Ultimate Antarctica Adventure From Ushuaia to Dunedin

Swan Hellenic · SH Minerva · 33 days

Day 1: Ushuaia is the gateway to the White Continent. Nestled in the foothills of the snow-capped Martial Range in Argentina's Patagonia region, Ushuaia's colorful streets and mismatched buildings cascade from the imposing mountains before coming to an abrupt halt at the shores of the Beagle Channel. Often described as 'the End of the World', the city carries the reputation well — the moody weather and dramatic surroundings certainly help. Day 3: Spend your day at sea enjoying the facilities available onboard. Head to the sauna, get in a workout in the state-of-the-art gym, or relax in the hot tub while taking in incredible views along the way. If you prefer to learn a little more about…

The sailing, in facts

Operator	Swan Hellenic
Ship	SH Minerva
Length	33 days
Region	Antarctica
Departures	2 listed · 2027-02-03 to 2028-02-04

Day by day

The route as the supplier files it. Ports and stops without a coordinate are still listed — they are calls, not gaps.
Day	Where
Day 1	Ushuaia, Argentina
Days 2–3	Day-at-Sea
Day 4	South Shetland Islands, Antarctica
Days 5–6	Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctica
Days 7–8	Day-at-Sea
Day 9	Peter I Island, Antarctica, Antarctica
Days 10–12	Day-at-Sea
Day 13	Shepard Island, Antarctica, Antarctica
Day 14	Day-at-Sea
Day 15	Bay of Whales, Antarctica, Antarctica
Day 16	International Dateline (Crossing)
Days 17–23	Ross Sea (Cruising), Antarctica
Days 25–26	Balleny Islands, New Zealand, Antarctica
Days 27–29	Day-at-Sea
Day 30	Campbell Island, New Zealand
Day 31	Auckland Islands, New Zealand
Day 32	Snares Islands, New Zealand
Days 33–34	Dunedin, New Zealand

Every departure

2 departures of this itinerary in the atlas. Dates come from the supplier feed and are refreshed nightly.
Departs	Returns	Days	Ship	Offer
2027-02-03	2027-03-08	33	SH Minerva	Yes
2028-02-04	2028-03-08	33	SH Minerva	Yes

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