Swan Hellenic 2014 - 2015 Brochure

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SWAN HELLENIC
January 2014 January 2015
Celebrating 60 Years of Discovery Cruising from a renowned British company
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Baltic & Northern Waters BLACK SEA ADRIATIC AEGEAN The Mediterranean The Caribbean Central & South America India The Far East
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
DISCOVERY CRUISING
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or 60 years Swan Hellenic has been perfecting the art of small ship discovery cruising, leading the way to some of the worlds most intriguing destinations in the company of renowned Guest Speakers. Travel in country house style aboard our flagship Minerva to cities of music, culture and art, sites of ancient civilisations, remote villages, iconic coastlines and inspirational landscapes and, during leisurely days at sea, absorb in-depth talks and browse our extensive library. Swan Hellenic is cruising for those with a mind to travel and to understand more, and also for those who appreciate the highest levels of service and comfort.
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See and hear the sights and sounds on board Minerva by viewing our two films, The Minerva Experience and our Upgrade Film at www.swanhellenic.com
Front cover image: Oia, Greece. (Visit Oia on Swans Hellenic Celebration cruise, 15 Days, 13 August 27 August 2014. See pages 52-53). 2
CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF DIscOVERY CRUISING

DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
2014 is Swan Hellenics Diamond Anniversary Year marking 60 years of arranging thought-provoking travel to some of the worlds legendary places. As part of our celebrations we have recreated as closely as we can though with a much higher degree of comfort the first post-war Hellenic cruise arranged by our founders, WF & RK Swan. The Swans innovative concept of an all-inclusive cruise was necessitated in part by post-war currency restrictions; another of their innovations was to invite four classicists to accompany the cruise, to talk about the sites visited. As Ken Swan wrote in 1956: The outstanding success of our first Hellenic Cruise with the m.s.Miaoulis in August and September 1954 prompted us to organise a second cruise in March and April 1955 with the s.s.Aegaeon. This was an even greater success. Accommodation was fully booked soon after the programme was published and the many compliments from those taking part and the expressed desire for further cruises have encouraged us to extend our arrangements. And extend them they did. The Swans drive, enthusiasm and attention to detail, combined with the dynamic input of archaeologist Sir Mortimer Wheeler who sought out the best Guest Speakers, took our much loved company far beyond the Hellenic world. Today, our long-serving Swan team on board and ashore together with those who have joined us in more recent years remain dedicated to continuing their vision, creating innovative, well-planned, cruises to the worlds most intriguing destinations accompanied, as ever, by our eminent Guest Speakers. This year in comparison with 1954 Swan Hellenic is offering a total of 24 cruises beginning with a circumnavigation of South America. This is followed by a series of no-fly cruises from Portsmouth, including a special cruise to mark the 70th Anniversary of D-Day. Five cruises in the eastern Mediterranean will remind us of our Hellenic roots before Minerva heads south and east in late October, sailing for the sunnier climes of Cambodia and Vietnam. We look forward to welcoming you on board Minerva in our special anniversary year. Kind regards
Lord Sterling, Chairman
CONTENTS
An introduction to the world of Swan Hellenic 2-17 CRUISE DESTINATIONS Central & South America, Caribbean & Canary Islands The Baltic, Norway, British Isles & Northern Waters NO FLY CRUISING FROM PORTSMOUTH The Mediterranean, Adriatic & Black Sea India & the Far East GRAND VOYAGES South America The Black Sea, Aegean, Adriatic & Mediterranean The Middle East, Far East & India CRUISE ITINERARIES 74-78 79-82 83-85 86-89 18-31 IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRE AND POST CRUISE OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS GUEST SPEAKERS BIOGRAPHIES PRE-CRUISE TRAVEL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION 48-65 66-73 90-93
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Travel Insurance 107 fair trading conditions mv MINERVA fACILITIES & cABINS DECK PLANS & FARES CRUISE CALENDAR OUR SISTER COMPANIES 110-113 114-116 117 118 108-109
A BRITISH COMPANY ESTABLISHED IN 1954
Minerva berthed in the small port of Kotor, Montenegro
the swan hellenic distinction

All inclusive value, meticulous planning and attention to detail
Our all-inclusive cruises and shore excursion programmes are thoughtfully planned to ensure each aspect of your cruise is delivered to the highest possible standard; 96% of passengers intend to cruise with Swan Hellenic again.
World class Guest Speakers

A panel of eminent Guest Speakers travels on each cruise and looks forward to sharing their enthusiasm and expertise with you.
Friendly, professional and experienced staff

Travel knowing that you will be well looked after throughout your cruise, from the moment you arrive at your departure port or airport. Our long serving, experienced, Swan Hellenic staff will accompany you on our dedicated flights to and from Minerva and on excursions ashore.
Travel with like-minded passengers

Enjoy the renowned country-house ambience of Minerva, travelling in the company of just 350 like-minded passengers who share your curiosity about the history and cultures of the world.
Inspiring destinations
Discover the worlds most iconic sites, world class cities and smaller, less visited, gems, allowing you to experience the essence of each culture.
Exceptional, all inclusive value

A Swan Hellenic cruise offers unrivalled value for money with so much included in your cruise fare:
A tailor-made shore excursion programme An inclusive shore excursion programme, worth up to 650 per person on a 15 day cruise. A selection of excursions is offered in every major port. All gratuities on board and ashore No further tipping of waiters, cabin stewardesses, hairdressers, porters, drivers and guides is expected or required. Flights and overseas airport transfers Flights (where applicable) and, if travelling on Swan Hellenic dedicated flights, transfers to and from Minerva. Visas Visas (where applicable) are supplied for most countries, though there are a few exceptions (please refer to page 104). Porterage of luggage Swan Hellenic arranges all porterage of your luggage from the port to your cabin. Port taxes Swan Hellenic pays all port taxes on your behalf. All meals included open seating dining Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in a choice of two restaurants. Morning coffee and afternoon tea is served daily. Complimentary tea and coffee is available in the Veranda from 6am-10pm. Captains gala nights Two gala nights are held per 15 day cruise, including complimentary cocktail parties with the Captain, ships officers and Swan Hellenic staff, and house wine with dinner to complement the la carte menus on these gala nights. A selection of engaging onboard activities Depending on the individual cruise itinerary, on board workshops might include art, bridge or choral workshops, photography, yoga or tai chi. In the evenings, enjoy a carefully selected programme of refined entertainment. Enhanced benefits in selected cabins Passengers in higher grade cabins receive complimentary champagne, minibar, fruit and canaps (see pages 112-113). Complimentary chauffeur service On all cruises, passengers booking selected cabins (category A-C) receive a complimentary return chauffeur service within 75 miles of Portsmouth or your departing UK airport. See pages 102-103 for further details.
THE AMBIENCE OF A COUNTRY HOUSE
Minerva days of discovery and relaxation

ith her country house-style restaurants, bars and lounges as well as the expansive Promenade Deck, sunbathing deck and sheltered open deck area around the pool Minerva has been designed to offer attractive areas to match every mood and moment of the day. After a leisurely breakfast in either the Swan or Veranda restaurants, attend some of our Guest Speakers intriguing talks in the Darwin Lounge, setting the scene for Minervas arrival in her next port of call. You may also watch these presentations in the Livingstone Lounge or in the comfort of your own cabin. Meet new friends for morning coffee in the Veranda, keep in touch with your family via the Internet Lounge, shop for postcards in the Kiosk or browse the range of merchandise in our onboard shop. At lunchtime choose from a delicious la carte menu in the Swan Restaurant, a lighter buffet in the Veranda or an al fresco barbecue around the pool, and then relax and enjoy a leisurely afternoon on board. Browse our well stocked Library and then retire to the serenity of the Orpheus Lounge with its panoramic views, relax in a teak chair on deck, or refresh yourself with a dip in the pool. Alternatively, learn a new skill bridge, painting, yoga, or tai-chi in one of our occasional workshops. Afternoon tea is a fine tradition, with a complimentary selection of cakes, sandwiches and biscuits served each afternoon in the Swan Restaurant.
the charm of a small classic ship
Minerva evenings of sophisticated dining and entertainment

s the sun sets on another perfect day, meet friends for drinks in one of Minervas bars: the intimate Wheeler Bar, named after Sir Mortimer Wheeler, Swan Hellenics first Chairman, the spacious Shackleton Bar or the panoramic Orpheus Lounge. Background cocktail music piano, harp or classical guitar and the buzz of animated conversation set the tone for an evening of fine dining, either in the Veranda with the opportunity of dining al fresco or, for a sense of occasion, in the Swan Restaurant. Dine at the table of your choice in the company of your friends. You can dine at any time during the opening hours. This relaxed arrangement is one of the most popular features of life on board Minerva, and creates a unique, congenial, atmosphere on board. Our Matre ds will be delighted to show you to a table. After dinner, enjoy a varied programme of entertainment which might include classical concerts, amusing after dinner talks, sparkling revues, our ever popular crew show or a light hearted quiz or film night in the Darwin Lounge. Later, you might choose to dance to the Minerva band by the pool, enjoy late night music in the Orpheus Lounge, or stroll around the Promenade Deck under the stars.
A WIDE CHOICE OF CABINS
A spacious and comfortable home from home

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inervas cabins include 44 balcony suites plus a further eight categories of cabin accommodation. Each cabin is tastefully furnished with quality carpets, curtains and other soft furnishings to provide a welcome retreat at the end of each day. You are invited to select your bed configuration at the time of booking your cruise.
Balcony cabins on the port side have en suite bathrooms, while those on the starboard side have en suite shower rooms. Cabins on Aegean and Baltic Deck have en suite shower facilities. Balconies are furnished with teak furniture. All cabins have air-conditioning (centrally controlled), flat screen TVs with radio, a vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, binoculars and safe. Other thoughtful touches, such as dressing gowns, slippers and a range of complimentary LOccitane toiletries, are also provided. Complimentary champagne, refrigerator and minibar, canaps, tea and coffee making facilities and bowls of fruit are included in selected categories of cabin.
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The swan hellenic team
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Friendly and professional staff

our holiday begins at your departure port or airport where you will be greeted by members of the Swan Hellenic team, who will escort you out to Minerva on your dedicated Swan Hellenic flight, and accompany you back to the UK at the end of your holiday. This warm welcome is extended as you walk up the gangway. Unobtrusive but friendly service will ensure that your every need is met, from your attentive cabin steward or stewardess to our helpful and efficient staff at reception and our smiling Matre ds, waiters and bar staff in the restaurants and bars. Outside, our deck staff ensures that the open decks and pool are maintained to the highest standards while the Captain, Cruise Director and ships officers oversee the smooth running of your cruise. We are pleased that so many of our ships company choose to return time after time to Minerva and that our regular passengers find so much pleasure in renewing acquaintances with those who work on board. Service is provided with a smile as Swan Hellenic pays all gratuities, no further tipping is expected or required.
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Renowned Guest Speakers share their knowledge
Our eminent Guest Speakers

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ur Guest Speaker programme has an enviable reputation both for the excellence of its speakers and for the breadth of their interests. Since our first cruise in 1954 each cruise has been accompanied by three or four eminent Guest Speakers whose programme of talks is focused on the itinerary and the destinations, teasing out the intrinsic nature of each country and site visited. Our Guest Speakers are chosen not only for their specialist knowledge and passion for their subject, but also for their communication skills whether you listen to their talks in the Darwin or Livingstone Lounges, or engage them in conversation out on excursions or over dinner in the Veranda or the Swan Restaurant.
Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe speaking in Minervas Darwin Lounge
Distinguished Relationships and Affiliations
wan Hellenic is proud of its long established relationships and affiliations and acclaimed Guest Speakers from each of these organisations travel on selected cruises.
NATIONAL TRUST
Swan Hellenics relationship with the National Trust complements our mutual interests in conservation, heritage and learning. See page 44 for our National Trust partnership cruise.
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Our relationship with the Royal Horticultural Society celebrates a shared interest in horticulture and gardening. See pages 24 and 34 for our RHS partnership cruises.
NADFAS
The National Association of Decorative & Fine Art Societies (NADFAS) is justly renowned both for the quality of its speakers and for the breadth of its speakers interests. See pages 36, 50, 52, 58, 62, 64 and 68.
San Vitale Basilica, Ravenna
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ur Guest Speakers expertise ranges from the ancient to the modern world, and also includes the environment and the natural world, meaning that there is a cruise to appeal to most interests. By no means exhaustive, the following gives a flavour of some of the subject areas covered and some of the distinguished Guest Speakers whose enthusiasm and expertise will enthral, enlighten and entertain:
Ancient History Jeremy Paterson (Realms of the Mediterranean). Archaeology Professor Warwick Bray (Wonders of the Andes and Atacama), Professor Mark Horton (From the Caribbean to the Canaries), Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe (Swans Hellenic Celebration), Louise Schofield (Swans Hellenic Celebration), Professor Thomas Higham (Pyramids and Petra). Architecture Revd Robin Griffith-Jones (To Mediterranean Waters), Professor Andrew Hopkins (Adriatic Odyssey). Art History Professor William Vaughan (A Scandinavian Spring), Rosalind Whyte (Capitals of the Baltic), Nigel McGilchrist (Shores of the Aegean). Botany Professor Sir Ghillean Prance (Amazon Adventure). Classics Dr Steve Kershaw (To Mediterranean Waters), Dr Michael Square (Black Sea Panorama), Dr Christopher Whitton (Black Sea Panorama), Professor David Braund (Shores of the Aegean). Economics and Politics Richard Wilkinson (Wonders of the Andes and Atacama). Egyptology George Hart (Pyramids and Petra). Gardens Rosie Atkins (A Scandinavian Spring). Geopolitics Dr Robert Bradnock (Spirit of Brazil and Indian Exploration). History Professor David Abulafia (To Mediterranean Waters), Chris Bradley (From Petra to Oman), Dr Richard Chartres (Swans Hellenic Celebration), Rt Revd Graham James (Spirit of Brazil), Canon Andrew Evans (D-Day 70th Anniversary Reflections of France), Professor Alan Knight (Amazon Adventure). India Sir Mark Tully (To Burma and Beyond). Islamic Art and Culture Professor Carole Hillenbrand (Island Discovery), Professor Robert Hillenbrand (Island Discovery). Jewellery Joanna Hardy (Indian Exploration). Military History Dr Peter Caddick-Adams (D-Day 70th Anniversary Reflections of France), Dr Alan Borg (Black Sea Panorama). Modern & Contemporary History Professor Christopher Andrew (Celtic Coasts and Black Sea Panorama), Sir Richard Dales (Norway and the North Cape). Music Sir Nicholas Kenyon (Spirit of Brazil). Naval History Rear Admiral John Lippiett (Shores of Patagonia, Norway and the North Cape and To Burma and Beyond). National Trust Architecture and Social history Adrian Tinniswood (Treasures of the British Isles). Ornithology and Wildlife Tim Earl (Shores of Patagonia, From the Caribbean to the Canaries, Island Discovery, An Icelandic Summer, Treasures of the British Isles, Realms of the Mediterranean and From Petra to Oman), Andy Bunten (Amazonian Adventure and Celtic Coasts). Scientific Discovery Professor Sir Martin Evans (Shores of Patagonia). Theology Rt Revd Tim Stevens (Realms of the Mediterranean and Pyramids and Petra). Volcanology Dr Peter Cattermole (Shores of Patagonia and An Icelandic Summer).
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A TAILOR-MADE SHORE EXCURSION PROGRAMME
A choice of Shore Excursions in every major port is included in your cruise fare
our Swan Hellenic cruise offers a wide choice of inclusive tailor made shore excursions worth up to 650 per person on a two week cruise. Our programme is designed for you to make the most of half day, full day, evening or overnight stays in port. A half day in port offers visits to key sites. During a full day call, in most ports, you can choose a morning and afternoon excursion with departure times arranged for you to enjoy lunch on board. Inclusive full day excursions include visits to some of the worlds top class destinations: the rose red city of Petra, iconic Cairo & the Pyramids, the Moorish Alhambra Palace, the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza or the Peruvian colonial town of Arequipa. Each cruise itinerary and shore excursion programme is researched in detail by knowledgeable, well-travelled Planners and, in addition, your experienced on board Swan Yellow Shirts accompany the shore excursions ashore to ensure that they are organised and delivered to the highest possible standard. Late night sailings or overnights in port extend your experience in iconic cities such as St Petersburg, Dubrovnik, Venice, Lima, Rio de Janeiro and Mumbai. To enhance your experience you may also choose from a smaller, dedicated programme of excursions at a supplementary cost which offers additional opportunities for exploring ashore. All shore excursions are pre-bookable at approximately 8 weeks before departure.
Gratuities for Guides and Drivers are paid on your behalf

Included in your cruise fare are the tips for the local guides and drivers, as well as entrance fees. With these small but important details taken care of by Swan Hellenic, you are free to relax and enjoy your excursions ashore.
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Petra, Jordan
YOUR CRUISE BOOK

Your complimentary, tailor-made Cruise Book is sent out approximately 8 weeks before departure. It contains full details of the shore excursion programme and a booking form as well as introductory articles by Guest Speakers, practical information for each destination and a suggested reading list.
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The fascination of South America Fly Cruises January - April 2014

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oin Minerva as she circumnavigates South America and discover the diversity of this vibrant continent, from its ancient civilisations to its dynamic cities, majestic scenery, mighty Amazon and prolific and colourful wildife.
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Let me stop here. Let me, too, look at nature awhile. The brilliant blue of the morning sea, of the cloudless sky, the shore yellow; all lovely, all bathed in light
Morning Sea, Constantine P Cavafy, Greek poet (1863 1933)
Osorno Volcano, Chile
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Wonders of the Andes and atacama

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ly to Bridgetown, Barbados from where you sail south to the Venezuelan port of La Guaira, gateway to the countrys capital, Caracas. Ascend by cable car to discover Mount Avila National Park where miles of walking trails lead through scented forests.
YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Coro, one of the earliest Spanish colonial towns in South America Daytime transit of the Panama Canal In Manta buy an authentic Panama Hat made from the Toquillo palm, or fly to Quito, one of the worlds highest capitals Walk up to the Moche Temple of the Moon where vivid geometric designs and fearsome deities have been uncovered Admire the best Pre Colombian and Incan gold and pottery artefacts in Limas fine museums Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines where geoglyphs of a monkey, spider and hummingbird are etched into the desert Drive to the Peruvian White City of Arequipa to visit the Santa Catalina Convent, closed to the outside world for 400 years Wonder at how the Chinchorro people mummified their dead long before the Egyptians Savour the fine wines of Chiles Casablanca Valley See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
Santa Catalina Monastery, Peru
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5 JANUARY 29 JANUARY 2014 25 Days from 4,295pp
Founded in 1527, one of the earliest colonial towns in South America and now a UNESCO World Heritage site, Coro boasts some of the finest colonial architecture in Venezuela and flourished in the 18th century as a contraband centre trading with Curaao and Bonaire. From Colon, explore the tropical forests that border the Panama Canal. Enjoy a unique opportunity to learn about daily life of the local Embera Indians who maintain their culture and traditions or take an intriguing aerial tram ride up into the forest canopy enjoying a birds eye view of the flora and fauna. Transit the Panama Canal, one of the finest engineering feats of the early 20th century. Passing through the Gatun locks on a daylight transit, Minerva will be raised 26 metres to Gatun Lake before transiting the infamous Gaillard Cut on her way to the Pacific Ocean. Cross the equator and, from Manta, explore the renowned centre of the panama hat industry, Montecristi. Alternatively, discover Quito, founded by the Spanish in 1534 and, at 9,350ft, the worlds highest capital. Perus diverse and fascinating pre-columbian cultures are revealed at the port of Salaverry from where you can visit the Chimu capital of Chan Chan, once the largest adobe city in the world, or explore the Moche Temple of the Moon, where well preserved frescoes illuminate fearsome deities of the past. From Callao, explore the city of Lima, founded in 1535. The city is an inexhaustible source of bustle and culture, showcasing world class museums. On the outskirts of the city, facing the ocean, is Pachacamac, the most important coastal pre-Incan sanctuary. Another highlight is a supplementary three night overland tour flying up into the Andes to Cusco and thence by train to the deserted city of Machu Picchu, returning to the ship in Matarani. The port of General San Martin lies on the Atacama Desert, one of the driest regions of the world. Uncover one of the greatest mysteries in the Americas, the enigmatic Nazca Lines, or take a local boat to the Ballestas Islands, known as the poor mans Galapagos. Inland from Matarani is the Peruvian white city of Arequipa, lying at the foot of the snowcapped El Misti volcano. A visit to the colourful, secluded Santa Catalina Convent will be a highlight of your visit. The Chilean town of Arica is fringed by the dry Atacama Desert. Learn about the enigmatic Chinchorro people who mummified their dead long before the Egyptians or travel high up into the Andean Altiplano to Lauca National Park. Finally Minerva arrives in Valparaiso, a oncebustling port, in its hey-day, before the Panama Canal was built.
La Vela de Coro Venezuela

9th Jan Morning 12th Jan Full Day
PANAMA CANAL
CARIBBEAN
Bridgetown Barbados
Colon Panama La Guaira Venezuela Manta Ecuador

QUITO
5th Jan 6th Jan Full Day
8th Jan Full Day
13th Jan
VENEZUELA
Manta, Equador
16th Jan Full Day
ECUADOR
19th Jan Full Day
Salaverry Peru
CHAN CHAN
Lima (Callao) Peru
General San Martin Peru

22nd Jan Full Day
20th Jan Evening/Overnight 21st Jan Full Day
PERU
AREQUIPA
24th Jan Full Day

PACIFIC OCEAN
Matarani Peru
Arica Chile
25th Jan Full Day
CHILE
SANTIAGO
Valparaiso
28th Jan Afternoon/Overnight 29th Jan Full Day
Chile
Machu Picchu, Peru
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Professor Warwick Bray Professor Emeritus of Latin American Archaeology, UCL. Mr Richard Wilkinson Former Ambassador to Venezuela and Chile.
See pages 94-97 for biographical notes.
STANDARD FARES PER PERSON MIN140105
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Your Cruise Fare includes:
10,695 5,750 4,295
Prices for all categories are shown on pages 115-116.

A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions
YOUR CHOICE OF SHORE EXCURSIONS

Barbados: Historic Barbados, Beach Transfer, Nature Sanctuary. La Guaira: Caracas City Tour, Mount Avila & El Hatillo. La Vela de Coro: Coro. Colon: Embera Indian Village, Gamboa Eco Park. Manta: Manta Panorama. Salaverry: Moon Temple, Chan Chan. Lima: Pachacamac, Lima City Tour & Walk, Huaca Pucclana, General San Martin: Paracas National Park, Tambo Colorado. Matarani: Arequipa, Mejia Ornithology. Arica: Azapa & Museum, Atacama Coastal Walk, Arica Walk & Tour. Valparaiso: Valparaiso Walk, Chilean Wine. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Barbados: Barbados by Land Rover. Manta: Full Day Quito, Machalilla. Lima: Paso Horses, General San Martin: Nazca Lines, Ballestas Islands. Arica: Lauca National Park.
Flight to & from London including prepaid airport taxes All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
Please note your inbound flight will be overnight arriving in the UK on 30 January.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Enhance your experience with pre, mid and post cruise options. Please see pages 90-93 for full details.
Call Swan Hellenic on 0844 209 9000 or visit www.swanhellenic.com
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SHORES of patagonia
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oin Minerva in the historic Chilean port of Valparaiso. Using the citys famous funiculars, explore the small streets of the old quarter clinging to the hillsides overlooking the Pacific or drive to Santiago, Chiles capital, in its spectacular setting at the foot of the Andes. Minervas berth in Puerto Montt is the gateway to the stunning beauty of the Chilean Lake District, from temperate rainforest and azure lakes to the striking, conical, snow-capped Osorno Volcano. Call at off-the-beaten track Castro, the small capital of the misty, verdant Chiloe Island once last bastion of support for the Spanish crown in South America. This remote island developed its own unique culture and is renowned for its many wooden, colonial churches dating back to the colonial period. Minerva anchors in the picturesque bay off Chacabuco from where you can explore the beautiful natural scenery of the Rio Simpson National Reserve before enjoying three days of scenic cruising in the Chilean Fjords. Here the Andes rise sharply from the sea; wind, rain and ice have shaped the dramatic landscape. Minervas Captain will plot the best route to show you remote inlets and glaciers as you head south to Punta Arenas. Drive across the isolated Patagonian lands to Otway Sound where Magellanic penguins nest in their burrows or explore Chiles most southerly city where fables of early settlers abound in this frontier town on the shores of the Magellan Straits. Round the infamous Cape Horn and sail up the spectacular Beagle Channel to the worlds southernmost town, Ushuaia, gateway to the breathtaking wilderness of Tierra del Fuego National Park. Visit the National Park to see some of the worlds unique and most isolated plants and wildlife or travel to the remote Harberton Estancia, first settled when the area was still inhabited by indigenous Indians. Chilean Fjords, South America Appreciate the remote beauty of the Falkland Islands as you sail into Port Stanley, the islands capital. Discover the mountain battlefield sites or see the islands bountiful Magellanic or Gentoo Penguins. Conditions permitting, the Captain plans to call at another remote island where it may be possible to see nesting seabirds and albatross. On the eastern coast of Patagonia, Puerto Madryn, founded by Welsh settlers, is the gateway to the Valdes Peninsula Reserve, one of the most important ecological reservations in the world with an astonishing variety of birds and marine wildlife. Travel across the Patagonian flats to Gaiman, settled by Welsh immigrants in the late 1800s, where some of the people still speak Welsh. Alternatively a visit to the sea lion colony at Punta Loma may appeal.
CHILE
Valparaiso
29th Jan 30th Jan Full Day
Chile
Buenos Aires Argentina

20th Feb Full Day 21st Feb
Punta Arenas
SANTIAGO HOME OF TANGO
PACIFIC OCEAN
ARGENTINA
Puerto Montt Chile
2nd Feb Full Day
VALDES PENINSULA ATLANTIC OCEAN
3rd Feb Morning
Castro Chile
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Puerto Madryn Argentina

17th Feb Full Day
Chacabuco Chile
4th Feb Morning
CHILEAN FJORDS SCENIC CRUISING
MAGDALENA ISLAND TIERRA DEL FUEGO NP
Falkland Islands
13th-15th Feb
PORT STANLEY
Punta Arenas Chile

8th Feb Full Day/Eve
Ushuaia Argentina
10th Feb Overnight CAPE HORN 11th Feb Full Day

Explore the verdant hills of Chiles Lake District, overshadowed by the conical peak of Mount Osorno Sail through the spectacular landscapes of the Chilean Fjords to Punta Arenas to try a traditional lamb barbeque at a local Estancia Round Cape Horn and sail up the majestic Beagle Channel to explore the enigmatic lands of Tierra del Fuego Watch Gentoo and Rockhopper penguins as well as nesting Albatross on the Falkland Islands Travel across the flat Patagonia Pampa to Gaiman, home to the Welsh settlers of Argentina Wander the colourful streets of the San Telmo and La Boca districts of Buenos Aires, home of the tango See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
Albatross, Falkland Islands
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29 JANUARY 21 FEBRUARY 2014 24 Days from 3,575pp
Tierra del Fuego National Park, Patagonia
Finally cruise along the River Plate to Buenos Aires, a European city with a Latin twist. Tour the citys sights or explore the atmospheric old streets and squares of San Telmo and La Boca.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Dr Peter Cattermole Former Lecturer in volcanology. Tim Earl Naturalist. Professor Sir Martin Evans Nobel Prize for Medicine, 2007. Scientific Discovery. Rear Admiral John Lippiett Chief Executive, Mary Rose Trust.
Ushuaia: Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour, Tierra Major Trek. Port Stanley: Battlefield Tour, Long Island Farm, Stanley Walk. Puerto Madryn: Gaiman, Punta Lomo & Ecology Centre. Buenos Aires: City Tour, San Telmo Walk, Belle Epoque, Tigre Delta. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Valparaiso: Full Day Santiago. Punta Arenas: Full Day Patagonia Estancia, Magdalena Island Penguin Reserve. Ushuaia: Full Day Harberton. Port Stanley: Sparrow Cove, Rockhopper Penguins. Puerto Madryn: Full Day Valdes Peninsula, Full Day Punta Tombo.

9,135 4,775 3,575

A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions Flight to & from London including prepaid airport taxes All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Enhance your experience with pre and post cruise options. Please see pages 90-93 for full details.

Valparaiso: Valparaiso Walk, Chilean Wine. Puerto Montt: Petrohue & Lake, Solitario Hike, Puerto Varas & Museum. Castro: Castro Tour & Walk, Chiloe & Churches. Punta Arenas: Punta Arenas City Tour, Fort Bulnes & Port Famine, Otway Penguins.
Please note that your outbound and inbound flights will be overnight, departing on 28 January and arriving back in the UK on 22 February.
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SPIRIT of brazil
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ly to Buenos Aires, one of the most exciting cities in the world. Explore some of the citys most colourful districts such as La Boca, with its brightly painted wooden and corrugated iron buildings, and the elegant Palermo district established during the Belle Epoque. Across the River Plate, Montevideo is the great rival port to Buenos Aires. Admire the citys eclectic mix of architectural styles or retrace the drama of the Battle of the River Plate that resulted in the scuttling of the German battleship - Graf Spee. After the refined European quality of Montevideo and Buenos Aires, plunge into the dazzling vibrancy of Rio de Janeiro. Stretching around a vast natural harbour, surrounded by towering, oddly-shaped mountains, the city is renowned worldwide for its annual carnival. Enjoy exploring the city as it prepares for this years carnival and ascend Corcovado Mountain or Sugar Loaf Mountain for a spectacular panorama over Rio and its surroundings. Two full days in port allow you to get out of the city and discover the mountain retreat of Petropolis. Salvador is the former capital of Brazil, famed for its 365 churches and vibrant culture. Stroll through its bustling streets, visit some of the churches, and learn about the citys Afro-Brazilian culture. A short distance from Recife lies Olinda, one of the largest and best-preserved colonial cities in Brazil. Walk through the twisting streets of its historic centre admiring the beautiful colonial buildings and splendid churches.

Wander the colourful streets of the San Telmo and La Boca districts of Buenos Aires, home of the tango Discover the gardens of Argentina and Brazil Sail into Rio de Janeiro harbour, overlooked by the distinctive peaks of the Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain Feel the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of lively Salvador at Carnival time Cruise up the mighty Amazon River to walk in the tropical forest and visit remote riverside communities See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
In partnership with the RHS Garden Holidays

Complimentary RHS membership. (Please see page 106 for details).
Christ the Redeemer, Corcovado Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
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21 FEBRUARY 15 MARCH 2014 23 Days from 3,350pp
Belem Brazil
AMAZON ALTER DO CHAO RIVER OPERA HOUSE
9th Mar Morning
Salvador, Brazil Belem is the gateway to the Amazon and a vibrant city. Visit one of Brazils most important research centres, seeing many rare species of Amazonian wildlife before Minerva enters the worlds largest river, the Amazon, via the Breves Narrows. Observe the wildlife and vast landscapes of the Amazon from the comfort of Minervas decks as she cruises to Santarem. Lying at the confluence of the Rio Amazonas and the Tapajos, the local meeting of the waters can be seen nearby. Explore the town before discovering the picturesque white sand bar at Alter do Chao. On an island in the Amazon River lies the small town of Parintins, famous for being the centre of one of the largest mass events in Brazil, the Boi-Bumba celebrations. Enjoy a lively version of this show full of bright colours, music, dance and folklore a feast for the senses. Finally sail into Manaus where you can walk on the rubber cobbles that pave the streets of a city built by the rubber boom and see the extraordinary Opera House or explore the dense forest on foot.
Santarem Brazil
BOI BUMBA SHOW
14th Mar Afternoon/Overnight 15th Mar
Manaus Brazil
12th Mar Morning
Parintins Brazil
OLINDA AFRO BRAZILIAN CULTURE
13th Mar Morning
Recife Brazil
5th Mar Full Day
Salvador Brazil
3rd Mar Full Day/Evening
BRAZIL
SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN
27th Feb Full Day/Overnight 28th Feb Full Day
Rio de Janeiro Brazil
ATLANTIC OCEAN
URUGUAY
21st Feb 22nd Feb Full Day

LA BOCA
ESTANCIA
ARGENTINA
Montevideo Uruguay
23rd Feb Full Day
Amazon Tributary
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Dr Robert Bradnock Visiting Research Fellow, Kings College London. Rt Revd Graham James Bishop of Norwich. Sir Nicholas Kenyon Managing Director, Barbican Centre, London. An RHS Guest Speaker
Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Buenos Aires: Tango Show, Full Day Estancia. Rio De Janeiro: Tijuca Jeep. Please note that your outbound and inbound flights will be overnight, departing on 20 February and arriving back in the UK on 16 March.

