trip starts or ends in Longyearbyen
- Charter flight between Reykjavik and Kangerlussuaq when trip begins or ends in Greenland
- One-night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel
- All meals onboard + snacks!
- 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.
- Polar plunge included in Antarctica & Arctic
- Lecture programs by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
- Standard WiFi -upgrade options available
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- 1 Complimentary excursion option in every port or all excursion activities while on expedition
- in room binoculars
- Warm winter Parka’s for Arctic and Antarctica Expeditions, yours to take home at the end of the trip
- Complimentary boot rentals for wet landings, hikes, and keeping your feet dry on Antarctica & Arctic Expeditions
- Walking sticks and more for landings and hikes.
As you can see, a swan Hellenic cruise includes…
Just kidding. Everything is included!
What more do you need on a vacation? Honestly everything you can think of is taken care of for you. Honestly, this is the best way to travel. Stress free and worry free. Just enjoy the views and the experience.
Plus you can even do a Polar Plunge! Jump in and feel the rush.
Plan Your 2025 Cruise
Do not delay and start your 2025 cruise planning now. What is on your bucket list?. I went to Svalbard in July 2023 and it will remain one of my favorite trips every. It’s VERY different than Antarctica and is somewhere everyone should visit. In fact, the Arctic is melting MUCH faster than Antarctica. With that in mid you should go to the Arctic before climate change makes it more difficult to see Walrus and Polar bears in the wild. There’s already new regulations in the Arctic that is making more difficult
Bottom Line
As I previously mentioned, I’ve been on two Swan Hellenic Cruises. The experience was fantastic. From the educational seminars, the polar and cultural experiences and the scrumptious food in the dining room. I highly recommend Swan Hellenic. You can read about my Swan Hellenic Arctic cruise here or check out my Swan Hellenic West Africa Angola to Ghana Expedition. Swan Hellenic honestly does trips that are unlike any one else and this sale should not be missed. If you want to see the world, Swan is going to take you there.
Currently, Swan Hellenic is offering 50% off the 2nd passenger when the first passenger pays full price. This equates to thousands in savings. Plus on Arctic departures, guests will receive an onboard credit between $250 – $500 per person per sailing. Use this complimentary credit to go kayaking in Svalbard, have a massage or three at the Spa, or upgrade an excursion in Africa or Europe. These reduce prices end Jan 10. Contact me to book your trip. Let me know what trip you’re interested in and I can save you a spot!
