These exclusive voyages, all on the elegant boutique ship SH Minerva, explore some of the region’s most remote and captivating areas, taking guests to discover lands where natural splendor meets ancient traditions, living spirituality and timeless rituals.

The isolation of these exceptional destinations means that the first three cruises in the series are only provided in Swan Hellenic’s complete Cruise Plus formula, which includes specially booked hotel accommodation, charter flights and transfers to reach the departure ports.

They can each and all be combined into inspiring longer voyages as desired, never visiting any destination more than once. Bookings for all these Asia Pacific 2026 cruises are now open for travel agents.

Swan Hellenic Chief Commercial Officer Patrizia Iantorno. “These first four cultural expedition cruises of the Asia-Pacific offer deep explorations of its immense cultural diversity and natural beauty, while launching a new chapter of global exploration for Swan Hellenic."

Sorong to Manila April 28–May 9, 11 nights, Raja Ampat and the Philippines cruise: The Last Paradise on Earth, Indonesia & Philippines: Spellbound by the biodiverse waters of Raja Ampat, one of the richest marine ecosystems on Earth, SH Minerva’s guests will discover secluded coral islets, unspoiled forests and diverse island cultures, exploring the atolls of Ayu, the jewel-like karsts of Misool, and Palawan’s palm-fringed beaches.

Cenderawasih Bay promises whale shark sightings, reefs and villages of northern Indonesia and the Philippines offer snorkeling excursions and cultural encounters that reveal the delicate yet powerful interplay between humanity and nature that has sustained this region for centuries. This varied cruise concludes in Manila, the bustling capital of the Philippines, where colonial history, buzzing modernity and culinary creativity converge. Guests explore its lively markets, historic landmarks and vibrant cultural diversity, all a contrast to the serene wildness of their days at sea.