8,575 4,525 3,350

A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions Flight to & from London including prepaid airport taxes All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining.

Buenos Aires: City Tour, San Telmo Walk, Belle Epoque, Tigre Delta, Botanical Gardens. Montevideo: City Tour and Walk. Rio de Janeiro: City Tour & Corcovado, Beach Transfer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Petropolis, City Walk and Market. Salvador: Carlos Pinto Museum, Olinda. Recife: River Cruise, Ricardo Brennand Institute, Beach Transfer. Santarem: Santarem & Alter do Chao, Maica River Cruise, Santa Lucia Wood. Parintins: Boi Bumba Show. Manaus: City Tour & Opera House, Rio Negro Cruise, Amazon Forest Walk.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Enhance your experience with pre and post cruise options. Please see pages 90-93 for full details. Tango, Buenos Aires
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AMAZON ADVENTURE
brazil the amazon french guiana GUYANA tobago grenada barbados
CARIBBEAN
Amazon Fishermen
Bridgetown Barbados
28th Mar Full Day 29th Mar
St Georges Grenada 27th Mar Morning
Colourful Grenada
Scarborough* Tobago
26th Mar Full Day
Georgetown Guyana
GUYANA
23rd Mar Overnight 24th Mar Full Day/Eve
ATLANTIC OCEAN
FRENCH GUIANA
Boca de Valeria Brazil
18th Mar Morning
22nd Mar Morning
le Royale French Guiana
17th Mar Afternoon/Eve

MEETING OF THE WATERS
Parintins Brazil
AMAZON RIVER
15th Mar 16th Mar Full Day
Manaus Brazil
19th Mar Morning

BOI BUMBA SHOW
Curua Una Brazil
BRAZIL
*New Ports
Native Macaws, Brazil

Cruise down the mighty Amazon River to walk in the tropical forest and visit remote riverside communities Visit the remarkable Opera House of Manaus See the Meeting of the Waters where the dark waters of the Rio Negro meet the sandy coloured Rio Solimes Be amazed at an exclusive performance of the vibrant Boi Bumba Show From le Royale gaze over to the infamous Devils Island Discover the landscapes and relaxed atmosphere of the Caribbean islands of Tobago and Grenada See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
mbark at the fascinating, remote city of Manaus to cruise down the mighty Amazon River reaching the open sea some 900 miles away. Visit the extraordinary Opera House and explore the colonial surrounds highlighting the wealth that abounds in the region around Manaus. A boat ride to outlying villages will offer an insight into the Cabocle way of life while a walk in the forest reveals some secrets of the flora and fauna. Cruise downstream past the Meeting of the Waters to the tropical riverside town of Parintins, home to one of the greatest folk festivals in Brazil, the Boi-Bumba. Enjoy a lively version of the show featuring a hundred dancers and musicians. Experience indigenous Amazonian life at first hand when you take an independent trip ashore to the tiny settlement of Boca de Valeria, where houses are built on stilts to keep them clear of the rivers floodwaters. From the comfort of the panoramic Orpheus Lounge or Minervas wrap around Promenade
Opera House, Manaus Deck view the passing settlements, forest and Amazonian landscapes before anchoring off the Curua Una River from where local boats will take you up river to visit one of the typical villages, home to the Caboclos, a people of mixed Indian, European and African ancestry. Spend a relaxing two days at sea as Minerva cruises through the vast Amazon Delta passing Macapa, one of only five cities lying directly on the Equator, and on towards le Royale. Alfred Dreyfus was imprisoned on Devils Island which can be viewed from le Royale, once the administration centre when the islands were used as a French penal colony.
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Amazon Riverside Vista, Brazil
From French Guiana to Guyana, the only English-speaking country in South America. Explore the capital, Georgetown, admiring the citys Victorian architecture, and learn about the countrys indigenous tribes at Sir Walter Roth House. Minerva cruises along the coast of Tobago before arriving at the town of Scarborough, dominated by Fort King George from where you enjoy views of the harbour. Cruise to the spice island of Grenada and berth in the capital, St Georges, a picturesque town built on steep hills. The Douglaston Spice Estate is an historic monument to Grenadas colonial past whilst nutmeg and banana plantations can be seen on a scenic drive. Barbados is fringed by white reefs and textured by wonderful scenery. At the end of your cruise take time to relax on one of the islands beautiful beaches or continue the adventure with an exploration of the islands colonial history. Please note that your outbound and inbound flights will be overnight, departing on 14 March and arriving back in the UK on 30 March.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Andy Bunten Freelance Wildlife Lecturer. Professor Alan Knight Professor of the History of Latin America, Oxford. Professor Sir Ghillean Prance Former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

5,375 2,795 2,095


Manaus: City Tour & Opera House, Rio Negro Cruise, Forest Walk. Parintins: Boi Bumba Show. Curua Una: River & Pacoval Village. le Royale: Independent. Georgetown: City Tour. Scarborough: Grenadas West Coast, Grenadas Forest Walk. Barbados: Historic Barbados, Beach Transfer, Nature Sanctuary. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Manaus: Amazonian Villages, Barbados: by Land Rover.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
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from the caribbean to the canaries

Barbados st Lucia guadeloupe martinique cape verde canary islands
Iles des Saintes, Guadeloupe

ATLANTIC OCEAN
Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Spain
13th Apr Afternoon/Overnight 14th Apr
Iles des Saintes* Guadeloupe

1st Apr Full Day
CARIBBEAN
Castries St Lucia
31st Mar Morning
*New Ports
Fort de France Martinique
2nd Apr Full Day
Mindelo Cape Verde
CAPE VERDE
10th Apr Full Day
Bridgetown
Barbados
29th Mar 30th Mar Full Day
Mindelo, Cape Verde Balata Botanical Gardens, Martinique

Step back in time as you explore an historic Plantation House in Barbados Admire the natural beauty of the towering Pitons on the lush, volcanic island of St Lucia Minerva anchors in the bay of the little visited Iles des Saintes. Walk uphill to enjoy stunning panoramic views from Fort Napoleon Wander through Martiniques well known Balata Botanical Garden Relax as you sail across the Atlantic Ocean looking out for migrating sea birds and mammals Stroll through the lava fields of Mount Teide on the volcanic island of Tenerife See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
ommence your cruise on the historic Caribbean island of Barbados. Discover some of the islands historic sites such as the residence of Sir Grantley Adams, the first premier of Barbados, and Sunbury Plantation House, a superb example of a Barbadian sugar estate great house. Alternatively, relax on one of the islands beautiful beaches, lapped by the waters of the Caribbean. Castries, capital of St Lucia, enjoys a wonderful location surrounding a natural harbour and framed by mountains. Enjoy breathtaking views of the famous towering Pitons and see bubbling pools of mud and multi-coloured sulphur deposits at Sulphur Springs, St Lucias drive-in volcano. The les des Saintes are a cluster of eight islands off the southern coast of Guadeloupe and certainly off the beaten track. Enjoy an independent visit and steep walk uphill to Fort Napoleon to explore the barracks and former prison cells whilst enjoying the panoramic views high above the bay.
Mount Teide and Orotava N.P. Tenerife Fort de France, the French-speaking capital of Martinique, is a dramatically beautiful island with lush rainforest covering the mountain slopes and sugar cane growing on the plain. The Balata Botanical Gardens boast hundreds of varieties of tropical plants and flowers while the surrounding waters teem with exotic species of fish and marine life. Sailing from Martinique, enjoy a seven day Atlantic crossing on board Minerva. Enjoy fascinating talks from your Guest Speakers, relax on deck or in the panoramic Orpheus Lounge observing the sea and birdlife of the Atlantic or learn a new skill in one of the onboard workshops.
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Pitons, St Lucia
The balance of leisure and activity is up to you. Mindelo, in the Cape Verde Islands, is an intriguing mix of African and Portuguese influences and one of the most important stopovers for ancient explorers on their way to the New World. Drive into the rugged interior through stark volcanic mountain scenery or learn about Mindelos history as you enjoy a walk through this historic town. Finally, cruise to the volcanic Canary archipelago, lying on the Tropics. On the island of Tenerife discover the fertile Orotava Valley or visit the Teide National Park and the volcanic landscape of ash beds and lava streams in the shadow of the still active Mount Teide.

Barbados: Historic Barbados, Natural History, Beach Transfer. Castries: Scenic Drive & Sulphur Springs, Beach Transfer. Iles des Saintes: Independent Fort Napoleon. Fort de France: Balata Botanical Gardens. Mindelo: Taste of the Island, Mindelo Town Walk. Tenerife: Mount Teide, La Oratova & Botanical Gardens. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Barbados: by Land Rover. Fort de France: Martinique by Jeep, Snorkelling, Full Day Martinique.

4,925 2,195 1,575

GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Mr Tim Earl Naturalist. Professor Mark Horton Professor of Archaeology, University of Bristol.
SWAN OFFERS
Free Extended Chauffeur Service for all outside cabins (Category A-I). Free on board bar credit of 200 for balcony suites (Category A-D) and 100 for outside cabins (Category F-I).
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
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Island discovery
Canary islands madeira morocco spain portugal england
Botanical Gardens, Madeira

Discover the diverse volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands Enjoy hikes in the Canary Islands and Madeira Stand on top of the highest sea cliffs in Europe, Cabo Girao and admire the breathtaking coastal views Explore the Botanical Gardens of Madeira as Spring blooms Wander the narrow streets of Rabats old Kasbah and souks Taste tapas and sherry in one of Jerezs renown bodegas Be inspired by the intricate decoration of the Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbons Manueline masterpiece See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
mbark in the Canary Islands, lying on the edge of the tropics, west of Morocco and explore three islands of this volcanic archipelago. On the island of Tenerife discover the fertile Orotava Valley or visit the Teide National Park discovering the volcanic landscape of ash beds and lava streams, lying in the shadow of the still active Mount Teide. Explore Lanzarote, the easternmost Island. From the town of Arrecife, visit the Timanfaya National Park, celebrated for the famous volcanic scenery of Fire Mountain, relax on a scenic drive to appreciate the panoramic views of the island or discover how the artist Cesar Manrique sensitively landscaped gardens and grottos. Spend an afternoon in Santa Cruz de la Palma exploring elegant Santa Cruz with its balconied houses and fine churches or drive to the centre of the island to the Taburiente National Park. Cruise to the Atlantic Island of Madeira for an overnight stay in the flower-filled capital,
Funchal. Drive out to Cabo Girao, one of the highest cliffs in Europe, for panoramic views of the island and sample some Madeira wine or take the cable car up to the tropical Botanical Gardens. Perhaps dine ashore before enjoying a further full day in Funchal. A memorable hike along the levadas may appeal, or simply explore at your leisure. Celebrate Easter Day on board Minerva, cruising East toward exotic Morocco. Enjoy the Guest Speakers talks or simply relax on deck in the early Spring sunshine. Spend a full day in Casablanca where you can explore the city and view the striking Hassan II Mosque or drive north to the capital, Rabat, to visit the evocative surrounds of Mausoleum Mohamed V, the intriguing Necropolis of Chellah or explore on foot the old Kasbah lined with traditional white and blue houses. Almost due north of Casablanca, on Spains Andalucian coast, lies Cadiz, celebrated as one of the oldest cities in Europe. Discover more on a city walk or drive to Jerez, centre of the sherry industry, to sample some of its famous fortified wine and visit the moorish Alcazar.
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With an evening in port, stroll ashore to sample tapas in one of the citys bars and later enjoy a traditional Flamenco performance on board. The following morning sail up the River Tagus to the Portuguese city of Lisbon. View the citys monuments, celebrating its importance as the starting point for former voyages of discovery; the Belem Tower and the Monument to the Discoveries. A visit to the Manueline styled Jeronimos Monastery will impress. The Galician town of Villagarcia de Arosa, a maiden call for Minerva, is the gateway to Santiago de Compostela where you can visit the imposing gothic Cathedral, an important centre of pilgrimage for centuries. Another option is a hike on the nearby island of Cortegada, offering a wide variety of flora and home to a former monastic settlement. Enjoy a final two days at sea before Minerva sails into the historic naval town of Portsmouth. Santa Cruz de la Palma
ENGLAND
Portsmouth England
28th Apr
FRANCE
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Villagarcia De Arosa* Spain

25th Apr Afternoon/Eve
SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA
PORTUGAL
JERONIMOS MONASTERY
Lisbon Portugal
24th Apr Morning
SPAIN
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Tim Earl Naturalist. Professor Carole Hillenbrand Professor Emerita, University of Edinburgh , Islamic History. Professor Robert Hillenbrand Professor Emeritus, University of Edinburgh, Islamic Art & Architecture. See pages 94-96 for biographical notes.
JEREZ
22nd Apr Afternoon/Eve
Cadiz Spain
Funchal Madeira
18th Apr Afternoon 19th Apr Full Day

BOTANICAL GARDENS
EASTER DAY
20th Apr
MOROCCO
RABAT
MADEIRA CANARY ISLANDS
Casablanca Morocco
21st Apr Full Day
*New Ports

Tenerife: Mount Teide, La Oratova & Botanical Gardens, Mount Teide Hike. Arrecife: Fire Mountain, North Island, Manriques Island, Park of Volcanoes Hike. Santa Cruz de la Palma: Panoramic La Palma, Santa Cruz Walk, Teneguia Volcano Hike. Funchal: Cabo Girao Scenic Drive, Madeira Botanical Gardens and Cable Car, Levada Hike. Casablanca: Casablanca Highlights, Rabat & Chella, Rabat & Kasbah Walk. Cadiz: Jerez, Cadiz Walk. Lisbon: Lisbon & Jeronimos Monastery, Azulejo Museum & Lisbon City Drive, Gulbenkian Museum. Villagarcia de Arosa: Santiago de Compostela. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Funchal: Madeira Whale & Dolphin Safari, Full Day Madeira Highlights.
Santa Cruz de La Palma La Palma

17th Apr Afternoon
Arrecife Lanzarote Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tenerife

16th Apr Morning
14th Apr 15th Apr Morning
Hassan Tower, Rabat

4,365 1,950 1,395

A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions Pre Cruise flight from London to Tenerife Post Cruise coach transfer from Portsmouth to your London Airport All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
SWAN OFFERS
Free Extended Chauffeur Service for all outside cabins (Category A-I). Free on board bar credit of 200 for balcony suites (Category A-D) and 100 for outside cabins (Category F-I).
Fire Mountain, Lanzarote
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Minerva sets sail from historic Portsmouth No-Fly Cruises April July 2014
C
ommence your cruise in style, sailing away past the historic Naval Dockyard, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, the new Mary Rose Museum, the modern Spinnaker Tower and the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight. Minerva berths at the contemporary terminal at Portsmouth International port. With excellent motorway links via the A3 Hindhead Tunnel, M3 and M27, together with rail links to Portsmouth and air links to Southampton, historic Portsmouth provides easy access to join your Swan Hellenic cruise.
Complimentary coach transfers are available from London Victoria Coach Station and Southampton Airport
Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club, which also offers golf and spa facilities
Pre-cruise Hotel Stay & Parking Special rates for a one night pre cruise stay with parking for your cruise duration at the Twin: 149 per room Single: 135 per room
Rates include: 1 night pre cruise stay on a bed and breakfast basis in a standard deluxe room, parking for the duration of the cruise, group transfers to/ from Minerva berthed 20 minutes away. Check in from 15.00. Spacious en suite rooms include a safe, tea/coffee making facilities and hair dryer.
Car Parking is available at Portsmouth International Port at a discounted rate A Door to Door Luggage Service can be provided by the Baggage Handling Company within the UK Secure Valet Parking conveniently located at Portsmouth International Port is offered by Cruise and Passenger Services For more information on travelling to Portsmouth, please see details on pages 102-103.
Minerva leaving Portsmouth
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One road leads to London, One road leads to Wales, My road leads me seawards, To the white dipping sails.
From Roadways, John Masefield, (English poet, 1878 1967)
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A Scandinavian Spring
England Denmark Sweden Norway
All gardening is landscape painting.
William Kent, English Architect & Landscape Architect (1685-1748).
Frederiksborg Palace and Gardens, Denmark

Explore the Gardens of Scandinavia at Springtime Admire stately Frederiksborg Palace Uncover the Viking past at Oslos Viking Ship Museum Cruise along the majestic Hardangerfjord Wander the historic alleys of Bergens wooden habourside area Transit the 61 mile long Kiel Canal See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
ail from the historic naval port of Portsmouth and spend a leisurely day at sea settling into your cabin, relaxing in Minervas country house style bars and lounges and enjoying introductory talks by your Guest Speakers. Enjoy a daytime transit of the Kiel Canal before Minerva enters the Baltic Sea. A city tour of the first port of call, Copenhagen, will reveal cultural riches including Christiansborg Palace and the old harbour area of Nyhavn. Alternatively, discover Frederiksborg Palace, the largest Renaissance castle in Scandinavia, with its Baroque gardens. Enjoy free time this afternoon to explore independently and, perhaps, see the iconic statue of the Little Mermaid a short distance from Minervas berth.
take a stroll in the citys Botanical Gardens, the largest in Sweden, boasting over 16,000 species with renowned rock gardens, arboretum and hot houses. Spend the afternoon discovering the historic area of Haga, the private garden of Peter Korn or visiting museums, at your leisure. Cruise towards Norways spectacular southern fjords and sail up the Oslofjord into the heart of Oslo, the capital of Norway. Explore this friendly city with its Viking Ship Museum, striking Vigeland Sculpture Park and beautiful Botanical Gardens, mostly designed as an arboretum with its impressive Palm House. From the Promenade Deck, or the comfort of the panoramic Orpheus Lounge, watch the seascapes unfold as Minerva sails toward the fjordlands. At the furthest end of the majestic Hardangerfjord lies Ulvik, nestled among steep wooded hills. One of Norways greenest areas it is renowned for its orchards, traditionally covered in blossom in May, and is known as Norways fruit garden. Discover gentle, verdant orchard farms or admire panoramic views from the rugged mountain plateau.
Sail through the beautiful Southern Gothenburg Archipelago to discover the quaint canals and cobbled streets of historic Gothenburg on Swedens west coast. Learn about the citys maritime history, enjoy views of the harbour from Masthuggs Church and
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MILDE GARDENS
In partnership with RHS Garden Holidays

Complimentary RHS membership. (Please see page 106 for details).
NORWAY
Bergen Norway
6th May Full Day
Ulvik Norway
5th May Morning

OSAFJORD ORCHARDS HARDANGERFJORD AKRAFJORD BRYGGEN
Oslo Norway
3rd May Full Day

VIKING SHIP MUSEUM
SWEDEN
Gothenburg Sweden
2nd May Full Day
BOTANICAL GARDENS FREDERIKSBORG PALACE
Ulvik, Norway
DENMARK
Kiel Canal
30th Apr
Copenhagen Denmark
1st May Full Day
LITTLE MERMAID
GERMANY
Portsmouth England
Depart 28th Apr Return 9th May
Little Mermaid, Copenhagen
During the afternoon Minerva cruises back down the majestic Hardangerfjord. Your captain will plot a scenic route which may include exploration of the smaller fjords such as Akrafjord where the Langfossen waterfall tumbles 600 metres down the hillside. Amongst the islands and islets lies Bergen, surrounded by seven fjords and seven hills. Visit Damsgrd Manor, a recently restored 18th century manor house with gardens recreated as they would have been 200 years ago, or explore Milde Botanical Gardens where the spring rhododendrons should be in bloom. Take the funicular to the summit of Mount Floien for spectacular views over the city or wander around the bustling fishmarket. In the afternoon enjoy an enigmatic piano recital at Griegs House or spend the afternoon at leisure wandering around the UNESCOlisted medieval, wooden Bryggen area, before Minerva sets sail for the return cruise to Portsmouth.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Rosie Atkins RHS Council. Sir Richard Dales Former Ambassador to Norway. Professor William Vaughan Emeritus Professor of Art History, Birkbeck.

4,685 2,525 1,825

A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Return coach transfers from London Victoria Coach Station & Southampton Airport Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining

Copenhagen: Frederiksborg Palace & Gardens, Copenhagen City Tour. Gothenburg: Botanical Gardens and City Panoroma, Northern Archipelago, PM Independent. Oslo: Oslo City Tour, Viking Ship Museum. Ulvik: Osafjord Drive & Cider, Granvin Open Air Museum, Uppheim Farm. Bergen: City Walk & Cable Car, Mt Floein Hike, Milde Botanical Gardens, Damsgrd Manor & Gardens, PM Independent. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Gothenburg: Peter Korns Garden. Bergen: Griegs House & Recital.
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Capitals of the Baltic

ENGLAND Denmark Estonia Russia Finland Sweden
Sibelius Monument, Helsinki
SWEDEN
Raphael Loggia, Hermitage
FINLAND
SIBELIUS MONUMENT
St Petersburg Russia
Helsinki Finland
NORWAY
17th May Full Day
15th May Full Day/Overnight 16th May Full Day

HERMITAGE PETERHOF
18th May Afternoon/Overnight 19th May Morning
Stockholm Sweden
THE VASA BALTIC SEA ARCHIPELAGO
Tallinn Estonia
RUSSIA
DENMARK
KRONBORG CASTLE
Elsinore Denmark
21st May Full Day
14th May Morning

OLD TOWN
Kiel Canal
11th May
Portsmouth England
Depart 9th May Return 24th May
Rnne Denmark
12th May Full Day
ROSTO
Stockholm Cityscape, Sweden ( Charlie Waite)

Two Days in St Petersburg to discover the Treasures of the Russian Empire Gaze upon Da Vincis and Rembrandts masterpieces at the Hermitage to name but a few Watch from the Promenade Deck as Minerva approaches Stockholm through its picturesque archipelago Discover the Soviet Past on special excursions in St Petersburg & Tallinn Enjoy a world class performance at one of St Petersburgs renowned theatres A daytime transit of the 61 mile long Kiel Canal See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
oin Minerva in the historic naval port of Portsmouth and spend a relaxing day settling into life on board. Enjoy introductory talks by your Guest Speakers before a daytime transit of the Kiel Canal leads to the historic Baltic Sea. The first port of call, Rnne, on the Danish island of Bornholm, was once a Viking stronghold. Discover the islands landscape of small fishing villages, castles and wheatfields or, from Minervas central berth, walk to Rnnes cobbled streets lined with halftimbered houses.
with its distinctive golden needle thin spire and Peter the Greats summer palace at Peterhof. A supplementary option is an evening concert or ballet performance at the world famous Mariinsky Theatre. Minerva sails west to Helsinki, known as the Daughter of the Baltic. During a city tour, view Art Deco buildings, the magnificent Orthodox Uspensky Cathedral and the majestic Senate Square, modelled after its namesake in St Petersburg. Alternatively, visit Ainola, home of the composer, Sibelius, and enjoy an exclusive performance of some of his music. Leaving behind the Gulf of Finland, Minerva sails to Stockholm weaving its way through a majestic archipelago of 24,000 tiny rocky islands. Enjoy the highlights of this elegant city including the Vasa, the worlds best-preserved 17th century man-of-war which sank on its maiden voyage in 1628 and is now on show at the fascinating Vasamuseet. Minerva remains overnight in Stockholm, so immerse yourself in the citys history on an evening stroll through the medieval old town, Gamla Stan, a maze of cobblestone streets.
Spend a relaxing day sailing eastwards across the Baltic Sea and into the Gulf of Finland to Tallinn, once a medieval Hanseatic town and still an important Baltic seaport. Explore both the Upper and Lower Towns on a walking tour or learn about Tallinns history and years under Soviet rule. At the eastern end of the Gulf of Finland lies St Petersburg, wonderfully situated on the banks of the River Neva. An overnight stay in this beautiful city allows you to visit the must see sights including the Hermitage, the cathedral of SS Peter and Paul
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I love thee, Peters own creation, I love thy stern and comely face, Nevas majestic perfluctation, Her bankments granite carapace.
From The Bronze Horseman Alexander Pushkin, Russian poet (1799-1837).
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Winter Palace, St Petersburg
The historic port town of Elsinore is home to the imposing Kronborg Castle, thought by many to be the setting for Shakespeares Hamlet, which dominates the narrowest point of the resund waterway. The pedestrianised streets, with their half-timbered houses, Gothic churches and medieval cloister are a delight to explore. With two days at sea before you arrive back in Portsmouth, there is time to relax and digest the many sights you have seen on your memorable journey to the capitals of the Baltic.

Ronne: Bornholm Island Tour, Bornholm Walk, Rnne Walk, PM Independent. Tallinn: Tallinn City Drive & Walk, Tallinn Upper & Lower Town Walk, Soviet Past & Upper Town. St Petersburg: Hermitage, Peterhof Palace, St Peter & Paul, Sightseeing Drive. Helsinki: City Tour & Open Air Museum, Soumelinna Island, PM Independent. Stockholm: Vasa Museum & Old Town, Viking Museum & Panorama. Elsinore: Kronborg Castle, PM Independent. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: St Petersburg: Hermitage Gold Room, Full Day Palaces of the Romanovs, Evening Ballet or Concert Performance. Helsinki: Sibelius Concert & Ainola. Stockholm: Drottningholm Palace & Cruise.

6,580 3,635 2,680

GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Rosalind Whyte Freelance Art Historian, guide and lecturer.
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Celtic Coasts
ENGLAND Eire Scotland Northern Ireland Channel Islands
God blessed the green island, he saw it was good. The Emerald of Europe, it sparkled and shone. In the ring of this world, the most precious stone.
Dr William Drennan, Ulster Patriot and Radical (1754-1820).
Bantry Bay, Glengarriff

Look over the legendary Giants Causeway made from thousands of basalt columns Anchor off remote ports to explore the rugged landscapes of Irelands Western Coast Step ashore on isolated Lundy, a haven for flora & fauna Drive along the shore of Scotlands Loch Lomond & admire breathtaking views over to the Trossachs Admire Dublins magnificent Georgian architecture See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
oin Minerva in Portsmouth and sail past Britains naval dockyard and the Isle of Wight before setting a westerly course for Ireland. Relax and listen to your Guest Speakers talks as Minerva spends a day at sea cruising along the Irish coast to Dublin.
headland, formed by volcanic eruptions more than 60 million years ago, and learn about the legend of the Irish giant, Finn MacCool. The west coast of Ireland is known for its unsurpassed beauty and wild drama with some of Irelands finest scenery in County Donegal. From the fishing port of Killybegs, visit the Glencolumcille Folk Museum to gain an insight into everyday life of past centuries, while a visit to Donegal town, framed by the Blue Stack Mountains and historically the family seat of the ODonnells, may appeal. Minerva cruises past the magnificent Cliffs of Moher to anchor off Inishmore, the largest of the rugged and unspoilt Aran Islands. Discover independently the unique landscape and ancient heritage of the island and town where native Gaelic is still spoken. Early the following morning, depending on the weather, enjoy views as Minerva cruises past the Skellig Islands, perhaps catching a glimpse of the worlds second-largest colony of gannets. Situated on world-renowned Bantry Bay, where the mountains meet the sea, Glengarriff
Admire the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square, St Stephens Green and Trinity College or drive out of the city to Powerscourt House at the foot of the Wicklow Mountains, celebrated for its Italianate gardens. Continuing north, enjoy a scenic cruise along the Firth of Clyde passing the Isle of Arran, before Minerva anchors in Holy Loch. Drive through spectacular countryside to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park or visit Inveraray Castle & Garden, the beautiful ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell, standing on the shores of Loch Fyne. Built on a peninsula in Northern Ireland, the seaside town of Portrush is the gateway to the dramatic Antrim Coast and Giants Causeway. Marvel at the hexagonal basalt columns of the
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24 MAY 4 JUNE 2014 12 Days from 1,720pp
SCOTLAND
GIANTS CAUSEWAY
Holy Loch Scotland

27th May Afternoon
LOCH LOMOND & THE TROSSACHS
Fulmar Rookery
28th May Morning
Portrush N. Ireland
29th May Full Day
Killybegs Eire
NORTHERN IRELAND DONEGAL

POWERSCOURT
Dublin Eire
26th May Full Day
Giants Causeway, C. Antrim
Inishmore, Aran Islands

30th May Afternoon
EIRE
CLIFFS OF MOHER
ENGLAND WALES
BEARA PENINSULA
Glengarri Eire
Cork Cork (Ringaskiddy)

1st Jun Full Day
CORK BLARNEY STONE
Portsmouth England
Depart 24th May Return 4th Jun
31st May Afternoon BANTRY BAY
Lundy England
2nd Jun Morning
St Peter Port Channel Islands

3rd Jun Full Day
*New
Ports
Powerscourt Gardens, Enniskerry, Eire
offers across to the rugged landscapes of the Ring of Beara, a panoramic drive of breathtaking scenery. Or visit Garnish Island, an island garden of rare beauty located in the sheltered bay. Sail to Cork in the far south of Ireland to visit the Georgian, star-shaped, Charles Fort and the port and garrison town of Kinsale, or Blarney Castle and its famous Blarney Stone. Enjoy an independent visit to peaceful, unspoilt, Lundy island, situated off the North Devon coast, with its rich history and diverse flora and fauna before cruising to St Peter Port where you have time to discover at leisure one of the Channel Islands most beautiful towns before sailing home to Portsmouth.

Dublin: Powerscourt Gardens & Dublin Panorama, Dublin City Walk, Dublin & St Patricks Cathedral, Dublin Independent Transfer. Holy Loch: Loch Lomond & the Trossachs, Inveraray Castle & Gardens. Port Rush: Giants Causeway, Antrim Scenic Drive. Killybegs: Glencolumcille Folk Village, Donegal Town. Inishmore: Independent Exploration. Glengarriff: Beara Peninsula Scenic Drive, Garnish Island Gardens, Bantry House. Cobh: Kinsale & Charles Fort, Blarney Castle & Cork Panorama, Museum of Emigration. Lundy: Independent Exploration. St Peter Port: Independent Exploration. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Dublin: Helen Dillon & Botanical Gardens. Killybegs: Salthill Gardens. St Peter Port: Herm Walk, Island Drive.

4,410 2,380 1,720

GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Andy Bunten Freelance Wildlife Lecturer Professor Christopher Andrew Emeritus Professor of Modern & Contemporary History, University of Cambridge.
Landing subject to weather and sea conditions.
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D-Day 70th Anniversary Reflections

England Belgium France Isles of Scilly Channel Islands
SWEDEN
Belle le, France Ypres Cemetery
Portsmouth England Dartmouth England

14th Jun Full Day Depart 4th Jun Return 16th Jun
Dunkirk France
5th Jun Afternoon
IN FLANDERS FIELDS MUSEUM & TYNE COT DUNKIRK BEACH MUSEUM
Isles of Scilly England

13th Jun Full Day
GREENWAY
Cherbourg France
TRESCO ABBEY GARDENS
9th Jun Full Day/Eve

OMAHA BEACH
Le Havre France
St Peter Port Guernsey

15th Jun Full Day
6th Jun Eve 7th Jun Full Day/Overnight
GOLD BEACH
Caen France
8th Jun Full Day

6TH JUNE D-DAY 70TH ANNIVERSARY BAYEUX TAPESTRY
FRANCE
Lorient France
11th Jun Eve/Overnight 12th Jun Morning

PONT AVEN SUBMARINE MUSEUM
Belle le France
11th Jun Morning

*New
Ports
Giverny, France

See the D-Day Landing beaches and commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 1944 Minerva transits the Caen Canal passing Pegasus Bridge Remember the First World War at Ypres, In Flanders Fields Museum & Tyne Cot cemetery Gain insights into the battle sites with on board talks from eminent military historian, Dr Peter Caddick-Adams Explore the remote Isles of Scilly and visit tropical Tresco Abbey Gardens Minerva anchors in the picturesque River Dart to visit historic Dartmouth See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
he 6th June 2014 marks the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings, so join Minerva in Englands most important maritime city, Portsmouth, one of the many departure points for Operation Overlord, as she embarks on a voyage visiting some of the notable sites of the First and Second World Wars in Northern France.
recognised by UNESCO and delight in the port citys fine collection of impressionist art. As Minerva approaches Caen, the new Pegasus Bridge will be opened to allow her to sail up the canal into the heart of the city. The 6th June 1940, D-Day, saw an airborne assault followed by the largest amphibious invasion in world history. From Caen, visit Gold and Sword beaches where, among others, the British troops landed, and the Arromanches D-Day museum to discover a wealth of photographs and original equipment. From Cherbourg visit the American Utah and Omaha beaches and visit St Mre Eglise, one of the first towns to be liberated. The cliffs here are still riddled with German bunkers, and deeply scarred with shell holes from the bombardment sustained on this heavily defended beach. Belle le is the largest island off the coast of Brittany. Wander around the town of Le Palais at your leisure and discover why Sarah Bernhardt, Gustave Flaubert and Claude Monet all fell under the spell of this tranquil isle. Continuing on her journey, Minerva arrives in Lorient, a German U-boat base
Settle into life on board as Minerva crosses the Channel to Dunkirk. No one can fail to be moved by a visit to Ypres; walking around this pretty, rebuilt medieval city in Flanders, not far from the port of Dunkirk, it is hard to imagine the devastation wrought here during the Great War. Discover the award winning In Flanders Fields Museum and visit Tyne Cot Cemetery. Visit the Dunkirk beaches where thousands of stranded British troops were evacuated back to England by the famous little ships of Dunkirk at the end of May 1940. Learn more about Operation Dynamo at Dunkirk museum. On 6th June, the 70th Anniversary of D Day, Minerva will cruise off the Normandy Beaches and hold a Service of Remembrance. Discover why Le Havres post war reconstruction is now
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of France
4 JUNE 16 JUNE 2014 13 Days from 1,995pp
Amsterdam
THE NETHERLANDS
During the night and the early hours of this morning the first of the series of landings in force upon the European Continent has taken place. In this case the liberating assault fell upon the coast of France.
Warnemunde Germany
24th May Full Day
BERLIN ROSTOCK
Sir Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister (1874-1965) from his speech in the House of Commons, 6 June 1944.
Arromanches, Normandy
during World War II. Explore the attractive village of Pont Aven, best known for its association with the post-impressionist painter, Paul Gauguin, or see the mysterious Neolithic standing stones at Carnac. The remote Isles of Scilly lie just 28 miles off the southwest coast of Britain. The sub-tropical Tresco Abbey Gardens is home to many rare plants that flourish in the warmth of the gulf stream. There is also time to explore St Marys or enjoy a walk around the Star Garrison, an important signal station during World War II. Anchor in the picturesque River Dart and tender in to visit the famous port of Dartmouth. You may choose to visit Greenway, the holiday home of Agatha Christie, or enjoy a ride on the coastal Dartmouth Steam Railway. To the south west of the town is Slapton Sands, part of the site of the ill-fated Exercise Tiger in 1944. Finally, discover the tumbling terraces and tiered gardens of St Peter Port and gain an insight into the daily lives of the islanders under German occupation as you visit the Underground Hospital and the Occupation Museum, before returning to Portsmouth.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Dr Peter Caddick-Adams Military Historian, Author and Battlefield Guide. Canon Andrew Evans Historian.
Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Le Havre: Giverny Garden. Caen: Full Day D-Day Landings. Cherbourg: Full Day D-Day Landings. Belle le: Island Drive. Isles of Scilly: Star Garrison Walk, Marine Safari. St Peter Port: Herm Walk, Occupied Guernsey.

