Polar Class

SH Minerva

Launched 2021

Gross Tonnage 10,617t

Guests 158

Crew 122

Decks 9

Cabins 76

Length 115m

Ready to sail and explore in style and comfort? Designed for voyages to far-flung places and remote polar regions, the SH Minerva incorporates stylish, sophisticated interiors with the latest in cruising technology. This elegant 5-star expedition ship has a special PC5 ice-strengthened hull, and extra-large stabilizers, to make sailing with us as smooth as possible.

SH Minerva was built in Finland’s Helsinki Shipyard, and offers a truly unforgettable cruising experience. Unobstructed views throughout the ship, welcoming spaces to relax, and world-class restaurants, staterooms and amenities make traveling on this modern cruise ship a complete pleasure.

Quick Facts

Type: ocean
Style: luxury
Size: boutique
Language: en
Currency: USD
Adults Only: Yes

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11 Nov 2026

Onboard

Accommodation

A Welcoming RetreatHead off on a Swan Hellenic voyage and you’ll be traveling in first-class style. Your cosy en-suite stateroom is a spacious sanctuary, where sophisticated design and intuitive technology blend with the natural world to cr...

Suite

Premium Suite

506 sqft

Premium Suites have a king size bed, separate living room, and flame-effect fireplace. There’s also a luxurious ensuite bathroom – with sepa...

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Suite

473 sqft

Suites feature a king size bed, and have a separate living room, with a flame-effect fireplace. There’s also a luxurious ensuite bathroom –...

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Balcony

269 sqft

Balcony Staterooms measure 25m2 (269ft2) – including a 5m2 (54ft2) private balcony – and can accommodate two or three guests. They feature t...

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Oceanview

215 sqft

Oceanview Staterooms measure 20m2 (215ft2) and can accommodate two guests. They feature two single beds or a double bed, bedroom with living...

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Restaurants & Bars

Dining

When it comes to dining on your expedition cruise, our ships have a variety of welcoming venues.From the gourmet offerings of the Swan Restaurant, and the Pool Bar & Grill’s delicious dishes, to the relaxed tapas-style dining of the Club Lo...

The Swan Restaurant

complimentary

regional

As the main venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Swan Restaurant serves gourmet creations from award-winning chefs. Our 152-seat restaurant serves interna...

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The Swan Restaurant Private Dining

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regional

Bespoke & private dining experiences will be offered both inside and outside (depending on the weather conditions and routing). Offering guests superb the oppor...

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The Club Lounge

complimentary

tapas

Vibrant and welcoming, the Club Lounge acts as a hub for relaxed get-togethers, 24 hours a day. With a variety of delicious food on offer – from freshly baked p...

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Room Service

complimentary

room

No matter what time of day, our carefully curated In-Cabin Dining Menu traverses perennial international favourites and a plethora of international delicacies,...

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Pool Bar & Grill

complimentary

bbq

If you’re a fan of alfresco dining, you’ll love our Pool Grill & Bar! With stellar views of the glistening sea, this friendly space serves delicious dishes crea...

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Learning & Discovery

Enrichment

As well as taking you to unusual, off-the-beaten-track destinations, Swan Hellenic offers the company of like-minded people, and acclaimed experts, who give eye-opening lectures, and are on hand to chat throughout your voyage.Our onboard ex...

Excursions

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No stone is left unturned when it comes to researching our shore excursion programmes. All aspects of the itinerary are carefully...

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Lectures

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One thing we’ve discovered over the years is that our inquisitive, like-minded passengers share a thirst for knowledge. Sound fami...

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Basecamp

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Basecamp can be found on Deck 3.

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Expedition Lab

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Love landscapes? Gain a deeper understanding of how your surroundings were formed from the knowledgable geologists you meet on boa...

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Shows & Activities

Entertainment

Swan Hellenic is all about genuine hospitality, and you’ll find your time on board will reflect that. We understand that your journey is all about your experience, which is why our friendly crew strive to give you the best service at all ti...