SH Minverva
EXPEDITION-LUXURY (156 GUESTS)
Built in 2021, the SH Minerva is a 5 star elegant Scandi-design boutique ship that has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. She will carry a maximum of 152 guest in 76 cabins.
The ship incorporates a PC5 ice-strengthened hull combined with extra-large stabilisers to make your journey as smooth as possible. For the comfort of guests, suites have a separate living room and bedroom. All staterooms are equipped with spacious wardrobes and bathrooms.
SH MINERVA DATES AND PRICES
SH MINERVA 2023-24 DATES AND PRICES
Prices in AUD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)
Click on Cruise itinerary name below to view detailed description of your Antarctic Cruise
| Cruise Itinerary | Start Date | End Date | Days | Starts / Ends | Oceanview Deck 4 | Oceanview M4 | Balcony Deck 5 | Balcony M 5 | Balcony Deck 6 | Suite | Premium Suite | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Shackleton's Footsteps | 28-Oct-23 | 14-Nov-23 | 18 | Ushuaia | $41,382 | $43,351 | $47,725 | $50,027 | $55,143 | $64,172 | $74,793 | |
| Weddell Sea Discovery | 14-Nov-23 | 25-Nov-23 | 12 | Ushuaia | $28,182 | $29,456 | $32,286 | $33,776 | $37,086 | $42,928 | $49,801 | |
| Weddell Sea Discovery | 25-Nov-23 | 6-Dec-23 | 12 | Ushuaia | $28,182 | $29,456 | $32,286 | $33,776 | $37,086 | $42,928 | $49,801 | |
| Weddell Sea Discovery | 6-Dec-23 | 17-Dec-23 | 12 | Ushuaia | $28,182 | $29,456 | $32,286 | $33,776 | $37,086 | $42,928 | $49,801 | |
| In Shackleton's Footsteps | 17-Dec-23 | 3-Jan-24 | 18 | Ushuaia | $51,582 | $54,087 | $59,655 | $62,585 | $69,096 | $80,587 | $94,105 | |
| Weddell Sea Discovery | 3-Jan-24 | 14-Jan-24 | 12 | Ushuaia | $28,182 | $29,456 | $32,286 | $33,776 | $37,086 | $42,928 | $49,801 | |
| Weddell Sea Discovery | 14-Jan-24 | 25-Jan-24 | 12 | Ushuaia | $28,182 | $29,456 | $32,286 | $33,776 | $37,086 | $42,928 | $49,801 | |
| Weddell Sea Discovery | 25-Jan-24 | 5-Feb-24 | 12 | Ushuaia | $28,182 | $29,456 | $32,286 | $33,776 | $37,086 | $42,928 | $49,801 | |
| Weddell Sea Discovery | 5-Feb-24 | 16-Feb-24 | 12 | Ushuaia | $28,182 | $29,456 | $32,286 | $33,776 | $37,086 | $42,928 | $49,801 | |
| Western Antarctica Semi-Circumnavigation | 16-Feb-24 | 19-Mar-24 | 32 | Ushuaia / Dunedin | $50,127 | $52,574 | $58,013 | $60,875 | $67,236 | $78,461 | $91,667 |
No single supplement applies for passengers willing to share. If you would prefer your own room the single supplement is 1.25 x the published twin rate.
SH MINERVA 2023-24 CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au
SH MINERVA 2024-25 DATES AND PRICES NOT YET RELEASED
Prices in AUD$ – per person twin share (triple share in triple cabins)
No single supplement applies for passengers willing to share. If you would prefer your own room the single supplement is 1.5 x the published twin rate.
SH MINERVA 2024-25 CRUISES
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au
SH MINERVA OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Kayaking (Booked and paid on-board ship)
Immerse yourself in the incredible scenery of Antarctica onboard a kayak. Cruise past ice formations and see wildlife swim past as you glide along. You will be in groups of up to 12 with an experienced kayak guide who will take you to interesting locations, many that can only able to be reached by kayaks.
Available selected voyages.
For more information on the voyages we offer, call 1300 784 794 or email contact@antarcticatravelcentre.com.au
SH Minerva Cabins
Located on Deck 4 at the centre of the ship. Light, bright and crafted from natural materials Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Located on Deck 4 at the bow. Light, bright and crafted from natural materials Oceanview staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
Balcony stateroom is a Swan Hellenic guest favorite. Located on Deck 5 at the bow and aft, staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom, living room, luxurious bathroom and your own 6 m2 balcony.
Balcony stateroom is a Swan Hellenic guest favorite. Located on Deck 5 at the centre of the ship, staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom, living room, luxurious bathroom and your own 6 m2 balcony.
Balcony stateroom is a Swan Hellenic guest favorite. Located on Deck 6, staterooms features 2 single beds, bedroom, living room, luxurious bathroom and your own 6 m2 panoramic balcony.
Located on Deck 5 and 6 at the centre of the ship, our spacious Suites with a 12 sq.m. private balconies are a favorite with discerning guests, and those that prefer a little more space and comfort.
Located on Deck 6 at the aft, our Premium Suites with a 12 sq.m. private balconies are the most luxurious accommodation on board. A favorite for those who want nothing but the best.
Deck Plan
Ship Details
Lounge / lecture theatre
Library
Photography and art room
Gym, sauna and wellness centre
Sun deck
Jacuzzi’s / plunge pool
Observation lounge
Viewing platforms
Hydraulic platforms
Zodiac launching platforms
Return regional flights to the port of embarkation and/or disembarkation (where specified)
Group return transfers from the airport to the cruise port (via our included accommodation where applicable)
One night pre-cruise accommodation with breakfast in a 4/5-star hotel or onboard
All meals onboard
24-hour room service
Coffee, tea, soft drinks and selected alcoholic beverages available 24-hours per day
Lecture programmes by our experienced expedition team and guest speakers
Standard WiFi
Onboard gratuities and port taxes
One selected shore excursion/expedition activity per port of call
Expedition parka and use of rubber boots in Polar Regions
Guests: 156
Dimensions: Length: 115m Width: 23m Draft: 5.5m
Speed: 15.5 knots maximum
Built: Launched 2022
Operator: Swan Hellenic
Ice-Class: PC5