SH Diana
Sails from Ushuaia, Argentina · Fly into USH
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SH Diana off Lorient, France, August 2025 · Photo: XIIIfromTOKYO, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About SH Diana
SH Diana is a Swan Hellenic cruise ship, in service since 2023. She measures 12,255 gross tons and carries 192 guests with a crew of 141. She sails Antarctica, Northern Europe itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.
SH Diana is Swan Hellenic's largest ship, a newer-generation polar vessel built at Helsinki Shipyard and in service since 2023. She measures about 125 meters and 12,255 gross tons and carries 192 guests in 96 staterooms with 141 staff, with a Polar Class 6 hull, a grand staircase, onboard art, a heated infinity pool, a sauna, outdoor hot tubs and an observation lounge. In November 2024 an electric motor failure forced her back to Ushuaia during an Antarctic and South Georgia voyage, and some passengers protested the compensation offered. She sails Antarctic expeditions from Ushuaia in the southern summer and Arctic voyages in the northern summer.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 192
- Crew 141 · 1:1.4
- Entered service
- 2023
- Length
- 125 m
- Shorter than 77% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 9
SH Diana is smaller than 70% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 53%. At 63.8 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 90% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 5/5, fleet average 5.0
- Dining
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Value
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Swan Hellenic fleet average across 3 rated ships in service.
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Photos
SH Diana off Lorient, France, August 2025Photo: XIIIfromTOKYO, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- Antarcticaexpedition ships from Ushuaia, November to March
- Northern Europethe Baltic, British Isles and Iceland, May to September
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
SH Diana sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates SH Diana?
SH Diana is operated by Swan Hellenic.
How big is SH Diana?
SH Diana measures 12,255 gross tons and 125 metres in length, with 9 decks.
How does SH Diana compare in size with other cruise ships?
SH Diana is smaller than 70% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries fewer guests than 53%. At 63.8 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 90% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does SH Diana feel?
SH Diana has a passenger space ratio of 63.8: 12,255 gross tons for 192 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so SH Diana feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does SH Diana carry?
SH Diana carries 192 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 141 (about 1.4 guests per crew member).
When did SH Diana enter service?
SH Diana entered service in 2023.
Where does SH Diana sail?
SH Diana sails Antarctica and Northern Europe itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for SH Diana?
SH Diana sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for SH Diana?
Swan Hellenic publishes the deck plans for SH Diana; this page links to Deck plans.
How is SH Diana rated?
Cruises Frog rates SH Diana 3.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (5/5) and lowest on entertainment (2/5).
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