THE SETI INSTITUTE
“The SETI Institute’s work brings humanity’s relationship with our planet, our solar system and the Universe beyond into focus."
Bill Diamond, SETI President and CEO
Have you ever wondered about extra-terrestrial life? You’re not on your own if you have, the SETI Institute is a space and earth science research organisation, and part of their work is looking for forms of life within and beyond our solar system! SETI (which stands for 'search for extra-terrestrial intelligence') also support other organisations, including NASA and the National Science Foundation, in answering some of humanity’s most profound scientific questions.
In our partnership with the SETI Institute, we aim to provide you with expert insights into the fascinating world of astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology and planetary science – and the ongoing quest to find other forms of life within and beyond our solar system.
“We’re delighted with the opportunity to have our scientists and thought leaders interact with the curious-minded adventurers who explore with Swan Hellenic"
Bill Diamond
SETI President and CEO
LIFE BEYOND EARTH
Looking for life
Exclusive presentations about SETI’s explorations of the Earth and beyond.
A growing search
Unique demonstrations of the special SETI Institute equipment installed on board.
MEET THE SCIENTISTS
Have the rare chance to chat with these world-renowned scientific experts
Special speakers
OUR NEXT SETI Journeys
Voyage to the Northwest Passage
SETI Research Scientist
Uma Gorti
Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq
SH Vega
09/09/24 - 25/09/24
Greenland to Nova Scotia exploring the Canadian Arctic
SETI President and CEO
Bill Diamond
Kangerlussuaq - Halifax
SH Vega
25/09/24 - 10/10/24
Madagascar & its Eastern Islands
SETI Senior Research Scientist
Janice Bishop
Mombasa - Maputo
SH Diana
26/10/24 - 06/11/24
Cruise from Chile to Peru
SETI NASA Astronomy Program
Dana Backman
Valparaiso - Callao (Lima)
SH Vega
27/03/25 - 05/04/25
Wild Wonders: cruise from Peru to Panama
SETI GNU Radio Project
Derek Kozel
Callao (Lima) - Panama City
SH Vega
05/04/25 - 14/04/25
Land of the Maya: Belize, Guatamala & Honduras
SETI President and CEO
Bill Diamond
Belize City roundtrip
SH Vega
30/04/25 - 07/05/25
Cruise from Canada to Iceland
SETI Director of Education
Pamela Harman
Halifax, NS - Reykjavik
SH Vega
22/05/25 - 02/06/25
Cruise from Iceland to Svalbard
SETI NASA Heliophysics Science Division
Madhulika Guhathakurta
Reykjavik - Longyearbyen
SH Vega
02/06/25 - 13/06/25
Iceland to Greenland roundtrip cruise
SETI Senior Scientist
Joe Spitale
Reykjavik roundtrip
SH Vega
31/07/25 - 10/08/25
Iceland to Greenland roundtrip cruise
SETI Senior Research Scientist
Stephen Cramer
Reykjavik roundtrip cruise
SH Vega
10/08/25 - 20/08/25
Greenland in Depth
SETI Adjunct Senior Astronomer
Steve Croft
Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq
SH Vega
20/08/25 - 30/08/25
Canadian Arctic and Northern Lights
SETI Research Scientist
Rosalba Bonaccorsi
Kangerlussuaq - Halifax, NS
SH Vega
15/09/25 - 30/09/25