03 Mar 2021
Swan Hellenic has partnered with Cruise Online to provide “close support” to the travel trade across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific.
A division of Aviation Online and with offices in Sydney and Auckland, Cruise Online has almost 20 years’ experience across the aviation, vacation, cruise and expedition sectors.
Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito said the partnership was in line with the cruise line’s long-term vision of establishing a presence in strategic markets worldwide.
“We’re delighted to partner with Cruise Online, who truly understand the region’s passion for authentic expedition travel and a high-end vacation experience that’s personal and attentive, but also informal and unpretentious,” he said.
11 February 2021
Swan Hellenic today announced the keel laying of SH Vega, the second of three purpose-designed ice-class expedition cruise ships that Helsinki Shipyard is building for the company.
The keel was laid in accordance with seafaring tradition and current Covid-19 restrictions, immediately receiving the outfitted and painted block 302 which had arrived at the shipyard last weekend.
The ceremony included the customary placement of coins, with Helsinki Shipyard project manager Jonas Packalén, Lloyd’s Register representative, Jukka Hujanen, and Helsinki Shipyard chairman, Victor Olersky, doing the honours.
Named after the first vessel to navigate the Arctic Northeast Passage, the elegant new ship represents the next generation of polar expedition vessels, having been designed for worldwide cruising with a strong focus on high-latitude areas.