January 2023
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Swan Hellenic Expands its Fleet and Expedition Cruise Destinations
FOLLOWING the successful launches of two state-of-the-art expedition Azamara Announces 44
New Voyages for Winter 2024/25
AZAMARA has announced 44 new voyages for Winter 2024/2025 spanning the four corners of the world with Azamara Quest sailing South Africa, Azamara Journey cruising along South America, Azamara Pursuit visiting Asia and Australia, and Azamara Onward embarking on the 2025 World Voyage. Travellers can fully immerse themselves in each destination with 171 late stays and overnights in port, allowing for ample time to connect with local culture and uncover hidden gems across the globe. “We are very excited to bring our guests to every corner of the world aboard our four-ship fleet,” says Carol Cabezas, President of Azamara. “Our smaller ships will visit unique ports and hidden gems around the world, including maiden ports in the Philippines, Fiji, Samoa, and beyond. With high demand for cruising and unique travel experiences across all regions, we look forward to continuing to immerse our guests in some of the world’s most beautiful and culture-rich destinations.” Azamara Quest will embark on six back-
to-back South Africa Country Intensive voyages, giving travellers the opportunity
to explore South Africa at their own pace by visiting ports such as Port Elizabeth, East London, Durban, Mossel Bay and Cape Town, as well as the port of Maputo in Mozambique. Guests will have the chance to discover the country’s beloved wildlife, hidden and charming beach towns, and culturally diverse cities with more time to connect with local life. Azamara Journey will cruise along South
America’s most picturesque coasts, offering guests immersive experiences to dive deeper into local cultures. Travellers can venture to must-see
destinations
including Buenos Aires, known for its phenomenal nightlife from traditional neighbourhood taverns to
hidden gig venues;
the historical and culinary capital of Lima to explore world-class eateries and authentic local gems; and San Antonio, famous for its Hispanic culture and Spanish colonial missions. Azamara Pursuit will navigate Asia with two of Azamara’s popular Japan
Country Intensive sailings, giving guests the opportunity to delve deeper into the destination with a range of immersive excursions showcasing the local culture of each region. Azamara Pursuit will also visit
Australia and New Zealand with
voyages offering the chance to experience both country’s unique cultures, excellent climates, and wonderful landscapes. Azamara Onward will be sailing its
2025 World Voyage, open for booking as of today, departing from San Diego, California and visiting 37 countries before
concluding in
Southampton, UK. This itinerary will include 15 overnights and 31 late stays in port, giving guests more time to immerse themselves in each unique destination. World cruisers will enjoy 13 complimentary exclusive events and over $25,000 in
exclusive amenities. For more information, please visit www.
azamara.com.
ships, SH Minerva in November 2021, and SH Vega in July 2022, Swan Hellenic has announced the inauguration of a new ship to its impressive fleet, SH Diana, which is set to enter the water in early 2023. Its ships are cutting edge and offer the opportunity to discover some of the most beautiful and unreachable destinations in the world. Operated by an onboard team of 140 experts, SH Diana will offer 192
guests elegant and spacious five-star accommodation in 96 generous staterooms and suites, many with balconies. Named after the Ancient Roman goddess of light, the moon, hunting, and the wilderness, SH Diana has been specially designed to investigate the most inspiring and inaccessible places on earth, with extensive outside deck areas and multiple observation points for a truly immersive experience. She also features a dedicated Multifunctional Room next to the Observation Lounge, a Private Dining Room for special occasions, and two tenders – a comfortable alternative to Zodiacs for expedition landings. Importantly, a Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened hull plus extra-large stabilisers make the journey as smooth as possible. Together, these three, boutique expedition ships will travel the world
in 2023, including to Swan Hellenic’s flagship destinations, the Arctic and Antarctic regions, on a series of unforgettable, epic voyages. For more information about Swan Hellenic, please visit www.
swanhellenic.com or call. +44 (0) 207 846 0271.
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