Swan Hellenic has unveiled its final itineraries for 2025-2026, offering an impressive array of 34 rarely accessed destinations as part of its specialized cultural expedition cruises.
Among these unique stops is Hermanus in South Africa, a town southeast of Cape Town that no other cruise company has visited. SH Diana ship will make her maiden call there in November 2025, and again in 2026, allowing guests the opportunity to explore Hermanus’s renowned marine life, historic harbor, and scenic natural landscapes, including the Fernkloof Nature Reserve, known for its flora and dramatic views of whale migrations.
SH Vega ship has also arrived in Brazil to explore less-visited spots, including the secluded Abrolhos Archipelago, a vibrant marine paradise filled with tropical species and lush vegetation. Additional stops in Trancoso, Itacare, and Morro de Sao Paulo will be revisited in 2025, with more Brazilian locales planned for 2026.
The ice-strengthened ships SH Diana and SH Vega allow Swan Hellenic to reach exceptional destinations worldwide. Notable upcoming ports include Vaeroy (Norway’s Lofoten Islands), Donana NP (Spain), Elmina (Ghana), and several remote sites in Gabon and Angola. Other stops include Kalso (Faroe Islands), Kinsale (Ireland), Batz-sur-Mer (France), and Pantelleria (Italy), among others in Africa, South America, and the Indian Ocean.