Dunkirk: Ypres & In Flanders Fields Museum, Dunkirk Beaches & Museum. Le Havre: Rouen, Malraux Impressionist Museum. Caen: Gold Beach & Arromanches Museum, Bayeux Tapestry, Caen Peace Memorial. Cherbourg: US Landing beaches & Airborne Museum. Belle le: Independent Exploration. Lorient: Pont Aven, Carnac. Isles of Scilly: Tresco Abbey Gardens, Independent St Marys. Dartmouth: Steam Train & Drive, Greenway, Dartmoor Walk. St Peter Port: Independent exploration.

4,895 2,705 1,995

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An Icelandic Summer
ENGLAND Scotland Iceland Faroe Islands
What angered the gods, when the lava flowed, on which we are standing now?
from the Kristni Saga, Snorri goi
Strokkur Geyser, Iceland

Cruise around the isolated St Kilda archipelago, home to thousands of seabirds Watch Icelands famous Stokkur geyser as it erupts every few minutes on an inclusive Full Day Golden Circle excursion Enjoy hikes amidst Icelands rugged, volcanic scenery Visit thundering Godafoss Waterfall The Jewel of the North Bathe in the natural hot springs of Myvatn Explore the remote Faroe Islands discovering turf roofed houses and rugged scenery See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings. Enjoy hikes on this cruise.
s Minerva sails away from the historic city of Portsmouth, relax and settle into your cabin as you cruise towards the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. Discover the island and the Callanish Standing Stones one of the most significant megalithic complexes in Europe on a guided scenic drive, and explore the islands capital, Stornoway, at your leisure.
by an unexpected volcanic eruption in 1973, or take a boat trip to view the islands sheer cliffs and prolific birdlife. The worlds most northerly capital is the colourful city of Reykjavik. Thrill to the unique landscape of Icelands Golden Circle, Gulfoss, a thundering waterfall, the mesmerising spectacle of the Geysir area and Thingvellir National Park, home to the earliest parliament. Alternatively, visit the National Museum to see the treasures housed within. Grundarfjrdur, a fishing community on the northern coast of the Snfellsnes peninsula, is surrounded by soaring mountains. Discover Snfellsjkull National Park, with its mystical glacier on top of a live volcano that has been a source of inspiration for writers and poets down the ages, including Jules Verne, or join a hike around the lower part of Mount Kirkjuvell. Situated at the furthest reach of Skutulsfjordur, and surrounded on three sides by soaring cliffs, the small town of Isafjordur is capital of the West Fjords and Icelands most isolated community. See tiny villages and small fishing
The archipelago of St Kilda* is the most remote part of the British Isles, situated some 41 miles west of Scotlands Outer Hebrides. Its native population was evacuated in 1930, and the waters and cliffs are now home to large colonies of gannets and fulmars. Minerva will cruise off the main island, Hirta, and the Boreray sea stacks. As Minerva spends a day cruising northwest to Heimaey, the only inhabited island of the Westmann Islands, enjoy the company of our on board naturalist and join him on deck to look out for the marine wildlife that abounds here in midsummer. On an island drive see Heimaeys newest mountain, Eldfell, created
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16 JUNE 1 JULY 2014 16 Days from 2,100pp
WHALE WATCHING GODAFOSS WEST FJORDS
Isafjordur Iceland
25th Jun Morning
SNAEFELLSNES NATIONAL PARK
Akureyri Iceland
ST
26th Jun Full Day
Godafoss Falls, Akureyri
Grundarfjordur Iceland
24th Jun Full Day
ICELAND
Reykjavik Iceland
23rd Jun Full Day
VESTMANNA CLIFFS
GOLDEN CIRCLE
Heimaey Iceland
Trshavn Faroe Islands

28th Jun Morning
22nd Jun Morning

CALLANISH STONES
Stornoway Outer Hebrides
19th Jun Full Day
St Kilda S C O T L A N D Scenic Cruise Outer Hebrides

20th Jun
Portsmouth
Puffin
England
Depart 16th Jun Return 1st Jul
Torshavn, Faroe Islands
harbours and learn about the life and culture of this remote area. Minerva sails around the north of Iceland to Akureyri, located just 60km south of the Arctic Circle. View Lake Myvatn and its lunar-like landscapes of pseudo craters and visit Godafoss, a huge and beautiful cascade of water known as the waterfall of the Gods. Minerva sails south from Iceland to Torshavn on the remote Faroe Islands, little visited apart from the most determined traveller. The landscape is dotted with multi-coloured cottages, turf-roofed churches and cairnmarked footpaths, with views to mountains and islands. Another highlight is the opportunity to set your eyes upon the towering Vestmanna cliffs, home to thousands of sea birds. *Minerva will scenic cruise St Kilda.

Stornoway: Lewis & Callanish Stones, Hebridean Scenic Drive, PM Independent. Heimaey: Heimaey Island Drive, Heimaey Hike. Reykjavik: Full Day Golden Circle, Reykjavik City Tour, Viking Museum. Grundarfjordur: Snaefellsnes National Park, Mt Kirkjuvell Hike, PM Independent. Isafjordur: Life & Culture in West Fjords. Akureyri: Full Day Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Falls. Torshavn: Gjogv Scenic Drive, Esturoy Island. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Heimaey: Westmann Islands Boat Trip. Isafjordur: Vigur Boat Trip, Hesteryi Boat Trip. Akureyri: Nature Baths & Godafoss, Husavik Whale Watching. Torshavn: Vestmanna Cliffs Cruise.

5,390 2,905 2,100

GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Dr Peter Cattermole Former Lecturer in volcanology and planetary geology. Tim Earl Naturalist.
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Treasures of the British Isles

England Scotland Wales Isles of Scilly Channel Islands
Scrabster Caithness
5th Jul Full Day
Kirkwall Orkney Is
In partnership with the National Trust

DUNVEGAN CASTLE
Portree Isle of Skye
5th Jul Full Day
CASTLE OF MEY
6th Jul Afternoon
SCOTLAND
GLENCOE
Edinburgh (Port Rosyth) Scotland

4th Jul Morning
EDINBURGH CASTLE
GIANTS CAUSEWAY
6th Jul
SCENIC CRUISE
Oban Highlands
8th Jul Full Day

MOUNT STEWART HOUSE HADRIANS WALL
Port of Tyne Northumberland

3rd Jul Full Day
Speke Hall, Liverpool
Dunvegan Castle, Isle of Skye
Holyhead Wales Snowdonia
SPEKE HALL
WALLINGTON
11th Jul Morning

PLAS NEWYDD
Liverpool England
10th Jul Full Day/Eve
ENGLAND
Portsmouth England
WALES
Depart 1st Jul Return 15th Jul
Falmouth Cornwall
TRESCO ABBEY GARDENS
13th Jul Full Day
ISLE OF WIGHT
Isles of Scilly
Tresco Abbey Gardens
12th Jul Full Day

LANHYDROCK HOUSE
Sark Channel Islands

14th Jul Morning
*New
Ports

A choice of 6 distinguished National Trust properties including Tudor Speke Hall, Victorian Lanhydrock House Visit the Castle of Mey, former home of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother Admire dramatic landscapes and coastal scenery on the Isle of Skye Step ashore in Oban and drive across Rannoch Moor to historic Glencoe Explore the remote and delightful Isles of Scilly Discover the maritime heritage of Cornwalls Falmouth See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
mbark in historic Portsmouth and relax and settle into your cabin as you cruise to Englands most northerly county, Northumberland. Discover Wallington*, dating from 1688, known for its magnificent interior and fine gardens. Alternatively, visit Hadrians Wall, the northernmost outpost of the Roman Empire, a stunning necklace of wall and forts that once ran for 73 miles across the north of England.
the oldest continuously inhabited castle in Scotland, built on a rock in an idyllic loch-side setting. Enjoy inspirational scenic cruising as Minerva cruises off the west coast of Scotland, passing islands, glens and bays including the tiny island of Staffa en route to Oban. Ashore, drive to Glencoe, one of the most haunting and scenic of all Scottish glens. Spend the afternoon at your leisure exploring the town of Oban, described by Queen Victoria as one of the finest spots we have seen. Minerva sails south to make her maiden call at the historic maritime city of Liverpool, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore the waterfront and see the famous Liver Building before visiting the model village of Port Sunlight, created by William Hesketh Lever for his Sunlight Soap factory workers in 1888. Alternatively visit Speke Hall*, a rare Tudor timber-framed manor house on the banks of the River Mersey, a fascinating yet unpretentious early 18th century country house. On the Isle of Anglesey is the ancestral home of the Marquess of Anglesey, Plas Newydd*, set amidst breathtaking scenery on the Menai
Edinburgh, Scotlands dynamic capital city, offers a medieval Old Town and a Georgian New Town. Visit Edinburgh Castle or explore Stirling Castle, royal stronghold and regimental garrison. Hopetoun, Scotlands finest stately home, may also be visited. Sail to the Caithness port of Scrabster. Stand on the most northerly point of mainland Britain at Dunnet Head overlooking the Pentland Firth or visit the remote Castle of Mey, former residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother. Follow Bonnie Prince Charlie as he escapes over the sea to Skye and visit Dunvegan Castle,
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1 JULY 15 JULY 2014 15 Days from 2,305pp
This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle... This other Eden, demi-paradise...
from Richard II William Shakespeare, English dramatist (1564 - 1616)
Lanhydrock House, Cornwall
Strait. Visit this fascinating house or cross to the mainland to the spectacular Snowdonia National Park. Just 28 miles off the southwest coast of Cornwall lie the Isles of Scilly and the sub-tropical Tresco Abbey Gardens where rare plants flourish in the warmth of the gulf stream. Another famous garden, the National Trust gardens at Trelissick*, can be explored from Falmouth, or visit Lanhydrock*, a magnificent late Victorian country house, before spending an afternoon exploring the fascinating maritime heritage of Falmouth independently. Finally, Minerva sails to the Channel Islands and the tiny island of Sark. Traffic-free, the island is a delight to explore either on foot or by horse and cart.

Port of Tyne: Wallington House*, Hadrians Wall, Alnwick Gardens. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle, Hopetoun House. Scrabster: Castle of Mey, Dunnet Head & John O Groats, Hike to Hoburn Head. Portree: Dunvegan Castle, North Skye Scenic Drive, Hike. Oban: Glencoe Scenic Drive, Inveraray Castle, Hike. PM Independent. Liverpool: Speke Hall*, Liverpool & Port Sunlight. Erdigg*. Holyhead: Plas Newydd*, Snowdonia Scenic Drive. Isles of Scilly: Tresco Abbey Gardens, St Marys Independent. Falmouth: Lanhydrock House*, Lost Gardens of Heligan. PM Independent. Sark: Independent Exploration. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Port of Tyne: Farne Islands. Edinburgh: Firth of Forth Nature Cruise. Isles of Scilly: Star Castle Walk, Marine Safari. Falmouth: Trelissick Gardens & Cruise.

5,660 3,130 2,305

GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Tim Earl Naturalist. Adrian Tinniswood Architectural and Social Historian.
Landing subject to weather and sea conditions. *National Trust Property
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Norway and the North Cape

ENGLAND NORWAY NORth cape
Norway, too, has noble wild prospects...
Samuel Johnson, British author and lexicographer (17091784). Quoted in James Boswell, Life of Dr Johnson, entry for 6 July 1763
Reine, Lofoten Islands

Admire the daring exploits of Polar Explorers in Tromsos museum Stand on top of the North Cape cliffs, Europes most northerly mainland point By inspired by the striking mountain scenery of the remote Lofoten Islands Cruise along Sognefjord, Norways longest fjord Ride the steep, mountainous, Flm railway, a masterpiece of engineering Discover Hanseatic heritage of colourful Bryggen waterfront in Bergen See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
mbark your cruise in Englands most important maritime city, Portsmouth, and spend two relaxing days at sea listening to your Guest Speakers outlining the delights to come and settling into life on board. The Norwegian town of Flor is set amidst striking coastal and fjord landscapes. A pretty waterfront town, discover the excellent coastal museum or sail to the nearby Kinn Saga island, once a centre of the herring industry and now known as an area of superb natural beauty.
You cannot travel further north on mainland Europe than the North Cape, the land of the midnight sun. Cruise among the isolated islands of the Finnmark channels to reach Honningsvg and journey through a windblown tundra landscape to stand on the 300m high cliffs and admire the view; here only the Svalbard islands lie between you and the North Pole. Turning southwards, Minerva sails to the Vesteralen archipelago on the Atlantic coast and the small town of Sortland, set amidst beautiful natural surroundings, tall mountains, deep fjords and thousands of small islands. Visit an indigenous Sami Camp or enjoy a scenic drive to the remote Eidsfjord. From Leknes, on the rugged and mountainous Lofoten Islands, gain a glimpse of life in Viking times or visit picturesque Nusfjord, said to be the best preserved fishing village in Norway. No visit to Norway is complete without cruising in the fjords. Cruise along Sognefjord, one of the longest fjords and, at the head of Aurlandsfjord, is Flm, home to the famous Flm Railway. Ride one of the worlds steepest railways on normal gauge a masterpiece of
Continuing north, cross the Arctic Circle and cruise through the archipelago to reach the port of Bod, home to the Saltstraumen, the worlds strongest maelstrom, and the excellent Norwegian Aviation Museum. The capital of the Arctic, Troms, is wonderfully situated amid mountains, fjords and islands. The Arctic Cathedral, built in 1965 and inspired by northern landscapes, is the citys most recognisable landmark. Visit the cathedral or learn about Tromss history of daring Arctic explorers at the Polar Museum, housed in a traditional wharf side house dating from 1830.
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15 JULY 30 JULY 2014 16 Days from 2,295pp
NORTH CAPE ARCTIC CATHEDRAL
Sortland Norway
23rd Jul Afternoon
Troms Norway
21st Jul Full Day
Honningsvg Norway
22nd Jul Morning
Leknes Norway
24th Jul Morning
Aurlandsfjord, Norway
Bod Norway
SALTSRAUMEN
20th Jul Morning
NORWAY
Flor Norway
North Cape, Norway
18th Jul Afternoon
Flm Norway
SOGNEFJORD
26th Jul Afternoon

FLAM RAILWAY
Bergen Norway
27th Jul Full Day
Portsmouth England
Depart 15th Jul Return 30th Jul
BRYGGEN
Bryggen, Bergen
Norwegian engineering passing spectacular waterfalls and enjoying wonderful views en route to Vatnahalsen. Emerging from the Sognefjord, Minerva continues on her route south to the former Hanseatic city of Bergen, surrounded by seven fjords and seven hills. Take the funicular to the top of Mount Flyen for spectacular views over the city and wander around the alleys of the UNESCO-listed wooden Bryggen area by the waterfront. Perhaps enjoy an enigmatic piano recital of Griegs music inspired by the land and seascapes of Norway before Minerva heads south to Portsmouth.

Flor: Coastal Museum, Sunnfjord. Bod: Kjerringy Village, Maelstrom & City Tour, National Aviation Museum. Troms: Arctic Cathedral, Polar Museum & Gardens, Ethnographic Museum & Rock Paintings. Honningsvg: North Cape, Northern Villages. Sortland: Eidsfjord, Sami Camp. Leknes: Viking Museum & Scenic Drive, Nusfjord & Museum, Tjoerdalen Hike, Flm: Flm Railway, Aurlandsfjord Scenic Drive. Bergen: City Walk & Cable Car, Mt Floein Hike. PM Independent. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Flor: Kinn Saga Island. Honningsvg: Stappan Islands Ornithology. Bergen: Full Day Hardangerfjord, Griegs House and Concert.

5,890 3,175 2,295

GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Sir Richard Dales Former Ambassador to Norway. Rear Admiral John Lippiett Chief Executive, Mary Rose Trust.
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Destinations beyond imagination Fly Cruises

July November 2014
inerva sails south to the Mediterranean to celebrate Swan Hellenics 60th anniversary in Greece, before completing a circuit of the Black Sea and cruising the sun-drenched waters of the Aegean and the Adriatic. In late autumn Minerva sails south and east to the warmer climes of India and the Far East
Bakchiserai, Sevastopol, Crimea
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To Mediterranean Waters
Portugal Spain Sardinia Tunisia Sicily Italy
Portsmouth England
Depart 30th Jul
Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia
Segesta Temple, Sicily
PORTUGAL
Oporto (Leixoes) Portugal
2nd Aug Morning
RIVER DOURO
Naples Italy
SARDINIA
8th Aug Morning
ROMAN THEATRE NORA
12th Aug Full Day/ Overnight 13th Aug

POMPEII
Cagliari Sardinia
Lisbon Portugal
3rd Aug Full Day
SPAIN
JERONIMOS MONASTERY ALHAMBRA
ITALY
VULCANO
SEGESTA
Lipari Italy
Cartagena Spain
6th Aug Morning
CARTHAGE
11th Aug Full Day
Trapani Sicily
10th Aug Full Day
Motril Spain
La Goulette Tunisia
9th Aug Full Day
5th Aug Full Day
TUNISIA

Savour the tranquillity of the Jeronimos Cloisters, a jewel of Manueline architecture On an inclusive full day excursion wander through the Moorish Generalife Gardens and courtyards of the Alhambra Palace From Cartagena to Carthage and Pompeii, discover the Roman legacy of conquest Admire views of the Sicilian countryside from the magnificent Greek temple of Segesta Discover the volcanic Aeolian Islands and explore the pretty port of Lipari See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
inerva departs her home port, the historic naval city of Portsmouth, sailing south towards the Mediterranean. Enjoy the company of your Guest Speakers and fellow passengers as Minerva approaches the shores of Portugal and the city of Oporto, where the historic old city lines the banks of the River Douro. The wine trade with Britain led to the building of port houses at Vila Nova de Gaia, on the opposite bank of the river; conclude your city tour at one of the renowned port wine lodges.
magnificently situated in the shadow of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada. Marvel at the richly decorated interior with its intricate stuccowork, and stroll around the Generalife Gardens with its formal gardens, courtyards and fountains. The naval port of Cartagena is one of Spains hidden gems; its natural deep-water harbour has been shaped by Hasdrubal, Phoenicians, Romans and Moors while the city centre, a dense mass of narrow streets, conceals a well preserved Roman Theatre. Minerva continues to sail eastwards through the Mediterranean to the beautiful island of Sardinia and the southern town of Cagliari. On a guided walk, discover the towns evocative medieval centre with its cobbled piazzas or explore the archaeological zone of Nora, the remains of a once powerful city founded by the Phoenicians. Following in the footsteps of the Romans to explore Tunis and the ruins of Carthage, legacy of Romes supremacy over this region. Wander the charming, labyrinthine alleys of coastal Sidi Bou Said with its striking white and blue houses or discover the world famous Roman mosaics at the Bardo Museum.
The panoramic Orpheus Lounge or the open Promenade Deck provide the perfect vantage point as Minerva cruises up the Tagus River to Lisbon, passing the Monument to the Discoveries which commemorates Portuguese explorers including Vasco da Gama and Magellan. Lisbon offers the glorious, manueline Monasteiro dos Jernimos and the eclectic Gulbenkian Collection. Sail through the Strait of Gibraltar to the Andalusian port of Motril. Enjoy a full day visit to the Moorish Alhambra Palace in Granada,
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He who does not travel does not know the value of men.
Moorish proverb
Alhambra Palace, Granada
Minerva then sails to Trapani, on the volcanic island of Sicily. Visit Segestas ancient Doric temple built by the Elymians on a wonderful hilltop setting, or savour the tranquil setting of Selinunte, once an eminent city in Magna Graecia. Off the shores of Sicily, call at Lipari, one of the volcanic Aeolian islands. Since 4,000 BC settlers have traded obsidian and pumice throughout the ancient world. Explore the attractive town and archaeological museum. Finally, cruise to the colourful, crowded city of Naples, where Vesuvius looms over the ruined Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Oporto: Oporto Panorama, Guimaraes, Heritage of Oporto. Lisbon: City Tour & Jeronimos Monastery, Gulbenkian Collection, Queluz Palace. Motril: Alhambra Palace & Gardens. Cartagena: Town Walk & Roman Theatre, Elche. Cagliari: Old Town Walk, Nora. La Goulette: Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Bardo Museum. Trapani: Segesta, Selinunte, Erice. Lipari: Town Walk & Museum, Lipari Panoramic Drive. Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: La Goulette: Full Day Dougga. Lipari: Vulcano Island Cruise. Naples: Ischia.

4,490 2,420 1,750

Pre Cruise Coach Transfer from your return London airport to Portsmouth Post Cruise Flight from Naples to London including prepaid airport taxes Airport transfers for group flights A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Professor David Abulafia Professor of Mediterranean History, Cambridge University. Revd Robin Griffith-Jones Master of the Temple Church, London. Dr Steve Kershaw Classics tutor.
SWAN OFFERS
Free Extended Chauffeur Service for all outside cabins (Category A-I). Free onboard bar credit of 200 for balcony suites (Category A-D) and 100 for outside cabins (Category F-I).
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Swans Hellenic Celebration

Italy Greece Turkey
DIAMOND ANNIVERSARY
The Isles of Greece! The isles of Greece!...! Eternal summer gilds them yet..
From Don Juan, Lord Byron, English poet (1788 1824)
Acropolis, Athens

From the Minoan Palace of Knossos to Roman Ephesus, discover ancient civilisations that thrived on the shores of the Aegean See the evocative remains of sacred Delphi, set amidst striking mountain scenery Minerva transits the narrow Corinth Canal, a feat of engineering Cruise into Santorinis caldera and wonder at the ancient Minoan buried settlement of Akrotiri Relax on Nauplias pleasant waterfront, and cool off in the clear waters of Patmos & Hydra See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
n 2014 Swan Hellenic celebrates its Diamond Anniversary, marking 60 years of our unique brand of discovery cruising. Join Minerva as we mark this special occasion by revisiting many of the ports included in the original 1954 itinerary on board m/s Miaoulis.
In the early evening Minerva transits the narrow, steep-sided Corinth Canal before arriving in Nauplia, the first capital of independent Greece. The town is gateway to legendary Mycenae, Agamemnons hilltop citadel, as well as Epidauros, sanctuary of the healing god Asclepius. Ensure you are out on the Promenade Deck as Minerva sails into the caldera of Santorini. Discover the excavated ruins of the Minoan town at Akrotiri or, from the typical Greek town of Oia, watch the sun set over the sea and the towns many blue-domed churches. South of the Cyclades lies Crete, the largest Greek island. Its remarkable history is evident across the island, from the ruined Minoan palace of Knossos to Phaistos, another important Minoan palace city on the island. Continue to Rhodes and discover the Grand Masters Palace in the heavily fortified city of the Knights of St John. It was on the island of Patmos that St John wrote his divinely inspired Book of Revelation, the last book of the New Testament. Visit the fortress-like orthodox monastery of St John the Divine and enjoy a swim from the beach near Minervas berth.
Embark Minerva in the vibrant city of Naples where Vesuvius looms over the ruined cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The Archaeological Museum houses finds from both towns, together with some impressive mosaics. Cruise the Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas to the island of Corfu. Spend the morning discovering the craggy landscape of northern Corfu or visit the Regency villa, Mon Repos, once the summer home of the Greek royal family and birthplace of Prince Philip. From the small port of Itea on the Gulf of Corinth drive through one of the largest olive groves in Greece and up into the Parnassus mountains to Delphi, site of the Delphi Oracle, regarded by ancient Greeks as the omphalos or centre of their world.
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13 AUGUST 27 AUGUST 2014 15 Days from 2,395pp
S ni Dia wan ve m s rs o ar nd yC ru i
AN DIA N M IV O ER N SA D RY
se
Naples Italy
13th Aug 14th Aug Full Day
POMPEII
ADRIATIC SEA
Corfu Greece
16th Aug Morning
Delphi, Parnassus Mountains, Greece
ITALY
GREECE
ACROPOLIS
Itea Greece
17th Aug Morning
Piraeus Greece
Delos Greece
Corinth Canal
26th Aug Full Day/Overnight 27th Aug
24th Aug Morning
Kusadasi Turkey
23rd Aug Full Day
EPHESUS
17th Aug Early Eve
TURKEY
Patmos Greece Mykonos Greece Santorini Greece
GRAND MASTERS PALACE
18th Aug Full Day
Nauplia Greece
22nd Aug Full day
24th Aug Afternoon
25th Aug Afternoon/Eve 19th Aug Afternoon/Eve
Hydra Greece
Rhodes Greece
21st Aug Afternoon/Eve
Heraklion Greece
20th Aug Full Day
KNOSSOS
Lindos, Greece
At Kusadasi on Turkeys Aegean coast an impressive array of Greek and Roman sites await including the magnificent city of Ephesus. Sail onto the small island of Delos - fabled birthplace of Artemis and Apollo before enjoying an evening in pretty Mykonos. Minerva sails to the Saronic Island of Hydra. Spend an enjoyable afternoon and evening independently exploring the tiers of picturesque buildings that rise above the harbour before sailing to Piraeus and the wonders of ancient Athens a spectacular conclusion to this anniversary cruise.

Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Archaeological Museum. Corfu: Mon Repos, North Corfu Scenic Drive, Paleokastritsa Monastery. Itea: Delphi, Delphi & Tholos. Nauplia: Mycenae & Museum, Mycenae & Tiryns, Epidauros. Santorini: Independent Thira, Akrotiri, Sunset at Oia. Heraklion: Knossos, Lasithi Plateau Drive, Gortyna & Phaistos. Rhodes: Town Walk & Grand Masters Palace, Ancient Rhodes. Patmos: St Johns Monastery, Chora Walk, Swimming from nearby beach. Delos: Guided walk. Kusadasi: Ephesus, Didyma & Miletus, Diana & Seljuk. Hydra: Independent Exploration. Piraeus: Acropolis, Ancient Corinth, Acropolis Museum, Sounion. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Naples: Ischia. Santorini: Volcano Hike & Cruise. Rhodes: Lindos. Piraeus: Full Day Thebes.

5,880 3,250 2,395

Return flight from London including prepaid airport taxes Airport transfers for group flights A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights Anniversary celebration house wine with dinner each night Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe Emeritus Professor European Archaeology, Oxford. Dr Richard Chartres Bishop of London. Louise Schofield Freelance archaeologist.
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Black Sea Panorama

Greece Turkey Georgia Ukraine Bulgaria
UKRAINE
Odessa Ukraine
POTEMKIN STEPS
6th Sep Full Day/Eve
CRIMEA
Alexander Nevsky Church, Yalta
LIVADIA PALACE BALACLAVA
Yalta Ukraine
Alupka Palace, Ukraine
BULGARIA
ST STEPHENS CHURCH
Sevastopol Ukraine
5th Sep Full Day
BLACK SEA BOSPHORUS
GEORGIA
BOTANICAL GARDENS
Nessebur Bulgaria
8th Sep Full Day
Sinop Turkey Istanbul Turkey

TROY
Batumi Georgia Trabzon Turkey

1st Sep Full Day 2nd Sep Full Day
SUMELA MONASTERY
31st Aug Morning
Piraeus Greece
Canakkale Turkey
29th Aug Morning
9th Sep Full Day/Overnight 10th Sep
27th Aug 28th Aug Morning

ACROPOLIS
TURKEY
Sumela Monastery, Trabzon

Marvel at Sumela Monastery perched high in the Pontic Alps Enjoy an exclusive and truly exhilarating performance of Georgian song and dance Visit Livadia Palace following in the footsteps of Tsars & Statesmen Explore the hero city of Sevastopol and imagine the life of a Crimean soldier as you view the Panorama Admire Odessas sumptuous Opera House and walk down the Potemkin steps Wander the bustling streets of Istanbul and admire the ornate ottoman Blue Mosque basilica See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
mbark Minerva in Piraeus from where you can explore the iconic Acropolis in Athens, wander the narrow streets of the Plaka or take a supplementary boat cruise along the narrow, steep-sided, Corinth Canal. From the strategically important town of anakkale, in the Dardanelles, visit the legendary site of Troy, immortalised in Homers Iliad and The Odyssey, or the Gallipoli peninsula where you can reflect on the poignant reminders of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign of 1915.
gardens of the former Soviet Union. You can also enjoy an exhilarating dance performance. Cruise across the Black Sea to Yalta on the Crimean Peninsula, where Chekhov spent the last years of his life. Visit Livadia Palace, site of the historic Yalta Conference of 1945, or Alupka Palace, built in the 19th century for Mikhail Vorontsov, an Imperial Ambassador to the Court of St James, and see the iconic Swallows Nest. The heroic naval seaport of Sevastopol withstood siege for eleven months during the Crimean War, an event recorded in the magnificent Panorama, a huge circular canvas. You can also visit the battlefields of Balaclava scene of the ill-fated Charge of the Light Brigade or Bakhchiserai, former seat of the Khanate of Tatars. Sail into Catherine the Greats city of Odessa, once home to the Russian poet, Alexander Pushkin. Berthing within sight of the iconic Potemkin Steps, explore the leafy streets of the city and visit the Archaeological Museum with its stunning collection of gold from Scythian and Sarmatian burial grounds. This evening enjoy a supplementary ballet performance at the citys opulent Opera House.
Cruise through the narrow Bosphorus to enter the Black Sea and continue east to Sinop in Turkey where you can see the remains of the towns medieval walls and visit its mosque, dating from the 13th century. From Trabzon drive out of the city to discover the remains of the Greek Orthodox Sumela Monastery, built at an altitude of 1,200 metres into the side of Mel mountain. Minerva arrives in Georgia, enabling a scenic drive along the coastline from Batumi to the Green Cape and one of the largest botanical
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27 AUGUST 10 SEPTEMBER 2014 15 Days from 2,795pp
Interior of Aghia Sophia, Istanbul
The Bulgarian town of Nessebur is Minervas final call in the Black Sea. A walking tour along the cobbled streets of this small town will reveal carefully preserved wooden buildings and a number of Byzantine churches. Minerva then makes her way back through the narrow mosque and palace-lined Bosphorus to Istanbul. Visit the lavishly decorated Aghia Sophia and the famed Blue Mosque in the heart of Old Istanbul before returning to London.

