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PC5 Class
2021
10,500
152
Malta
Helsinki Shipyard Oy
120
377 feet
75 feet
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15.5 knots
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SH Minerva

SH Minerva is the first ship in the brand-new fleet of luxury expedition ships by revived brand Swan Hellenic that offers over 70 years of expertise in world's most extraordinary remote destinations.

The vessel celebrated her inaugural cruise in 2021, offering her guests amazing itineraries aboard a 5-star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship. SH Minerva has a PC5 ice-strengthened hull and big stabilizers to ensure smooth voyages and safe expeditions to Australia, Japan, Asia, South Pacific, Antarctica, and other faraway lands.

Exploring Antarctica wildlife with Swan Hellenic

What makes cruises aboard SH Minerva one-of-a-kind:

  • Swan Hellenic boasts over 70 years of expertise in exceptional remote voyages;
  • The company focuses on guests' preferences and needs, environmental safety, and once-in-a-lifetime adventures;
  • The ship chefs offer food delicacies from across the globe;
  • New hygiene technology protects the health of all on board so that everyone can enjoy every moment of the wonderful trip;
  • Guests can enjoy in-depth lectures about a visited region by onboard guest scientists, lecturers, and speakers.

Dining Options

Experience delicious food of international flair while voyaging aboard SH Minerva. The ship presents delicious menus by renowned Italian Chef Andrea Ribaldone and Korean Chef Sang Keun Oh, offering every guest something to their taste.

The open-seating Swan Dining Room is the main dining venue aboard SH Minerva, welcoming cruisers for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Here you can taste amazing regional and international cuisine of the most memorable flavors.

The Observation Lounge and Club Lounge offer SH Minerva guests light early breakfast, afternoon teas, night cocktails, pizza, and delicious desserts. Poolside Grill & Bar is an al fresco dining venue with hot dogs, burgers, grilled fish, and other grilled classics.

While sailing on SH Minerva, you can rely on complimentary onboard meals as well as coffee, tea, soft drinks, and selected alcoholic beverages available 24/7.

Luxury Accommodations

SH Minerva has 76 suites and staterooms, all with unobstructed views. Guests will love their spacious accommodations with luxury bathrooms with glass-enclosed rain showers, nice seating areas, a personal safe, a desk, a minibar, and other amenities that make you feel at home.

Every stateroom aboard the SH Minerva cruise ship becomes a place of retreat and guarantees breathtaking views through a window or floor-to-ceiling balcony doors.

Ship Highlights

The Observavtion Lounge aboard SH Minerva

In-Depth Lectures

SH Minerva is focused on exploratory cruises. Thus, she takes aboard carefully selected guest scientists, lecturers, and speakers who work from a mini laboratory located on the ship. Thanks to these guests, cruisers can dive into the scientific, geographic, and historical knowledge of the remote polar regions they visit. Also, the cruise ship has spacious outdoor decks to embrace the great environments of a visited region fully and let all guests enjoy the panoramic scenery views throughout each journey.

Well-Being Routine

Even while exploring the world aboard SH Minerva, guests can continue their well-being routine. A state-of-the-art onboard gym with cardio machines, weights, stretch bands, and other equipment awaits fitness fiends. Travelers can take instructor-led classes, relax in the sauna or jacuzzi, chill in the heated swimming pool, get a healing massage, or another beauty procedure.

Your ticket to relaxation and rejuvenation awaits, as do significant savings and exclusive offers. Call us now - we're ready to assist you today!

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Accommodations

SH Minerva Staterooms

Stateroom Guide at a Glance

Every type of stateroom on SH Minerva, with its booking categories, size and where it is on the ship. Select a deck number to open that deck plan.

Stateroom types on SH Minerva
Stateroom type Categories Approx. size Where on the ship
Premium Suite PS 527 sq. ft. including balcony Aft, deck 6
Suite S 473 sq. ft. including balcony Mid-ship, decks 5 and 6
Balcony D6 M5 D5 301 sq. ft. including balcony Throughout the ship, decks 5 and 6
Oceanview M4 D4 204 sq. ft. Forward and mid-ship, deck 4

Sizes are approximate, and some staterooms in a category differ in size or layout.

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All 76 staterooms, including six suites, aboard SH Minerva have all the amenities for guests to feel comfortable, including:

  • Comfortable bed
  • Dressing area
  • Bathroom with a shower
  • Personal safe
  • Minibar
  • Hairdryer
  • Comfy seating
  • Desk
  • Standard Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour room service

Suite

Suites are the most luxurious accommodations aboard SH Minerva, offering guests the highest level of comfort and the best amenities.

Premium Suite

Category Approx. size Location
PS 527 sq. ft. Deck 6 (aft)

Sizes include the balcony.

