Looking for next level expedition cruising? SH Diana is just what you need! The newest addition to our fleet combines cutting-edge technology with stylish, sophisticated design, and the ship’s special ice-resistant PC6 hull means it’s able to visit some of the world's most inaccessible regions. This new generation polar class ship is our largest, and features elegant interiors – including exclusive onboard art – wide unobstructed views, a spectacular grand staircase, and dedicated expedition facilities, so you can explore the world in style and comfort.
- Size small
- Style Luxury
- Type ocean
- Year of launch 2023
- Gross tonnage 12t
- Length 125.0m
- Width 23.0m
- Speed 12kts
- Decks 9
- Language English
- Currency US Dollar ($)
- No. of passengers 192
- No. of crew 127
- No. of cabins 96
- -wheelchair access 2
Your travel fare already includes the tip and daily service fees.
Therefore, it's not common practice or expected to tip for services rendered onboard our Ships. Many of our guests wish to give special thanks to different parts of our service crew on board. It is always at your sole discretion to honor the service provided by the crew in the bars, restaurants, and staterooms, as well as for the expedition team members. Tipping can be handled, therefore, very individually. But for our guests' convenience, you may contact our guest reception and debit the amount to your onboard account. Monies collected from onboard accounts will be divided equally among all crew members after the cruise. Officers and the Expedition Team are not included in this breakdown.
Each cabin welcomes you with a bottle of Champagne (75cl – Premium Suites, Suites, Junior Suites/37.5cl – Balcony, Oceanview) and there’s also free Wi-Fi, personal safe, and a pair of Nikon Prostaff 3S 10x42 binoculars to help you watch out for wildlife!
Amenities also include a smart HDTV, individually-controlled air-conditioning, stocked minibar with snacks, soft drinks & beer, Illy Espresso coffee machine with pods, kettle and Kusmi tea bags, towels for cabin, pool and gym, bathrobe, bedroom slippers, and toiletries by Lajatica.
Premium Suite
Suite
Junior Suite
Balcony
Balcony Staterooms measure 25m2 (269ft2) – including a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony – and can accommodate two or three guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living room area, and a luxurious bathroom.
Oceanview
Oceanview Staterooms measure 20m2 (215ft2) and can accommodate two guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, a bedroom with living room area, and a luxurious bathroom.
Deck 9
- Stargazing Deck
- Lifts
Deck 8
- Gym
- Spa
- Sauna, Steam Bath & Showr
- Jacuzzi
- Beauty Salon
- Bridge
- Treatment Rooms
- Lifts
Deck 7
- Swimming Pool
- Pool Bar & Grill
- Club Lounge
- Card Room
- Observation Lounge
- Lifts
Deck 6
- Premium Suites
- Suites
- Junior Suites
- Balcony Staterooms D6 (1x accessible)
- Swan's Nest
- Lifeboats
- Lifts
Deck 5
- Suites
- Junior Suite
- Balcony Staterooms D5 M5
- Lifeboats
- Lifts
Deck 4
- Oceanview Staterooms D4 (1x accessible)
- Swan Restaurant
- Lifts
- Reception
- Entrance
- Launderette
Deck 3
- Marina Deck
- Zodiac Boarding
- Basecamp
- Library
- Expedition Lab
- Clinic
- Laundry
- Lifts
When it comes to dining on your expedition cruise, our ships have a variety of welcoming venues.
From the gourmet offerings of the Swan Restaurant, and the Pool Bar & Grill’s delicious dishes, to the relaxed tapas-style dining of the Club Lounge, you’ll find exquisite cuisine, skillfully prepared by top chefs.
Plus, our carefully curated in-room menu offers a relaxing dining experience in the comfort of your own stateroom
The Swan Restaurant
As the main venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Swan Restaurant serves gourmet creations from award-winning chefs. Our 152-seat restaurant serves international and regional cuisine, focused on quality local ingredients from the special destinations we visit. With an open seating policy, you can dine at your leisure, from breakfast through to dinner.
The Swan Restaurant Private Dining
Private dining experiences are also available at Chefs table in main restaurant. These intimate meals are bespoke and the executive chef along with our sommelier will curate a tailor made menu with wine pairing. We take it the extra step, adding the concept of wine education and carefully explaining each new pour as it complements the dish. Private dining experiences are offered at an additional cost and need to be booked in advance.
Club Lounge
Vibrant and welcoming, the Club Lounge acts as a hub for relaxed get-togethers, 24 hours a day. With a variety of delicious food on offer – from freshly baked pastries and coffee, and traditional British afternoon tea, to tapas-style dining, and freshly made pizza – whatever you choose, it’s sure to be the perfect complement to a panoramic view of the glittering ocean.
Pool Bar and Grill
Room Service
Our carefully curated in-room menu offers a relaxing dining experience in the comfort of your own stateroom. From healthy breakfasts, luscious lunches, to divine dinners and late-night snacks, there’s always something tasty to tempt you.
Observation Lounge
Inviting you in with expansive panoramic views, the Observation Lounge & Bar is the natural choice for edutainment by day and cocktails by night.
The Observation Lounge also serves as the perfect spot to enjoy a quiet moment and to read a good book. Or simply reflect on the day’s observations with your newly made friends.
Swan's Nest
Library
The Library can be found on Deck 3.
Bridge
The Bridge can be found on Deck 8.
Reception
The Reception can be found on Deck 4.
Card Room
The Card room can be located on deck 7.