Piraeus: Acropolis, Kaisariani Monastery & Byzantine Museum, Acropolis Museum. Canakkale: Troy, Gallipoli. Sinop: Town Walk. Trabzon: Sumela Monastery, Panoramic Sumela & St Sophia Church. Batumi: Botanical Gardens & City Walk, Gonio Fortress & Achara Museum, Adjara Dance Performance. Yalta: Livadia Palace, Alupka Palace, Botanical Garden. Sevastopol: City Tour & Panorama, Bakhchiserai, Chersonessos, Balaclava. Odessa: City Highlights, City Walk PM Independent. Nessebur: Town Walk, Bulgarian Village. PM Independent. Istanbul: Old Istanbul, Mosques & Spice Bazaar Walk, Hippodrome Coach Transfer, Rumeli Hisar Fort & Ottoman Heritage. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Piraeus: Corinth Canal Cruise. Yalta: Chekhov House. Sevastopol: Harbour Cruise, Full Day Crimean Battlefields. Odessa: Mansions, Music & Art, Evening Opera House Performance. Nessebur: Full Day Sozopol. Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise, Byzantine Heritage.

6,865 3,795 2,795

Return flight from London including prepaid airport taxes Airport transfers for group flights A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Professor Christopher Andrew Emeritus Professor of Modern & Contemporary History, University of Cambridge. Dr Alan Borg Former Director of the Imperial War Museum and V&A. Dr Michael Squire Lecturer in Classics, Kings College London. Dr Christopher Whitton Lecturer in Latin Literature, University of Cambridge.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Enhance your experience with post cruise options. Please see pages 90-93 for full details.
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Shores of the AEGEAN

Turkey Greece
Happy is the man, I thought, who, before dying, has the good fortune to sail the Aegean sea.
from Zorba the Greek, Nikos Kazantzakis, Greek writer (1883 1957) Paros, Greece

Wonder at the soaring Aghia Sophia basilica and iconic minarets of Istanbuls skyline Discover Turkeys Lycian coastline with its ancient rock cut tombs Walk down through the ruined Street of Kuretes in Roman Ephesus Visit the awe-inspiring monasteries of Meteora, perched high on towering peaks Enjoy late evening departures, enabling you to wander ashore in small Greek and Turkish ports to enjoy the relaxed atmosphere See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
inervas berth offers an excellent view of Istanbuls iconic skyline. The skyline, with the citys Byzantine and Ottoman heritage is reflected in the magnificent Aghia Sophia basilica and striking Blue Mosque. Minerva sails through the Sea of Marmara and the Dardanelles Strait to Kusadasi where an impressive array of Roman and Greek sites, including Ephesus, await discovery.
Sail to the southern Peloponnese and the neo classical town of Gythion. Explore the ruined Byzantine city of Mistra, the centre of the Byzantine Empire after the fall of Constantinople, or discover the remote peninsula of Mani, immortalised in the books of Patrick Leigh Fermor. Minerva then anchors off the Greek island of Kythera. Discover Chora, an attractive town with typical white and blue-shuttered houses and a magnificent Venetian castle, or simply explore at your leisure. Spend a relaxing day cruising the Aegean, passing the islands of the Cyclades and Sporades, en route to Thessaloniki. At Vergina, see the splendid Macedonian gold tomb treasures. A few hours drive from Thessaloniki, near the Pindus Mountains, are the fabled monasteries of Meteora, perched atop natural rock pillars that rise above the Plain of Thessaly. Explore the caf-lined waterfront as Minerva spends the evening in port. Close cruise the holy mountain of Mount Athos, where 20 monasteries dot the
The town of Marmaris lies by a marvellous natural harbour. Visit the remains of Knidos, once a rich and cosmopolitan Greek city, overlooking the overlooking the azure sea. Minerva anchors off the pretty fishing village of Kas on Turkeys Lycian coast. See the restored theatre, dating from the 1st century BC, and the rock-cut Lycian tombs for which the area is renowned, or enjoy a full day boat cruise to see more of the area known as the turquoise coast. Set sail for Agios Nikolaos on Crete, the largest of the Greek islands, to discover ancient Minoan sites such as Malia Palace and Gournia or visit the tiny island of Spinalonga, a former leper colony.
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10 SEPTEMBER 24 SEPTEMBER 2014 15 Days from 2,185pp
Lycian Tombs, Demre, Turkey
Statue of Sophia, Ephesus, Turkey
Thessaloniki Greece
VERGINA SCENIC CRUISE MOUNT ATHOS AEGEAN SEA
AGHIA SOPHIA
GREECE
METEORA
10th Sep 11th Sep Full Day
Istanbul Turkey
Piraeus Greece
Limnos Greece
21st Sep Afternoon

EPHESUS
TURKEY
23rd Sep Full Day/Overnight 24th Sep

ACROPOLIS MISTRA
Kusadasi Turkey
13th Sep Full Day
17th Sep Afternoon/Eve
Gythion Greece
Paros Greece
KNIDOS
Marmaris Turkey
22nd Sep Afternoon
Kas Turkey
15th Sep Full Day
Meteora Monastery, Greece
Kythera Greece
18th Sep Morning
GOURNIA
Agios Nikolaos Greece

16th Sep Afternoon
mountainous peninsula, before calling at the North Aegean island of Limnos. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Myrina, the islands pretty capital or, on the east coast, discover the cliff-top remains of Poliochni, destroyed by an earthquake in 2100 BC. From the Early Cycladic period onwards the white marble found on Paros brought great prosperity to the island; the Venus de Milo was carved from Parian marble, as was Napoleons tomb. Explore the main port town of Parikia on a guided walk and perhaps enjoy a cooling afternoon swim before Minerva sails, early evening, for Piraeus and Athens. Visit the Acropolis, one of the worlds iconic monuments or explore the ruins of Ancient Corinth.

Istanbul: Old Istanbul, Mosques & Spice Bazaar Walk, Topkapi Palace, Rumeli Hisar Fort & Ottoman Heritage, Hippodrome Coach Transfer. Kusadasi: Ephesus, Didyma & Miletus, Seljuk. Marmaris: Knidos, Caunos. Kas: Town Walk, Demre & Myra. Agios Nikolaos: Malia, Gournia, Spinalonga. Gythion: Mistra, Mani, Sparta. Kythera: Chora Walk. Thessaloniki: Vergina, Pella, City Tour. Limnos: Town Walk, Poliochni. Paros: Island Drive & Walk. Piraeus: Acropolis, Ancient Corinth, Sounion. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Istanbul: Bosphorus Cruise, Byzantine Heritage. Kas: Coastal Cruise. Thessaloniki: Full Day Meteora.

5,615 3,025 2,185

Return flight from London including prepaid airport taxes Turkish entry visa for group flights Airport transfers for group flights A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Professor David Braund Professor of Classics & Ancient History, University of Exeter. Nigel McGilchrist Art Historian.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Enhance your experience with pre cruise options. Please see pages 90-93 for full details.
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Adriatic Odyssey
Greece Montenegro Croatia Italy
1st Oct Full Day/Eve

DOGES PALACE
Venice Italy
Pula Croatia

ROMAN AMPHITHEATRE KRKA WATERFALLS
Rooftops of Dubrovnik, Croatia
2nd Oct Full Day

SAN VITALE MOSAICS
Ravenna Italy
Sibenik Croatia
29th Sep Morning
CROATIA
Civitavecchia Italy
Dubrovnik Croatia
27th Sep 28th Sep Full Day
7th Oct Full Day/Overnight 8th Oct
SPERLONGA
ADRIATIC SEA
KOTOR FJORD
Kotor Montenegro
27th Sep Full Day
Gaeta Italy
6th Oct Afternoon ALBEROBELLO
ITALY
Brindisi Italy
4th Oct Full Day
GREECE
Piraeus Greece
IONIAN SEA
24th Sep 25th Sep Morning
Corinth Canal
San Vitale Basilica, Ravenna
25th Sep Late Afternoon

Minerva transits the narrow Corinth Canal Enjoy Minervas cruise up the scenic Kotor fjord to the medieval walled town of the same name Dubrovnik, Sibenik and Pula offer some of the best sights and scenic cruising on the Croatian coast Approach Venice from the sea before exploring one of the worlds most remarkable cities Admire glittering Byzantine mosaics in Ravennas San Vitale Basilica See Rome and visit the Vatican Museum and Sistine Chapel See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
ly from London to join Minerva in the birthplace of democracy, Athens. Spend a morning exploring the iconic Acropolis before Minerva transits the narrow, steep sided Corinth Canal in the late afternoon en route to the Adriatic.
of the town, see the 15th century cathedral, recognised by UNESCO for its northern Italian, Dalmatian and Tuscan influences, or drive into Krka National Park known for its impressive waterfalls. Minerva sails overnight to Pula, on the Istrian coast. Visit its impressive Roman amphitheatre and take advantage of an evening in port to enjoy dinner ashore. Ensure youre on deck early the following morning to enjoy Minervas arrival in Venice, viewing the Doges Palace and St Marks Square from the water. A visit to a privately-owned Palladio villa is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about this architects genius. As Minerva sails late this evening, you might decide to dine ashore in a local trattoria. Minerva sails south to Ravenna, a glittering showcase of Byzantine art and culture. View a unique collection of mosaics, described as a symphony of colour by Dante in his Divine Comedy, and spend the afternoon exploring the town at your leisure.
Enjoy a day settling into life on board and listening to your Guest Speakers talks as they anticipate the days ahead. The following morning Minerva sails up Kotor fjord to the walled town of Kotor at the foot of Lovcen Mountain. Enjoy a scenic drive up into the mountains to Cetinje, former capital of the Kingdom of Montenegro, and then, in the afternoon, explore Kotors old town at your leisure. The walled city of Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic, is renowned for its Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque churches, monasteries, palaces and fountains, some of which you can discover on a walking tour of the city. The smaller town of Sibenik, on Croatias Dalmatian coast, was built during the reign of the Croatian kings. On a guided walking tour
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24 SEPTEMBER 8 OCTOBER 2014 15 Days from 2,140pp
At the birth of our planet, the most beautiful encounter between the land and the sea must have happened at the coast of Montenegro.
Lord Byron, English Poet (1788-1824).
Kotor Fjord, Montenegro
Further south, on Italys Puglian coast, lies the town of Brindisi. The 18th century traveller, Thomas Ashe, thought Baroque Lecce the most beautiful city in Italy, or you might choose to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Alberobello, a dense mass of 1,500 unique and fairytale-like trulli houses. Enjoy a day at sea while Minerva sails around the toe of Italy and through the Strait of Messina. Be sure to be on deck late evening, as Minerva close-cruises the active volcanic island of Stromboli on her way to Gaeta on the Italian mainland. Spend the afternoon exploring this pretty town independently before Minerva sails north to Civitavecchia, gateway to Rome and the Etruscan tombs at Tarquinia.

Piraeus: Acropolis, Ancient Corinth, Acropolis Museum. Kotor: Montenegro Panorama, Perast, Town Walk, PM Independent. Dubrovnik: Cavtat & Riviera, Town Walk. Sibenik: Town Walk, Krka National Park. Pula: Town Walk, Porec. Venice: Doges Palace, Murano & Torcello, Venice Walk. Ravenna: City Tour, Faenza & Ceramic Museum. PM Independent. Brindisi: Lecce, Otranto, Alberobello. PM Independent. Gaeta: Independent Exploration. Civitavecchia: Ostia, Tarquinia, Viterbo. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Dubrovnik: Cable Car. Venice: Palladio Villas, Palazzo & Gondola. Gaeta: Sperlonga. Civitavecchia: Full Day Vatican Rome

5,495 2,965 2,140

GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Professor Andrew Hopkins Architectural Historian. The Very Revd Victor Stock Former Dean of Guildford.
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Realms of the mediterranean

Italy Sicily Tunisia Malta Greece
Portovenere Italy
10th Oct Afternoon
Civitavecchia Italy
8th Oct 9th Oct Full Day
ROME ETRUSCAN TOMBS
Valletta Harbour, Malta

ADRIATIC SEA
Mosaic, El Djem, Tunisia
12th Oct Full Day/Eve
Naples Italy
POMPEII
Amal Italy
GREECE
DELPHI
13th Oct Morning
ITALY
CARTHAGE
Palermo Sicily
MONREALE
20th Oct Morning
Itea Greece
Piraeus Greece
14th Oct Full Day
21st Oct Full Day/Overnight 22nd Oct
La Goulette Tunisia
15th Oct Afternoon
EL DJEM
SICILY
IONIAN SEA
Corinth Canal
20th Oct Evening
ACROPOLIS
Sousse Tunisia
16th Oct Full Day
Valletta Malta
TUNISIA
17th Oct Afternoon/Overnight 18th Oct Morning

*New
Ports

See the exquisite tomb frescoes of the Etruscan civilisation Wander the streets of Italian coastal villages of Portovenere and Amalfi In the shadow of Vesuvius, explore past houses, temples and squares of Pompeii, buried in the AD79 eruption. Discover the Norman heritage of Sicily and visit Monreale Cathedral with its impressive glittering mosaics and cloister. Admire the remarkably well preserved El Djem Roman amphitheatre. Overnight in the fortified port of Valletta, gives plenty of time to discover the island of Malta Minerva transits the narrow Corinth Canal a remarkable feat of engineering See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
mbark Minerva in Civitavecchia, the gateway to the eternal city of Rome or the finely frescoed Etruscan tombs at Tarquinia. During a full day in port explore these treasure houses of art and antiquity before sailing along the Italian coast to Portovenere, a picturesque town of pastel coloured houses and narrow medieval streets. While away the afternoon exploring the town, once a haunt of Byron and Shelley, before sailing south to Naples. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pompeii offers an unparalleled view of domestic Roman architecture. Alternatively, climb up Mount Vesuvius, enjoying spectacular views over Naples. With an evening in port why not dine ashore, perhaps sampling a traditional Neapolitan pizza in the city where they were invented.
Sail south across the Tyrrhenian Sea to Palermo in Sicily, Europes grandest city in the 12th century. A melting pot of Mediterranean cultures, Palermo was Europes grandest city in the 12th century. A guided walk will reveal a treasure trove of palazzos and churches. The cathedral at nearby Monreale is the finest example of Norman architecture in Sicily with a Romanesque cloister and sparkling 12th century mosaics. Minerva sails south across the Mediterranean to the Tunisian port of La Goulette and the richest sea port in ancient times, Carthage, destroyed by the Romans in 146BC. Explore the Punic remains of Carthage or visit the village of Sidi Bou Said, with its white houses and blue doors and window grilles. South along Tunisias coast is the ancient walled town of Sousse, the pearl of the Sahel. Settled by Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs, each civilisation has left their imprint on this colourful town. Discover the spectacular 3rd century Roman amphitheatre of El Djem, once the sixth largest arena in the Roman Empire, and wander through the town of Sousse, with its medina and ribat, at your leisure.
South of Naples is the beautiful Amalfi coast and the town of Amalfi, wonderfully situated at the foot of Monte Cerreto and surrounded by dramatic cliffs and coastal scenery. Explore this cosmopolitan town independently this morning.
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8 OCTOBER 22 OCTOBER 2014 15 Days from 2,275pp
The grand object of travelling is to see the shores of the Mediterranean. All our religion, almost all our law, almost all that sets us above savages, has come to us from the shores of the Mediterranean.
Dr Samuel Johnson, English writer (1709-1784)
Cloisters of Monreale, Palermo, Sicily
Arriving in Vallettas Grand Harbour is always a memorable experience. Explore this well-preserved city of the Knights of St John or tour the island of Malta, a microcosm of Mediterranean culture. Dine ashore this evening, before discovering the city in more depth, at your leisure, the following morning. For more than 1,000 years Delphi, wonderfully situated on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, was the site of the most important oracle of Ancient Greece. From the small Greek port of Itea, ascend the slopes of the mountain to discover Delphi for yourself. A highlight of this cruise is Minervas transit, at dusk, through the steep-sided, narrow, Corinth Canal en route to Piraeus. A full day in the ancient city of Athens will allow you to visit the iconic Acropolis or to drive out to Cape Sounion, where the Temple of Poseidon overlooks the Aegean Sea. A spectacular conclusion to your Mediterranean cruise.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Tim Earl Naturalist. Jeremy Paterson Former Senior Lecturer, Ancient History, University of Newcastle. Rt Revd Tim Stevens Bishop of Leicester.

5,845 3,150 2,275


Civitavecchia: Ostia, Tarquinia, Viterbo. Portovenere: Town Walk. Naples: Pompeii, Herculaneum, Vesuvius Climb. Amalfi: Independent visit. Palermo: Monreale, Palatine Chapel, Cefalu. La Goulette: Carthage, Sidi Bou Said, Bardo Museum. Sousse: El Djem & Mosaic Museum, Town Walk. Valletta: Town Walk, Island Drive & Mdina, Tarxien Temples. Itea: Delphi. Piraeus: Acropolis, Ancient Corinth, Sounion. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Civitavecchia: Full Day Rome. Portovenere: Cinque Terre Cruise. Naples: Ischia. Palermo: Sicily Highlights. Valletta: Harbour Cruise.
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Pyramids and petra

Greece Turkey Cyprus Lebanon Egypt Jordan
From the heights of these pyramids, forty centuries look down on us.
Napoleon Bonaparte, Emperor of France (1769 1821)
The Sphinx, Cairo

Learn more about the wealth of the Roman Empire at Ephesus, Aspendos, Phaselis and Termessos Enjoy a daylight transit of the Suez Canal, linking the Mediterranean with the Red Sea Marvel at the scale of the Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx Walk down the narrow Siq to discover the rose red Nabataean city of Petra Discover coral reefs on a glassbottomed boat trip in Sharm-El-Sheikh See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
ly from London to Athens, the cradle of western civilisation. Explore the iconic Acropolis, or enjoy a boat cruise along the impressive Corinth Canal, before sailing through the sparkling Aegean Sea to Kusadasi in Turkey. Here you can discover a wealth of Greek and Roman sites including Ephesus and the colonnaded temple of Didyma.
of Paphos to view detailed mosaics depicting myths and the everyday lives of the ancients. The following day arrive on the Levant coast to spend a full day in Beirut. Explore the fishing village of Byblos which claims to be one of the oldest continually inhabited towns and the birthplace of the modern alphabet with its Roman remains and Crusader castle. Or discover the historic city of Beirut and its fine archaeological museum. Relax on board as Minerva cruises south through the Mediterranean towards the Suez Canal. Enjoy a daylight transit of the 120 mile long canal which opened in 1869, linking the Mediterranean with the Gulf of Suez on the Red Sea. Minerva then calls at the Egyptian port of El Sokhna, the gateway to Cairo. Drive across the desert to spend the day discovering the Pyramids, the remarkable Solar Boat Museum, the Sphinx and the Granite Temple. You can also visit the renowned Cairo Museum, with its superb collection of Egyptian antiquities. Spend a day basking in warm sunshine as Minerva cruises the Red Sea, before arriving
Enjoy a day at sea relaxing and listening to Guest Speakers talks before arriving at Antalya on Turkeys Mediterranean coast. Marvel at the wonderfully preserved theatre at Aspendos, one of the finest in Asia Minor; wander the streets of ancient Phaselis, situated amongst beautiful pine trees and three scenic bays, or climb to the impenetrable eagles nest city of Termessos, high up in the Taurus Mountains. Cruise further east to the Turkish port of Tasucu from where you can drive to the remote village of Uzuncabur and the ruined Temple of Zeus Olbius. Sail to Cyprus, the island of Aphrodite, and head inland to the worlds last divided capital, Nicosia, or discover the ancient coastal city
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GREECE
Piraeus Greece
Beirut, Lebanon
22nd Oct 23rd Oct Morning
Kusadasi Turkey
TURKEY
24th Oct Full Day/Evening

EPHESUS ASPENDOS THEATRE
Antalya Turkey
26th Oct Morning
Tasucu Turkey
NICOSIA
Ephesus Library, Turkey
27th Oct Morning
Limassol Cyprus
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN SEA SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT
28th Oct Full Day
Beirut Lebanon
29th Oct Full Day
LEBANON
BYBLOS
JORDAN
WADI RUM PETRA
EGYPT
PYRAMIDS
1st Nov Full Day/Eve
El Sokhna Egypt
DESERT DRIVE
Aqaba Jordan
3rd Nov Full Day
Sharm el Sheikh Egypt

4th Nov Full Day/Overnight 5th Nov
RED SEA
Petra Treasury, Jordan
in Aqaba, Jordan. Drive to Petra, one of the most impressive sites in the Middle East. Alternatively, a jeep ride will take you deep into the desert landscape of Wadi Rum, where extraordinarily shaped mountains rise out of the rose-red desert. Your final port of call is the Egyptian resort of Sharm-El-Sheikh. Take an exciting jeep ride through the desert for breathtaking views of the southern Sinai desert, the Straits of Tiran and the coast of Saudi Arabia, or marvel at the riches of the Red Sea coral reefs from the comfort of a glass-bottomed boat.

Piraeus: Acropolis, Sounion, Piraeus Museum. Kusadasi: Ephesus, Didyma & Miletus, Temple of Artemis. Antalya: Aspendos, Phaselis, Termessos. Tasucu: Uzuncaburc, Silifke. Limassol: Paphos, Troodos Mountains, Temple of Apollo. Beirut: City Tour, Byblos, Deir el Kamar & Beit Eddine Palace. El Sokhna: Full Day Pyramids & Cairo Museum. Aqaba: Full Day Petra, Wadi Rum. Sharm-El-Sheikh: Desert Drive, Glass Bottom Boat. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Piraeus: Corinth Canal Cruise. Kusadasi: Roman Houses. Limassol: Nicosia. Beirut: Jeita Caves. El Sokhna: St Anthony & St Paul Monasteries.

5,730 3,090 2,230

Return flight from London including prepaid airport taxes Airport transfers for group flights Visa on arrival by sea for Egypt A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Mr George Hart Former Principal Lecturer, British Museum. Professor Thomas Higham Professor of Archaeological Science, Oxford. Adrian Sindall CMG former British Ambassador to Syria. Rt Revd Tim Stevens Bishop of Leicester.
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From Petra to Oman

Egypt Jordan Eritrea Djibouti Oman
JORDAN
Red Sea, Sharm el Sheikh
WADI RUM PETRA DESERT DRIVE
Aqaba Jordan
Grand Mosque, Oman
EGYPT
Egypt
7th Nov Full Day/Eve
Sharm el Sheikh
5th Nov 6th Nov Full Day
Muscat Oman
18th Nov Overnight 19th Nov Full Day/Overnight 20th Nov
NAKHL FORT GRAND MOSQUE
SAUDI ARABIA
OMAN
RED SEA OLD TOWN & RED SEA MUSEUM ANCIENT FRANKINCENSE PORTS ARABIAN SEA
ERITREA
Massawa Eritrea
Lake Assal, Djibouti
11th Nov Full Day
16th Nov Afternoon

JOB'S TOMB
Salalah Oman
13th Nov Full Day/Eve

LAKE ASSAL
Djibouti Djibouti

Walk down the Siq, the narrow gorge that leads to Petras magnificent Treasury From a glass-bottomed boat, discover the colourful underwater world of the Red Sea Wander the once elegant streets of Massawas Old Town Follow in the footsteps of ancient frankincense merchants and see how this trade flourished in Oman Enter the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque to admire the intricate craftsmanship and decoration Enjoy leisurely days at sea relaxing on deck or discovering new talents in an onboard workshop See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
mbark Minerva in the Egyptian port of Sharm-El-Sheikh, renowned for its coral reefs, which you can view from a glass-bottomed boat. From the Sinai Peninsula Minerva sails to the Jordanian port of Aqaba. From here you can visit the Nabataean capital city of rose-red Petra, once at the crossroads of trade between Arabia, Egypt and Syria-Phoenicia. Walk down through the narrow Siq to admire the Treasury carved into the rock face, and tomb and temple architecture from successive cultures up to the medieval period. Or enjoy an exhilarating jeep drive through the desert landscape of Wadi Rum and thrill to landscapes that so inspired Lawrence of Arabia.
at the ancient Red Sea trading port of Massawa in Eritrea, where tourism is very much in its infancy. Wander through the old town where the faded elegance of the buildings harks back to more prosperous times. Arabic influence is revealed in the towns coral buildings and decorative doorways, while the Red Sea Museum offers further insights into the countrys recent struggle for independence. After a day at sea, Minerva arrives in the littlevisited port of Djibouti. Explore this East African towns lively blend of colonial French and Arab influences, visit the local camel market or take a full day excursion out to see the salt flats at Lake Assal. This evening enjoy an exuberant display of local dancing. Spend two leisurely days at sea, perhaps attending one of our on board workshops, as Minerva sails to Oman. Spend an afternoon exploring Salalah, once at the centre of the ancient frankincense trade and known today as Arabias Perfume City. Visit the museum in the Salalah Cultural Centre and drive out into the foothills to the small mosque known as Jobs Tomb, an important pilgrimage site
As Minerva spends a leisurely three days cruising south in the Red Sea, relax on the Promenade Deck with a good book and enjoy the winter sunshine. Listen to your Guest Speakers as they reveal more about the sites to be visited in the days ahead and enjoy the company of your fellow passengers in Minervas congenial bars and lounges. Arrive
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Until the day break, and the shadows flee away, I will get me to the mountain of myrrh, and to the hill of frankincense.
King James Bible, Song of Solomon 4.6
Petra, Jordan
overlooking the coast. Alternatively, explore the remains of the ancient port of city of Sumhuram, where archaeologists are working to uncover more about the alleged site of the palace of the Queen of Sheba. As Minerva cruises the Arabian Sea, soak up the winter sunshine before arriving in Muscat, the capital city of Oman and your final port of call. Enjoy a guided tour of the city, viewing the famous twin forts, the Sultans Palace and the magnificent Grand Mosque or, on a boat safari, look out for the dolphins that live and breed in Omani waters. Another option is to visit restored Nakhl fort, built to protect trade routes from Nizwa to the coast.

Sharm-El-Sheikh: Red Sea Glass Bottomed Boat Cruise, 4x4 Desert Drive. PM Independent. Aqaba: Full Day Petra including lunch, Wadi Rum. Massawa: Town Tour, PM Independent. Djibouti: Town Tour & Camel Market. PM Independent. Salalah: Highlights of Dhofar, Dhofar Heritage. Muscat: City Tour, Nakhl Fort. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Muscat: Dolphin Safari, Full Day Nizwa & Jabrin, Djibouti: Full Day Lake Assal.

4,870 2,630 1,795

Return flight from London including prepaid airport taxes Airport transfers for group flights Visa on arrival by air for Egypt on group flights Visa on arrival by sea for Eritrea, Djibouti & Oman A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with Dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Christopher Bradley Lecturer, guide book writer, specialising in Middle East. Tim Earl Naturalist.
SWAN OFFERS
Free Extended Chauffeur Service for all outside cabins (Category A-I). Free onboard bar credit of 200 for balcony suites (Category A-D) and 100 for outside cabins (Category F-I).
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The intrigue of the East Fly Cruises

November 2014 January 2015
njoy the winter sunshine as Minerva seeks out the historical and cultural highlights of the East, cruising to India, Sri Lanka, Burma, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam and Hong Kong.
Temple of the Tooth, Kandy
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The East ...I have seen its secret places and have looked into its very soul.
from Youth (1902), Joseph Conrad, Polish-born English author and master mariner (1857-1924)
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Indian Exploration
Oman India Sri Lanka
Muscat Oman
Nakhl Fort, Oman
NAKHL FORT
20th Nov 21st Nov Full Day

GANDHIS BIRTHPLACE
Colours of India, Mumbai
SAUDI ARABIA
OMAN
Porbandar India
24th Nov Full Day
INDIA
DHOBI GHAT CRAWFORD MARKET
Mumbai India
25th Nov Overnight 26th Nov Full Day

ARABIAN SEA JAIN TEMPLES
Mangalore India
28th Nov Morning
MALABAR COAST KERALA BACKWATERS INDIAN VILLAGE
29th Nov Full Day/Overnight 30th Nov Full Day
Kochi India
Tuticorin India
1st Dec Overnight 2nd Dec Morning

KANDY PINNAWELA ELEPHANTS
Pinnawela Elephants, Kandy
Colombo Sri Lanka
3rd Dec Full Day/Overnight 4th Dec

Discover real India at Porbandar, Gandhis birthplace Experience the unique urban bustle of Mumbai and wonder at the fascinating work of the dabbawalas. Cruise the peaceful backwaters of Kerala, enjoying the tranquillity of rural India. Visit a typical Indian village from Tuticorin and serene Jain temples from Mangalore. Delight in watching elephants bathing in the local river at Pinnawela See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
ly from London to join Minerva in the Omani port of Muscat. The town has long been a strategic trading post and is still a very elegant town with very fine houses, as observed by Portuguese Admiral Alfonso de Alburqueque in the 16th century. Discover this pristine city on a guided tour viewing the Sultan Qaboos Palace and the famous twin forts guarding the city, or travel inland to visit Nakhl Fort at the foot of the Haggar Mountains.
elaborate Victorian architecture including the colonial Gateway to India, or take a short train journey and learn about the fascinating work of the Dabbawalas as they accurately deliver homemade lunch boxes to thousands of workers. After a day cruising the Indian Ocean, Minerva sails into the ancient trading town of Mangalore, in the state of Karnataka. Spend the morning exploring the Hindu Gokarnatha Temple and visit a nut processing company, or discover two spectacular and rarely-visited Jain Temples at Moodabidri and Karkala. Kerala is recognised as one of the most serenely beautiful states in India. With two days at your disposal discover the riverine life of rural India by exploring the restful Allepey backwaters on an unforgettable river cruise or stroll the lanes of the former Portuguese and Dutch colonial trading post of Kochi. An overnight in port allows you to enjoy a display of the local Kathakali dance. After spending a day cruising around the very southern tip of India, Minerva berths in Tuticorin, offering a rare opportunity to
Relax on board for a two day cruise across the Arabian Sea, settling into your cabin and enjoying introductory talks from your panel of Guest Speakers. The first port of call in India is Gandhis birthplace, Porbandar, in the state of Gujarat. Absorb the atmosphere of the towns colourful markets and visit the mid-19th century haveli of the Gandhi family and Kirti Mandir, a memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. Continuing south, following the traditional route of the spice traders, sail into Mumbai in the early evening. On a city tour the following day you can admire Mumbais
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A nations culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.
Mahatma Gandhi, leader of the Indian Nationalist Movement (1869 1948)
Kerala Backwaters, Kochi
discover the charming city of Palayamkottai. Or delve deeper into rural India, travelling through beautiful scenery to a typical small village where youll visit a plantation and see small-scale industries such as poppadum and cigar-making units. Finally, a full day in Colombo, the Sri Lankan capital, allows time to journey through verdant scenery to Kandy to discover the magnificent Temple of the Tooth or visit Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage.

Muscat: City Tour, Nakhl Fort. Porbandar: City Tour with Tuk Tuk, PM local dancers on board. Mumbai: City Tour, Elephanta Island, Markets Tour. Mangalore: Highlights of Mangalore, Jain Temples. Kochi: City Tour, Full Day Allepey Backwaters Cruise, Kochi Harbour Cruise. Tuticorin: Palayamkottai & Tirunelveli, Scenic Drive and Village. Colombo: Full Day Kandy, Full Day Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, City Tour, Kelaniya Temple. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Muscat: Full Day Nizwa and Jabrin Forts. Porbandar: Full Day Junagadh. Mumbai: Unexplored Mumbai, Local Life. Kochi: Kumbalangi Village.