Premium Suite - Living Room Premium Suite - Schematic Premium Suite - Bathroom Balcony Breakfast Premium Suite - Bedroom

Premium Suite is the grandest suite aboard SH Minerva, featuring 527 sq. ft. of space, including beautiful views from the private balcony of 129 sq. ft. It can accommodate two guests. The amenities include:

  • Separate living room;
  • Bedroom with a Super King bed;
  • Soothing flame-effect fireplace;
  • Luxurious bathroom with glass-enclosed rain shower;
  • Large walk-in wardrobe;
  • Personal safe;
  • Minibar;
  • Hairdryer;
  • Desk.

Suite

Category Approx. size Location
S 473 sq. ft. Deck 5 and Deck 6 (mid-ship)

Sizes include the balcony.

Suite - Bedroom Suite - Schematic Suite - Bathroom Balcony Breakfast Suite - Living Room

Suites are the second most luxurious accommodations aboard SH Minerva, featuring 473 sq. ft. of space, including stunning views from the private balcony of 129 sq. ft. They can accommodate two guests. The amenities include:

  • Separate living room;
  • Bedroom with a Super King bed;
  • Soothing flame-effect fireplace;
  • Luxurious bathroom with glass-enclosed rain shower;
  • Large walk-in wardrobe;
  • Personal safe;
  • Minibar;
  • Hairdryer;
  • Desk.

Balcony

Balcony staterooms are spacious accommodations for SH Minerva guests with a chance to adorn fantastic passing views from a private balcony.

Balcony

Category Approx. size Location
D6 301 sq. ft. Deck 6 (forward, mid-ship and aft)
M5 301 sq. ft. Deck 5 (mid-ship)
D5 301 sq. ft. Deck 5 (forward and aft)

Sizes include the balcony.

Balcony - Bedroom Balcony - Schematic Balcony - Bathroom Balcony Breakfast Balcony - Bedroom

Balcony staterooms aboard SH Minerva are 301 sq. ft. accommodations, including a 64 sq. ft. private balcony. The amenities are:

  • Bedroom with a double bed or two singles;
  • Luxurious bathroom with a glass-enclosed rain shower;
  • Living room area;
  • Personal safe;
  • Minibar;
  • Hairdryer;
  • Desk.

Oceanview

Oceanview staterooms are the most affordable accommodations on SH Minerva. While they don't have a private balcony, guests can enjoy picturesque views through the big windows.

Oceanview

Category Approx. size Location
M4 204 sq. ft. Deck 4 (mid-ship)
D4 204 sq. ft. Deck 4 (forward)
Oceanview - Bedroom Oceanview - Schematic Oceanview - Bathroom Oceanview - Seating Area

Oceanview staterooms aboard SH Minerva are 204 sq. ft. These accommodations feature picture windows and these amenities:

  • Two single beds;
  • Bathroom with a glass-enclosed rain shower;
  • Seating area;
  • Personal safe;
  • Minibar;
  • Hairdryer;
  • Desk.

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Deck Plans

SH Minerva Deck Plans

Deck 3

Public Areas

Deck Plan Key

  • 3rd guest capacity
  • 4th guest capacity
  • Connecting staterooms
  • Wheelchair accessible staterooms
Deck 3 deck plan for SH Minerva
Deck 3, SH Minerva
FAQs

SH Minerva FAQs

Quick answers about SH Minerva, from the details on this page.

When was SH Minerva built?

SH Minerva entered service in 2021, built by Helsinki Shipyard Oy.

How many passengers does SH Minerva carry?

SH Minerva carries up to 152 guests. A crew of 120 looks after them.

How big is SH Minerva?

SH Minerva measures 10,500 gross tons, 377 feet long and 75 feet wide. Its deck plans show 7 passenger decks.

What class of ship is SH Minerva, and what are its sister ships?

SH Minerva is a PC5 Class ship. Its sister ship in the Swan Hellenic fleet is SH Vega.

What kinds of staterooms are on SH Minerva?

SH Minerva has 76 staterooms in 7 booking categories, grouped into three types: Suite, Balcony and Oceanview. The Accommodations tab lists every category with its size and the decks it is on.

Which staterooms on SH Minerva have a balcony?

60 staterooms on SH Minerva have a private balcony. Every stateroom in the Suite and Balcony types has one.

Does SH Minerva have accessible staterooms?

Yes. SH Minerva has 1 accessible staterooms across its categories. They are marked on the deck plans, and the Deck Plan Key explains each symbol.

How many decks does SH Minerva have?

SH Minerva has 7 passenger decks, numbered 3 to 9. Staterooms are on decks 4 to 6.

What dining times does SH Minerva offer?

SH Minerva offers Open dining in its main dining room.

Where is SH Minerva registered?

SH Minerva sails under the flag of Malta.

Images of SH Minerva on this page are artist renderings and/or are of a "sister ship" that closely resembles SH Minerva, and are subject to change without advanced notice. Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room or space listed, and may be of a similar ship. All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. Deck plans are subject to change. Please verify all information directly with the cruise line. We reserve the right to correct errors.