Swan Hellenic to Host SETI Experts for 2027 Explore Space at Sea

Swan Hellenic has announced details of its 2027 Explore Space at Sea Series, created in partnership with the SETI Institute, an organization searching for extraterrestrial intelligence.

The series will feature six SETI Institute scientists, each accompanying one of six cultural expedition cruises.

Mario Bounas, chief commercial officer of Swan Hellenic, said: "We are delighted to celebrate the fifth year of our successful partnership with the SETI Institute and to continue it with six new Explore Space at Sea voyages in 2027."

Traveling with Swan Hellenic guests, they will share insights into astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology and planetary science, exploring both the latest discoveries and the enduring search for life beyond Earth, the company said in a press release.

The Swan Hellenic's 2027 SETI Institute scientists and the voyages they will accompany include the following:

Ross Beyer, planetary scientist at Carl Sagan Center, SETI Institute

Accompanying the voyage "Cruising the Pacific Islands: New Caledonia, Vanuatu and Solomon Islands," from Auckland to Honiara, March 21 to April 3, 2027, aboard the Minerva.

Uma Gorti, chair of astronomy and astrophysics, Carl Sagan Center, SETI Institute

Accompanying the voyage "Patagonia and the Wild Atlantic: Cruise to the Falkland Islands," from Ushuaia to Montevideo, March 25 to April 8, aboard the Vega.

Derek Kozel, principal investigator, GNU Radio Project

Accompanying the voyage "West Africa Coast and Atlantic Islands," from Dakar to Lisbon, May 5-14 2027, aboard the Diana.

Bill Diamond, president and CEO, SETI Institute

Accompanying the voyage "From Canada to Iceland Along the Viking Routes," from Halifax to Reykjavík, May 20-31, 2027, aboard the Vega.

Megan Seritan, deputy manager, Ring-Moon Systems Node, NASA Planetary Data System, SETI Institute

Accompanying the voyage "From Iceland to Svalbard," from Reykjavík to Longyearbyen, May 31-June 10, 2027, aboard the Vega. 

Janice Bishop, chair of planetary exploration, Carl Sagan Center, SETI Institute

Accompanying the voyage "South Atlantic Cruise: from South Africa to Antarctica," departing from Cape Town and returning to Ushuaia, October 29 to November 18, 2027, aboard the Diana.