Swan Hellenic has unveiled a series of dedicated SCUBA diving experiences across four exclusive East Asia voyages, exploring the unrivalled marine biodiversity of Raja Ampat aboard the luxury boutique expedition ship SH Minerva.
*All details correct at time of publish (21 January 2026)
Available on two sailings in 2026 and two in 2027, the new diving itineraries are open to guests holding PADI Advanced Open Water certification.
Each voyage offers multiple dives at world-class sites, conducted from custom adventure dive boats and led by expert dive masters, with an exclusive dive concierge service ensuring seamless experiences both above and below the surface.
Complete high-quality diving equipment is included, from masks, fins and snorkels to wetsuits, BCDs, regulators, weights and tanks, along with all required permits. Guests need only bring their own dive computers, travel, medical and dive insurance.
Each 10- or 11-day voyage includes between five and six exceptional dives, making these itineraries ideal not only for dive buddies, groups and clubs, but also for travellers sailing with non-diving friends or family.
While divers explore beneath the waves, non-divers can enjoy Swan Hellenic’s renowned cultural expedition programme, immersive shore excursions and fully inclusive snorkelling experiences.
Highlights include swimming alongside plankton-feeding whale sharks in the legendary Cenderawasih Bay National Park.
Dive sites across Palau Kri, Palau Fam, Palau Mansuar and Ayu Atoll are accessed directly from the ship by private dive boats, offering effortless transfers to some of the world’s most celebrated underwater locations.
Dive excursions are attractively priced and flexible, with half or full-day options starting from USD $250 for a single-dive excursion.
Special Offer
Adding to the appeal, guests booking any of these 2026 or 2027 sailings before the end of February can benefit from Swan Hellenic’s Elevated Expeditions available online in a special section of the Swan Hellenic website and in a full-colour brochure that can be downloaded here.
This generous offer combines significant fare savings with complimentary Wi-Fi upgrades, onboard credit, and additional advantages for group bookings of eight guests or more. Notably, there are no restrictions on the sale.
Guests are encouraged to book back-to-back voyages, creating an extended exploration of the Coral Triangle with the reassurance that no two Swan Hellenic expeditions, or dives, are ever the same.
Effective from 9 December 2025 through the end of February, Elevated Expeditions applies to a wide selection of Swan Hellenic’s worldwide itineraries.
Guests booking within the promotional window will enjoy as much as £1,150 off per person, up to $500 onboard credit, complimentary Wi-Fi upgrades and attractive incentives for groups of eight or more.
Agent Incentive
In keeping with Swan Hellenic’s longstanding commitment to treating travel agencies as true partners, the line is offering up to £500 bonus commission per booking plus a £50 gift card per travel agent per booking.
Group bookings of eight guests or more deliver additional guest credits and bonus amenity points towards personalised onboard experiences, while also earning agents elevated commission, ensuring mutual reward across the board.
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