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Minerva
14 Night A French Accent
Portsmouth Return

Ship: Minerva
Cruise Line: Swan Hellenic Cruises
Departures:  05 July 2012
Duration: 14 Nights
Ports: Portsmouth, Amsterdam, Ostende, St Malo, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Belle Ile, Brest, St Peter Port, Honfleur, Portsmouth
Airport gateway (Arrival) : London
Airport gateway (Departure) : London

 

Itinerary

Date Port Arrive Depart
05 Jul Portsmouth, United Kingdom 8.00am 9.30pm
06 Jul Cruising
Cruise on Minerva		    
07 Jul Amsterdam, The Netherlands 8.00am 7.00pm
08 Jul Ostend, Belgium 8.00am 11.00pm
09 Jul Cruising the English Channel    
10 Jul St. Malo, France 11.45am 10.30pm
11 Jul Cruising
Cruise on Minerva		    
12 Jul Bordeaux, France 2.00pm Overnight
13 Jul Bordeaux, France   3.30pm
14 Jul La Rochelle, France 8.00am 6.00pm
15 Jul Belle Isle, France 12.00am 7.00pm
16 Jul Brest, France 7.00am 2.00pm
17 Jul St. Peter Port, Guernsey, Channel Islands 7.00am 3.00pm
18 Jul Honfleur, France 7.00am 6.00pm
19 Jul Portsmouth, United Kingdom 7.00am 6.00pm

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


 

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 05 July 2012. Prices for alternative departure dates may vary.

Gratuities included

Cabin Single Twin Triple Quad + Child + Infant
Category N - Baltic Deck Inside Aft---$2840------------Book or Enquire
Category I - Baltic Deck Outside Aft Portholes---$3945------------Book or Enquire
Category G - Aegean Deck Outside Aft Window---$4470------------Book or Enquire
Category D - Sun Deck Balcony Suite---$5500------------Book or Enquire
 

Ports

Portsmouth


Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - British Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest

Amsterdam

Take a boat ride along Amsterdam’s charming canals past sturdy old houses and under quaint bridges. Visit one of the city’s superb museums housing many of the Dutch Masters’ most outstanding works or learn about Anne Frank and the city’s Jewish heritage. Or, journey into the countryside and see historic windmills and the fascinating porcelain works in Delft.

Country - Netherlands
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 15kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Dam Square, Anne Frank's House, Volendam & Marken

Bordeaux

At the mouth of the Gironde Estuary, the port of Le Verdon is your gateway to the bustling city of Bordeaux and its fine winemaking industry. Pass through through pastoral settings of charming chateaux, fertile vineyards and the Medoc region's low rising hills on the way to the famous wine producing region

Country - France
Distance from port to City - 105kms
Distance to Airport - 115kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Bordeaux Wine Country, Basilique St Michel

Brest

Brest is a small French town that was established circa 334 AC, when Joan of Arc was touring through.

 

Country -  France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
 

St Peter Port

Country - Bailiwick of Guernsey
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - British Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest

Honfleur



Country - France
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 0kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest

 

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Minerva Cabin Info

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Cruise line info

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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