6,430 3,465 2,505

Return flight from London including prepaid airport taxes Airport transfers for group flights A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining Visas for India and Sri Lanka must be obtained prior to travel and are not included.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Dr Robert Bradnock Visiting Research Fellow, Kings College London. The Revd Professor Judith Brown former Beit Professor of Commonwealth History. Joanna Hardy Gemmologist.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Enhance your experience with post cruise options. Please see pages 90-93 for full details.
Your outbound flight may be overnight departing 19 Nov. Your inbound flight may be same day arrival back to the UK or overnight arriving 5 Dec.
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To Burma and Beyond

Sri Lanka Burma Malaysia Singapore
To view the opposition as dangerous is to misunderstand the basic concepts of democracy. To oppress the opposition is to assault the very foundation of democracy.
Letters from Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese Opposition Leader (b1945).
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon

Drive through lush green countryside to Kandy, Sri Lankas picturesque capital of the Hill Country Spend two nights in Yangon, discovering more about the enigmatic heart of Burma and visiting some of its treasures including the golden Shwedagon Pagoda Visit Bago, ancient capital of the Mon Kingdom, and the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery Discover Langkawis paddy fields and tropical island interior Visit the magnificent Gardens by the Bay at Marina Bay in Singapore with its revolutionary bio-domes and stunning garden displays See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
ommence your Minerva adventure in Sri Lankas capital Colombo, which offers the lazy charm of a bygone era combined with the verve and vivacity of a modern city. Explore the city seeing the town hall and museum or travel inland to Kandy, site of the revered Buddhist Temple of the Tooth.
pagoda in Southeast Asia, described by Somerset Maugham as like a sudden hope in the dark night of the soul, and view some of the best British 19th century colonial architecture. Or travel inland to Bago, ancient capital of the Mon Kingdom, to visit the Shwemawdaw Pagoda and the Htauk Kyant War Memorial Cemetery. The breathtaking islands of Langkawi are Minervas next destination, a group of 99 largely uninhabited islands. Spend a leisurely morning in Pulau Langkawi discovering the interiors lush tropical scenery of jungle-clad hills and picturesque paddy fields, and learn more about rubber tapping. In the afternoon and evening explore at your leisure or simply relax on one of the beautiful beaches. Further south is the island of Penang and its vibrant, multi-ethnic city, Georgetown. See impressive Fort Cornwallis, visit the magnificent Wat Chaiya Mangkalaram housing a goldplated reclining Buddha and the impressive Burmese Buddha temple nearby. In the Penang Museum you can trace the islands history and see displays of Malay culture.
Cruise south to Galle, the best example of a fortified city built by Europeans in South and Southeast Asia, and spend a morning exploring the old town independently. Minerva spends the next three days cruising the Indian Ocean en route to Burma (Myanmar); take advantage of this time to relax and enjoy Minervas congenial country house atmosphere as well and listen to your Guest Speakers talks as they anticipate the highlights of the days ahead. After transiting the Rangoon River arrive in the old capital of Burma, Yangon. Two nights in port allows plenty of time to discover this fascinating city. Visit a monastery and absorb the citys Buddhist and local way of life. Admire the Shwedagon Pagoda, the most venerable
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BURMA (MYANMAR)
SHWEDAGON PAGODA B AY O F BENGAL
Yangon Burma (Myanmar)

10th Dec Eve/Overnight 11th Dec Full Day/Overnight 12th Dec Morning
Golden Shower Tree, Burma
ANDAMAN SEA
Marina Bay Gardens, Singapore
Colombo Sri Lanka
4th Dec 5th Dec Full Day/Eve

PINNAWELA ELEPHANTS
Langkawi Malaysia
15th Dec Full Day/Eve

GEORGETOWN
6th Dec Morning
Galle Sri Lanka
Penang Malaysia
16th Dec Morning
MALAYSIA
Malacca Malaysia
PLANTATIONS INDIAN OCEAN
17th Dec Afternoon

BOTANICAL GARDENS
Singapore
18th Dec Full Day/Overnight 19th Dec
Malacca Church
The former Malay sultanate of Malacca was, due to its strategic location, once a major port along the spice route. Enjoy a visit to the imposing Portuguese A Famosa fort or discover more about Malay culture at a traditional stilted kampong house. Complete your journey in the Lion city of Singapore. Enjoy a city tour discovering the heart of this 21st century metropolis; visit the magnificent Marina Bay Gardens featuring splendid displays of trees, plants and flowers from around the world, or on an independent visit visit the iconic Raffles Hotel and sample the famous Singapore Sling cocktail.

Colombo: Full Day Kandy, Full Day Pinnawela Elephant Orphanage, City Tour, Kelaniya Temple. Galle: Koggala, Independent Galle Exploration. Yangon: Shwedagaon Pagoda, City Tour, National Museum. Langkawi: Sights and Plantation, Highlights and Cable Car, PM Independent. Penang: Georgetown Tour, Botanical Gardens and Chinese Mansion, Kek Lok Si Temple. Malacca: Walk and Trishaw, Plantation Tour, Heritage Tour. Singapore: City Tour, Marina Bay Gardens, Jurong Bird Park. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Yangon: General Aung San Tour, Full Day Bago, Monastery and Shin Pyu Ceremony, Village and Island Pagoda. Langkawi: Mangroves and Bat Cave. Penang: Georgetown by Trishaw.

6,265 3,375 2,440

Return flight from London including prepaid airport taxes Airport transfers for group flights Group visa on arrival by sea in Burma (Myanmar) A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining.
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Rear Admiral John Lippiett Chief Executive, Mary Rose Trust. Sir Mark Tully Former BBC Correspondent, writer and broadcaster.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Enhance your experience with pre and post cruise options. Please see pages 90-93 for full details. Your outbound flight may be overnight departing 3 Dec. Your inbound flight maybe same day arrival back in the UK or overnight arriving 20 Dec.
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Travels in Indochina
Singapore Malaysia Cambodia Vietnam Hong Kong
We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea, whether it is to sail or to watch we are going back from whence we came.
John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America (1917 1963)
Halong Bay, Vietnam

Visit a local market and discover real Cambodia at Kampot Village Delight in Nha Trang with its beautiful beaches and intriguing Cham Towers or observe traditional ways of life in the countryside Learn more about Vietnams imperial past at the City of Hu with its temples, tombs, palaces and pagodas Experience the lively streets of French Colonial Hanoi Enjoy a small boat ride among the incredible limestone karsts that rise out of Halong Bay Sail into spectacular Hong Kong Harbour, a myriad of skyscrapers and bustling activity See pages 86-89 for detailed Itinerary Timings.
ew cities in Southeast Asia can boast Singapores beguiling ethnic mix. The city states history of migration has left a rich cultural and architectural legacy that makes exploring this city a delight. Wander in the exotic Botanical Gardens, enjoy a fascinating city tour, visit one of the many museums or browse the boutiques on Orchard Road.
city; the Cathedral built in French Gothic style and discover the legacy of the Chams kingdom at Po Nagar. The following morning, Minerva calls at Qui Nhon, birthplace of the 18th century Vietnamese emperor Nguyen Hue, where you can enjoy a demonstration of martial arts before sailing onto Danang. Spend a full day visiting the Imperial City of Hu, distinguished by its temples, tombs, palaces and pagodas, discover the former trading post of Hoi An, or the ruined tower-temples of My Son, the religious and political capital of the Champa kingdom. Enjoy a relaxing day at sea, then cross the Red River delta to Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam. During a full day in the Frenchconceived colonial city, see the huge mansions which line grand boulevards, the lakes and parks that dot the city, discover the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, explore Old Hanoi and be dazzled by a Water Puppet performance. Spend the following day cruising around the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay. Some 1600 islands and islets form a spectacular seascape of limestone karsts a memorable sight.
From Kuantan on the eastern shores of Malaysia explore Lake Chini, where tropical trees line the narrow waterways by local sampan or relax on a tropical beach. A day cruising the South China Sea is followed by a call at Sihanoukville and a visit to the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. See the Royal Palace with its striking ceremonial buildings and lush gardens or perhaps visit Kampot Village for a taste of real Cambodia. Celebrate Christmas in the sunshine as you cruise along the Vietnamese coast towards the beautiful city of Nha Trang, bordered by mountains and an impressively long beach. See the huge white Buddha, visible from all over the
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CHINA
STANLEY MARKET
Halong Bay Vietnam

HANOI
31st Dec Full Day
Hong Kong
NEW YEAR AT SEA
30th Dec Full Day/Eve
Haiphong Vietnam
2nd Jan Full Day/Overnight 3rd Jan
VIETNAM
HOI AN
Danang Vietnam
28th Dec Full Day
SOUTH CHINA SEA
Phnom Penh Palace, Cambodia

PHNOM PENH
MY SON
Qui Nhon Vietnam

27th Dec Morning
Rice Fields ( Paul Levrier,

Destination Asia)
23rd Dec Full Day/Eve
Sihanoukville Cambodia
CHAM TOWERS
Nha Trang Vietnam

26th Dec Full Day
CAMBODIA
CHRISTMAS ON BOARD MINERVA
MALAYSIA
Kuantan Malaysia Singapore
19th Dec 20th Dec Full Day 21st Dec Full Day
Colourful Hoi An, Vietnam
Ring in the New Year as Minerva sails across the South China Sea. Minervas arrival in Hong Kongs Victoria harbour will be an unforgettable event. Berthing in the heart of Hong Kong you will be ideally placed to ascend Victoria Peak, admiring magnificent views of the city and harbour below. An overnight in this mesmerising city allows time to shop for last minute gifts or dine in one of the citys many restaurants.

Singapore: City Tour, Marina Bay Gardens, Botanical Gardens. Kuantan: Beach Transfer. Sihanoukville: Full Day Phnom Penh, Full Day Kampot Village. Nha Trang: Rural Nha Trang, Nha Trang Panorama. Qui Nhon: Cham Towers and Martial Arts Show. Danang: Hoi An Walk, My Son, Rural Danang and Cham Towers, Beach Transfer. Haiphong: Full Day Hanoi, Rural Delta Village. Halong Bay: Halong Bay Cruise. Hong Kong: City Tour, Museum of History, Kowloon Insights, Dragons Back Hike. Supplementary Shore Excursions include: Danang: Full Day Hue. Hong Kong: Full Day Lantau Island and Po Lin Monastery.

7,355 4,065 2,995

Return flight from London including prepaid airport taxes Airport transfers for group flights Group visas on arrival by sea in Cambodia and Vietnam A wide choice of tailor-made shore excursions All gratuities on board and on excursions Breakfast, Morning Coffee, Lunch, Afternoon Tea & Dinner on board 2 Captains Gala nights including house wine with dinner Port Porterage & Taxes Chauffeur Service for Category A-C Cabins Open Seating Dining
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your guest speakers on this cruise include: Professor Keith Ward Professorial Fellow at Heythrop College, London.
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
Your outbound flight maybe overnight departing 18 Dec. Your inbound flight maybe same day arrival back in the UK or overnight arriving 4 Jan.
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Take the time to discover more Grand Voyages 2014-15

F
or those that love variety and appreciate value, Swans choice of Grand Voyages will be a tempting alternative to our individual itineraries. By combining two or more successive cruises and perhaps adding in a pre or post cruise tour or city stay you can tailor-make your own Grand Voyage.
Bagan Temples, Burma (Myanmar)
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There is a special charm to journeys undertaken before daybreak in hot lands: the air is soft and cool and the coming of dawn reveals a landscape fresh from the night dew.
from Letters from Burma, Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese Democracy Leader (b1945)
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GRAND FACES of SOUTH AMERICA

5 JANUARY 29 MARCH 2014 A complete circumnavigation of South America in 84 days from 11,765
oin Minerva for an epic voyage as she circumnavigates South America from the arid Atacama Desert, through the spectacular mountainous Chilean Fjords, around Cape Horn to the tropical forests of the mighty Amazon River. Famed for its Latin vibrancy and indigenous cultures, South America has taken inspiration from countries around the globe. From sophisticated Pre Columbian civilisations to Spanish Conquistadores, Portuguese Sailors, Welsh settlers and German farmers join Minerva for a voyage of untold history. Immerse yourself in the cultural riches of some of the most prominent capitals of the Americas. Be amazed at the bustling streets of Lima, discover the sophisticated Belle Epoque mansions of Buenos Aires and sail into the impressive harbour of Rio. Full details for these itineraries can be found on pages 20-27 of this brochure.

Explore Coro, one of the earliest Spanish colonial towns of South America Transit the impressive Panama Canal In Manta buy an authentic Panama Hat made from the Toquillo palm or fly to Quito, one of the worlds highest capitals Walk up to the Moche Temple of the Moon where vivid geometric designs and fearsome deities have been uncovered Admire the best Pre Colombian and Incan gold and pottery artefacts in Limas fine museums Fly over the mysterious Nazca Lines where geoglyphs of a monkey, spider and hummingbird are etched into the desert Drive to the Peruvian White City of Arequipa to visit the Santa Catalina Convent, closed to the outside world for 400 years Wonder at how the Chinchorro people mummified their dead long before the Egyptians Explore the verdant hills of Chiles Lake District, overshadowed by the conical peak of Mount Osorno Savour the fine wines of Chiles Casablanca Valley Sail through the spectacular landscapes of the Chilean Fjords, past glaciers and rocky peaks, to Punta Arenas to try a traditional lamb barbeque at a local Estancia Round Cape Horn and sail up the majestic Beagle Channel to explore the enigmatic lands of Tierra del Fuego, so named by the early explorers after the fires of the Yahgan Indians Watch Gentoo and Rockhopper penguins as well as nesting Albatross on the Falkland Islands Travel across the flat Patagonia Pampa to Gaiman, home to the Welsh settlers of Argentina Wander the colourful streets of the San Telmo and La Boca districts of Buenos Aires, home of the tango Sail into Rio de Janeiro harbour, overlooked by the distinctive peaks of the Corcovado and Sugar Loaf Mountain Feel the Afro-Brazilian rhythms of lively Salvador at Carnival time Cruise up the mighty Amazon River to walk in the tropical forest and visit remote riverside communities From le Royal gaze over to the infamous Devils Island Discover the landscapes and relaxed atmosphere of the Caribbean islands of Tobago and Grenada
La Vela de Coro Venezuela

9th Jan Morning
St Georges Grenada
27th Mar Morning
Bridgetown Barbados
Depart 5th Jan 6th Jan Full Day 28th Mar Full Day Return 29th Mar
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Colon Panama
Scarborough Tobago
26th Mar Full Day
12th Jan Full Day
CORO CARACAS
Georgetown Guyana
23rd Mar Overnight 24th Mar Full Day/Eve
Panama Canal
13th Jan
La Guaira Venezuela
8th Jan Full Day
Ile Royale French Guiana

22nd Mar Long Morning
Parintins Brazil
QUITO
Boca de Valeria Brazil

18th Mar Morning
AMAZON RIVER
DEVIL'S ISLAND
Manta Ecuador
17th Mar Afternoon/Eve
Curua Una Brazil
19th Mar Long Morning
16th Jan Full Day
Manaus Brazil
Belem Brazil
14th Mar Afternoon 15th Mar Full Day 16th Mar Full Day
CHAN CHAN
9th Mar Morning

BREVES NARROWS
Salaverry Peru
Santarem Parintins Brazil Brazil 12th Mar

13th Mar Morning
19th Jan Full Day
Lima (Callao) Peru

20th Jan Evening 21st Jan Full Day
Long Morning
OLINDA
Recife Brazil
5th Mar Full Day
General San Martin Peru

22nd Jan Full Day
NAZCA LINES AREQUIPA
AFRO-BRAZILIAN CULTURE
Matarani Peru
PERU
LAUCA NATIONAL PARK
BRAZIL
Salvador Brazil
3rd Mar Full Day/Evening
24th Jan Full Day
Arica Chile
25th Jan Full Day

PACIFIC OCEAN
SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN
CHILE
27th Feb Full Day/Overnight 28th Feb Full Day
Valparaiso Chile
28th Jan Afternoon 29th Jan Full Day 30th Jan Full Day
SANTIAGO
URUGUAY
ESTANCIA SAN TELMO
Montevideo Uruguay
23rd Feb Full Day
ARGENTINA
LAKE DISTRICT

20th Feb Full Day 21st Feb Full Day 22nd Feb Full Day
Castro Chile
Puerto Montt Chile

2nd Feb Full Day
3rd Feb Long Morning
Chacabuco Chile
4th Feb Morning
Puerto Madryn Argentina

17th Feb Full Day
ATLANTIC OCEAN
CHILEAN FJORDS OTWAY BAY PENGUINS TIERRA DEL FUEGO
WEST FALKLANDS
Falkland Islands
13th-15th Feb
PORT STANLEY
BEAGLE CHANNEL
Punta Arenas Chile

8th Feb Full Day/Eve
CAPE HORN
Ushuaia Argentina
10th Feb Overnight 11th Feb Full Day
Sugar Loaf Mountain
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BARBADOS VENEZUELA PANAMA ECUADOR PERU CHILE The Falklands ARGENTINA URUGUAY BRAZIL THE AMAZON FRENCH GUiANA GUyANA CARIBBEAN BARBADOS
INCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSIONS

Historic Barbados, Barbados Beach Transfer, Nature Sanctuary, Caracas City Tour, Mount Avila & El Hatillo, Coro, Embera Indian Village, Full Day Panama City & Locks, Manta Panorama, Moon Temple, Chan Chan, Pachacamac, Downtown City Tour & Walk, Huaca Pucclana, Paracas National Park, Tambo Colorado, Arequipa, Mejia Ornithology, Azapa & Museum, Atacama Coastal Walk, Arica Walk & Tour, Valparaiso Walk, Fonck & Palacio Rioja, Casablanca Wine, Petrohue & Lake, Solitario Hike, Puerto Varas & Museum, Castro Tour & Walk, Chiloe & Churches, Punta Arenas City Tour, Fort Bulnes & Port Famine, Otway Penguins, Tierra del Fuego National Park, Ushuaia City Tour, Tierra Major Trek, Battlefield Tour, Long Island Farm, Stanley Walk, Gaiman, Punta Lomo & Ecology Centre, Buenos Aires City Tour, San Telmo Walk, Belle Epoque, Tigre Delta, Montevideo City Tour and Walk, Full Day Estancia, City Museums, City Tour & Corcovado, Beach Transfer, Sugar Loaf Mountain, Petropolis, City Walk and Market, Carlos Pinto Museum, Olinda, Recife River Cruise, Ricardo Brennand Institute, Beach Transfer, Santarem & Alter do Chao, Maica River Cruise, Boi Bumba Show, Manaus City tour & Opera House, Rio Negro Cruise, Forest Walk, Curua Una River & Pacoval Village, Independent le Royale, Georgetown City Tour, Grenadas West Coast, Grenadas Forest Walk, Beach Transfer. Additional choices will be available. Supplementary Shore Excursions Barbados by Land Rover, Quito, Machalilla, Pasos Horses, Nazca Lines, Ballestas islands, Lauca National Park, Full Day Santiago, Dalcahue, Full Day Estancia, Magdalena Island Magellanic Penguin Reserve, Harberton, Sparrow Cove, Rockhopper Penguins, Full Day Valdes Peninsula, Full Day Punta Tombo, Tango show, Favela, Botanical Gardens, Tijuca Jeep, Full Day Amazonian Villages.
Chilean Fjords, South America
GUEST SPEAKERS
Your Guest Speakers have extensive knowledge of, and insights into, the history, contemporary politics, music, arts, culture, flora and wildlife of South America. The following names indicate the calibre of Guest Speakers travelling on this Grand Voyage. Four or five Guest Speakers will travel on each leg of the voyage. Mr Dick Wilkinson CVO one of the Foreign & Commonwealth Offices experts on Latin America and the Caribbean, being successively Ambassador to Venezuela, Director for the Americas and Ambassador to Chile (5 29 Jan). Rear Admiral John Lippiett CB MBE, Chief Executive of the Mary Rose Trust, who saw active service on board HMS Ambuscade in the Falklands War (29 Jan 21 Feb). Mr Tim Earl, naturalist, who has extensive knowledge of the wildlife of South America (29 Jan 21 Feb). Vicunas, Lauca National Park, Chile Please note that calls in the Falklands will include Port Stanley as well as one of the outer islands depending on local conditions. Please note your inbound flight will be overnight, arriving in the UK on 30 March. Sir Nicholas Kenyon CBE, Managing Director of the Barbican Centre, London, who will be talking about the musical heritage of Buenos Aires and the music of Carnival in Rio, Salvador and the Amazon (21 Feb 15 Mar). Professor Sir Ghillean Prance FRS VMH, former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and an expert on the Amazon, having led annual expeditions there for more than 25 years, lived with at least 16 Indian tribes to understand the relationship between plants and humans and collected more than 450 Amazonian plants new to science (15 29 Mar).
Santa Catalina Monastery, Arequipa
OPTIONAL EXTENSIONS
3 Night Barbados Beach Stay (Pre or Post-cruise) Price per person Twin: 445 Single: 645 Machu Picchu Overland Tour (Mid-cruise) 3 night escorted tour Price per person Twin: 1395 Single: 1645 For further information, please contact our Administration Department to request a tour information sheet providing full details of your tour/stay.
STANDARD FARES PER PERSON MIN140105C Including Shore Excursions and Gratuities
32,230 16,295 11,765
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GRAND SECRETS of the NEW WORLD

5 JANUARY 21 FEBRUARY 2014 48 Days
Barbados Venezuela Panama Ecuador Peru Chile Argentina The Falklands
La Vela de Coro Venezuela Colon Panama
PANAMA CARIBBEAN
Bridgetown Barbados La Guaira Venezuela

VENEZUELA
Candelabra Atacama, Peru he stories of the Spanish Conquistadors in the New World match only those of the ancient Greeks and Romans in terms of their scale and intrigue. Follow in the footsteps of Pizarro to uncover the fascinating civilisations of the Pre Columbian societies. Discover more about the Moche and Chimu people and the fascinating Inca Empire. Uncover the mysteries of the New World from the enigmatic Nazca Lines to mummies of the Chinchorro tribe. Stand on cliffs of the Atacama Desert and gaze upon the glaciers of the dramatic Chilean fjords. Think of intrepid explorers as you round Cape Horn and follow the Beagle Channel to the lands of Tierra del Fuego before enjoying the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Buenos Aires. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 20-23 of this brochure.
Manta Ecuador
ECUADOR
Salaverry Peru General San Martin Peru
Lima (Callao) Peru

PERU
Rockhopper Penguins, Falklands
Arica Peru
Matarani Peru
PACIFIC OCEAN
CHILE
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Valparaiso Chile

ARGENTINA
Puerto Montt Peru Castro Chile Chacabuco Chile Punta Arenas Chile
CAPE HORN
Puerto Madryn Argentina Falkland Islands Ushuaia Argentina
STANDARD FARES PER PERSON MIN140105A Including Shore Excursions and Gratuities
19,330 10,025 7,370
GRAND BRAZIL and AMAZON

21 FEBRUARY 29 MARCH 2014 37 Days
Argentina Uruguay Brazil Amazon French Guiana Guyana Tobago Grenada Barbados
CARIBBEAN
St Georges Grenada Scarborough Tobago

GUYANA
Bridgetown Barbados Georgetown Guyana
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Sugar Loaf Mountain, Rio de Janeiro
Boca de Valeria Brazil Parintins Brazil Manaus Brazil
FRENCH GUIANA
AMAZON RIVER
le Royale French Guiana Curua Una Brazil Belem Brazil
othing says more about the cultural wealth of a place than the emotive and evocative melodies of its native music. Follow the beat from the tango of Buenos Aires, to the lively samba of Rio de Janeiro, the afro rhythm of capoeira and the steel drums of the Caribbean. During Carnival time, witness the culture of modern Brazil. Sail along the vast Amazon River stopping at small towns and villages and explore the tropical forest near Manaus. Spot colourful macaws and listen out for howler monkeys before sailing to the stunning Caribbean islands where hot springs, forests, waterfalls and beaches await. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 24-27 of this brochure.
Parintins Brazil
Santarem Brazil
Recife Brazil
Gauchos, Argentina
Salvador Brazil
BRAZIL

ATLANTIC OCEAN
URUGUAY
13,400 6,770 4,895
A R G E N T I N A Montevideo
Uruguay
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GRAND OCEAN ODYSSEY
29 MARCH 28 APRIL 2014 31 Days
barbados st lucia guadeloupe martinique cape verde canary islands madeira morocco spain portugal ENGLAND
England
Portsmouth
FRANCE
8,890 3,745 2,570

Villagarcia de Arosa Spain
NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN
Mindelo, Cape Verde

Lisbon Portugal
SPAIN
PORTUGAL
Cadiz
Spain Funchal
MADEIRA CANARY ISLANDS CARIBBEAN
Madeira
Casablanca Morocco
MOROCCO
Ile de Saintes
Guadeloupe Fort de France Martinique Bridgetown
Santa Cruz de la Palma
Arrecife
Lanzarote
La Palma
Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Tenerife
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Castries
St Lucia
Barbados
elebrate Easter aboard Minerva. Begin your cruise in the Caribbean discovering some of the historic sites of Barbados before enjoying the natural beauty of St Lucia, the little-visited Ile des Saintes off the southern coast of Guadeloupe, and the beautiful island of Martinique. Enjoy a leisurely transatlantic crossing before arriving at the Cape Verde Islands, one of the most important stopovers for ancient explorers, and the volcanic Canary archipelago. Explore flower-filled Madeira, exotic Casablanca, the Andalucian town of Cadiz, Portugals capital city, Lisbon, and the pilgrimage centre of Santiago de Compostela before sailing into historic Portsmouth. Full details for these itineraries can be found on pages 28-31 of this brochure.
CAPE VERDE
Mindelo Cape Verde
Grand Mediterranean and Aegean

30 July 27 August 2014 29 Days
england portugal spain sardinia tunisia sicily italy greece turkey
Portsmouth England
Delphi, Greece
BAY OF BISCAY
PORTUGAL
ITALY
Oporto (Leixoes) Portugal

SPAIN
SARDINIA
Naples Italy Lipari Italy
Piraeus Greece Corfu Greece Delos Greece Itea Greece Kusadasi Turkey Patmos Greece Rhodes Greece
Lisbon Portugal
Cartagena Spain
Cagliari Sardinia La Goulette Tunisia
Motril Spain
TUNISIA
Corinth Canal Trapani Nauplion Greece Sicily Hydra Greece Santorini Greece
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Heraklion Greece
9,645 5,180 3,730
njoy the summer sun and celebrate Swan Hellenics diamond anniversary on a voyage through the Mediterranean and Aegean seas revisiting a selection of ports first visited 60 years ago. Sailing south, discover Spains Moorish history in Granada, Roman remains in Cartagena and Tunis, beautiful Italian islands and the magnificently preserved cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum before transiting the narrow Corinth Canal into the Aegean. Minoan ruins in Crete, the ancient site of Delos, the magnificent Roman city of Ephesus and the ancient wonders of Athens await. Full details for these itineraries can be found on pages 50-53 of this brochure.
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Grand Black Sea and Aegean

13 AUGUST 10 SEPTEMBER 2014 29 Days
Italy greece turkey Georgia ukraine bulgaria
Odessa Ukraine
UKRAINE
Yalta Ukraine Nessebur Bulgaria Sevastopol Ukraine B L A C K

SEA
Delphi, Greece njoy the height of summer in the Aegean and Black Seas on this Grand Voyage featuring ruined Roman cities, the site of the Delphi Oracle, a transit of the steepsided Corinth Canal, legendary Mycenae and a selection of Greek islands first visited by Swan Hellenic 60 years ago! Explore the iconic Acropolis, the legendary site of Troy and cruise through the Bosphorus to explore the far-reaching corners of the Black Sea, Catherine the Greats city, Odessa, and the Crimean battlefields, before ending your cruise in the mesmerising city of Istanbul. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 52-55 of this brochure.
ITALY
BULGARIA
GEORGIA
Naples Italy
Piraeus GREECE Greece Corfu Greece Itea Greece Corinth Canal Nauplion Greece Hydra Greece Santorini Greece
Istanbul Turkey Canakkale Turkey Kusadasi Turkey Patmos Greece Rhodes Greece
Sinop Turkey
TURKEY
Batumi Georgia
Trabzon Turkey
Heraklion Greece
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Delos Greece
11,900 6,485 4,725
GRAND ODYSSEY
27 AUGUST 24 SEPTEMBER 2014 29 Days

greece turkey georgia ukraine bulgaria
Odessa Ukraine
UKRAINE
Yalta Ukraine
Livadia Palace, Yalta

mbark on a voyage around the Black Sea, discovering the 14th century Sumela Monastery, Georgias scenic coastline, the Crimean Peninsula, the heroic naval seaport of Sevastopol and the battlefield of Balaclava. Berth within sight of the iconic Potemkin Steps, and marvel at the lavishly decorated Aghia Sophia and the famed Blue Mosque before cruising along Turkeys Aegean, Mediterranean and Lycian coasts with their impressive array of Roman and Greeks sites. The fabled monasteries of Meteora perch atop soaring natural rock pillars while more than twenty monasteries dot the coast of Mount Athos as Minerva cruises south to the ancient city of Athens.
Nessebur Bulgaria
BULGARIA
Sevastopol Ukraine
BLACK SEA
GEORGIA
Batumi Georgia
Thessaloniki Greece Limnos Greece

AEGEAN SEA
Sinop Turkey Istanbul Turkey Canakkale Turkey

TURKEY
Trabzon Turkey
Piraeus Greece Greece

GREECE
Kusadasi Turkey Marmaris Turkey Kas Turkey
Gythion Greece
Paros Greece Kythera Greece
Agios Nikolaos Crete
11,610 6,235 4,485
Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 54-57 of this brochure.
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Grand Aegean and Adriatic
10 SEPTEMBER 8 OCTOBER 2014 29 Days

Turkey greece MONTENEGRO croatia Italy
Venice Italy Ravenna Italy
Pula Croatia
CROATIA
Sibenik Croatia Civitavecchia Italy

ITALY
Dubrovnik Croatia Kotor Montenegro

ADRIATIC SEA
Corinth Canal Transit, Greece

BLACK SEA
Gaeta Italy
MONTENEGRO
Brindisi Italy
Thessaloniki Greece
Limnos Greece
Istanbul Turkey
TURKEY
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Piraeus Greece Corinth Canal

GREECE
AEGEAN SEA
Kusadasi Turkey Paros Greece Marmaris Turkey Kas Turkey
Gythion Greece
Kythera Greece
Agios Nikolaos Crete
rom Byzantine Istanbul discover the Roman and Greek heritage of Turkeys Aegean, Mediterranean and Lycian coasts, Minoan Crete and the fabled monasteries of Meteora, as well as enjoying cruising among the picturesque Greek islands. Transit the narrow Corinth Canal to the Adriatic to visit the grand cities of Dubrovnik and Venice, cruise amongst the scenic islands and fjords of Croatia and explore Italys Puglian coast before concluding your voyage in the grandeur of Rome and the Etruscan tombs of Tarquinia. Full details for these itineraries can be found on pages 56-59 of this brochure.
10,350 5,485 3,900
Grand Mediterranean Highlights

24 september 22 october 2014 29 Days
greece MONTENEGRO croatia Italy sicily Tunisia malta
Balcony suites from Outside cabins from

Venice Italy Ravenna Italy Portovenere Italy Civitavecchia Italy
ITALY
10,565 5,605 3,990

Venice, Italy
Inside cabins from

Pula Croatia
CROATIA
Sibenik Croatia Dubrovnik Croatia

ADRIATIC SEA
Kotor Montenegro
MONTENEGRO
Gaeta Italy Naples Italy Amal Italy Brindisi Italy
GREECE
Itea Greece Palermo Sicily La Goulette Tunisia

TUNISIA
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Piraeus Greece
Corinth Canal
Sousse Tunisia
Valletta Malta
ail from the birthplace of democracy, Athens, through the narrow Corinth Canal towards the Adriatic and the southern Mediterranean. Highlights of the Adriatic include the scenic Kotor Fjord, the city walls of Dubrovnik, romantic Venice, the mosaics of Ravenna and the unique trulli houses of Alberobello. The Mediterranean shores reveal Etruscan tombs, the Vatican City, Pompeii, the beautiful Amalfi coast and the cathedral of Monreale. Discover Carthage, the richest sea port in ancient times, and the spectacular amphitheatre of El Djem. From the small island of Malta, a microcosm of Mediterranean culture, sail back to Athens. Full details for these itineraries can be found on pages 58-61 of this brochure.
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Grand Ancient Wonders

8 OCTOBER 5 NOVEMBER 2014 29 Days
Italy sicily Tunisia malta greece turkey cyprus lebanon egypt jordan
Porto Venere Italy Civitavecchia Italy
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt race the history of ancient cultures, empires and peoples as you cruise from the eternal city of Rome to the rosered city of Petra, the eighth wonder of the ancient world. Discover the ancient domestic architecture of Pompeii, the punic remains of Carthage, Sousse, settled by the Phoenicians, the atmospheric site of Delphi and, of course, the birthplace of civilisation, Athens. Wander through ancient Phaselis, admire the beautiful mosaics in the ancient coastal city of Paphos, explore the Crusader castle at Byblos and transit the Suez Canal to see the Pyramids of ancient Egypt. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 60-63 of this brochure.
ITALY
Naples Italy Amal Italy Palermo Sicily

GREECE TURKEY
Itea Greece Corinth Canal
Piraeus Greece
Kusadasi Turkey Antalya Turkey Tasucu Turkey
La Goulette Tunisia
TUNISIA
Sousse Tunisia
Valletta Malta
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Limassol Cyprus Beirut Lebanon

LEBANON
SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT
El Sokhna Egypt
EGYPT
Aqaba Jordan
JORDAN
10,790 5,720 4,075
RED SEA
Grand Realms of Antiquity

