Minerva
Description: Minerva has unique charm; warm old-world style and elegance blended with modern facilities.
There are panelled rooms, leather sofas, deep-pile carpets and a lovely veranda opening onto the pool deck for alfresco dining. The conservatory-style Shackleton's Bar has cane chairs and potted palms, while the well-stocked library has won praise in the national press for its collection of nature and exploration books assembled over 50 years.
A refit was carried out in 2008 and passengers enjoy cabins and suites that are both comfortable and impeccably decorated. There is a full programme of fascinating shore excursions.
Loyal customers mean the liner boasts an impressive 92% repeat booking rate.
Typical itinerary:
Northern Europe, the Baltic and the Arctic on a 15-night Call Of The Arctic Tern cruise from Portsmouth. There are calls at Dublin and St Kilda; Reykjavik, Isafjordur Siglufjordur and Akureyri in Iceland; and Torshavn in the Faroes.
Operator: Swan Hellenic www.swanhellenic.com
Factfile:
| Entered service: | 1996 | ||
| Last refit | 2012 | ||
| Length: | 133m | ||
| Speed: | 15 knots | ||
| Passenger Decks: | 6 | ||
| Passenger capacity: | 350 | ||
| Crew: | 160 (Filipino and Ukrainian) | ||
| Officers: | British and European | ||
| Language on board: | English | ||
| Medical Centre: | Yes | ||
New Terminal
Visit our dazzling new passenger terminal, relaxing areas and outdoor viewing terrace. Food and drink from Costa, Worldmarché and the bar. > More information
