
Minerva, a Swan Hellenic Expedition ship
Set sail aboard SH Minerva, an exceptional choice for travellers seeking a refined expedition experience with a strong focus on polar exploration. Enjoy elegant, Scandinavian-designed accommodation, expert-led excursions, and close encounters with the remarkable landscapes and wildlife of Antarctica.
SH Minerva, a Swan Hellenic boutique ship for polar cruising
SH Minerva is an elegant, Scandinavian-designed expedition ship offering a refined and intimate setting for polar exploration. With just 152 guests on board, it delivers a relaxed atmosphere while ensuring you remain fully immersed in the landscapes and wildlife of your journey.
Purpose-built for remote regions, the ship combines style and comfort with the capability to reach less-visited destinations. Alongside her sister ships, SH Vega and SH Diana, Swan Hellenic offers a consistent standard of boutique expedition cruising with a strong focus on discovery and design-led comfort.
Spacious public areas are thoughtfully arranged with wide, open views, allowing you to stay connected to your surroundings at all times. Onboard facilities include an observation lounge, club lounge with al fresco dining, a heated outdoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi, as well as a well-equipped gym and restaurant.
Accommodation is modern and comfortable, with 76 staterooms, including six suites. Each cabin features a desk, seating area, dressing space and en suite bathroom with a glass-enclosed rain shower. Additional touches such as bathrobes, hairdryers, minibars and personal safes ensure a relaxed stay throughout your voyage.
Built with a PC5 ice-strengthened hull and enhanced stabilisers, SH Minerva is designed to navigate polar waters smoothly, offering a comfortable and capable base for your expedition.



Ship Highlights
- Elegant Scandinavian design with bright, open social spaces
- Observation lounge and panoramic decks for uninterrupted views
- Heated outdoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi for post-exploration relaxation
- Club lounge with al fresco dining option
- Well-equipped gym and spacious restaurant for onboard comfort



In our opinion
"SH Minerva stands out for its elegant Scandinavian design, spacious observation areas and strong balance between comfort and expedition capability, creating a refined yet immersive polar experience."
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