We are pleased to offer exclusive promotional pricing for an extraordinary 18-night polar expedition to the Falkland Islands, South Georgia, and the Antarctic Peninsula aboard the boutique 5-star vessel SH Minerva. Operated by British luxury expedition line Swan Hellenic, this voyage sets sail from Ushuaia on November 20, 2026, following in the footsteps of legendary polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Through Travel-Dealz, you can book this ultra-luxury expedition at a special discounted rate: oceanview and private balcony staterooms start at €16,200 per person (based on double occupancy). Solo travelers can book an oceanview stateroom from €22,050.
These rates include comprehensive all-inclusive onboard amenities, a pre-cruise luxury hotel night in Buenos Aires (November 19–20, 2026), and round-trip domestic charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia. In addition, booking via Travel-Dealz grants an exclusive $300 USD onboard credit per person plus the Gold Wi-Fi package (unlimited internet access up to 2 Mbps).
By comparison, booking directly with Swan Hellenic currently starts at €16,800 per person for an oceanview stateroom and upwards of €21,000 per person for a balcony stateroom. Booking a Deck 6 balcony cabin through Travel-Dealz delivers savings of approximately 26% compared to the direct retail rate, in addition to the complimentary onboard credit and internet package.
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Included Services
This expedition package includes the following amenities and services:
- 1 pre-cruise night at a 4 or 5-star hotel in Buenos Aires with breakfast
- Round-trip domestic charter flights between Buenos Aires and Ushuaia
- All airport, hotel, and port transfers
- $300 USD onboard credit per person
- Gold Wi-Fi package (unlimited data up to 2 Mbps)
- Full board dining across all onboard restaurants
- Open bar: complimentary soft drinks, beer, wine, premium spirits, and specialty coffees available 24/7
- 24-hour room service
- Enrichment lectures led by the expedition team and guest scientists
- One complimentary shore excursion per port of call
- All guided Zodiac landings and wildlife excursions
- Access to wellness facilities, including fitness center, sauna, and pool
- Complimentary 24-hour self-service guest laundry
- Complimentary expedition parka, reusable water bottle, and branded waterproof backpack
- All port charges, taxes, and onboard crew gratuities
The Route
Your journey begins in Buenos Aires with an included hotel overnight stay. The following morning, a domestic charter flight whisks you south to Ushuaia at the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego, where you embark aboard the SH Minerva.
After crossing the South Atlantic, your first expedition calls bring you to the Falkland Islands, visiting West Point Island, Saunders Island (famous for nesting black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper penguin rookeries), and the historic capital of Port Stanley.
Following two sea days, the ship arrives in South Georgia, frequently called the “Galapagos of the Poles.” You will spend four full days exploring this sub-Antarctic wildlife paradise, home to sprawling colonies of hundreds of thousands of king penguins, massive southern elephant seals, and fur seals. You will also visit Grytviken, the historic Norwegian whaling station where Sir Ernest Shackleton is buried.
The voyage continues south toward the Antarctic Peninsula, where five days are dedicated to exploring glaciated bays, navigating iceberg-filled sounds, and making guided landings among gentoo and chinstrap penguin colonies (weather permitting, optional snowshoeing excursions are also offered). The expedition concludes with a crossing back to Ushuaia, followed by your return charter flight to Buenos Aires.
| Day | Date | Destination / Program |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thu, Nov 19, 2026 | Arrival in Buenos Aires, transfer to hotel for pre-cruise stay |
| 2 | Fri, Nov 20, 2026 | Charter flight Buenos Aires → Ushuaia, embarkation |
| 3 | Sat, Nov 21, 2026 | At Sea  |
| 4 | Sun, Nov 22, 2026 | West Point Island & Saunders Island (Falkland Islands) |
| 5 | Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Port Stanley (Falkland Islands) |
| 6–7 | Nov 24–25, 2026 | 2 Days at Sea crossing to South Georgia |
| 8–11 | Nov 26–29, 2026 | 4 Days exploring South Georgia (King penguins & Grytviken) |
| 12 | Mon, Nov 30, 2026 | At Sea |
| 13–17 | Dec 1–5, 2026 | 5 Days exploring the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands |
| 18–19 | Dec 6–7, 2026 | 2 Days at Sea crossing the Drake Passage |
| 20 | Tue, Dec 8, 2026 | Disembarkation in Ushuaia, transfer to airport, return flight to Buenos Aires |
The Ship
The SH Minerva was built in 2021 at the Helsinki Shipyard in Finland and designed specifically for cruising in polar regions. Measuring 115 meters in length and 23 meters in width, the boutique luxury vessel accommodates a maximum of 152 guests alongside 120 crew members, providing an exceptional staff-to-guest ratio.
Equipped with a Polar Class PC5 ice-strengthened hull and zero-speed stabilizers, the vessel offers high comfort even in heavy seas. For off-ship explorations, the ship carries a fleet of rigid inflatable Zodiac craft. Because there are only 152 passengers onboard, shore landings in Antarctica and South Georgia proceed quickly without the long waiting times experienced on larger vessels.
Onboard amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool and grill, an observation lounge with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, an expansive spa featuring a glass-fronted Finnish sauna and jacuzzi, a modern fitness center, and gourmet international dining venues.
The primary onboard language is English, and the onboard currency is the US Dollar (USD). Any incidental purchases during your voyage can be settled at disembarkation using all major credit cards or in cash.
Below are a few impressions of the ship and cabins:
