Explore Space at Sea

The SETI Institute is a proud partner with Swan Hellenic, a cruise company that allows people to explore truly off-the-beaten path destinations and cultures of Earth.

In our partnership, we aim to provide our guests with expert insights into the history and latest discoveries in astronomy, astrophysics, astrobiology and planetary science. As you know, while SETI stands for the ‘Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence,’ our research also includes the search for basic life forms within our solar system and the study of life and habitability on our own planet.

SETI Institute scientists will be guest speakers on a select Swan Hellenic voyages. Through our research, our scientists gather data from some of the most extreme and remote environments on our planet to better understand the prospect of life elsewhere and how to look for it. Swan Hellenic sails to many of these faraway destinations, offering our scientists a chance to conduct research and speak to guests about their findings.

These scientists will engage guests with never-before-seen presentations on explorations around Earth and beyond. Our guests will also receive a demonstration of the SETI Institute equipment installed on board, including an advanced, portable, deep-space telescope.