SWAN HELLENIC LUXURY CRUISES - ANTARCTICA

Antarctica Wonders

Round-trip Buenos Aires

"We're thrilled to be partnering with Swan Hellenic and to pass along rates this good to our clients. Tracey and I are so excited, in fact, that we're doing something we've never done before — we have invited our childern along for our third trip to Antarctica. If that doesn't tell you how we feel about this one, nothing will." — Rick

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11-12

Days

152-192

Guests Max

15

Discovery Experts

26

Included Meals

Special Exclusive Pricing From:

$9,225

Per person

Inclusive luxury journey with a wealth of amenities

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2026 DEPARTURES

Nov 9 Nov 10 Nov 19 Nov 24* Nov 30 Dec 4 Dec 9* Dec 13 Dec 19*

2027 DEPARTURES

Feb 24** March 3 March 12**

*One extra day in Antarctica
**Four extra days in Antarctica

Join Rick & Tracey on Nov 19 voyage

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

✔ Spacious all-balcony luxury suite accommodation from 320 sq ft

✔ Intimate exploration yacht experience for only 152-192 guests

✔ Unforgettable gourmet offerings in two included restaurants

✔ Wide range of premium beverages including wine, beer, and quality spirits

✔ Complimentary room service

✔ Nearly a 1:1 staff-to-guest ratio

✔ Spa, gym and complimentary self-service laundry

✔ Complimentary expedition jacket & backpack to keep

✔ large expert polar discovery team

✔ Zodiac excursions

✔ Starlink Wi-Fi, tips & port charges

✔ Memory package photos and video of your specific expedition

✔ Engaging lectures & education programs with up to 15 onboard specialists

✔ Oversized stabilizers — larger than other ships for far greater stability

WHY BOOK WITH RICK & TRACEY?

✔ Personal service from first call to final travel documents

✔ Expert advice on the right cruise, ship and cabin for you

✔ Rick & Tracey have personally sailed Antarctica twice on Scenic Eclipse

✔ Rick & Tracey have sent thousands of travelers across all seven continents

✔ Rick & Tracey have visited all seven continents — at least twice

✔ Access to exclusive offers and added value not available to the public

✔ We're available before, during and after your trip — always a real person

Rick & Tracey
Your Travel Experts

✔ Special exclusive group pricing · No fees, no markups!

Straight from a fellow traveler

“As seasoned travelers, my wife and I can safely say it was the trip of a lifetime. The boat was simply outstanding in all respects — from the luxurious cabin to the scrumptious food and superb excursion staff.”

— Mark & Petra M., Toronto, Canada

DAY BY DAY

Your complete itinerary — 11-16 days, Round-trip Buenos Aires included

This is a representative 12-day voyage. Some departures run up to four extra days, spending more time exploring further south — and since your Captain chooses each Antarctic landing based on ice, weather, and wildlife, no two voyages follow quite the same course.

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1Day

Depart Home

Home · Overnight flight

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Depart on your overnight flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina — the gateway to the world's most extraordinary wilderness. Antarctica expedition map

2Day

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Argentina · Overnight hotel included

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Airport transfers included

Welcome to Buenos Aires — the "Paris of South America." Resplendent with Belle Époque buildings, sidewalk cafés, and green spaces, there's a fiery Latin passion here that's hard to resist. Spend the day exploring at your own pace. Highlights include La Boca, a colorful, creative neighborhood with a must-do art walk, and San Telmo, a former aristocratic quarter now home to boutique hotels, antique shops, and legendary tango clubs. Tonight, settle into your included overnight hotel and rest before the adventure begins.

3Day

Buenos Aires to Ushuaia

Argentina · Embarkation · Beagle Channel

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Breakfast · DinnerIncluded charter flight to Ushuaia

Board your included flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia — the southernmost city in the world and the gateway to the seventh continent. The Captain and crew warmly welcome you aboard your Swan Hellenic luxury ship, where every guest enjoys a private balcony suite. Toast the start of your once-in-a-lifetime expedition as you depart South America and cruise through the scenic Beagle Channel, named for the ship that carried Charles Darwin on his famous voyage of discovery. Admire dramatic Andean mountain views from your private balcony or the ship's open decks. Meals: B, D

4Day

At Sea — Drake Passage

Southern Ocean · Expedition briefings

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerDiscovery Team briefings

Wake up in your own time as you cruise across the Drake Passage — the infamous waterway connecting South America to Antarctica. Order breakfast through complimentary room service, or head to the lounge to meet fellow guests. Join your Discovery Team in the ship's lecture theater for an introduction to your polar expedition — they'll explain how your Zodiac excursions will work in the days ahead. Meals: B, L, D

5Day

At Sea — Drake Passage

Southern Ocean · Approaching Antarctica

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerLecture programs & expert talks

A second day crossing the Drake, and Antarctica is now just over the horizon. Attend lectures from your Discovery Team — specialists in history, biology, geology, glaciology, and photography — who will deepen your understanding of what lies ahead. Browse the library, unwind in the spa and gym, or simply watch the Southern Ocean roll past from your private balcony. Meals: B, L, D

6Day

Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula · First landings

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerZodiac excursions included

Step onto your balcony to see icebergs sculpted by nature and glacial mountains rising thousands of meters from the ocean. Antarctica has arrived. From here there's no fixed itinerary — your Captain and Discovery Team choose each landing based on ice, weather, and wildlife conditions, making the most of up to 18–20 hours of daylight. The continent is a birdwatcher's paradise too, home to more than 40 species — keep your eyes peeled for wandering albatrosses, shearwaters, and giant petrels. Antarctica — first landing

