Swan Hellenic

Swan Hellenic has been defining the art of discovery cruising for more than 50 years. Each cruise on mv Minerva is a unique, cultural travel experience, blending worldclass sites with smaller, off the beaten track destinations. Travelling in comfort and ease with around 320 other like-minded passengers aboard Minerva, your floating country house hotel, is remarkably good value including all tips on board and ashore, as well as tailor-made cruise books and supporting documentation. A programme of tailor-made shore excursions is included in the cruise fare, with excursions accompanied by experienced Swan Hellenic staff – including those who have planned your cruise. Swan Hellenic's long established and renowned guest speaker programme illuminates days at sea, while open seating dining means you can ponder ancient mysteries and contemporary issues with like-minded travellers as well as your fellow guest speakers.

These are cruises for well travelled mature explorers and adventurers who like their quality comforts while sailing to the ends of the earth. Cruisers tend to pick the cruises for the wonderful destinations and included guided tours whilst travelling in comfort and ease aboard Minerva, a floating country house hotel. Its remarkably good value including all tips on board and ashore. For those who like to take part most cruises offer that chance to participate in activities such as painting, writing or singing workshops, joining a yoga or tai chi class, or browsing the extensive reference and fiction library and losing yourself in a good book. Evenings include fine dining, classical concerts and after dinner talks, plus occasional entertainment from ashore. The Minerva offers splendid facilities including - 2 Restaurants; Lounge; 2 Bars; Cinema; Library/Card Room; Boutique and Gift Shop; Swimming Pool; Gymnasium, Sauna and Spa Services, Complimentary Launderette with Washers and Dryers; Beauty Salon; Medical Centre; Telephone, Fax and E-mail Facilities; TV, Hairdryer and Personal Safe in Every Cabin When you find a combination of destinations, variety and value that match Swan's cruise philosophy in a place so full of history and interest, the mix is sure to prove irresistible.

From the remotest spots on the planet to the most stunning cities on earth; these make up the portfolio of ports of call offered by Swan Hellenic. From November to April, the line concentrates on the Southern Hemisphere where it spends time cruising destinations such as Antarctica, South America, South Africa and Arabia, Far East & Indian Ocean. It then moves further north for the summer to the Red Sea and the Mediterranean from where it sails around northern Europe and up to Scandinavia and the Baltics. One of the plus points of this cruise line is its range of UK departures from Portsmouth. Fly-cruises are also offered.