Italy sicily Tunisia malta greece turkey cyprus lebanon egypt eritrea djibouti Oman
Frankincense Tree, Salalah

xperience the fusion of Mediterranean cultures, art and architecture and follow in the wake of ancient traders as Minerva sails through the Mediterranean and the Red Sea to the Arabian city of Muscat. Visit the iconic cities of Rome, Naples, Valletta and Athens and wander through Roman theatres, colonnaded streets and transit the Suez Canal. The Pyramids of Giza, the Nabataean city of Petra and the Valley of the Kings are all to be enjoyed before Minerva sails to Oman with a call at Salalah, known for the ancient Frankincense trade, and onward to Muscat.
Portovenere Italy Civitavecchia Italy Naples Italy GREECE Itea Piraeus TURKEY Amal Italy Greece Greece Kusadasi Turkey Palermo La Goulette Antalya Turkey Sicily Tunisia Corinth Tasucu Turkey Canal Limassol Sousse Tunisia Valletta Malta Beirut Lebanon Cyprus
TUNISIA LEBANON
SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT
El Sokhna Egypt
EGYPT
Aqaba Jordan
JORDAN

SAUDI ARABIA
Muscat Oman
OMAN
STANDARD FARES PER PERSON MIN141008B Including Shore Excursions and Gratuities
RED SEA
Salalah Oman
ARABIAN SEA
15,140 7,945 5,505

Massawa Eritrea Djibouti Djibouti
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greece turkey cyprus lebanon egypt JORDAN eritrea djibouti Oman
GRAND DESERT SHORES
Piraeus Greece
GREECE
MEDITERRANEAN SEA
Kusadasi Turkey
TURKEY
Antalya Turkey Tasucu Turkey
Limassol Cyprus
SUEZ CANAL TRANSIT
Beirut Lebanon
LEBANON
Petra, Jordan ncient Roman cities, Crusader castles, the Pyramids of Giza and the Nabataean city of Petra are just some of the wonders to be seen on Minervas Grand Voyage from the ancient city of Athens to Oman. Visit one of the best preserved Roman theatres in Asia Minor before following the Knights of St John to Cyprus and then Lebanon where you can visit the Crusader castle at Byblos. Transit the Suez Canal to discover a desert world of Pyramids, ancient cities in the sand and the burial place of the Pharoahs. Cruise down the Red Sea to Salalah, home of Frankincense tree and your final port, the fascinating city of Muscat. Full details for these itineraries can be found on pages 62-65 of this brochure.
El Sokhna Egypt
EGYPT
Aqaba Jordan
JORDAN

SAUDI ARABIA
Muscat Oman
RED SEA
OMAN
ERITREA
Salalah Oman
Massawa Eritrea
ARABIAN SEA
9,795 5,160 3,550
Djibouti Djibouti
5 NOVEMBER 4 DECEMBER 2014 30 Days

SHARM EL SHEIKH ERITREA djibouti OMAN INDia SRI LANKA
GRAND TRADE WINDS
JORDAN
Aqaba Jordan Sharm el Sheikh Egypt

SAUDI ARABIA
RED SEA
EGYPT
Grand Mosque, Oman

Muscat Oman
OMAN
Porbandar India Mumbai India

INDIA
ERITREA
Salalah Oman
ARABIAN SEA
Mangalore India Kochin India Tuticorin India
Colombo Sri Lanka
10,320 5,375 3,670
rom the Egyptian port of Sharm el Sheikh discover Arab and Nomadic culture as you follow ancient trade routes down through the Red Sea, around the Arabian Peninsula and across the Arabian Sea to India. From the well-known sites of Luxor enjoy relaxing days at sea as you cruise to the little-visited East African port of Djibouti and on to the atmospheric souks, palaces and mosques of Oman. Follow the trade winds to sail southwards along the western shores of the Indian subcontinent - calling at sites in the Indian states of Gujurat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu to the enchanting island of Sri Lanka and its capital, Colombo. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 64-69 of this brochure.
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GRAND Indian ocean

egypt jordan eritrea djibouti Oman india Sri Lanka Burma malaysia singapore
Aqaba Jordan
JORDAN
Kerala Backwaters, Kochi rom the land of the Pharoahs sail south through the Red Sea to call at the lively East African town of Djibouti and onwards to Oman, soaking up the winter sun during relaxing days at sea en route. From the palaces and mosques of Oman, cruise the Arabian Sea to Indias western shores visiting Gandhis birthplace, admiring Victorian architecture, exploring the restful backwaters of Kerala and delving deep into rural India. The charm of Sri Lanka follows, while a highlight of this Grand Voyage must be two nights in Yangon including a visit to the exquisite Shwedagon Pagoda. Enjoy the contrasts of Malaysia, tropical scenery, multi-ethnic cities and traditional culture before arriving at the Lion City, Singapore.the elegant city of Muscat. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 64-71 of this brochure.
EGYPT

SAUDI ARABIA
RED SEA
Muscat Oman
OMAN
Porbandar India Mumbai India

INDIA MYANMAR
ERITREA
Salalah Oman
ARABIAN SEA
Yangon Burma
Mangalore India Kochi India
Tuticorin India
Langkawi Malaysia Penang Malaysia

MALAYSIA
Colombo Sri Lanka Galle Sri Lanka
Malacca Malaysia Singapore
15,580 7,885 5,295
GRAND INDIAN VOYAGE

Oman india Sri Lanka Burma malaysia singapore
Muscat Oman
Porbandar India
INDIA
Colours of India
he lingering images of former colonial empires, the sights and sounds of rural India and the scent of spices on the trade winds, inspire a relaxing cruise from Muscat to the Indian Subcontinent and on to Singapore. Explore Porbandar, birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi, the vibrant city of Mumbai, Kerala, Indias most beautiful state and Tuticorin on the very southern tip of India. Enjoy the relaxed charm of Sri Lankas capital, Colombo, and the ancient Muslim port of Galle before cruising the Indian Ocean to sail up the Yangon River to Yangon in Burma (Myanmar). Finally, compare the natural beauty of Langkawi with the colonial architecture of Penang and Singapore.
OMAN
Mumbai India Mangalore India Tuticorin India Colombo Sri Lanka Galle Sri Lanka
BAY OF BENGAL
BURMA
Yangon Burma (Myanmar)
Cochin India
MALAYSIA
Malacca Malaysia
INDIAN OCEAN
Singapore
11,370 5,805 4,005
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20 NOVEMBER 2014 3 JANUARY 2015 45 Days
GRAND ORIENTAL ODYSSEY
Oman india Sri Lanka BURMA malaysia singapore cambodia vietnam HONG KONG
CHINA
Muscat Oman
OMAN
ARABIAN SEA
Hong Kong Porbandar India Halong Bay Vietnam Haiphong Vietnam

MYANMAR
BAY OF BENGAL SOUTH CHINA SEA
Mumbai India
Yangon Burma
VIETNAM
Merlion, Singapore
INDIA
Danang Vietnam Qui Nhon Vietnam
Mangalore India Tuticorin India Galle Sri Lanka

INDIAN OCEAN
Cochin India
Nha Trang Vietnam Sihanoukville Cambodia

CAMBODIA
Colombo Sri Lanka
MALAYSIA
Kwantan Malaysia
17,665 8,975 6,160
ruise the Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean, Andaman and South China Seas on a Grand Voyage from the Arabian Peninsula to Hong Kong in China. Sail down the western shores of the Indian Subcontinent, visit the enchanting island of Sri Lanka, sail up the Yangon River to the colonial city of Yangon, visit the Pearl of the Orient Penang, the former Malay sultanate of Malacca and the Lion City, Singapore before spending the festive period visiting the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh and cruising north along the Vietnamese coast discovering the legacy of the Chams kingdom at Po Nagar, the colonial city of Hanoi and the atmospheric limestone islands of Halong Bay. Conclude your oriental odyssey in the fabulous city of Hong Kong. Full details for these itineraries can be found on pages 68-73 of this brochure.
4 december 2014 3 january 2015 31 Days

Sri Lanka Burma malaysia singapore cambodia vietnam HONG KONG
CHINA
GRAND COLOURS of the EAST
Hong Kong China
Halong Bay Vietnam Haiphong Vietnam

SOUTH CHINA SEA
MYANMAR
BAY OF BENGAL
Yangon Burma
VIETNAM
Hue, Vietnam
Danang Vietnam Qui Nhon Vietnam Nha Trang Vietnam Sihanoukville Cambodia Colombo Sri Lanka Langkawi Malaysia Penang Malaysia
CAMBODIA
Galle Sri Lanka
INDIAN OCEAN
MALAYSIA
Kuantan Malaysia
12,250 6,375 4,470
elebrate Christmas and the New Year on board Minerva cruising east from Colombo, Sri Lanka, to Hong Kong in China. Cruise the Indian Ocean, sail up the Yangon River to the colonial city of Yangon in Myanmar, contrast the tropical scenery of Langkawi with the multi-ethnic city of Georgetown and visit World War II sites in Singapore. Spend the festive period discovering the highlights of Cambodia and Vietnam, including Phnom Penh, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh city and Halong Bay and, finally, explore one of Chinas most dynamic cities, Hong Kong. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 70-73 of this brochure.

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CRUISE itineraries
Machu Picchu, Peru
Peruvian Festival
Toucan, Argentina
WONDERS of the Andes and Atacama

Cruise Reference: MIN140105 Date
Jan 05 Jan 06 Jan 07 Jan 08 Jan 09 Jan 12 Jan 13 Jan 16 Jan 19 Jan 20 Jan 21 Jan 22 Jan 23 Jan 24 Jan 25 Jan 28 Jan 29
SHORES of patagonia
Cruise Reference: MIN140129 Depart
In port 6.00pm 6.00pm 2.00pm In port
SPIRIT of BRAZIL
Depart
In port 7.00pm
Port
Bridgetown, Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados Cruise on Minerva La Guaira, Venezuela La Vela de Coro, Venezuela Colon, Panama Panama Canal Transit Manta, Ecuador Salaverry, Peru Cruise on Minerva Callao, Peru Callao, Peru General San Martin, Peru Cruise on Minerva
Arrive
In port 8.00am 8.30am 7.00am
Date
Jan 29 Jan 30 Jan 31 Feb 01 Feb 02 Feb 03 Feb 04 Feb 08 Feb 09
Port
Valparaiso, Chile Valparaiso, Chile Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Puerto Montt, Chile Castro, Chile Chacabuco, Chile Punta Arenas, Chile Cruise on Minerva Cruise off Cape Horn Ushuaia, Argentina Ushuaia, Argentina Cruise on Minerva Port Stanley, Falklands Port Stanley, Falklands West Falkland Island Cruise on Minerva Puerto Madryn, Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Arrive
In port

Feb 21 Feb 22 Feb 23
Port
Buenos Aires, Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina Montevideo, Uruguay Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Salvador, Brazil Cruise on Minerva Recife, Brazil Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Belem, Brazil Cruise Amazon River Cruise Amazon River Santarem, Brazil Parintins, Brazil Manaus, Brazil Manaus, Brazil
Arrive
In port
Depart
In port 7.00pm
8.00am
8.00am In port
6.00pm
In port 6.00pm
8.00am 7.30am 7.30am 8.00am
7.00pm 1.30pm 2.30pm 11.00pm
Feb 24-26 Cruise on Minerva Feb 27 Feb 28 Mar 01 Mar 02 Mar 03 Mar 04 Mar 05 Mar 06 Mar 07 Mar 08 Mar 09 Mar 10 Mar 11 Mar 12 Mar 13 Mar 14 Mar 15
Jan 10-11 Cruise on Minerva
Feb 05-07 Cruise on Minerva
Jan 14-15 Cruise on Minerva 6.00am 8.00am 5.00pm In port 6.30am 8.00pm 8.00pm In port 6.30pm 4.00pm Jan 17-18 Cruise on Minerva
8.00am 8.00am
11.00pm 7.00pm
Feb 10 Feb 10 Feb 11 Feb 12 Feb 13 Feb 14 Feb 15 Feb 16 Feb 17 Feb 20 Feb 21
8.30am
In port 12.00 noon In port 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am In port
In port
6.30pm In port 2.00pm 12.00 noon 7.00pm In port
6.00am
4.00pm
Matarani, Peru Arica, Chile Valparaiso, Chile Valparaiso, Chile
7.00am 9.00am 1.00pm In port
7.00pm 9.00pm In port
7.00am 8.00am 12.00 noon In port
2.30pm 2.00pm In port
Jan 26-27 Cruise on Minerva
Feb 18-19 Cruise on Minerva
AMAZON ADVENTURE
Mar 15 Mar 16 Mar 17 Mar 18 Mar 18 Mar 19 Mar 20 Mar 21 Mar 22 Mar 23 Mar 24 Mar 25 Mar 26 Mar 27 Mar 28 Mar 29
FROM the CARIBBEAN to the canaries

Depart
In port 6.00pm In port 6.00am 2.00pm 3.00pm
island discovery
In port 6.00pm 3.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm
Port
Manaus, Brazil Manaus, Brazil Parintins, Brazil Parintins, Brazil Boca de Valeria, Brazil Curua Una, Brazil Cruise Amazon Cruise on Minerva Ile Royale, French Guiana Georgetown, Guyana Georgetown, Guyana Cruise on Minerva Scarborough, Trinidad and Tobago St Georges, Grenada Bridgetown, Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados
Arrive
In port 1.00pm In port 9.00am 8.00am

Mar 29 Mar 30 Mar 31 Apr 01 Apr 02 Apr 03 Apr 04 Apr 05 Apr 06 Apr 07 Apr 08 Apr 09 Apr 10 Apr 11 Apr 12 Apr 13 Apr 14
Port
Bridgetown, Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados Castries, St Lucia Iles de Saintes, Guadeloupe Fort de France, Martinique Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Mindelo, Cape Verde Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain
Arrive
In port 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am
Date
Apr 14 Apr 15 Apr 16 Apr 17 Apr 18 Apr 19 Apr 20 Apr 21 Apr 22 Apr 23 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 26 Apr 27 Apr 28
Port
Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain Santa Cruz, Tenerife, Spain Arrecife, Lanzarote, Spain Santa Cruz, La Palma, Spain Funchal, Madeira Funchal, Madeira Cruise on Minerva Casablanca, Morocco Cadiz, Spain Cruise on Minerva Lisbon, Portugal Villagarcia de Arosa, Spain Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Portsmouth, England
Arrive
In port 8.00am 12.00 noon 2.30pm In port 8.00am 1.00pm 8.00am 1.30pm
Depart
In port 3.30pm 2.30pm 6.00pm In port 5.00pm 6.00pm 11.00pm 2.00pm 10.00pm
8.00am
1.30pm In port 10.00pm 7.00pm 2.30pm In port
10.00pm
In port 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am In port
8.00am
6.00pm
8.00am
12.00 noon In port
In port
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CRUISE itineraries
Bergen, Norway
Catherines Palace, St Petersburg
Beara Coastline, Eire
A Scandinavian Spring
Apr 28 Apr 29 Apr 30 May 01 May 02 May 03 May 04 May 05 May 06 May 07 May 08 May 09
Capitals of the Baltic

5.00pm
Celtic Coasts
5.00pm
Port
Portsmouth, England Cruise on Minerva Kiel Canal Transit Copenhagen, Denmark Gothenburg, Sweden Oslo, Norway Cruise on Minerva
Arrive
Date
May 09 May 10 May 11
Port
Portsmouth, England Cruise on Minerva Kiel Canal Transit Rnne, Denmark Cruise on Minerva Tallinn, Estonia St Petersburg, Russia St Petersburg, Russia Helsinki, Finland Stockholm, Sweden Stockholm, Sweden Cruise on Minerva Elsinore, Denmark Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Portsmouth, England
Arrive
Date
May 24 May 25 May 26
Port
Portsmouth, England Cruise on Minerva Dublin, Eire Holy Loch, Scotland Port Rush, N. Ireland Killybegs, Eire Inishmore, Aran Islands Glengarriff, Eire Cork (Ringaskiddy), Eire Lundy, England Portsmouth, England
Arrive
Depart
6.00pm
8.00am 12.00 noon 8.00am 8.00am 12.00 noon 12.00 noon 8.00am 7.00am 7.00am
6.00pm 7.00pm 4.00pm 7.00pm 6.00pm 9.00pm 4.00pm 1.00pm 7.00pm
8.00am 8.00am 8.00am
6.00pm 5.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm
May 12 May 13 May 14 May 15 May 16 May 17 May 18 May 19
8.00am 8.00am 8.00am In port 8.00am 1.00pm In port 9.00am
5.00pm 3.00pm In port 6.00pm 4.00pm In port 2.00pm 4.00pm
May 27 May 28 May 29 May 30 May 31 Jun 01 Jun 02 Jun 03 Jun 04
Ulvik, Hardangarfjord, Norway 8.00am Bergen, Norway Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Portsmouth, England 7.00am 8.00am
St Peter Port, Channel Islands 12.00 noon
May 20 May 21 May 22 May 23 May 24
8.00am
D-Day 70th Anniversary Reflections of France

Jun 04 Jun 05 Jun 06 Jun 06 Jun 07 Jun 08 Jun 08 Jun 09 Jun 10 Jun 11 Jun 11 Jun 12 Jun 13 Jun 14 Jun 15 Jun 16
An Icelandic Summer
6.00pm 7.00pm In port In port 3.00am 7.00pm 11.00pm 2.00pm Jun 21 Jun 22 Jun 23 Jun 24 Jun 25 Jun 26 Jun 27 Jun 28 Jun 29 Jun 30 Jul 01
Treasures of the British Isles

6.00pm
Port
Portsmouth, England Dunkirk, France Cruise the Normandy Beaches Le Havre, France Le Havre, France Le Havre, France Caen, France Cherbourg, France Cruise on Minerva Belle le, France Lorient, France Lorient, France Isles of Scilly, England Dartmouth, England Portsmouth, England
Arrive
12.00 noon 7.00pm In port In port 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 6.00pm In port 8.00am 8.00am 7.00am
Date
Jun 16 Jun 17 Jun 18 Jun 19 Jun 20
Port
Portsmouth, England Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Scotland St Kilda Scenic Cruise, Outer Hebrides Cruise on Minerva Heimaey, Iceland Reykjavik, Iceland Grundarfjordur, Iceland Isafjordur, Iceland Akureyri, Iceland Cruise on Minerva Torshavn, Faroe Islands Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Portsmouth, England
Arrive
Date
Jul 01 Jul 02 Jul 03
Port
Portsmouth, England Cruise on Minerva Port of Tyne, England Edinburgh (Port Rosyth) Scotland Scrabster, Scotland Portree, Isle of Skye Portree, Isle of Skye Scenic Cruise - Oban Oban, Highlands Cruise on Minerva Liverpool, England Holyhead, Wales Isles of Scilly, England Falmouth, England Falmouth, England Sark, Channel Islands Portsmouth, England
Arrive
Depart
5.00pm
8.00am 8.00am 9.00am 12.00 noon At anchor 10.00pm At anchor 8.00am 7.00am 9.00am 11.59pm In port 8.00am 8.00am
7.00pm 1.30pm 7.00pm At anchor 7.00am At anchor 11.00pm 10.00pm 2.00pm 6.00pm In port 5.00pm 2.00pm
8.00am
7.00pm
Jul 04 Jul 05 Jul 06 Jul 07 Jul 07 Jul 08 Jul 09 Jul 10 Jul 11 Jul 12 Jul 12 Jul 13 Jul 14
12.00 noon 8.00am 8.00am 7.00am 7.00am 8.00am
7.00pm 7.00pm 5.00pm 2.00pm 5.00pm 3.00pm
In port
2.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 4.00pm
St Peter Port, Channel Islands 7.00am
8.00am
Jul 15
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CRUISE itineraries
The Norwegian Fjords
River Douro, Oporto, Portugal
Delos, Greece
Norway and the North Cape

Jul 15 Jul 16 Jul 17 Jul 18 Jul 19 Jul 20 Jul 21 Jul 22 Jul 23 Jul 24 Jul 25 Jul 26 Jul 27 Jul 28 Jul 29 Jul 30
To Mediterranean Waters
Jul 30 Jul 31 Aug 01
Swans Hellenic Celebration

Aug 13 Aug 14 Aug 15
Port
Portsmouth, England Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Flor, Norway Cruise on Minerva Bod, Norway Troms, Norway Honningsvg, North Cape, Norway Sortland, Vesteralen Islands Leknes, Lofoten Islands Cruise on Minerva Flm, Sognefjord Bergen, Norway Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Portsmouth, England
Arrive
Depart
4.00pm
Port
Portsmouth, England Cruise on Minerva Cruise on Minerva Oporto, Portugal Lisbon, Portugal Cruise on Minerva Motril, Spain Cartagena, Spain Cruise on Minerva Cagliari, Sardinia La Goulette, Tunisia Trapani, Sicily Lipari, Aeolian Islands, Italy Naples, Italy Naples, Italy
Arrive
Depart
6.00pm
Port
Naples, Italy Naples, Italy Cruise on Minerva Corfu, Greece Itea, Greece Nauplia, Peloponnese, Greece Santorini, Cyclades, Greece Heraklion, Crete, Greece
Arrive In port
8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 12.00 noon 8.00am
Depart
In port 6.00pm 2.00pm 1.30pm 7.00pm 11.00pm 7.00pm 11.00pm 4.30pm
10.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 2.00pm 8.00am 12.00 noon 8.00am
6.00pm 2.00pm 5.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
Aug 02 Aug 03 Aug 04 Aug 05 Aug 06 Aug 07 Aug 08 Aug 09 Aug 10 Aug 11 Aug 12 Aug 13
8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 9.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am
2.00pm 7.00pm 5.00pm 3.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 5.00pm
Aug 16 Aug 17 Aug 17 Aug 18 Aug 19 Aug 20 Aug 21 Aug 22 Aug 22 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 24 Aug 25 Aug 25 Aug 26 Aug 27
Corinth Canal Transit - early evening
Rhodes, Dodecanese, Greece 12.00 noon Patmos, Dodecanese, Greece 9.00am Kusadasi, Turkey Kusadasi, Turkey Delos, Cyclades, Greece Mykonos, Cyclades, Greece Mykonos, Cyclades, Greece Piraeus, Greece Piraeus, Greece 11.00pm In port 8.00am 4.30pm In port 7.00am In port
In port
7.00pm 2.00pm
In port
In port
In port
6.00am 11.00pm
8.00am
Hydra, Saronic Islands, Greece 2.30pm
In port
Black Sea Panorama

Aug 27 Aug 28 Aug 29 Aug 30 Aug 31 Sep 01 Sep 02 Sep 03 Sep 04 Sep 05 Sep 06 Sep 07 Sep 08 Sep 09 Sep 10
Shores of the Aegean

In port 1.30pm 4.00pm
Adriatic Odyssey
In port 7.00pm 6.30pm 11.00pm 5.00pm 7.00pm 11.00pm 4.00pm 11.00pm 7.00pm 6.00pm
Port
Piraeus, Greece Piraeus, Greece Canakkale, Turkey Cruise on Minerva Bosphorus Transit Sinop, Turkey Trabzon, Turkey Batumi, Georgia Cruise the Black Sea Yalta, Ukraine Sevastopol, Ukraine Odessa, Ukraine Cruise the Black Sea Nessebur, Bulgaria Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul, Turkey
Arrive
In port 8.30am
Date
Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 17 Sep 18 Sep 19 Sep 20 Sep 21 Sep 21 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 24
Port
Istanbul, Turkey Istanbul, Turkey Cruise the Aegean Sea Kusadasi, Turkey Marmaris, Turkey Kas, Turkey Agios Nikolaos, Greece Gythion, Greece Kythera, Greece Cruise the Aegean Sea Thessaloniki, Greece Scenic Cruise Mount Athos Limnos, Greece Paros, Greece Piraeus, Greece Piraeus, Greece
Arrive In port
8.00am 9.00am 8.00am 12.00 noon 12.00 noon 8.00am 8.00am 2.00pm 12.00 noon 7.00am In port
Date
Sep 24 Sep 25 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 27 Sep 27 Sep 28 Sep 29 Sep 30 Oct 01 Oct 02 Oct 03 Oct 04 Oct 05 Oct 06 Oct 07 Oct 08
Port
Piraeus, Greece Piraeus, Greece Cruise the Ionian Sea Kotor, Montenegro Dubrovnik, Croatia Dubrovnik, Croatia Sibenik, Croatia Pula, Croatia Venice, Italy Ravenna, Italy Cruise the Adriatic Sea Brindisi, Italy Cruise the Ionian Sea Gaeta, Italy Civitavecchia, Italy Civitavecchia, Italy
Arrive In port
Depart
In port 1.30pm
Corinth Canal Transit - late afternoon 8.00am 11.00pm At anchor 8.00am 7.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am 1.00pm 7.00am In port 5.00pm At anchor 5.00pm 4.00pm 11.00pm 10.00pm 6.00pm 5.00pm 7.00pm In port
8.00am 8.00am 7.00am 8.00am 7.00am 8.00am 8.00am 7.00am In port
1.30pm 7.00pm 6.00pm 11.00pm 6.00pm 11.00pm 5.00pm In port
In port
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CRUISE itineraries
Valletta Harbour, Malta
Pyramids of Giza, Egypt
Petra, Jordan
Realms of the Mediterranean

Oct 08 Oct 09 Oct 10 Oct 11 Oct 12 Oct 13 Oct 14 Oct 15 Oct 16 Oct 17 Oct 18 Oct 19 Oct 20 Oct 20 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 22
Pyramids and Petra

Oct 22 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 27 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct 30 Oct 31 Oct 31 Nov 01 Nov 02 Nov 03 Nov 04 Nov 05
From Petra to Oman

In port 2.00pm 11.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 7.00pm 7.00pm
Port
Civitavecchia, Italy Civitavecchia, Italy Portovenere, Italy Cruise the Tyrrhenian Sea Naples, Italy Amalfi, Italy Palermo, Sicily La Goulette, Tunisia Sousse, Tunisia Valletta, Malta Valletta, Malta Cruise the Ionian Sea Itea, Greece Piraeus, Greece Piraeus, Greece Piraeus, Greece
Arrive In port
12.00 noon 7.00am 8.00am 8.00am 12.00 noon 8.00am 12.30pm
Depart
In port 7.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm
Port
Piraeus, Greece Piraeus, Greece Kusadasi, Turkey Cruise the Mediterranean Antalya, Turkey Tasucu, Turkey Limassol, Cyprus Beirut, Lebanon Cruise the Mediterranean Suez Canal Transit El Sokhna, Egypt El Sokhna, Egypt Cruise the Red Sea Aqaba, Jordan Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt
Arrive In port
8.00am 7.00am 8.00am 8.00am 8.00am
Date
Nov 05 Nov 06 Nov 07 Nov 08 Nov 09 Nov 10 Nov 11 Nov 12 Nov 13 Nov 14
Port
Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt Aqaba, Jordan Cruise the Red Sea Cruise the Red Sea Cruise the Red Sea Massawa, Eritrea Cruise the Red Sea Djibouti Djibouti Cruise the Arabian Sea Cruise the Arabian Sea Salalah, Oman Cruise the Arabian Sea Cruise the Arabian Sea Muscat, Oman Muscat, Oman Muscat, Oman
Arrive In port
6.00am
Depart
6.00am 6.00am In port
7.00pm In port 2.00am
In port
2.00pm 1.30pm
In port
8.00am 11.00pm In port In port
11.59pm
Nov 14 Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 Nov 18 Nov 19 Nov 20
In port
7.00am 7.00am In port
12.00 noon
7.00pm
Corinth Canal Transit - early evening
In port In port
In port
11.59pm In port In port
In port In port
IndiaN Exploration
Nov 20 Nov 21 Nov 22 Nov 23 Nov 24 Nov 25 Nov 26 Nov 27 Nov 28 Nov 29 Nov 30 Dec 01 Dec 02 Dec 03 Dec 04
To Burma and Beyond

In port 10.00pm
Travels in Indochina
Port
Muscat, Oman Muscat, Oman Cruise the Indian Ocean Cruise the Indian Ocean Porbandar, India Cruise the Indian Ocean Mumbai, India Mumbai, India Cruise the Indian Ocean Mangalore, India Kochi, India Kochi, India Cruise the Indian Ocean Tuticorin, India Tuticorin, India Colombo, Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka
Arrive
In port
Date
Dec 04 Dec 05 Dec 06 Dec 07
Port
Colombo, Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka Galle, Sri Lanka Cruise the Indian Ocean Cruise the Indian Ocean Cruise the Indian Ocean Yangon - Burma (Myanmar) Yangon - Burma (Myanmar) Yangon - Burma (Myanmar) Cruise the Indian Ocean Cruise the Indian Ocean Langkawi, Malaysia Penang, Malaysia Malacca, Malaysia Singapore Singapore
Arrive In port
8.00am
Date
Dec 19 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24
Port
Singapore Singapore Kuantan, Malaysia Cruise the South China Sea Sihanuokville, Cambodia Cruise the South China Sea
Arrive In port
9.00am 7.00am
Depart
In port 2.30pm 6.00pm 11.00pm
8.00am 8.00pm In port 7.00am 8.30am In port 10.00pm In port 7.00am In port
7.00pm In port 7.00pm 2.00pm In port 7.00pm In port 3.00pm In port
Dec 08 Dec 09 Dec 10 Dec 11 Dec 12 Dec 13 Dec 14 Dec 15 Dec 16 Dec 17 Dec 18 Dec 19
3.00pm In port In port
In port In port 2.00pm
Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 29
Cruise on Minerva - Christmas Day Nha Trang, Vietnam Qui Nhon, Vietnam Danang, Vietnam Cruise the South China Sea Haiphong, Vietnam Halong Bay, Vietnam Hong Kong Hong Kong 6.00am 7.30am 8.00am In port 11.59pm 5.00pm In port 8.00am 8.00am 7.00am 7.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm
8.00am 8.00am 1.00pm 8.00am In port
11.00pm 2.00pm 7.00pm
Dec 30 Dec 31 Jan 01 Jan 02 Jan 03
Cruise on Minerva - New Years Day
In port
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pre and post cruise optional extensions
Add more to the experience Enhance your cruise

E
nhance your experience with this exciting selection of pre and post cruise options to further explore the cultures and landscapes of distant lands. Mysteries of the New World await discovery with tours to Machu Picchu and Easter Island as well as the great natural wonder of Iguazu Falls. Marvel at the Temples of Angkor Wat or step into history at the Great Wall of China. Just a few of the exciting destinations awaiting discovery.
Guilin Mountains, Li River, China
HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA
5-NIGHT ESCORTED TOUR
POST MIN141219: 3 8 Jan 2015** (see page 92)
Discover China as she emerges as the new economic superpower of the 21st century. In Guilin, one of the countrys most picturesque regions, admire the wonderful karst landscapes on a Li River Cruise. In Beijing spend two nights visiting the Great Wall, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and Summer Palace. Enjoy a further two nights at Xian to discover the Terracotta warriors, the Shaanxi History Museum and the Wild Goose Pagoda. Your tour includes: All sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers. Flights from Hong Kong to Guilin, Guilin to Xian and Xian to Beijing One nights accommodation at the 4* Sheraton Hotel, Guilin, two nights accommodation at the 5* Sofitel Wanda Hotel, Beijing and two nights accommodation at the 5* Sofitel on Renmin Square Hotel, Xian All meals during the tour including one evening meal with a Tang Dynasty Show All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals Fully escorted with a Swan Hellenic escort (subject to minimum numbers)
RATES (per person) Twin: 1,995 Single: 2,295
Taj Mahal, Agra
NB: You are required to obtain a Chinese visa before departing the UK.
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Sigiriya, Sri Lanka
Temples of Angkor Wat
ANCIENT CITIES OF SRI LANKA

PRE MIN141204: 29 Nov-4 Dec 2014*(see page 92)
Enjoy a night in Sri Lankas former capital, Colombo, before travelling inland to discover some of the sights that make up the countrys Cultural Triangle. Visit the ruined 11th century city of Polonnaruwa, explore the sacred site at Anuradhapura, see the 5th century Aukana Buddha statue, climb the rock fortress of Sigiriya and admire the Dambulla Rock caves. Your tour includes: All sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers One nights accommodation at the 4* Galle Face Hotel, Colombo and three nights accommodation at the 5* Cinnamon Lodge Hotel, Habarana All meals during the tour All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals Fully escorted with a Swan Hellenic escort (subject to minimum numbers)
ANGKOR WAT AND BANGKOK

