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Minerva
14 Night A Byzantine Legacy
Piraeus to Naples

Ship: Minerva
Cruise Line: Swan Hellenic Cruises
Departures:  10 October 2012
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Piraeus, Corinth, Dubrovnik, Split, Venice, Ravenna, Brindisi, Crotone, Catania, Lipari, Naples
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Athens
Airport gateway (Departure) : Rome

 

Itinerary

 

Date Port Arrive Depart
10 Oct Piraeus, Greece    
11 Oct Piraeus, Greece   1.30pm
  Corinth Canal, Greece    
12 Oct Cruising the Adriatic Sea    
13 Oct Dubrovnik, Croatia 7.00am 11.00pm
14 Oct Split, Croatia 12.00am 6.00pm
15 Oct Venice, Italy 1.00pm Overnight
16 Oct Venice, Italy   7.00pm
17 Oct Ravenna, Italy 8.00am 7.00pm
18 Oct Cruising the Adriatic Sea    
19 Oct Brindisi, Italy 7.00am 5.00pm
20 Oct Crotone, Italy 8.00am 2.00pm
21 Oct Catania, Sicily, Italy
Stromboli close cruise		 7.00am 3.00pm
22 Oct Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Italy 8.00am 2.00pm
23 Oct Naples, Italy 7.00am  
24 Oct Naples, Italy    

 

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

Cat Deck Description Brochure
Price
Double Occupancy
12
 Baltic Deck 2 Bed Inside 4180
11
 Baltic Deck 2 Bed Inside 4225
10
 Atlantic Deck 2 Bed Inside 4295
09
 Atlantic Deck 2 Bed Inside 4530
08
 Baltic Deck 2 Bed Outside 4720
07
 Baltic Deck 2 Bed Outside 5025
06
 Atlantic Deck 2 Bed Outside 5385
05
 Atlantic Deck 2 Bed Outside 5625
04
 Promenade Deck Superior 6950
03
 Promenade Deck Deluxe 8455
02
 Bridge Deck Suite 9840
01
 Bridge Deck Owner’s Suite 10990
Single Occupancy
14
 Promenade Deck Single Inside 4530


Please check below for specials

 

Cabin Pricing

* All prices quoted are PER PERSON in Australian Dollars and include Port Charges and Fuel Charges (if applicable).
* All prices quoted are for the cruise departing on 10 October 2012. Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

Gratuities included

Cabin Single Twin Triple Quad + Child + Infant
Category K - Aegean Deck Inside Forward---$3400------------Book or Enquire
Category I - Baltic Deck Outside Aft Portholes---$3795------------Book or Enquire
Category G - Aegean Deck Outside Aft Window---$4310------------Book or Enquire
Category D - Sun Deck Balcony Suite---$5574------------Book or Enquire
 

Ports

Piraeus

Piraeus is located to the south of Athens. It is the capital of the Piraeus Prefecture and belongs to the Athens urban area. It was the port of the ancient city of Athens and it was chosen to serve as the modern port when Athens was re-founded in 1834. Piraeus remains one of the busiest shipping and industrial centres of the Mediterranean.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport - 
Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

Places of Interest
Greek Maritime Museum and Piraeus Archaeological Museum.

Corinth

Corinth is a city in Greece and is the capital of the prefecture of Corinthia. The city is surrounded by the coastal townlets of Lechaio, Isthmia, Kechries, and the inland townlets of Examilia and the archaeological site. It is also home to the monolithic rock of Acrocorinth where the medieval acropolis was built.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City - 1km
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Acrocorinth, Ancient Corinth historical sites, Neméa Archeological site & museum

Dubrovnik

On the beautiful Adriatic coast sits the ancient walled city of Dubrovnik, where medieval ramparts encircle a tight maze of narrow streets and ornate stone buildings. The walls, completed in the 13th century, have a circumference of more than a mile and a half, and along with the Old City, have been designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Country - Croatia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Kuna (HRK)

Places of Interest
Rector's Palace, Cavtat, Old City

Split

Split has a long tradition of collecting and caring for monuments. This interest appeared as early as the Renaissance. Diocletian's Palace, Mestrovic Gallery, the Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Jupiter are just a few of the impressive museums and galleries that shouldn't be missed.

Country - Croatia
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Kuna (HRK)

Places of Interest
Diocletian Palace, Mestrovic Gallery, Archaelogical Museum

Venice

Breathe in the romance and Italian exuberance of this spellbinding city. Explore its mysterious and watery streets. Take a gondola ride to truly appreciate the atmosphere and architecture of the city. Sip a cappuccino in St. Mark’s Square or ride across the lagoon to the islands of Murano and Burano. From the Gothic arches of the Doges Palace to the intricate façade of St. Marks Cathedral, a day in Venice is bound to enchant you.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Piazza San Marco, The Grand Canal, Murano and Burano

Naples

Naples, vibrant and exciting, situated on its famous, truly breathtaking blue bays at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. This beautiful city offers some of Italy's best shopping and dining. Visit picturesque Sorrento and the ruins of ancient Pompeii, a city frozen in time or take a boat to the beautiful and captivating island of Capri. The lesser-known island of Ischia is also close by with great beaches, with over 100 thermal springs and a 14th century castle overlooking the water. 

Country -  Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Pompeii, Isle of Capri, Sorrento

 

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Swan Hellenic Cruises

Swan Hellenic Cruises

With over 50 years experience in discovery cruising, Swan Hellenic know all the ingredients for the perfect cruise. From the onboard environment to inspiring itineraries, and from our knowledgeable reservations team to our European ship's officers and attentive crew, we are committed to providing you with the ultimate discovery cruise experience.

 

Ship info

Minerva

PLEASE NOTE:

From November 2011 to March 2012, Minerva will be embarking on a visionary multi-million pound upgrade to take Swan Hellenic and Minerva forward into the next era.
New specifications will feature an increase in balcony cabins, taking the total number to 44 balcony cabins, or 23% of passenger accommodation. There will also be an upgrade for all cabin ensuites and added space and comfort in public areas.
Please visit here for more information on this exciting new development.


 
No matter which corner of the globe you choose to discover, after exploring ashore, you will always appreciate Minerva’s stately comforts: a relaxed lounge with entertainment, well-stocked library, restaurants, gym, Wheeler bar and Shackleton's bar. An elegant environment in which polished wood and gleaming brass are complemented by works of art and fresh flowers.



Dining

This ship has 2 restaurants

  • Main Dining Restaurant
  • Veranda Dining Room

Entertainment

  • Darwin Lounge / Lecture Hall
  • Wheeler Bar
  • Shackleton's Bar
  • Cinema

Onboard Activities

  • Swimming Pool
  • Gymnasium
  • Sauna & Spa Services 
  • Beauty Salon
  • Library / Card Room 
  • Smoking Room
  • Boutique and Gift Shop
  • Photography Services 

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage 12,500 Tonnes
Star Rating TBA
Size/Style of Ship Mid-Size
Entered Service 29/04/1996
Registry The Bahamas
Former Name N/A
Length 132.9 metres
Beam 20.1 metres
Draft 5.8 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers NA
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots) 15
Passenger Capacity (twin) 350
Crew 160
Nationality of Officers British/European
Nationality of Crew International
Total Cabins TBA
Total Inside cabins  
Total Outside cabins  
Cabin/Suites with Balcony  
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins  
Passenger Decks 6
Cabin Electricity 110v
Elevators 2
Self-Service Laundry Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)  

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