Ice World Antarctica · Luxury expedition · From Manila
Antarctica.At the edge of the world.
A rare journey from Manila to Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and the Antarctic Peninsula—pairing considered arrangements with the quiet comfort of SH Diana.
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The White Continent,
thoughtfully within reach.
The complete 14-night journey includes international and domestic flights, two pre-cruise nights in Buenos Aires, a city tour, transfers and a nine-night Antarctic Peninsula expedition aboard Swan Hellenic’s SH Diana.
Rates, cabin allocation and promotional benefits are subject to availability and final confirmation.
14 nights
9 nights
A glimpse of the journey
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Journey details
Journey at a glance
Manila to South America
Depart Manila via Dubai and Rio de Janeiro, then continue by domestic flight towards Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires
Arrive in Argentina, transfer to the hotel and join the included Buenos Aires city tour.
To Ushuaia & embark
Transfer to the airport, fly to Ushuaia and embark SH Diana for the Antarctic expedition.
Across the Drake Passage
Two days at sea with time for onboard lectures, observation and preparation for Antarctic exploration.
Antarctic Peninsula
Planned calls include Mikkelsen Harbour, Curtiss Bay, Neko Harbour, Brown Station, Damoy Point, Port Lockroy, Deception Island, Whalers Bay and Half Moon Island.
Return to Manila
Two sea days, disembarkation in Ushuaia on 21 Nov, flights through Buenos Aires and Dubai, and arrival in Manila on 23 Nov.
Expedition note: Antarctic landings and the order or accessibility of named sites are never guaranteed. The captain and expedition team may change the programme because of weather, sea, ice, wildlife, port, safety, operational or authority conditions.
Limited-time onboard credit
Advertised when booking one cabin. The published offer does not state the booking deadline, eligible occupancies, combinability, spending restrictions or whether the credit is refundable. The benefit must appear on the final booking confirmation before it is treated as included.
Package inclusions
- International and domestic flights connecting Manila, Buenos Aires and Ushuaia, based on the published itinerary
- Balcony M5 cabin aboard SH Diana, using the published cabin wording
- Two nights’ pre-cruise accommodation in Buenos Aires, as stated in the offer
- Buenos Aires city tour
- Transfers listed in the package
- All meals onboard
- 24-hour room service
- Unlimited beverages, wines and spirits onboard
- Onboard gratuities and port taxes
- Standard Wi-Fi
- One selected shore excursion per port of call
- Branded Swan Hellenic parka and use of rubber boots
Accommodation confirmation: the package uses “Balcony M5”, while Swan Hellenic commonly styles this category as BM5. The offer also states two Buenos Aires hotel nights, but the dated outline does not clearly identify both overnight stays. The exact cabin code, occupancy and hotel-night allocation must be shown in the final confirmation.
Published flight routing
Outbound: Manila–Dubai on Emirates EK 335; Dubai–Rio de Janeiro on EK 247; Rio de Janeiro–Buenos Aires/Aeroparque on Aerolíneas Argentinas AR 1269; Buenos Aires–Ushuaia on AR 1954.
Inbound: Ushuaia–Buenos Aires on AR 1955; Buenos Aires–Dubai on Emirates EK 248; Dubai–Manila on Emirates EK 332.
Flight numbers, airports, timings, baggage allowances, booking class and connection arrangements are subject to final airline and booking confirmation.
Exclusions and items requiring confirmation
The published package does not provide a separate exclusions list. The following must therefore be itemised in the final quotation rather than assumed:
- Philippine travel tax
- Travel insurance with appropriate expedition and medical-evacuation cover
- Visa, entry or transit documentation and related fees
- Airline baggage allowances beyond those confirmed on the final tickets
- Optional activities or excursions not listed as included
- Personal expenses, spa services and premium connectivity
- Pre- or post-tour arrangements outside the published itinerary
- Any taxes or fees not expressly shown as included
Important travel reminders
Rates are per person and depend on the applicable room-sharing and cabin-occupancy conditions. The package is subject to live flight and cabin availability, current pricing and final written confirmation. Travellers must satisfy all passport, visa, transit, health, insurance, fitness and expedition-participation requirements. Names must match passports exactly.
SH Diana’s official sailing is a nine-night Ushuaia roundtrip expedition from 12 to 21 Nov 2026. The longer 09–23 Nov package duration includes flights and the Buenos Aires arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
What is the lowest advertised package rate?
₱888,888 per person with economy-class flights. The business-class package is advertised from ₱1,188,888 per person. Both remain subject to live availability and confirmation.
Does the package include the cruise and flights?
Yes. The package lists international and domestic flights, the SH Diana expedition, Buenos Aires accommodation, transfers and the city tour among the inclusions.
Are all named Antarctic stops guaranteed?
No. Antarctic expedition schedules are highly dependent on weather, ice, safety and local operating conditions. The expedition team determines the final daily programme.
Is the US$200 credit guaranteed?
Only once it is confirmed in writing on the applicable booking. It is presented as a limited-time offer, but the full promotional terms are not stated.
Package estimate
See the published cost
before you enquire.
Choose the flight class and number of travellers. The calculator keeps the potential US-dollar onboard credit separate from the Philippine-peso package total.
Based on the published per-person rate and selected number of travellers.
- Separate exclusions and unlisted charges are not added.
- Rates and cabin allocations are subject to availability and current package rates.
- This estimate does not reserve flights or a cabin.
Begin your polar journey
Antarctica,
carefully considered.
Share the number of travellers, preferred flight class and cabin-sharing arrangement. We’ll check current flight and cabin availability, verify the promotional credit and prepare an itemised private quotation.
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