SH Diana Antarctica and Arctic Cruise

Outstanding Cruise, looking forward to Antarctica: The pictures online do not do the ship justice, it is gorgeous. The fireplace and nice large shower are a very nice addition to the staterooms. The entire staff was awesome (bartenders Grace & Sylvester, room steward Dennis, & dining room Filbert) to name a few. The expedition leaders and teams were awesome. It was great to have the crew join us excursions. They were able to enjoy the experiences with us. It made the whole trip feel like one big family. My wife has food allergies they went above and beyond to meet her needs. My only negative. All inclusive cruise with the exception of good internet. They provided limited internet which could barely send text and you could not post pictures or access social media. They offered better internet $25 day

Best cruise: Always wanted to visit the Antarctic. This cruise exceeded my dream as to the quality of the ship, itinerary, crew, food and naturalist. The trip across the Drake Passage was not as rough as I expected. The ship handled the 10-12 foot waves very well but did have some roll when they exceeded that height. The food was outstanding and the service from all the staff was exceptional. Much better than any cruise we have taken. They were all very personable and did everything in their power to address any needs or desires my wife and I had. The organization in the dining room was orchestrated to perfection. With about 170 guests on board timing of service was as if we were the only ones being served. Food quality exceeded most land restaurants we have visited over the past 25 years. As to the naturalists quality and knowledge , the best in their fields. The raw beauty of the icebergs, and ice covered land was breathtaking along with the hundreds of thousands of penguins and feeding humpback whales. A must trip on an exceptional ship if you want an adventure of a life time.

Amazing Journey: This was a once in a life time experience and I can now say I have visited all seven continents. I chose Swan Hellenic because of the size of the ship and their expertise in expedition cruising. I was definitely not disappointed. The ship is beautiful with one of the best laid out staterooms I've ever been in. There is an abundance of storage, a fireplace, USB ports and both American and European power sources. The crew onboard were courteous, friendly and provided great service. The real highlight of this voyage is the expedition team that provided us knowledge, landings and zodiac cruises beyond anything I could have expected. In addition, the gear provided (parka, boots, waterproof backpack) were of great quality and perfect for all our expeditions. We had the need for a medical evacuation on our cruise which necessitated much rearranging of our itinerary. The staff went out of their way to make sure we had a truly remarkable experience. I am anxiously awaiting the link to the photos from the ship's photographer. I was not familiar with SH Diana before this cruise but they are now on the top of my list when I look for an expedition cruise.

Best Overall Line: The SH Diana is well managed, the rooms on board are luxurious and comfortable, the service is good, and the expedition team has good experience and is very satisfied. Friends of Swan Hellenic cruise ship spoke highly of the experience on the Antarctic Peninsula, so I chose SH cruise ship to "Antarctic Peninsula + polar circle". The ticket is a price full package, cost-effective, the ship to send warm jacket, kettle, waterproof backpack, WIFI is free, but also bag tips, room staff is great. The management team of SH has good arrangement and strong management ability, and the large items are picked up from the hotel before departure and sent to the airport for unified delivery to the room on board

Spectacular Experience! Just back from an Antarctica cruise on the SH Diana, January 2024. Highly recommend! The ship is beautiful. The scenery & wildlife are spectacular! Diana was new in May of 2023. The ship has all the modern technology and runs smoothly and silently. Comfortable cabins (more on that below) and well-furnished common areas. More importantly, SH has done an excellent job in recruiting guides and service staff. The guides were very experienced, multiple seasons in the Antarctica plus their personal experiences. The guides were from all over the world, UK, South Africa, Germany, US and more. I can't speak highly enough about the staffing! Excellent outings and lectures on board.

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SH Diana

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Incredible experience! The excursions were so special and the ship was beautiful with art and natural decor everywhere. There was a big focus on education, conservation, and safety (there were 2 staff emergency drills during our two week trip). The staff was top notch, from the diverse expedition team to the exceptional staff. Everyone was so attentive and thoughtful and personable. Someone was always cleaning the handrails and windows. The food was solid and there was a talented sommelier on staff. The room and all the amenities were very comfortable.