Swan Hellenic Reveals Details of First-Ever Pacific-Asia Voyages
by Dori Saltzman
Photo: Swan Hellenic
Swan Hellenic has revealed the full details of its first-ever cultural expedition cruises in the South Pacific and Asia. Offered onboard SH Minerva, the voyages visit some of the region’s most remote destinations.
The extreme isolation of these destinations requires that the first three cruises in the series are only provided in Swan Hellenic’s complete Cruise Plus formula, which includes specially-booked hotel accommodation, charter flights, and transfers to reach the departure ports.
“We’re so proud that SH Minerva, the emblem of Swan Hellenic’s renaissance, is bringing the magic of this extraordinary region to our enthusiastic guests for the first time,” said Swan Hellenic chief commercial officer Patrizia Iantorno. “These first four cultural expedition cruises of the Asia-Pacific offer deep explorations of its immense cultural diversity and natural beauty, while launching a new chapter of global exploration for Swan Hellenic.”
The season runs from April 5 to May 20, 2026, and includes:
- April 5-18, 13-nights (Honiara to Jayapura): Solomon Islands & Papua New Guinea
- April 18-28, 10-nights (Jayapura to Sorong): Secrets of the Coral Triangle: West Papua & Raja Ampat
- April 28-May 9, 11 nights (Sorong to Manila): Raja Ampat and the Philippines: the Last Paradise on Earth
- May 9-20, 11 nights (Manila to Hiroshima): Philippines to Japan Cultural Discovery
