Swan Hellenic
SH Vega
About this vessel
Built in the Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, SH Vega features elegant interiors, wide unobstructed views and dedicated expedition facilities.
A PC5 ice-resistant hull allows access to remote regions, with 76 staterooms for 152 guests served by 117 staff.
Polarverse guide to SH VegaGuide
Specifications
Year Built
2022
New ShipTotal Decks
9
Length
113.5m
Guest Capacity
152
Crew
117
Ice Class
PC5
IAATO Classification
Category 1
Operator
Swan Hellenic
Steady Operator
Dependable, even profiles without an elite peak.
Polar Luxury Index
How luxuriously SH Vega lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.
Field Experience Score
How efficiently SH Vega converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.
Drake Comfort Coefficient
How comfortably SH Vega handles open-ocean swells — displacement mass, transit speed, stabilization, and hull shape.
Onboard
Life on board.
A curated look at the dining, lounges and outdoor spaces that shape daily life aboard SH Vega.
Dining
1 spaceRestaurant
A world-class restaurant serving expertly prepared dishes with responsibly sourced ingredients.
Bars & Lounges
1 spaceObservation Lounge
A panoramic hub for lectures, live music, gatherings and cocktails, with expansive views.
Spa & Wellness
2 spacesPanoramic Sauna
A sauna with panoramic views of the surrounding scenery.
Spa and Beauty Salon
A premium spa and beauty salon offering massages and treatments.
Outdoor Decks
2 spacesInfinity Pool
A heated infinity pool on the outside decks.
Open-Deck Jacuzzi
An open-deck jacuzzi.
Recreation
1 spaceGym
A state-of-the-art gym.
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What's included
Inclusions
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
Ship Facilities
Spa Facilities
Included · Sauna, open-deck jacuzzi, infinity pool, gym, spa and beauty salon.
Pool
Included · Heated infinity pool.
Gym
Included · State-of-the-art gym.
Onboard Services
Wi-Fi
Included · Basic Wi-Fi included.
Gratuities
Included · Gratuities included.
Food & Beverage
Dining
Included · All dining included.
Beverages
Included · Selected beverages included with meals.
Expedition Gear
Parka / Expedition Jacket
Included · Branded expedition parka provided.
Destination experiences
Activities
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
4 activities
Shore Landings & Hikes
Step ashore onto remote beaches and tundra, walking among penguin rookeries, historic huts and dramatic geological formations with expert guides.
Polar Plunge
The legendary polar plunge — a bracing, supervised leap into polar waters, followed by a hot drink and a certificate to mark the moment.
Zodiac Cruising
Glide through brash ice and sculpted bergs in a stable inflatable Zodiac, exploring coves, glacier faces and wildlife haul-outs unreachable by ship.
Lectures & Presentations
Daily talks from naturalists, historians and scientists on polar ecology, exploration history, glaciology and the wildlife you'll encounter.
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