Swan Hellenic offers exceptional savings on selected 2025 cultural expedition cruises, with no single supplements on some sailings. A standout choice is the Greenland in Depth voyage aboard SH Vega, departing 20 August 2025 from Reykjavík.
This cruise suits solo travellers wanting Arctic scenery, Viking history, and Inuit culture, with savings of over £5,000.
Rarely seen locations
The journey ends in Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, after visiting dramatic, rarely seen locations. Highlights include Skjoldungen, Prins Christian Sund, Aappilattoq, Ivittuut, Nuuk, Sisimiut, Ilulissat, and UNESCO-listed Disko Bay.
Guests can see Viking ruins, learn about Inuit migrations, and explore iceberg-filled fjords with expert guides. Zodiac excursions and lectures from seasoned experts enrich the experience.
This sailing is one of many 2025 Swan Hellenic voyages offering strong value for solo travellers. The company aims to make cultural travel more accessible for independent explorers.
The seven-night cruise costs from £13,846 pp in a Premium Suite, with no single supplement. The original fare was £19,780, meaning exceptional savings of £5,934. The price includes return transfers, pre-cruise hotel stay, all onboard meals, drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, and shore excursions.
The ship
SH Vega is a 5-star Polar Code PC 5 expedition cruise ship launched in July 2022. She accommodates 152 guests in 76 suites and staterooms, most with large balconies. Facilities include elegant Scandi-style interiors, outdoor spaces, gym, spa, panoramic sauna, club room, and swimming pool. Dining venues include the Swan Restaurant, Club Lounge, and Pool Bar & Grill. The ship carries 12 expedition guides and other experts, providing outstanding staff-to-guest ratios.
Many voyages now feature partnerships with organisations such as JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs and the SETI Institute.
Swan Hellenic is headquartered in Cyprus with offices worldwide to provide specialist service to travellers.