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Arriving in November 2021, Swan Hellenic's 5-star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship, the SH Minerva, offers guests an intimate setting from which you will be fully immersed in all the sights and scenery of your polar expedition voyage.

This brand-new ship has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. Home to just 152 passengers and 120 crew its spacious, relaxing public spaces provide are wide open, offering unobstructed views throughout the ship, ensuring that the destinations which you travel through, are always in view. Public spaces include an observation lounge, club lounge (allowing for alfresco dining), heated outdoor pool, sauna & jacuzzi, state-of-the-art gym and restaurant.

Its 76 staterooms including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars. These stylish staterooms all have desks, a dressing area and comfy seating and en suite bathrooms all feature glass-enclosed rain showers.

The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey in the polar regions as smooth as possible.


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We'll compare a huge selection of expedition ships, cruises and operators to find your perfect cruise.

Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, plus look out for Polar Routes exclusive offers!

As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.

All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.


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Why book with Polar Routes?

CHOICE
  • We can compare a huge selection of expedition ships, cruises and operators.
  • From former Russian research vessels to larger and luxurious ships - there is an expedition cruise to suit you. 
  • Our Polar Specialists will help you choose the perfect expedition cruise for your requirements.
SPECIALISTS
  • We are the expedition cruise specialists and know all the polar destinations inside out.
  • Our expert team of Polar Specialists have extensive knowledge of all the expedition ships & operators.
  • All of our Polar Specialists have first-hand experience of expedition cruising to the polar regions.
VALUE
  • Our prices are amongst the best you'll find, plus look out for Polar Routes exclusive offers!
  • All our holidays are ATOL protected (11104), for your complete peace of mind.
  • As supporters of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust, booking with us helps support the work of the trust within Antarctica.