Take time to indulge and invigorate your senses…
Heated Outdoor Pool
Our heated infinity pool was designed for you to unwind after a busy day, and truly immerse yourself in your inspiring surroundings.
Sauna with a View
Head to Deck 8 for the best views in the world. After a work out in our gym, relax in our panoramic sauna and take in the stunning scenery.
Gym
Our state-of-the-art gym has everything you’ll need for an invigorating workout, from cardio machines to stretch bands and free weights. There are also instructor-led classes available, along with personal trainers, offering everything from resistance training and Pilates, to yoga and meditation.
Spa
Choose from one of the many beauty and wellness treatments at our Balinese spa, including hot stone and bamboo massages, and pampering body care. Our sauna is the perfect place for meditative moments after your onshore activities or to finish a well-deserved pampering session.
Beauty Salon
Choose from one of the many beauty and wellness treatments.
Please note: there are no dedicated children's facilities on board.
Lectures
Our guest lecturers have a wealth of specialist knowledge, which helps you fully embrace the amazing destinations you travel to with Swan Hellenic. Each lecture offers interesting insights into the destinations you’re visiting – think history, culture, flora, wildlife – and this really helps you get the most from your time with us. Plus, briefings before each disembarkation, and recaps afterwards, enhance our lectures and talks, encouraging everyone to share their experiences in a fun, friendly atmosphere.
Excursions
Wherever you sail with us, there will be daily expeditions that will bring you closer to the remote places you’re visiting, including Zodiac excursions, kayaking trips, trekking, and in the polar regions – and only for the brave! – there’s the Polar Plunge!
Expedition Lab
Love landscapes? Gain a deeper understanding of how your surroundings were formed from the knowledgable geologists you meet on board – and change the way you see the world forever.
Basecamp
Basecamp can be found on Deck 3.
Expedition Team
GEOLOGISTS
Love landscapes? Gain a deeper understanding of how your surroundings were formed from the knowledgable geologists you meet on board – and change the way you see the world forever.
ORNITHOLOGISTS
Will you spot a snow petrel, puffin, or rockhopper penguin when you travel with us? Learn about the incredible birds you encounter from our onboard ornithologists!
ACTIVITY LEADERS
From kayaking excursions and Zodiac expeditions, to hiking trips and private tours, you can rely on our experienced activity leaders to guide you on your adventures.
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Our photography experts are always happy to help you with your camera work. Chat to them and learn how you can best capture movement and light in the far-flung places you visit.
NATURALISTS
Our expert naturalists are the next best thing to traveling with Charles Darwin. Chat with them to get a new understanding of organisms, habitats and the natural world.
MARINE BIOLOGISTS
Catch up with our onboard marine biologists for absorbing stories about the whales, dolphins and other marine species you encounter on your Swan Hellenic voyage!
HISTORIANS
Our historians bring the past to life for you with incredible stories and unmatched knowledge of the places you visit with them.
EXPEDITION LEADERS
The experts in charge of your excursions make sure you're in the right place at the right time to experience amazing wildlife and stunning landscapes on your travels.
BOTANISTS
Identifying plant life is easy with our onboard botanists! Get insights into ecosystems and climate whether you’re at sea or on land.
ARCHAEOLOGISTS
Consult our archaeology experts to discover what lies beneath your feet, and uncover the lost cities and ancient civilizations that shaped history.
Environment & Sustainability
Our ships have been designed and built according to the latest sustainable practices. To reduce our environmental impact, we use dynamic positioning technology, which allows our ships to remain in locations without dropping anchor .
Compared with 15-20-year-old vessels, thanks to cutting-edge hydrodynamics and new engine technology, our ship's average consumption is 15%-30% lower, reducing the carbon footprint. In addition, our engines are of the latest generation with respect to CO2 and NOX quality of air emission. They are also fitted with SCRs (Selective catalytic reduction units) and urea injection where required to minimize NOX emissions. On board, we are reducing the use of paper and single-use plastics. Guests can use their complimentary refillable bottles to reduce the amount of plastic bottled water used.
Swan Hellenic staff also follow strict guidelines to limit our footprint in the destinations we visit. We are constantly reviewing our sustainability policy and looking at ways to leave a positive impact wherever we take our guests.
Wildlife
How close do we get to wildlife?
According to official safety guidelines, our passengers will always be briefed on minimum distances.
Official guidelines require we keep a minimum of five meters away from wildlife. However, penguins (in Antarctica) are curious creatures unafraid of humans, so this may not always go to plan!
For Antarctica:
5 meters is the general minimum rule whilst on land but varies for some species, especially if breeding. If wildlife approaches you, this is fine if you remain quiet, but in this climate of HPAI, it is best to back away.
For the Arctic:
The rules vary depending on the country. Minimum standard for Polar bears is 200 metres and Walrus 300 metres. Again it is about minimum disturbance and monitoring the behaviour.
Outside polar regions, it will all come down to environmental legislation for each country, but the essence is the same – no more than minor or transitory impact on wildlife.
While among wildlife, we recommend you walk slowly and keep noise to a minimum. If wildlife changes its behavior, stop moving or slowly put more distance between you. Animals are particularly sensitive to disturbance when they are breeding (including nesting) or molting. Your guides will keep a watchful eye at all times, but do keep your own distance.
What wildlife can I expect to see on our expeditions?
From penguins, seals and whales, to walruses, polar bears and Arctic foxes, you’re sure to see plenty of wildlife on your Swan Hellenic voyage. For more about what wildlife you’ll see, check out our blog.