The Ultimate Antarctica Adventure: Ushuaia to Dunedin will run twice, first from 3 February to 8 March 2027 from £21,620 per person, inclusive, with extended booking offer until 31 March 2026, and secondly from 4 February to 7 March 2028 (from £22,975 per person). The 2027 departure can also be combined with a rare 13-night coastal exploration of New Zealand from Dunedin to Auckland, for a journey through some of the country’s most spectacular natural landscapes.

Bringing added buzz to the launch, Swan Hellenic has included the brand new 2027 Grand Voyage in its Elevated Expeditions offer, to book before the end of March 2026 to enjoy big savings and perks on this special voyage. The offer package comprises an inclusive, plus onboard credit of up to USD 500 per guest, a free wi-fi upgrade plus a £50 gift card per travel agent.

The ambitious itinerary begins in Ushuaia, before heading towards the dramatic landscapes of the Antarctic Peninsula. Highlights include navigating the iconic Lemaire Channel, known as the “Kodak Gap”, with its mirror-calm waters framed by towering ice cliffs, as well as shore landings in wildlife-rich locations such as Mikkelsen Harbour. Venturing south of the Antarctic Circle, the expedition reaches the remote Peter I Island, one of the least accessible islands on Earth. The voyage also visits the historic Bay of Whales, once the launch point for Roald Amundsen’s successful expedition to the South Pole in 1911. Guests will experience the unique thrill of crossing the International Date Line before entering the legendary Ross Sea. Visits to historic huts used by early explorers including Shackleton, Scott and Borchgrevink. Further highlights include the dramatic Balleny Islands, discovered in 1839 and rarely visited today. On the final leg of the journey, the remote sub-Antarctic islands south of New Zealand include Campbell Island, home to royal albatross and giant petrels, Enderby Island, and Snares Island, before the voyage concludes in Dunedin.