Swan Hellenic
SH Minerva
About this vessel
Built in the Helsinki Shipyard in Finland, SH Minerva features elegant interiors, wide unobstructed views throughout the ship, and dedicated expedition facilities.
A PC5 ice-resistant hull allows access to some of the world's most inaccessible regions, with 76 staterooms for 152 guests served by 117 staff.
Polarverse guide to SH MinervaGuide
Specifications
Year Built
2021
New ShipTotal Decks
9
Length
113.5m
Guest Capacity
152
Crew
117
Ice Class
PC5
IAATO Classification
Category 1
Operator
Swan Hellenic
Steady Operator
Dependable, even profiles without an elite peak.
Polar Luxury Index
How luxuriously SH Minerva lives — suites, crew-to-guest service, dining, wellness, and design, independent of fare.
Field Experience Score
How efficiently SH Minerva converts time at sea into exploration — staging, landing rotations, and guide density.
Drake Comfort Coefficient
How comfortably SH Minerva handles open-ocean swells — displacement mass, transit speed, stabilization, and hull shape.
Onboard
Life on board.
A curated look at the dining, lounges and outdoor spaces that shape daily life aboard SH Minerva.
Dining
1 spaceRestaurant
A world-class restaurant serving expertly prepared dishes with responsibly sourced ingredients.
Bars & Lounges
1 spaceObservation Lounge
A panoramic hub for lectures, live music, gatherings and cocktails, with expansive views.
Spa & Wellness
2 spacesPanoramic Sauna
A sauna with panoramic views of the surrounding scenery.
Spa and Beauty Salon
A premium spa and beauty salon offering massages and treatments.
Outdoor Decks
2 spacesInfinity Pool
A heated infinity pool on the outside decks.
Open-Deck Jacuzzi
An open-deck jacuzzi.
Recreation
1 spaceGym
A state-of-the-art gym.
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What's included
Inclusions
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
Ship Facilities
Spa Facilities
Included · Sauna, open-deck jacuzzi, infinity pool, gym, spa and beauty salon.
Pool
Included · Heated infinity pool.
Gym
Included · State-of-the-art gym.
Onboard Services
Wi-Fi
Included · Basic Wi-Fi included.
Gratuities
Included · Gratuities included.
Food & Beverage
Dining
Included · All dining included.
Beverages
Included · Selected beverages included with meals.
Expedition Gear
Parka / Expedition Jacket
Included · Branded expedition parka provided.
Destination experiences
Activities
✓ Included · ◐ Complimentary use · + Additional fee
4 activities
Shore Landings & Hikes
Step ashore onto remote beaches and tundra, walking among penguin rookeries, historic huts and dramatic geological formations with expert guides.
Polar Plunge
The legendary polar plunge — a bracing, supervised leap into polar waters, followed by a hot drink and a certificate to mark the moment.
Zodiac Cruising
Glide through brash ice and sculpted bergs in a stable inflatable Zodiac, exploring coves, glacier faces and wildlife haul-outs unreachable by ship.
Lectures & Presentations
Daily talks from naturalists, historians and scientists on polar ecology, exploration history, glaciology and the wildlife you'll encounter.
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