Meals: B, L, D

7Day

Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula · Exploring the ice

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerZodiac excursions

Every day in Antarctica brings something different. You might cruise by Zodiac past towering icebergs, step ashore at a historic refuge hut like Portal Point, or visit a penguin rookery hundreds of thousands strong at a site like Deception Island's flooded volcanic caldera — your Captain decides based on conditions on the day. Wherever you land, expect countless "pinch me" moments. In the evening, enjoy dinner in one of the ship's included restaurants or a quiet moment in the library. Penguin rookery, Antarctic Peninsula

Meals: B, L, D

8Day

Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula · Wildlife encounters

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerWhale watching from Zodiac

Around 12 million penguins live on the Antarctic Peninsula — Adélie, Chinstrap, Gentoo, and the very rare Emperor among them. Guided by your Discovery Team, you'll witness colonies up close: hear their mighty calls and watch as they clumsily waddle and interact with each other. Whales are another majestic encounter — minke, humpback, or orca. Watch them from the ship's open decks or at water level from a Zodiac. Whale encounter, Antarctic Peninsula

Meals: B, L, D

9Day

Antarctica

Antarctic Peninsula · Photography & the Polar Plunge

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerPhotography guidance from expertsExtended voyages: up to 4 more days here

Conditions permitting, your Captain may guide you through a dramatic passage like the Lemaire Channel — often called "Kodak Alley" for its picture-perfect views of rocky mountains and glowing blue icebergs. It's also a fitting day for the Polar Plunge, a rite of passage for the adventurous few who brave the freezing Antarctic waters. Ask your Discovery Team for photography tips to capture it all from a Zodiac or the ship's decks. On a standard 12-day voyage, this is your last full day among the ice — but extended departures continue exploring further south from here, with some voyages spending up to four additional days in Antarctica before turning for home. Passage in Antarctica — Lemaire Channel

Meals: B, L, D

10Day

At Sea — Drake Passage

Southern Ocean · Heading home

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Breakfast · Lunch · DinnerWide range of premium beverages included

Cruising the Drake Passage back toward South America, there is plenty of time to relax and reflect on the moments you've experienced. Order room service to start the day, or head up to the lounge for a light breakfast with fellow guests. In the evening, settle in with a glass of wine, beer, or your spirit of choice — all included — and share stories from the journey. Meals: B, L, D

11Day

At Sea — Approaching Ushuaia

Southern Ocean · Final day at sea

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Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

Book a final treatment at the ship's spa, catch up on laundry with the complimentary self-service facilities, or simply enjoy the open decks as South America comes back into view. Tonight is a time for last dinners, final toasts, and warm farewells with the friends you've made at the bottom of the world. Meals: B, L, D

12Day

Ushuaia to Buenos Aires

Argentina · Disembarkation · Flight home

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Breakfast includedIncluded transfer flight to Buenos Aires

Your voyage ends this morning as you bid farewell to the crew and fellow guests. Disembark after breakfast and board your included flight to Buenos Aires, taking home your memory package of photos and video from the expedition — and memories that will last a lifetime. Please book your flight home out of Buenos Aires after 9:30 PM. Ask Rick and Tracey about extending your stay in Buenos Aires — the city rewards an extra day or two. Meals: B

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Route Overview

A remote, silent continent unlike anywhere else

The most immersive way to experience Antarctica

Swan Hellenic New Luxury Ship – Up to 192 Guests

There's a reason people call Antarctica the trip of a lifetime — nothing else compares. Colossal icebergs, untouched wilderness, and penguins and whales close enough to feel unreal. Once you've stood on this continent, everywhere else feels smaller. Read Rick's first-hand account of his Antarctica cruise

Special Group Pricing & Cabins

Inclusive pricing prior to any promotional discounts
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Interested in another date or itinerary? On all other Scenic Antarctica dates, you receive $1,000 pp off the current web price.

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February 13, 2027 – Book by June 30

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Cat A-D

Verandah Suite

Private verandah · 340 sq ft

Price before discounts $23,778

Suite Features

Large private verandah
Comfort Adjustable Electric Bed
Separate sleep zone and lounge area
Blackout curtains & ambient lighting
En-suite bathroom with luxury amenities
Dyson hairdryer and binoculars
Personalized butler service
In-suite beverage & dining service
Daily stocked Mini-Bar (Wine & Spirits)
HDTV entertainment system
100% fresh-air HVAC system
Gratuities, port charges & Wi-Fi included

Cat AA-DA Most Popular

Deluxe Verandah Suite

Private verandah · 350 sq ft

Price before discounts $25,455

Suite Features

Large private verandah
Comfort Adjustable Electric Bed
Separate sleep zone and lounge area
Blackout curtains & ambient lighting
En-suite bathroom with luxury amenities
Dyson hairdryer and binoculars
Personalized butler service
In-suite beverage & dining service
Daily stocked Mini-Bar (Wine & Spirits)
HDTV entertainment system
100% fresh-air HVAC system
Gratuities, port charges & Wi-Fi included

Cat AD-DD Guest Favorite

Grand Deluxe Verandah Suite

Private verandah · 420 sq ft

Price before discounts $26,830

Suite Features

Extra-spacious private verandah suite
Comfort Adjustable Electric Bed
Separate sleep zone and lounge area
Blackout curtains & ambient lighting
En-suite bathroom with luxury amenities
Dyson hairdryer and binoculars
Personalized butler service
In-suite beverage & dining service
Daily stocked Mini-Bar (Wine & Spirits)
HDTV entertainment system
100% fresh-air HVAC system
Gratuities, port charges & Wi-Fi included

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Interested in a different departure or itinerary? On all other Scenic Eclipse Antarctica dates you receive $1,000 pp off the current web price. Contact Rick & Tracey for details.