Leith to welcome SH Diana – Swan Hellenic’s latest expedition ship
Swan Hellenic’s newest addition to its fleet SH Diana will dock in in Leith on Saturday 27th July 2024 at Ocean Terminal, as she stops in the Edinburgh port on her inaugural voyage from Norway.
The overnight stop in Leith on 27th July is the ninth night of a 12-night Sailing with the Vikings expedition for SH Diana, which joined the Swan Hellenic fleet in April 2023 as the third and largest vessel.
The inaugural voyage from Norway for SH Diana traced the legendary routes of the Vikings from Tromsø, though the dramatically narrow Trollfjorden and Lofoten Islands, past the coastal beauty of Brønnøysund, Molde, and Geiranger’s majestic fjords to the UK. SH Diana then sailed to Lerwick on the Shetland Islands and onto Leith. From here the SH Diana continues the voyage to Aberdeen, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Scheveningen in The Hague to its final destination of Amsterdam. Guests will visit the city of Edinburgh to see all the main highlights.
Swan Hellenic UK General Manager Mario Bounas said: “We’re delighted to see SH Diana on her inaugural voyage from Norway to Scotland and for the chance to showcase her elegance and beauty to our valued Scottish travel agent partners and members of the Scottish cruise travel industry”.
“SH Diana is an exceptionally striking and versatile five-star vessel that forms part of our new fleet of expedition cruises. Ship visits are crucially important and there’s no better sales tool than for our agent partners to be able to experience the ship first hand.”
The new generation polar class ship features elegant interiors – including exclusive onboard art – wide unobstructed views, a spectacular grand staircase, and dedicated expedition facilities, so guests can explore the world in style and comfort.
Named after the Roman goddess of light, the moon, hunting and the wilderness, SH Diana is the largest and most advanced vessel in the Swan Hellenic fleet. Operated by a dedicated 141-team over nine decks, SH Diana offers 192 guests elegant and spacious five-star accommodation across 96 generous staterooms and suites, many of which feature private balconies.
Designed for exploring the world’s most remote and awe-inspiring locations, SH Diana boasts extensive outdoor deck areas and multiple observation points providing guests with a truly immersive experience. The ship is equipped with a heated outdoor pool, open deck Jacuzzi, gym, spa and beauty salon and sauna with panoramic views. Restaurants include the Swan Restaurant, Club Lounge, Pool Bar and Grill and room service.
SH Diana is benefits from the Maris Culinary Discovery at Sea, a culinary partnership between Swan Hellenic and chef association JRE-Jeunes Restaurateurs which brings a different JRE gourmet chef aboard each ship in a series of exclusive cruises which takes guests on a parallel voyage of gastronomic discovery. Using their culinary excellent and passion for locally sourced ingredients, the chefs prepare signature dishes, teach cooking classes and create new exciting menus.
Coming aboard SH Diana on the Edinburgh to Amsterdam leg of the itinerary, chef Nicolai Wiedmer, owner of Restaurant Eckert in Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany, will use his culinary expertise to create the Gala Dinners.
SH Diana also features a dedicated presentation and lecture theatre overlooking the lounge, two onboard tender boats and 14 Zodiacs to facilitate shore excursions and the latest technological advancements. The ship’s polar class 6 ice-strengthened hull and extra-large stabilisers ensure a smooth and safe journey through even the most challenging waters.
Launched in April 2023, SH Diana will travel the world in 2024/2025, with sailings to Swan Hellenic’s flagship destinations the Arctic and Antarctic regions on a series of unforgettable, epic voyages.
Swan Hellenic is the expedition cruise company to travel with to see the Arctic, Antarctic, and Rest of the World – from Brazil to Papua New Guinea, Norway to New Zealand, Australia to Africa and Madagascar to the Mediterranean.
For more information about Swan Hellenic, please visit www.swanhellenic.com or call. +44 (0) 207 846 0271.