POST MIN141204: 19-23 Dec 2014**(see page 92) PRE MIN141219: 14-19 Dec 2014*(see page 92)
Visit the truly staggering complex of Angkor. With three nights in Siem Reap, visit Angkor Wat, the South Gate of Angkor Thom and mysterious Ta Prohm Temple. You will also have the opportunity to enjoy sunrise and sunset visits of the Temples. A boat ride on Tonle Sap Lake reveals Cambodian rural life on floating villages. One night in Bangkok gives a taste of this frenetic city. Your tour includes: Includes all sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers Three nights accommodation at the 5* Angkor Palace Resort & Spa, Siem Reap and one nights accommodation at the 5* Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside Hotel, Bangkok International flights from Singapore to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to Bangkok (for Post Tour) or Bangkok to Siem Reap and Siem Reap to Singapore (for Pre Tour) All meals during the tour including one evening dinner with local Cambodian dance show All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals Fully escorted with a local escort and Swan Hellenic escort (subject to minimum numbers)
RATES (per person) Twin: 1,245 Single: 1,695 NB: You are required to obtain a Sri Lankan visa before departing the UK.
Amber Fort, Jaipur
Cappadocia, Turkey
GOLDEN TRIANGLE, INDIA

POST MIN141120: 4-10 Dec 2014
Admire the wealth of cultural sights in this classic tour. Fly from Colombo to Delhi and spend two nights here to see Jama Masjid, Raj Ghat and visit New Delhi. Take the train to Agra to discover the ethereal beauty of the Taj Mahal and the red sandstone Moghul Fort. Travel to Jaipur, visiting Fatephur Sikri en route and spend two nights in Rajasthan exploring the hilltop Amber Fort and Palace of the Winds. Enjoy a further overnight in Delhi before your return. Your tour includes: All sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers Three nights luxury accommodation in Delhi, one nights luxury accommodation in Agra, two nights luxury accommodation in Jaipur International flight from Colombo to Delhi First class train journey from Delhi to Agra All meals during the tour All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals Fully escorted with a local escort and a Swan Hellenic escort (subject to minimum numbers)
TURKEY CAPPADOCIA AND ISTANBUL

4-NIGHT PART ESCORTED TOUR
POST MIN140827: 10-14 Sep 2014 PRE MIN140910: 6-10 Sep 2014
Enjoy two nights in Istanbul allowing time to explore the city independently. A half day city tour is included. Whilst in Cappadocia, spend two nights amid its extraordinary landscapes visiting the natural citadel of Uchisar, the Goreme Open Air Museum with its churches hewn out of rock and see the villages of the Zelve Valley with their homes hidden amidst typical fairy chimneys. Youll also explore the labyrinthine underground city of Kaymakli, a refuge for early Christians. Your tour includes: All sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers Two nights accommodation at the Tourist Hotel, Goreme and two nights accommodation at the Crowne Plaza Istanbul - Old City, located in the historic centre of Istanbul Return internal flights from Istanbul to Cappadocia All meals during the tour in Cappadocia, bed and breakfast in Istanbul and one lunch in Istanbul All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals during the tour Services of an English speaking guide throughout the tour in Cappadocia and a local representative in Istanbul
RATES (per person) Twin: 1,995 Single: 2,339 NB: You are required to obtain an Indian visa before departing the UK.
RATES (per person) Twin: 995 Single: 1,225
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pre and post cruise optional extensions
Machu Picchu, Peru
Easter Island Statues
MACHU PICCHU
MIN140105: 21-24 Jan 2014
Join a mid-cruise overland tour from Callao and fly to Cuzco to explore this ancient Inca city. The next day, travel aboard the Vistadome train through the vistas of the Andes to spend 2 days discovering the incredible site of Machu Picchu and uncover the myths, stories and theories surrounding this mystical Lost City. Your tour includes: All sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers Flights from Lima to Cuzco and Cuzco to Arequipa Return travel by Vistadome train from Cuzco to Aguas Calientes (for Machu Picchu) passing mountainous vistas en route Two nights accommodation at the 4* Libertador Hotel, Cuzco and one nights accommodation at the 5* Inkaterra Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel, Aguas Calientes All meals during the tour All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals Fully escorted with a Swan Hellenic escort
EASTER ISLAND
PRE MIN140129: 22-29 Jan 2014* POST MIN140105: 29 Jan-5 Feb 2014*
Spend two nights in the vibrant Chilean capital of Santiago including a City tour visiting the Pre Colombian Museum, before a unique opportunity to visit Easter Island, one of the remotest places on earth. This tiny island is home to a wealth of archaeological sites including moai statues and altars as well as beautiful eerie landscapes, offering a truly memorable experience. Your tour includes: All sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers Return flights from Santiago to Rapa Nui, Easter Island Two nights accommodation at the 4* Atton El Bosque Hotel, Santiago and four nights accommodation at the 3* Hotel Tahatai, Easter Island All meals during the tour All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals Fully escorted with a Swan Hellenic escort (subject to minimum numbers)
Iguazu Falls
Amazon Ecopark Lodge
IGUAZU FALLS AND BUENOS AIRES

PRE MIN140221: 16-21 Feb 2014* POST MIN140129: 21-26 Feb 2014*
In Argentinas Great Waters Rainforest, experience the natural wonder of the spectacular Iguazu Falls including the incredible 150m wide Garganta del Diablo Devils Throat. Spend two nights here allowing you the chance to view the falls from both the Brazilian and Argentine side before returning to Buenos Aires for a two night stay to explore the home of tango. A sightseeing tour is included and will show you some of the citys highlights during your stay. Your tour includes: All sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers Two nights accommodation at the 4* Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel and two nights accommodation at the 4* Hotel Panoramic, Iguazu Return flights from Buenos Aires to Iguazu All meals during the tour including one evening dinner with tango show in Buenos Aires All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals Fully escorted with a Swan Hellenic escort (subject to minimum numbers)
AMAZON ECO LODGE STAY

POST MIN140221: 10-15 Mar 2014* PRE MIN140315: 15-20 Mar 2014*
Home to an incredible bio-diversity, the Amazon rainforest is the worlds largest tropical rainforest. Take this unique opportunity to get an up-close experience with a three night stay at the Amazon Ecopark Lodge. Explore small jungle creeks by motorized canoe, join a guided hike, visit a native home or even fish for piranha. You will also have a 1 night stay in Manaus to see the wonderful Opera House. Your tour includes: All sightseeing mentioned, entrances, transport as required, porterage and group flight airport transfers Three nights accommodation at the Amazon Eco Park Lodge and one nights accommodation at the 4* Hotel Tropical, Manaus All meals during the tour All gratuities for guides, drivers and group meals Fully escorted with a Swan Hellenic escort (subject to minimum numbers)
RATES (per person) Twin: 845 Single: 1,095

*An overnight flight is anticipated and the dates shown include the date of departure or return to the UK. ** Indicates, flights back to the UK at the end of the Post cruise Stay/Tour may either be same day arrival or overnight arriving the following day. Date shown is based on flights returning the same day. NB: Tour itineraries and hotel details are correct at the time of printing but subject to change.
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Please contact the Reservations Department to request a Tour Information Sheet providing full details for your tour or stay
INDEPENDENT CITY & BEACH STAYS

Extend your holiday pre or post cruise with a variety of independent stays in this tempting selection of cities and islands. All stays include bed and breakfast daily, group flight airport transfers, porterage and services of a local representative. All meals (except breakfast) and sightseeing is on an independent basis. Group international flights may be overnight to/from London.
SANTIAGO 1 and 3-NIGHT CITY STAY

Framed by snow-capped Andean peaks to the east and a smaller coastal range to the west, the Chilean capital enjoys one of the most spectacular settings of any city in the world. Discover the many eateries in the Bellavista neighbourhood, visit the historical centre, or take the funicular and cable car on San Cristobal Hill. Your stay at the 5* Grand Hyatt Santiago hotel is the perfect base to explore Santiago and enjoy the best of Chilean culture.
1 Night Stay RATES (per person) Twin: 195 Single: 295
Santiago
3 Night Stay RATES (per person) Twin: 495 Single: 845
BUENOS AIRES 1 and 3-NIGHT CITY STAY

A sprawling city lying on the banks of the River Plate, Buenos Aires is today the largest city in South America. Make the most of your stay at the Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel in the Argentine capital with a visit to the San Telmo the atmospheric home of tango, immigrant history, antiques, cobblestone streets and colonial architecture; prestigious and elegant La Recoleta, or the oldest barrio in the city Montserrat, brimming with beautiful churches.
1 Night Stay RATES (per person) Twin: 185 3 Night Stay RATES (per person) Twin: 425
Single: 285 Single: 685
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SINGAPORE 3-NIGHT CITY STAY

Immerse yourself in the melange of Chinese, Malay, Indian and western cultures that constitute the Lion City with a stay at the 5* Conrad Centennial Hotel, Singapore. Visit the Asian Civilisations Museum or Chinatown, Singapores cultural heart, where youll catch glimpses of Old Singapore with its temples and decorated terraces. Spend a day discovering tropical flora at the botanical gardens or the superb new Gardens by the Bay. Ride the Singapore Flyer, the worlds largest observation wheel, for spectacular panoramic views of Singapore, and shop to your hearts content on Orchard Road.
Singapore
RATES (per person) Twin: 495
Single: 799
BARBADOS 3-NIGHT BEACH STAY

Just 21 miles long and 14 miles wide, the wonderful island of Barbados not only offers beautiful sandy beaches and clear blue seas, but an intriguing colonial past. Amidst the rolling countryside of lush scenery, sugar cane fields and limestone hills, you can visit a traditional plantation home, walk through the deep ravine of Welchman Hall Gully, view the restored signal tower of Gun Hill and taste some traditional rum. Stay at the centrally located Hilton Barbados Hotel in Bridgetown.
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HONG KONG 3-NIGHT CITY STAY

Crowded streets and empty wilderness, brash modernity and traditional observances, Hong Kong will take your breath away. Take a tram up the peak to view the myriad of skyscrapers; attend a race meeting at Happy Valley Racecourse; visit one of the many fascinating museums or browse one of the lively markets by day or night. Your base will be the centrally located 5* Mandarin Oriental Hotel.
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guest speakers biographies
Voices of experience Our renowned Guest Speakers

Our eminent Guest Speakers talks illuminate the past and explain the present and, when Minerva closecruises iconic coastlines, their deck talks add an extra dimension to your experience of countries, cultures and landscapes.
Dr Steve Kershaw Classics
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We are delighted to introduce some of the Guest Speakers who will be travelling on Minerva in 2014/15. Please also refer to individual itinerary pages.
PROFESSOR DAVID ABULAFIA is Professor of Mediterranean History at Cambridge University and Fellow of the British Academy. He has written extensively on the history of the Mediterranean and Atlantic, especially southern Italy, Sicily and Spain. His best-selling The Great Sea: A Human History of the Mediterranean was published by Penguin Books in 2011. His other books include The Discovery of Mankind and Frederick II: A Medieval Emperor. PROFESSOR CHRISTOPHER ANDREW is Emeritus Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at Cambridge University, Honorary Professor at Queens University, Belfast, former Visiting Professor at Harvard, Toronto and Canberra, and Honorary Air Commodore. Some of his books, translated into a number of languages, deal with intelligence operations and international relations in the countries visited during the cruise; he has also presented numerous BBC documentaries. Christopher Andrews Defence of the Realm, written as Official Historian of MI5, was 2010s Politics best-seller. ROSIE ATKINS began her career on the Sunday Times newspaper. In 2002 she launched Gardens Illustrated magazine which she edited for ten years before spending nine years as Curator of Londons Chelsea Physic Garden. She serves on the Council of the Royal Horticultural Society, English Heritages Garden Panel and is a Trustee of Great Dixter Charitable Trust. DR ALAN BORG CBE FSA started his museum career in the Royal Armouries in the Tower of London, moving in 1978 to become the first Director of the Sainsbury Centre for the Visual Arts at the University of East Anglia. He was subsequently appointed Director General of the Imperial War Museum, and from 1995 Director of the V&A. He is currently Librarian of the Venerable Order of St John and Vice President of the Foundling Museum. His specialist subjects include art, architecture and military history.
CHRIS BRADLEY is a NADFAS lecturer specialising in North Africa and the Middle East. He is also a guidebook writer and photographer; his latest books include The Berlitz Guide to Oman 2011 and Egypt Red Sea Coast 2012 and Insight Guide to Egypt 2009. He has also worked as a tour leader and guide of specialist art tours to Oman, Eritrea, Egypt and Jordan and as a cameraman and TV producer for the National Geographic, BBC and Channel 4. DR ROBERT BRADNOCK has published and lectured widely on the evolution of physical and human environments around the world. He has written many Footprint guidebooks to India and Sri Lanka many coauthored with his wife, Roma. A former head of the Department of Geography at SOAS and now a visiting research fellow at Kings College London, he speaks and writes on geopolitics and the environment. PROFESSOR DAVID BRAUND FSA DLitt (Batumi) has been working in the Black Sea and Aegean region for nearly 30 years, mostly on its ancient history and archaeology. Having taken his degrees in Cambridge in Classics, he held an Oxford research post on Georgia. He taught for two years at the University of Leicester but has spent most of his career at Exeter University, where he has been Professor of Black Sea History since 1996. His books include studies of ancient Ukraine and ancient Georgia. He is fluent in Russian, Georgian and Modern Greek. PROFESSOR WARWICK BRAY is Professor Emeritus of Latin American Archaeology at University College London. He has excavated in Colombia, Ecuador and the Amazon basin, and his many publications cover archaeological topics from Mexico to Peru. His special interests include pre-hispanic American metallurgy, agriculture and ancient landscapes. THE REVD PROFESSOR JUDITH BROWN was born in India and educated in England. Between school and Cambridge she taught in a girls boarding school in India. As an academic, specialising in South Asia and wider aspects of imperial history, she taught as a Fellow of Girton College, in Manchester University, and then in Oxford, as Beit Professor of Commonwealth History and Professorial Fellow of Balliol College (19902011). She is a member of the Academia Europea. Most of her writing has been on modern Indian politics (with biographical studies of Gandhi and of Nehru), the South Asian diaspora, and more generally on the British empire. She trained for ordination (2009) at Cuddesdon and helps in a west Oxford parish and in Balliol chapel.
ANDY BUNTEN obtained degrees in Zoology and Environmental Technology at Newcastle and Imperial College before embarking on a career in nature conservation. He has worked for local government, wildlife trusts, and, for 26 years, the RSPB. He was RSPBs Regional Director for the South East of England for 5 years before, in 1991, moving to the North of England to take up the reins of Director there. Now a Consultant, Andy is an enthusiastic traveller who has led wildlife groups to numerous places around the world including Costa Rica, Panama, the Amazon, Norway and Svalbard. DR PETER CADDICK-ADAMS FRHS Peter hails from Staffordshire and was educated at Sandhurst and Wolverhampton University. Since May 1999 he has lectured at the UK Defence Academy, where he gained his PhD. He has also served in the Regular and Reserve Forces and was NATO Historian in Bosnia (1996-7), and UK Historian in Iraq (2003). His recent books, Monty and Rommel: Parallel Lives (2011) and Monte Cassino: Ten Armies in Hell (2012) were both published to widespread acclaim. Acknowledged as one of the UKs most experienced battlefield guides, Peter has led over 200 visits to more than 50 battlefields around the world. DR PETER CATTERMOLE Formerly a lecturer in volcanology and planetary geology at the Universities of Sheffield and UCW Aberystwyth, Peter was for many years a Principal Investigator with NASAs Planetary Geology and Geophysics Program, specialising in the study of volcanoes on Mars and Venus. Peter has travelled widely, working in East Africa, Indonesia, the USA and South America. He still has an active interest in the volcanoes of Southern Italy and Sicily. To date he has written 20 books and many academic papers, several in collaboration with Sir Patrick Moore. THE RT REVD & RT HON DR RICHARD CHARTRES KCVO DD FSA has been the 132nd Bishop of London and Dean of the Chapels Royal since 1995. After reading history at Trinity College, Cambridge, he taught ancient history in the International School in Seville. He served as Gresham Professor of Divinity for some years and was elected as a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries after writing the history of Gresham College. Dr Chartres has also published in the field of science, religion and the environment.
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PROFESSOR SIR BARRY CUNLIFFE CBE is Emeritus Professor, European Archaeology, Oxford University. He has excavated widely in Britain, France and Spain. He has served as a Governor of the Museum of London, President of the Society of Antiquities and the Council for British Archaeology, and as a Trustee of the British Museum. Barry is currently a Commissioner of English Heritage. His most recent books include Europe between the Oceans (2008) and Britain Begins (2013). SIR RICHARD DALES KCVO CMG is a former Ambassador to Norway and High Commissioner to Zimbabwe. He retired in 2002 after 38 years in the Diplomatic Service where most of his overseas postings were to either Africa or Scandinavia, including two spells in Denmark. Since retirement, he has been Chairman of the Anglo-Norse Society and a member of the Governing Council of the University of East Anglia and was Chairman of International Alert from 2006 to 2010. TIM EARL has his roots in Guernsey where he still does a little wildlife journalism although he has recently moved to the Isle of Man. Most of his time is spent leading wildlife tours worldwide. He co-authored the Insight Guide to the Channel Islands shortly after writing Explore Guernsey. He helped set up most of the islands nature reserves including one at LEree which is now part of a Ramsar wetland site of international importance. Tim worked as a Naturalist on board Hebridean Spirit pointing out mammals and birds at sea and leading wildlife walks ashore. He is delighted to be doing the same on Minerva. CANON ANDREW EVANS is an honorary Canon of Bristol Cathedral and former Area Dean of North Wiltshire. Currently the Team Rector of Bridport in Dorset, Andrew has worked as an Officiating Chaplain for HM Forces and is a Chaplain for the Royal British Legion and Royal Naval Association. One of Andrews current parishes was home to E & G Companies of 16th Infantry Regiment US Army, who played a crucial role in securing the beachhead on Omaha beach on D-Day. PROFESSOR SIR MARTIN EVANS was the first scientist to isolate embryonic stem cells, which can be adapted for a wide variety of medical purposes. His discoveries are now being applied in virtually all areas of biomedicine from basic research to the development of new therapies. In 2001 he was awarded the Albert Lasker Medal for Basic Medical Research and in 2004 he was knighted for his services to medical science. In 2007 he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Medicine for these ground-breaking discoveries concerning embryonic stem cells and DNA recombination in mammals. After a career at University College London and Cambridge University, Sir Martin joined Cardiff University to head the School of Biosciences in 1999. He is now Chancellor of Cardiff University.
THE REVD ROBIN GRIFFITH-JONES worked at Christies after leaving Oxford and, prior to ordination, worked with Mother Teresas Sisters in India and with the longterm homeless in London. He was appointed Master of the Temple at the Temple Church in London in 1999. His has written books on the gospels, St Paul and Mary Magdalene, and has edited books on the Temple Church and on Islam and English Law. JOANNA HARDY FGA DGA FRSA is a gemmologist and an independent jewellery specialist with over 30 years experience in the jewellery industry. She trained as a goldsmith before working at De Beers, where she valued and graded rough diamonds. As a polished diamond dealer she worked in Antwerp, Tel Aviv and Mumbai, and later joined Philips Auctioneers. For 14 years she was a senior specialist and auctioneer in the jewellery department at Sothebys, London, valuing jewellery for sale in New York, Geneva and London. She lectures widely and features on BBCs Antiques Roadshow. Joanna is a Freeman of the City of London and Liveryman of the Goldsmiths Company. GEORGE HART was principal lecturer on the British Museums antiquities collections from Egypt, Greece, the Levant and the civilisations of the ancient world. For 12 years he was Chairman of the Friends of the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, and is on the Board of Trustees of the Egypt Exploration Society. He is also an editorial advisor on its bulletin, Egyptian Archaeology. He has written books on Egyptian mythology and religion and is the author of a twovolume history of the Pharaohs. George has been a regular Swan Hellenic Guest Speaker for many years, beginning with the Orpheus. PROFESSOR THOMAS HIGHAM is a Professor of Archaeological Science at the University of Oxford. He is a specialist in archaeological dating, using radiocarbon methods. He is also the Director of the Advanced Studies Centre at Keble College, Oxford, where he is a Fellow by Special Election. He is originally from New Zealand. PROFESSOR CAROLE HILLENBRAND OBE FBA is Professor Emerita of Islamic History and former Head of Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Edinburgh. In 2005 she was awarded the King Faisal International Prize in Islamic Studies - the first non-Muslim to receive this award. She has published six books and many articles on the Crusades, Islam, and Muslim history. She was awarded an OBE in the 2009 New Years Honours List. She is a frequent visitor to Morocco, Iberia and the Canaries.
PROFESSOR ROBERT HILLENBRAND FBA has long-standing research interests in Islamic art of North Arica and Spain. An Emeritus Professor of Fine Art at Edinburgh University, his 160 publications include prizewinning books on Islamic architecture and painting. He has held visiting professorships at seven universities and was Slade Professor of Art at Cambridge in 2008. He travels regularly to the Mediterranean countries, Portugal and the Canaries. PROFESSOR ANDREW HOPKINS is Associate Professor at the University of LAquila and is a recognised authority on Italian architecture. He has been a fellow at Harvard Universitys Villa I Tatti in Florence, the Center for Advanced Studies in the Visual Arts at the National Gallery in Washington D.C., the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles and at the British School at Rome where he was previously Assistant Director. His books include Italian Architecture from Michelangelo to Borromini (Thames & Hudsons World of Art series (2002), and Baldassare Longhena and Venetian Baroque Architecture for Yale University Press (2012). PROFESSOR MARK HORTON FSA is Professor in Archaeology at the University of Bristol, interested in historical archaeology, historical landscapes, maritime landscapes, long distance trade and social responses and the early spread of Islam and Christianity around the world. He has a strong interest in the archaeology of the Atlantic world and has directed excavations in Panama, the Caribbean Islands, St Lucia and St Kitts, Bermuda and Belize. He is one of the presenters of the BAFTA award winning BBC2 Coast programme. THE RT REVD GRAHAM JAMES read history at the University of Lancaster and completed his theological training at Oxford prior to his ordination in 1975. He was appointed Bishop of St Germans in his native Cornwall in 1993 and translated to Norwich in 1999. He is the lead bishop for the Church of England on media issues, and a regular contributor to Radio 4s Thought for the Day. He entered the House of Lords in 2004, and currently serves on the Select Committee on Communications. SIR NICHOLAS KENYON CBE has been managing director of the Barbican Centre since 2007. He was appointed Controller of BBC Radio 3 in 1992, Director of the BBC Proms in 1996 and in 1998 he moved to the new post of Controller, BBC Proms and Millennium Programmes. In 2000 he became Controller BBC Proms, Live Events and Television Classical Music. He has continued to write and lecture on the arts, publishing books on Mozart, Simon Rattle, the BBC Symphony Orchestra and early music. He is a board member of the English National Opera, of the Board of Management of the Arts and Humanities Research Council and a Trustee of Dartington Hall Trust.
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DR STEVE KERSHAW As a Classics Tutor for Oxford University Department for Continuing Education, and as Professor of History of Art for Rhodes College and the University of the South, Steve Kershaw has travelled extensively in the world of the Greeks and Romans both physically and intellectually. His books include A Brief Guide to the Greek Myths and A Brief History of the Roman Empire. PROFESSOR ALAN KNIGHT is Professor of the History of Latin America at Oxford University; previously, he taught at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of six books on the history of Latin America, particularly Mexico, and is co-editor of four more. His research deals with revolutions, nationalism, state-building and foreign relations. He was awarded the Aztec Eagle in 2010. REAR ADMIRAL JOHN LIPPIETT CB MBE had a 36 year career in the Royal Navy culminating in three jobs as Rear Admiral. His book, War and Peas: Intimate Letters from the Falklands War, based on his experiences Down South, was broadcast on BBC radio to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the war. His naval service took him through the Indian Ocean to the Far East several times over three decades. He became Chief Executive of the Mary Rose Trust in 2003 and has overseen the creation of a stunning new museum which opened in 2013. NIGEL McGILCHRIST was a scholar at Winchester College and a First Class graduate from Oxford. He has lived and worked in the Mediterranean Italy, Greece and Turkey for 30 years. He is the author of the twentyvolume series of cultural guides to the Greek Islands, McGilchrists Greek Islands, and of the Blue Guide to The Aegean Islands. He lectures widely in art and archaeology at museums and institutions in Europe and the USA. JEREMY PATERSON taught ancient history for nearly 40 years at Newcastle University. He studied at Oxford and in Rome. He has travelled throughout the Mediterranean and Roman Empire and lectured on a very wide range of topics which interest him from the ancient wine trade, to the Roman Imperial Court, and early Christianity. He also chairs the Minimus project to introduce Latin widely in primary schools. PROFESSOR SIR GHILLEAN PRANCE FRS VMH, botanist and former Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (1988-1999), has led 20 botanical expeditions to Amazonia and collected over 350 new species of plants. He has written 19 books and 530 scientific and general papers in taxonomy, ethno-botany, economic botany, conservation and ecology, holds 15 honorary doctorates, the International Cosmos Prize (1993), was knighted in July 1995, received Commander of the Order of the Southern Cross, Brazil (2000) and Order of the Rising Sun, Japan (2012).
LOUISE SCHOFIELD was, for 13 years, Curator of Greek Bronze Age and Geometric Antiquities at the British Museum, publishing widely on the Minoans and the Mycenaeans. Since leaving the British Museum she has made a programme with the BBCs Horizon team on Mycenae and the truth behind the story of the Greek sack of Troy. Her book The Mycenaeans (2007, reprinted 2013) looks in detail at the Bronze Age Greeks and at their relationship with their neighbours on Crete, Santorini and the coast of Asia Minor. She has also worked extensively on archaeological projects on Rhodes, Corfu and Turkey. MR ADRIAN SINDALL CMG has among other diplomatic postings been British Ambassador to Syria and Deputy Ambassador to Jordan. Since leaving the FCO he has been Chairman of the Arab British Centre in London, of the Council for British Research in the Levant and has served as a Council Member of the Centre for Near and Middle East Studies at the School of African & Oriental Studies at London University. DR MICHAEL SQUIRE is Lecturer in Classics at Kings College London, with a special interest in Graeco-Roman art and the history of its reception. His books include Panorama of the Classical World (2nd ed. 2008), Image and Text in Graeco-Roman Antiquity (2009), The Iliad in a Nutshell: Visualizing Epic on the Tabulae Iliacae (2011) and The Art of the Body: Antiquity and its Legacy (2011). THE RT REVD TIM STEVENS read Classics and English at Cambridge and worked for BOAC and at the FCO prior to ordination in 1976. He was appointed Bishop of Leicester in 1999. He is particularly interested in interfaith relationships and in regeneration issues in cities. He is Convenor of the Bishops Bench in the House of Lords and a member of the Joint Committee on Lords Reform. He is a former member of the Archbishops Council and a former Chair of the Trustees of the Childrens Society. THE VERY REVD VICTOR STOCK has discussed Religion and Science with Brian Cox, taken people to Amsterdam, St Petersburg and Venice, hosted 15 years of Dialogues at St Mary le Bow and, for the last 10 years, was Dean of Guildford. In retirement he looks at pictures and enjoys being a Priest Vicar at Westminster Abbey. ADRIAN TINNISWOOD is the author of twelve books on social and architectural history, including Historic Houses of the National Trust and The Verneys: Love, War and Madness in 17th Century England. He has lectured and broadcast extensively in Britain and the USA, and is currently a member of the National Trusts Council. SIR MARK TULLY KBE was born in Calcutta. Based in Delhi he was the BBCs India correspondent for 22 years, becoming known as the voice of India. He was knighted
in 2002. Since leaving the BBC in 1994 he has written several books including India in Slow Motion, Indias Unending Journey and India: The Road Ahead, and appears as a regular presenter on Radio 4s Something Understood. PROFESSOR KEITH WARD FBA has held lecturer posts in Logic at the University of Glasgow, Philosophy at St Andrews and Philosophy of Religion at Kings College London. He was Fellow, Dean and Director of Studies in Philosophy and in Theology at Trinity Hall Cambridge, where he was also Lecturer in Divinity. He was the F D Maurice Professor of Moral and Social Theology at the University of London, where he was also Professor and Head of Department of History and Philosophy of Religion. Professor Ward is an ordained priest in the Church of England and was, until 2003, Regius Professor of Divinity at Oxford University. He is now a Professorial Fellow at Heythrop College, London, and an Emeritus Student of Christ Church Oxford. PROFESSOR WILLIAM VAUGHAN FSA is Professor Emeritus in History of Art at Birkbeck College, University of London and Senior Research Fellow, Tate Britain. He is also a Trustee of the Art Fund. He has published several books on Romanticism and British and German art of the nineteenth century. He organized the exhibition on Samuel Palmer held at the British Museum, London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, 2005-6. William Vaughan is currently completing a study of Palmers life and career. DR CHRISTOPHER WHITTON is a Lecturer in Classics at Cambridge University, where he teaches Greek and Latin language and literature. His research focuses on the literature and cultural history of the Roman empire, including a recent commentary on Pliny the Youngers Letters, but his interests extend across the ancient Mediterranean world. He is also Director of Music at Emmanuel College in Cambridge. ROSALIND WHYTE is an experienced guide and lecturer at Tate Britain and Tate Modern. She is also a docent at the Royal Academy, a regular lecturer at Dulwich Picture Gallery and to various independent art societies throughout the United Kingdom and abroad. She has represented the Tate as a cruise speaker, and has lectured independently on Baltic cruises and leads art appreciation holidays to various British locations. She has a BA and MA from Goldsmiths College and an MA from Birkbeck College. RICHARD WILKINSON CVO In the course of his diplomatic career Richard Wilkinson became one of the FCOs experts on Latin America and the Caribbean. He was successively Ambassador to Venezuela, Director for the Americas and Ambassador to Chile. Since retirement he has been Head of Spanish at Winchester College and a trustee of Canning House.
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What you need to know before you go on your Minerva cruise
he following pages have been designed to help you prepare for your cruise on Minerva, whether you have chosen a fly cruise or a no-fly cruise from Portsmouth.
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Travelling to Minerva
On Fly Cruises 2014-2015
o ensure your holiday begins effortlessly from the moment you close your front door, Swan Hellenic prides itself on meticulous planning that ensures every aspect of your cruise is delivered to the highest standard possible.
With every detail carefully arranged for you, you can rest safe in the knowledge that you will be well looked after from beginning to end. Swan Hellenic has teamed up with a number of partners and is pleased to offer the following options to assist with travelling to and from the airport or port.
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British Airways chooses its preferred partners carefully and Swan Hellenic is very pleased to be part of this exclusive group. If British Airways is offered on group scheduled flights, the following upgrade options will be available Club Europe from 199, World Traveller Plus from 499, Club World from 1,019.
Travel from Home in Comfort and Style

Swan Hellenic has teamed up with Tri Star, the leading chauffeur drive business in the UK offering the highest standards of service. Travel to the airport in comfort with our complimentary chauffeur service, available on bookings for higher grade cabins in category A-C from addresses within 75 miles of the departing London Airport. For passengers booking these categories of cabins who live further afield, the first 75 miles are complimentary with charges applying thereafter. This service is also available for cabins in categories D-N at a supplementary charge.
Swan Hellenic Flights

The reassurance of escorted travel
You will be greeted at the airport check in desks by Swan Hellenic staff and representatives. For group flights, Swan Hellenic offers a range of dedicated charter flights as well as scheduled flights. We are pleased to be most likely to work with the following airlines: British Airways, Virgin, Emirates, Iberia, KLM, Air France, Singapore Airlines, Sri Lankan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Monarch and Thomas Cook. A Swan Hellenic Escort travels on the group flights, whenever possible, giving you the reassurance of a friendly and helpful face. On Swan Hellenic dedicated charter flights we are pleased to offer a hot meal, complimentary drinks from the bar (excluding champagne) as well as newspapers on flights returning to the UK. Preliminary scheduled flight details will be available once airlines release their schedules approximately 11 months prior to departure.
Door to Door Luggage delivery Service Overseas The Baggageman

The Baggageman offers a door to door luggage collection and delivery service to Minerva in many of our overseas embarkation and disembarkation ports, enabling you to enjoy a relaxed unhindered journey without having to carry your luggage. Prices for Europe start at 194 per bag return fully inclusive. (A one way delivery service is also available). Please contact The Baggageman directly on 0800 0232094 or via their website www.thebaggageman.com (Services entered into directly with The Baggageman form no part of any contract with Swan Hellenic).
Airport Hotels, Car Parking and Lounges

Swan Hellenic offers very competitive rates for airport parking, overnight hotels and airport lounges at London Gatwick or Heathrow, which we will be pleased to arrange for you.
Inclusive Transfer To Minerva

Once you land at the overseas airport, having completed immigration formalities and collected your luggage, look out for the Swan Hellenic staff and representatives who will direct you to your coach and guide for onward travel to embark Minerva. Once on board your stewardess will show you to your cabin. Your luggage will be taken from the coach and will be delivered directly to your cabin. (Passengers taking the air credit option or booking cruise only need to make own transfer arrangements). The Captain, Swan Staff & Ships Company look forward to welcoming you on board Minerva.
National Express Coach Travel

