Swan Hellenic
SH Minerva
First of the fleet, built for the far south. SH Minerva is Antarctica at its most intimate.
A new class of exploration
Built for the Ice, reefined for the journey
She is designed for the deep southern border, with a state-of-the-art, ice-class hull to cruise with confidence. But inside, she turns the hardest environment on earth into a refuge of polished five-star luxury. The Scandi-inspired furnishings are spacious, the saunas are panoramic and the windows are sweeping floor-to-ceiling, so you’ll feel intimately linked to the untamed grandeur of the ice without compromising your comfort.
Her Finest Features
Panoramic saunas, fine dining and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows, she offers an intimate front-row seat to the raw beauty of Antarctica. She delivers the ends of the Earth in unsurpassed comfort.
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Culinary Excellence
Pool & Jacuzzi
Gym
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Sauna & Spa
Onboard Discoveries
A unique onboard experience
With a refreshing sauna, open‑deck jacuzzi, infinity pool, state‑of‑the‑art gym, and premium spa and beauty salon, SH Minerva offers a unique selection of indulgent facilities designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation throughout your voyage.
SH MINERVA
Staterooms
Bright and spacious staterooms, your cozy home away from home.
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Oceanview
Two single beds or a double bed Bedroom with living room area Flame-effect fireplace Luxurious bathroom
Oceanview
Two single beds or a double bed Bedroom with living room area Flame-effect fireplace Luxurious bathroom
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Book a no-obligation discovery call
Enjoy our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.
We’ll call you
Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.
Explore your options
We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.
Book a no-obligation discovery call
Enjoy our simple, guided process with an expert by your side, from first conversation to final detail.
We’ll call you
Our travel specialist will discuss your ideas and all the opportunities.
Explore your options
We’ll do the all the hard work and present you with different options to choose from.
Talk with a specialist
A conversation, not a commitment
We help match you with the expedition style, comfort level and itinerary that suits you.
Antarctica Cruise was brilliant in organising
Antarctica Cruise was brilliant in organising a cruise for my father and I to Antarctica - Nico was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, listened to what we were looking for and proposed an excellent cruise with options to choose from - and since he has extensive experience in this area we knew we were in good hands - the cruise was special to share with my father - words cannot describe how incredible this experience was - and something I will hold with me for the rest of my life. Thank you!
Dan L
A Fantastic Experience
This bucket list of mine has well and truly been ticked off…thanks to the great work of Alicia James and her team for making it possible. It didn’t matter what time of the day or night, if I had a problem or question Alicia would handle it with professionalism and good humour. Thanks for all your support…it was a fantastic experience for me to step on my 7th continent…let us all preserve this wonderland.
William H
Looking forward to an Arctic cruise on the World Traveller.
We recently did an Antarctica cruise on the World Traveller Atlas Ocean Voyages and it was spectacular. We enjoyed many land excursions by Zodiacs. The boat was luxurious, the expedition crew were very passionate about their experiences and the other staff members were brilliant. We would not have experienced all this without the expert knowledge of Ben, Sam and Alicia. They always responded with answers to our queries in a prompt manner. Highly recommend them and we are looking forward to an Arctic cruise on the World Traveller.
Jim B
Antarctica Cruise was brilliant in organising
Antarctica Cruise was brilliant in organising a cruise for my father and I to Antarctica - Nico was extremely knowledgeable and experienced, listened to what we were looking for and proposed an excellent cruise with options to choose from - and since he has extensive experience in this area we knew we were in good hands - the cruise was special to share with my father - words cannot describe how incredible this experience was - and something I will hold with me for the rest of my life. Thank you!
Dan L
A Fantastic Experience
This bucket list of mine has well and truly been ticked off…thanks to the great work of Alicia James and her team for making it possible. It didn’t matter what time of the day or night, if I had a problem or question Alicia would handle it with professionalism and good humour. Thanks for all your support…it was a fantastic experience for me to step on my 7th continent…let us all preserve this wonderland.
William H
Looking forward to an Arctic cruise on the World Traveller.
We recently did an Antarctica cruise on the World Traveller Atlas Ocean Voyages and it was spectacular. We enjoyed many land excursions by Zodiacs. The boat was luxurious, the expedition crew were very passionate about their experiences and the other staff members were brilliant. We would not have experienced all this without the expert knowledge of Ben, Sam and Alicia. They always responded with answers to our queries in a prompt manner. Highly recommend them and we are looking forward to an Arctic cruise on the World Traveller.
Jim B