Swan Hellenic has announced ten new itineraries for its inaugural 2022 season in response to the extended government restrictions in Australia and New Zealand to contain the ongoing pandemic. From Patagonia and Antarctica to Mexico, Alaska, and the Russian Far East, each will also serve as a superb introduction to Swan Hellenic’s new 5-star expedition cruise ship, recently launched from dry dock at the Helsinki shipyards.
Cultural expedition cruises spanning the entire west coast of the Americas and connecting the extreme polar regions will depart from Ushuaia, Valparaíso, Lima, Panama City, Puerto Quetzal, Mazatlán, San Diego, Vancouver, and Seward on 10- to 14-day itineraries between February and May of next year. These cruises offer a vast array of opportunities for wildlife, archaeological, and cultural discovery, from encounters with penguins, seals, and whales to Chilean fjords, glaciers and Native American settlements (desert villages), volcanoes, archaeological sites, deserted islands with rich marine ecosystems, and the extraordinary wilderness and glacial areas of the North.
Zodiac expeditions will offer a variety of activities, including snorkeling, kayaking, and hiking, as well as expertly guided wildlife and flora observation, all supported by expert lecturers on board. “Our team has worked hard to create truly exceptional new itineraries with diverse opportunities for discovery,” explained Swan Hellenic Managing Director Andrea Zito. “So, while disappointed that we were unable to explore Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) in the first half of 2022 – and of course planning to be there in late 2022 and again in 2023 – we are very excited to offer these wonderful new cruises to curious and adventurous travelers for whom the Swan Hellenic cultural expedition cruise is perfect.”
