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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