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Rainforest Cruises Adds Swan Hellenic to the Expedition Portfolio

SH Vega and SH Minerva expand Rainforest Cruises’ portfolio with new coastal and island voyages in Brazil and the Asia-Pacific.

MIAMI, FL – [November 5, 2026] – Rainforest Cruises has added Swan Hellenic’s SH Vega and SH Minerva to its portfolio, offering new voyages along Brazil’s Atlantic coast, the Amazon Delta, and the Asia-Pacific islands. Each ship accommodates 152 guests in 76 staterooms and suites.

This addition is part of a coordinated expansion with sister brand Antarctica Cruises, which now offers Swan Hellenic’s full three-ship fleet—SH Vega, SH Diana, and SH Minerva—for polar voyages.

From Brazil to the Asia-Pacific

  • SH Vega offers 7- to 13-day voyages along Brazil’s Atlantic coast and into the Amazon Delta. Routes include Salvador da Bahia to Rio de Janeiro, with calls at the Abrolhos Archipelago, Itacaré, Trancoso and Búzios, as well as a voyage connecting Barbados with Belém.
  • SH Minerva offers 11- to 16-day voyages across Indonesia, the Philippines and the South Pacific. Itineraries include Raja Ampat and Cenderawasih Bay, the Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea’s Sepik River, and a longer expedition from Papua to Fiji.

“This addition broadens the coastal and island itineraries available alongside our river cruises,” said Jeremy Clubb, Founder of Rainforest Cruises. “It also allows us to incorporate Swan Hellenic voyages into the longer, tailor-made journeys we plan for our guests.”

The ships offer Scandinavian-inspired interiors, balcony accommodations, observation lounges, infinity pools, and spas. Expedition teams and guest lecturers provide destination expertise throughout each voyage.

Rainforest Cruises arranges pre- and post-cruise stays and onward travel. Each ship’s page includes detailed itineraries, cabin options, and pricing:
SH Vega | SH Minerva.

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