Swan Hellenic has teamed up with National Express to offer excellent value coach travel to your London departure airport from anywhere on the UK mainland for just 38 per person return.
Connecting Flights from Local Airports

Connecting flights to/from London can be arranged at a supplementary cost for cruises where only scheduled international flights are used. Connecting flights are not available in conjunction with dedicated charter flights. Please register your interest at the time of booking.
Upgrades
It is usually possible to upgrade your flight on scheduled services, depending on the airline and the route. Please register your interest at the time of booking and you will be contacted with details as soon as they become available.
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Travelling to Minerva
On No-Fly Cruises 2014-2015
mbark Minerva at Portsmouth International Port and commence your cruise in style sailing away past the historic Naval Dockyard, HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, the Mary Rose Museum as well as the striking Spinnaker Tower and the chalk cliffs of the Isle of Wight.
Excellent motorway, air and railway links service Portsmouth. To ease your journey to Portsmouth, Swan Hellenic is pleased to offer the following services and information to assist your journey.
Travel from home in comfort and style

Swan Hellenic has teamed up with Tri Star, the leading chauffeur drive business in the UK offering the highest standards of service. Travel to Portsmouth International Port in comfort with our complimentary chauffeur service, available on bookings for higher grade cabins in category A-C from addresses within 75 miles of Portsmouth International Port. For passengers booking these categories of cabins who live further afield, the first 75 miles are complimentary with charges applying thereafter. This service is also available for cabins in categories D-N at a supplementary charge.
Complimentary Coach Transfers

Take advantage of complimentary return coach transfers from either London Victoria Coach Station or Southampton Airport for all Portsmouth-Portsmouth cruises. For passengers departing on a group flight from a London airport but disembarking in Portsmouth at the end of the cruise, there will be a complimentary coach transfer from Portsmouth back to the departure airport. For passengers embarking in Portsmouth but flying back to London at the end of the cruise, there will be a complimentary coach transfer from the London airport to Portsmouth at the start of the cruise.
Value Parking at Portsmouth

Secure parking is available at Portsmouth International Port at a discounted rate if booked through Swan Hellenic.
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Valet Parking
Cruise and Passenger Services offer secure valet parking at Portsmouth International Port for 11 a day. Drive to the terminal, collect your key tag receipt and ensure your cruise luggage is removed from the car. Your vehicle will then be parked by a careful and experienced driver in their secure car park. On your return simply collect your keys and your car will be waiting directly outside the terminal building. Please contact CPS directly to book: Tel: 0845 071 3939 Email: info@candps.com (Services entered into directly with Cruise and Passenger Services form no part of any contract with Swan Hellenic).
National Express Coach Travel

Swan Hellenic has teamed up with National Express to offer excellent value coach travel from anywhere on the UK mainland for just 38 per person return. Depending on your route you can either book a coach direct to Portsmouth International Port or connect with one of our complimentary coach transfers from London.
Flights to Southampton
Southampton Airport, located only 19 miles from Portsmouth International Port, offers direct flights from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Guernsey, Jersey, Belfast and Dublin. You can then connect with our complimentary coach service to Portsmouth. Passengers are required to make their own regional flight arrangements.
Door to Door luggage delivery Service UK
Pre-Cruise Hotel Stay & Parking Marriott Meon Valley

Relax and arrive with plenty of time prior to embarkation. Swan Hellenic has obtained special rates from the Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club for a one-night stay in a standard deluxe room, including breakfast, parking for the duration of the cruise and port transfers. The Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and Country Club offers spacious en-suite rooms including a safe, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. Golf and spa facilities are also available. Twin: 149 per room Single: 135 per room
Embarkation
Embarkation at Portsmouth will generally commence three hours before Minerva is due to sail. On arrival at the Portsmouth International Port Terminal you will be greeted by Swan Hellenic staff and representatives who will take your luggage for delivery direct to your cabin. You can then check in at the dedicated counter. Check in generally opens two hours prior to embarkation. Prior to embarkation, Portsmouth International Port offers a comfortable waiting area with a caf, shop and toilets as well as an observation platform overlooking the port. Upon embarking Minerva, your stewardess will show you to your cabin. The Captain, Swan Staff & Ships Company look forward to welcoming you on board Minerva.
For cruises beginning and ending in Portsmouth The Baggage Handling Company provides a door to door luggage collection and delivery service to Minerva, enabling you to have a relaxed unhindered journey without having to carry your luggage. Prices start from 30 one way or 60 return per bag. To book please contact us or book directly with The Baggage Handling Company via the link from our website: www.swanhellenic.com/ alreadybooked (Services entered into with The Baggage Handling Company form no part of any contract with Swan Hellenic).
Special Embarkation Day Excursion

Swan Hellenic is pleased to offer a supplementary special excursion on the day of embarkation. Full details, costs and booking information will be sent with your pre cruise documentation.
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permission to board the ship/aircraft. Failure in this respect is not covered by insurance and no refund can be made.
HEALTH, VACCINATIONS AND MEDICAL INFORMATION

As health regulations are ever changing, we recommend that you consult your GP or contact MASTA (Medical Advisory Service for Travellers Abroad) www.masta-travel-health.com at least 12 weeks before your intended departure to check the latest requirements for the countries you will be visiting. At the time of confirmation of your booking, we will advise you of any mandatory vaccination requirements. Any passenger arriving at the airport/port without the correct certificate will be refused permission to board the aircraft/ship. No passenger refund is applicable. Depending on the itinerary, passengers should consult their GP regarding the possibility of taking a course of antimalarial tablets prior to their departure. In certain countries, and specifically for cruises calling to Brazil, Yellow Fever inoculations are mandatory for each passenger whether or not you intend to proceed ashore. You will be required to obtain and carry an original Yellow Fever certificate stamped by an authorised Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. The certificate itself is valid from 10 days after vaccination for a period of ten years. If you are excused on medical grounds you will be required to obtain and carry an original Yellow Fever (charges apply) exemption certificate stamped by an authorised Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre. Certificates will be inspected at your departure airport/upon embarkation. You will not be able to travel or embark the ship without a valid certificate as stated. Regulations requiring mandatory Yellow Fever Vaccinations and certificates are laid down by the local Port and Health Authorities, and the vessel will be unable to obtain entrance to certain ports if the correct paperwork, as stated above, is not available. This requirement may differ from the advice given by the World Health Organisation and your local doctor. Swan Hellenic will advise you at the time of booking (or as soon as possible if regulations change) if Yellow Fever is a mandatory requirement on your cruise. If you do not normally enjoy good health, you should consult your doctor regarding the advisability of taking a cruise and being away from the usual medical and hospital facilities. Your insurance company must be advised of any pre-existing conditions at the time of booking and of any conditions arising subsequently prior to departure, otherwise your insurance may be invalid and you will be responsible for any costs arising from medical treatment or repatriation. We ask you to advise us at the time of booking of any disability or illness so that we can advise our onboard medical team.
Passengers who have never cruised before, who have not cruised with Swan Hellenic, or who are regular passengers will no doubt have many questions to ask about our ship, our operation and many other matters. This section (which forms part of our contract with you) has been written to give you some general information about cruising with us and we feel sure you will find it useful both before and during your cruise. Our aim is your complete enjoyment of the cruise holiday, and all of our staff, ashore and afloat, together with the ships company, will do all they can to ensure this. The information given here is correct at the time of printing, March 2013, but is subject to change without notice. If you have any queries about your booking, we will always be pleased to help you. Please telephone our Pre-Cruise Administration Department on 0844 209 9000. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office produces up-to-date travel information to help British travellers make informed decisions about travelling abroad. For further information please visit www.fco.gov.uk or telephone 0845 850 2829. Alternatively, you can contact ABTAs Consumer Advice Information Line on 0901 201 5050 (calls are charged at 51p per minute, plus network charges).
BEFORE YOU GO
PASSPORTS AND VISAS
British Citizens require a full 10 year passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of return travel for all countries to be visited and with spare pages. For British citizens, when joining or departing the ship in some ports, individual visas may need to be obtained prior to the cruise departure. At the time of printing March 2013, you will need to purchase and obtain the following visas if your cruise includes the countries indicated: India multiple entry visa, Chinese visa ( for pre and post tours), Sri Lankan Tourist ETA Visa (Electronic Travel Application), Sri Lankan visa (post tour only). The Oman entry visa needs to be purchased on arrival. This information is subject to change and it may be necessary for other visas to be obtained and purchased. Full information on visas for your cruise will be sent to you approximately 16 weeks before departure.
In some ports Swan Hellenic is able to obtain group visas for UK passport holders on arrival which will enable you to go ashore. Swan Hellenic may not always be able to obtain group visas for non UK passport holders. In some countries group visas are restricted to allow passengers to participate in shore excursions organised by Swan Hellenic only. If you wish to explore independently in the countries indicated it will be necessary for you to obtain and purchase an individual visa prior to the cruise departure; this includes St Petersburg and Russia. This information is subject to change and it may be necessary for other visas to be obtained and purchased. Other nationalities should consult their travel agent/ embassy regarding visa/entry requirements. Passengers with an Israeli visa, passport or entry permit or with a visa for Egypt or Jordan at an Israeli border crossing in their passport (whether valid or not) may not be permitted to disembark in some countries. Please check with Swan Hellenic before travelling to make sure your documentation is in order. Some countries place restrictions on certain nationalities obtaining group or individual visas. In such ports you will not be permitted to disembark. Any British Citizen Passport holders transiting the US without a machine readable passport will need to obtain a visa from the United States Embassy. British Citizen passport holders with a full right of abode are permitted to transit the USA under the US Visa Waiver Scheme (1-94W) and must register their intention to travel on https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov 72 hours prior to travel. Other nationalities please check with your respective embassy (charges apply). All the information stated is correct at the time of printing, March 2013, and is subject to change. Swan Hellenic will endeavour to inform passengers of any mandatory requirements and changes in the pre cruise documentation which is sent approximately 8 weeks prior to the cruise departure. Please note that it is the responsibility of each passenger to check with the various embassies or consulates involved in their particular cruise, to ensure that they have the necessary visas and correct documentation to enter all the countries visited. Any passengers arriving at the departure port/airport without a passport, correct visas (if required) or correct documentation will be refused
CHILDREN
There are no recreational facilities for children aboard Minerva and reservations for children are not advised.
PASSENGERS WITH SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Swan Hellenic will always try to accommodate passengers with special requirements. However, we feel we should point out that we are not specialists in catering for the disabled. If you or any person travelling with you suffers from a disability, you must contact our Administration Department for advice before any booking is confirmed. The following conditions apply: Medical Situations: Any disability or medical condition that requires ongoing special treatment, medication and/or medical apparatus, must be reported to the companys Reservations Manager. A medical and mobility form will then be sent for completion. No booking will be confirmed until the medical mobility form has been returned and duly processed. These conditions include but are not limited to wheelchairs, oxygen therapy, dialysis, etc. Failure to disclose a medical situation at the time of booking may result in you being denied boarding at port of embarkation.
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Travelling Companions: There are circumstances where we may require a disabled person to be accompanied by a travelling companion who is capable of providing assistance in relation to their mobility or personal care. In such cases, the travelling companion will pay the appropriate fare. Wheelchairs/Mobility Scooters: If you require wheelchair assistance at ports of embarkation or disembarkation or at airports then you need to advise us at the time of your booking. Passengers using wheelchairs must provide their own collapsible chair. Mobility scooters must be gel or dry cell battery only with a width of no more than 78cm to enable access to the cabin and each part should weigh no more than 23kg. Any passenger taking a mobility scooter aboard Minerva must reside in a disabled cabin. There are four specially adapted cabins aboard Minerva, A37, A38, SB9 and DB11. In each of these cabins there is an 8.5cm rise into the bathroom. Mobility scooters cannot be used aboard Minerva during your cruise. For the safety of the passengers and ship, all wheelchairs and other mobility aids must be stored in the passengers cabin when they are not being used. Some ports require tender boats to go ashore and conditions may preclude a passenger who uses a wheelchair/mobility scooter from leaving the vessel. This decision must be made by the ships Captain and is binding. Passengers should also be aware that facilities for the disabled in some destinations may be very limited. In some destinations coaches may not be able to accommodate wheelchairs/mobility scooters. Getting about once aboard Minerva is relatively easy, however certain parts of the ship may be inaccessible for wheelchair users. For safety reasons there may be a limit to the number of wheelchairs allowed on board any particular cruise. We reserve the right to require any passenger to produce medical evidence of fitness to travel in order to assess whether that passenger can be carried safely. In the event of refusal, the passenger will be informed of the specific reasons in writing within 5 days. Pregnancy: Regulations vary from airline to airline, but some will refuse to carry women who will be 28 weeks pregnant on the date of return travel. We would recommend that you consult your doctor in any case. Special Diets: We can usually make provisions for special diets provided that sufficient notice is given, although we cannot cater for Kosher or Halal diets. A vegetarian choice is available on board ship and vegetarian meals are also available on flights providing two weeks notice is given. Please indicate any requests at the time of booking. We will make every effort to satisfy your request, although this cannot be guaranteed. Note: The company has the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone who, in its judgement, is in a physical or mental condition unfit for travel, or who may require care beyond that which the vessel can provide. Under such circumstances, no refund, assistance or compensation will be payable. Please also refer to Section 10 of the Fair Trading Conditions.
The excursions programme outlined in the brochure may be subject to change. The full Shore Excursion programme and Booking Form will be sent approximately 8 weeks prior to departure. All excursions should be pre-booked although it is possible to book on board (subject to availability) Please note it is not possible to credit the non-use of an included shore excursion in any way. The value of shore excursions, up to 650 per person, is based on a typical 15 day cruise with a combination of full and half day excursions in the major ports visited including entrance fees and guides.
online services already booked

Our website www.swanhellenic.com features an Already Booked section. Here you will be able to find useful information such as Frequently Asked Questions, Your Cruise Book (available 8 weeks prior to departure) and Partner Services. You can also update your Mandatory Passenger Information online.
JOINING YOUR CRUISE Portsmouth

All our coach transfers to join or leave Swan Hellenic cruises in Portsmouth are complimentary. For passengers flying from London and returning to Portsmouth there will be a coach transfer from Portsmouth back to the Swan Hellenic group departure airport in London at the end of the cruise. For passengers departing from Portsmouth and flying back to London, there will be a coach transfer at the start of the cruise from the Swan Hellenic group departure airport to Portsmouth. For cruises departing from and returning to Portsmouth there will be return coach transfers from London Victoria coach station and Southampton Airport. Discounted parking rates are available at the port. Please note that any car parking subsequently cancelled after all cruise monies have been received will incur an admin charge of 10 per booking.
5. Airlines reserve the right to refuse travel on medical grounds. You must notify us of any medical conditions or other requirements for airport assistance (only available after check in) or special arrangements required on your flight. You may be required to provide additional information to the airline in order that they can assess your fitness to fly. Several airlines are unable to carry passengers who require oxygen during part or all of the flight. If you do require oxygen then advance arrangements need to be made at additional cost. 6. If you have any special dietary requirements, please advise us at the time of booking or at least 14 days prior to departure. We are unable to guarantee that all requests can be met. 7. Only fully fit and mobile passengers may occupy exit row seats. These seats will only be assigned at the discretion of the airline at check-in. 8. Due to the configuration of aircraft, it may not always be possible to obtain seats together. 9. All flights are non-smoking. 10. We do not pre-allocate seats on dedicated charter flights.
LOCAL CONNECTING FLIGHTS

Connecting flights to/from London can be arranged at a supplementary cost for cruises where scheduled international flights are used (subject to availability and routing, prices on request). Connecting flights are not available on cruises where we are operating a dedicated charter flight. Important It is strongly recommended that you leave a minimum of 4 hours between any connecting flights, to allow for potential flight delays and increased airport security. If you have an early morning flight departing from London, you may wish to consider taking a connecting flight the day before and staying in an airport hotel. Any hotel accommodation and transfers to make connections will be at passengers own expense.
Embarkation at Portsmouth
Embarkation at Portsmouth will generally begin three hours before the ship is due to sail.
FLIGHT DELAYS
Unfortunately, it is impossible to guarantee that flights will take off exactly on time, as delays can occur for any number of reasons. EU legislation places the responsibility on airlines to provide minimum standards of care to passengers. When there is a delay, we will ask the airline to ensure that you are provided with regular updates and, where necessary and practical, refreshments as follows: 3-5 hour delay light refreshments: over 5 hours delay a main meal. Please ensure that all medications are packed in your hand luggage.
FLIGHTS
Flights to and from South America, the Middle East, the Indian sub-continent and the Far East may incur overnight flights. Flights back from the Caribbean may have an overnight flight. On long haul routes flights may be indirect, necessitating a change of aircraft during the journey. On direct services it may be necessary for the aircraft to stop en-route for operational reasons. Baggage allowance is usually 20kg on our dedicated flights and most scheduled flights, although it may vary slightly according to the carrier. For long haul flights we recommend that you check-in a minimum of 3 hours before departure to allow for increased security checks. We regret that online check-in is not always available for scheduled flights booked through Swan Hellenic. If you do not check in on time, the airline may not allow you to board the flight. We cannot accept responsibility if such situations arise and, whilst we will do our best to arrange alternative transport, any resulting costs will be your responsibility. Swan Hellenics recommended travel insurance includes cover for travel delays (see page 107). On all dedicated charter and scheduled flights you will be required to collect your luggage and proceed through immigration and customs. We will have porters waiting to receive your luggage and transfer it to the ship where it will be delivered to your cabin.
INDEPENDENT TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS & AIR CREDITS

The Company will have no responsibility, financial or otherwise, in regard to air, hotel, transport or any other arrangements made by passengers with third parties. Passengers should ensure that any such arrangements are transferable and refundable, or covered by their travel insurance, in the event of delay, amendment or cancellation of any of these independent arrangements, or of your cruise. Information regarding embarkation and disembarkation times as well as access to the port will be given in your Pre Cruise documentation. Air credits may be available on request at the time of booking and subject to availability. Passengers taking air credits or on a cruise only package must make their own arrangements to transfer from the airport to the ship and vice versa. This is also applicable to passengers booked on a pre or post tour whereby passengers must make their own arrangements to transfer from the hotel to the airport and vice versa.
HOTELS & LAND TOURS

The land packages contained in this brochure can only be purchased in conjunction with the cruises shown in this brochure. The company reserves the right to assign your hotel based on pre-reserved space at hotels contracted. Hotel rooms are not usually available until approximately 3.00pm on the day of arrival. Certain land packages and excursions will not operate if minimum numbers are not met and others may have a maximum capacity. The sequence of escorted land tours may vary from the brochure. If, for any reason, a hotel or entertainment feature is cancelled or otherwise unavailable, the company reserves the right to cancel, make substitutions or omissions and is under no obligation, except that in the event of cancellation you will receive a full refund of any payments received for that service. Please note that the terms for cancellation by the passenger of any pre-booked land stays and excursions are as per our general cancellation terms, as detailed in our Fair Trading Conditions.
ON BOARD
CURRENCY AND PAYMENTS
On board Minerva all prices are in Sterling. As there are limited foreign exchange facilities on board, we would recommend that you purchase any currency requirements you expect to need before you travel. There is little opportunity to visit banks whilst on excursions. For purchases ashore, many shops accept most Travellers Cheques and major Credit Cards. A cashless system operates on board with passengers settling accounts at the end of the cruise. Payment methods Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit cards (2% surcharge), Visa debit cards only, Travellers Cheques and cash are accepted for payment of shipboard accounts. Personal cheques and Mastercard debit cards are not accepted.
NOTES ABOUT FLIGHTS

1. All flight times, air carriers and flight routings are subject to change. Flights will not necessarily be direct or non-stop. Swan Hellenic will inform you of any changes. 2. Swan Hellenic will determine the city airport i.e. for London, either Heathrow, Stansted or Gatwick may be used. Where a choice of UK departure airport is offered, this is subject to availability. 3. All flight upgrades are on request and are subject to price and availability. Please contact our Reservation Department to request an upgrade. 4. Please note that for all pre and post-cruise tours and stays, travelling to join or return from your tour or stay will be by scheduled carrier, to or from London.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
Shore excursions are included in your cruise fare in every port of call, where available. Please note that the company reserves the right to amend, cancel or substitute an included shore excursion and in these circumstances is under no obligation to make a refund. Additional excursions, including some as mentioned in the brochure, may be available at supplementary cost.
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ON BOARD BAR CREDIT

Where on board credit has been allocated, please note that this is for the use of non alcoholic or alcoholic drinks only purchased in the Minerva bars and restaurants.
MEDICAL ATTENTION
We hope you will find it unnecessary to use the ships medical facilities during your voyage. If, however, the occasion does arise, it is comforting to know that we do carry a fully qualified doctor and nurse. The National Health Service does not cover treatment on the ship and the doctor or nurse will make a charge for their services as well as for any medicines or drugs needed. Such charges are normally reclaimable under your travel insurance, less any excess. In the unlikely event that you require urgent medical attention ashore, we will assist by contacting your insurer who will make the necessary arrangements for your treatment and repatriation.
entering the ship from the open decks. In the evening, the dress code varies according to your chosen restaurant. The Veranda is smart casual; for ladies that means dresses or blouses with skirts or trousers and, for gentlemen, long trousers and shirts with collars. In the Swan Restaurant gentlemen are required to wear a jacket and tie. As a courtesy to other passengers, the dress code will be observed; please ensure you are correctly dressed to avoid any embarrassment on entering the Swan Restaurant for dinner in the evening. On formal nights (approximately two in a 15 day cruise), gentlemen are invited to wear black tie or dark suits and ladies to wear evening gowns or cocktail dresses.
without prior consultation, any itinerary in whole or in part, in order to safeguard passengers, the ship and employees. See Fair Trading Conditions on pages 108-109.
GUEST SPEAKERS/SPECIALIST ENTERTAINMENT

If any of our confirmed Guest Speakers or specialist entertainers are unable to travel on their allotted cruise, Swan Hellenic reserves the right to engage alternative Guest Speakers, specialist entertainers or to alter the advertised programme.
OVERSEAS STANDARDS
It is a fact of life that when we travel to different countries, we often find that the customs, traditions and general pace at which things are done can be very different from what we are used to in the UK. In so far as standards of safety are concerned, the suppliers of services must comply with the rules and regulations of their own country and these are not always as strict as they are in the UK. Every care is taken to contract the best available transport. However, standards can vary and not all vehicles will have air-conditioning or seat belts.
SMOKING
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on the open decks. Smoking outside these areas, including in cabins and on excursion coaches, is strictly prohibited.
BARS & ALCOHOL

Please note that bars may have to be closed for the sale of alcohol and cigarettes in certain waters. Only alcohol purchased in the ships bars and restaurants may be consumed on Minerva.
EMERGENCY MUSTER DRILL

After embarkation and prior to Minerva setting sail there will be a full emergency muster station drill. This exercise is to give all passengers precise information on the correct route from their cabins to the places where they should muster in an emergency, together with instructions about life jackets and emergency procedures. This Muster Drill is a requirement of law and all passengers must attend.
DINING ARRANGEMENTS
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are arranged on an open sitting basis and may be taken in the Swan Restaurant or the Veranda. Opening times will vary according to the daily programme.
DANGEROUS GOODS
We direct your attention to the fact that it is an offence to carry on board an aircraft or a ship any goods of a dangerous or damaging nature. Remember that petrol and other lighter fluids, including fluids for hair curlers, come under the terms of the Explosives Act; their inclusion in baggage is strictly prohibited.
NOISE
There are all kinds of noise associated with a working vessel when the ship is in motion. We recognise that tolerance levels vary so please contact the Reservations Department if you require further information before you book.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Our onboard telecommunications systems mean that you are never more than a telephone call away from your home or office. All cabins feature directdial telephones, whilst fax facilities are available at Reception. The Internet Lounge, situated on Bridge Deck, allows you to access your email account (please note certain types of access, including Skype and other VOIP protocols are blocked due to bandwidth restrictions). This also applies to Apple and MS programmes, such as iCloud.com which, because of band width restrictions, are also unavailable on board. Internet cards are available for purchase on board. WiFi is available for use on personal laptops in certain areas. Satellite coverage cannot be guaranteed. Kindle users; please note that you will not be able to access the mailbox, on your device, via the onboard WiFi system. Please use the terminals in the Internet Lounge.
BROCHURE ACCURACY
The information contained in this brochure is checked for accuracy by our UK staff, our overseas staff and our agents. Nevertheless, we would ask you to bear in mind that things can change and often these things can happen without our prior knowledge. However, should we become aware of any long term or permanent change which is considered to have a permanent effect upon your enjoyment of the cruise, we will do our utmost to advise you.
PORT HOLES
In rough weather or for operational and security reasons, port hole covers (known as deadlights) may need to be closed. Cabins with port holes are located on Baltic Deck.
GENERAL
SPECIAL REQUESTS
We are unable to accept conditional bookings. Please advise any special requests clearly at the time of booking and we will do our best to comply with your wishes. We must point out that failure to fulfil a special request cannot be considered a breach of Contract on the part of the company.
Complimentary RHS Membership

Spirit of Brazil & Scandinavian Spring
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Cabins and suites feature 220 volt current. The use of hair dryers, electric rollers, curling irons, electric shavers and other small appliances should be checked with Reception, but, for safety reasons, the use of travel irons and any personal tea/coffee making equipment is strictly prohibited. Each cabin is equipped with a hair dryer.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
We particularly ask you to tell us in writing of any alterations to your address before departure, and in any communication, please state the cruise on which you are travelling.
In partnership with RHS Garden Holidays
DATA PROTECTION ACT 1998

Please be assured that we have methods in place to protect the personal booking information held by us. This information will be passed on to the principal and to the relevant suppliers of your travel arrangements. The information may also be provided to public authorities such as customs or immigration if required by them, or as required by law. Certain information may also be passed on to security or credit checking companies. If you travel outside the EU, controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in this country. We will only pass on your information to persons responsible for your travel arrangements. This applies to any sensitive information that you give to us such as details of any disabilities or dietary/religious requirements. (If we cannot pass this information to the relevant suppliers, whether in the EU or not, we will be unable to accept your booking. In making your booking, you consent to this information being passed on to the relevant persons). Full details of our data protection policy are available upon request. www.swanhellenic.com/privacy For all bookings on the above cruises a one year complimentary membership to the RHS is included. If youre already a member, the RHS will renew your existing membership on a complimentary basis. Membership of the RHS has many benefits. As well as supporting the work as the UKs leading gardening charity, you will receive: Free entry to RHS Gardens as well as to 80 other gardens around the country all year and a further 60 at selected periods Priority booking and discounted tickets to RHS Shows, from the celebrated RHS Chelsea Flower Show to many other RHS Shows that run throughout the year around the country The Garden Magazine free every month, and packed with ideas on how to make the most of your membership Free personalised gardening advice Membership form and details will be available on board Minerva during the cruise.
LAUNDRY & PRESSING

Valet service is available for laundry and pressing. A laundry bag and order form are provided in your cabin wardrobe. Some passengers may wish to make use of the self-service launderette on Aegean Deck washing powder is provided. Dry cleaning is not available on board.
WHAT TO WEAR
As a general rule, for days on board and ashore, summer clothing/casual wear is the order of the day. It should be light, comfortable and easy to care for. A sweater and jacket for cooler evenings and a light raincoat are also advisable. On cruises to northern latitudes, warmer, layered, windproof clothing will be necessary. On more southerly cruises the weather will usually be suitable for sunbathing, so dont forget your wrap, bathing suit, sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen. For trips ashore and for getting into and out of the ships tenders, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes are a must. You may also want to bring with you a camera, extra binoculars, an umbrella and insect repellent. In certain countries, shorts, short skirts, bare arms and shoulders will not be appreciated locally and you may be prohibited entry to certain sites. Please refer to the notes section in the Cruise Book for each excursion. During the day, the general atmosphere on board is informal and casual clothing, including shorts, is perfectly acceptable. However, just as at a land based resort, we ask you to cover swimwear when
CHANGES TO YOUR CRUISE & ITINERARY

The information in this brochure outlines details of our carefully planned programme. Should any subsequent events cause us to change our plans or affect the published itinerary in any way, we will let passengers know as soon as possible. Disembarkation at anchorage ports are subject to local weather and sea state conditions. However, in the event of war or threat of war, political unrest, terrorist activity, piracy, natural or nuclear disaster, we maintain the unreserved right to cancel, postpone or alter
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
OUR FAIR TRADING CONDITIONS STIPULATE THAT ALL PASSENGERS TRAVELLING WITH US ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE VALID TRAVEL INSURANCE IN PLACE. You should also have insurance cover from the moment you book as cancellation charges apply from the time deposits are received (see Fair Trading Conditions). Premiums must therefore be paid with the deposit. We are able to offer travel insurance cover tailormade for our cruise holidays: C ompetitive standard cover for customers with no pre-existing medical conditions (up to 7,500 cancellation cover. Extra cover available on request). C over for customers with pre-existing medical conditions our special agreement with our insurer provides a policy which covers a greater variety of pre-existing conditions than many policies. U nlike many other insurers, we can provide cover for customers over 85. Please speak to our Holiday Advisors for details. Full copies of the Key Facts and Policy Documents are available upon request and can also be viewed on our website prior to purchase to ensure the cover meets your individual needs. European cruises (see note 1)
Age on date of policy purchase Up to 65 Cruise duration Up to 10 days Up to 17 days Up to 21 days Up to 31 days Up to 45 days Up to 60 days Up to 90 days Silver
29.87 35.18 39.17 59.09 80.42
As with all travel insurance policies you are only insured for an event which occurs after you have purchased the policy. Please carefully read the section headed Health. It is a condition of this travel insurance that customers travelling to European Union countries apply for and obtain an EHIC card which will entitle them to benefit from reciprocal health agreements which exist between European Union Countries. These are obtainable free of charge online at www.ehic. org.uk. Please note that other unofficial sites may charge. Customers may also obtain a form from the Post Office and apply by post.
Accepted Minor Conditions to see if the condition(s) are covered without the need to notify Holiday Extras. Insurers reserve the right to impose additional terms and premiums. You will receive confirmation in writing of their decision.
CHANGES IN YOUR HEALTH

If your health or medication changes between purchasing the travel insurance and date of travel you are also required to call Holiday Extras. We will send you full copies of the Key Facts and Policy Documents with your confirmation of booking and these should be taken on your cruise. Please read these carefully. Failure to disclose any material facts may mean that your policy will not cover you and may invalidate the policy altogether. If the travel insurance does not meet your requirements you may cancel the policy within 14 days of receipt to obtain a full refund, provided travel has not started and no claim has been made. After the 14 day period all premiums, including any additional premiums charged for pre-existing medical conditions, are non-refundable under any circumstances. Please note that cover is only available to residents of the UK. For passengers booking cruises not covered in the premiums table, we may be able to suggest alternative insurance providers please call us for details on 0844 209 9000.
Silver Gold Excess Gold Cover Limit Excess
75 75 5 million 7,500 25 per day up to 1,000 25 per day up to 1,000 75 5,000 50,000 2,000,000 25 per hour up to 250 and 5,000 if cancellation after 24 hours 75 75 75 75 2,000 to arrange trip to next ship stop 500 300 25,000 1,000 150 + 500 to deliver baggage to next ship stop 75 75 1,500 500 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75 75
HEALTH
If you, any person travelling with you or any person on whom your travel plans depend (a close relative for example), have ever had treatment for any cancer, respiratory, cardiovascular or circulatory condition (e.g. heart condition, hypertension, blood clots, raised cholesterol, stroke, aneurysm) or any medical condition you have, or have had, that has given rise to symptoms or required any form of treatment, been prescribed medication, received medical consultation, investigations or follow-up/check-up during the 2 years prior to the commencement of this policy then you must advise Holiday Extras on 0845 458 0871 as per the policy terms to see if cover is available. Please refer to the policy wording list of Automatically
Item 80 - 85 Silver
79.82 Medical Cancellation Hospital benefit Cabin confinement Abandonment Personal accident Personal liability Delayed departure Missed cruise port (Missed departure) Unused excursions Missed itinerary port Legal expenses Hijack and mugging Delayed baggage Baggage Personal money & passport
Limit
5 million 5,000 25 per day up to 1,000 25 per day up to 1,000 5,000 50,000 2,000,000 25 per hour up to 250 and 5,000 if cancellation after 24 hours 2,000 to arrange trip to next ship stop 500 300 25,000 1,000 150 + 500 to deliver baggage to next ship stop 1,500 500
65 - 69 Silver
42.98
70 - 74 Silver
67.21 79.16 88.13
75 - 79 Silver
70.00
Gold
32.86 38.70 43.09
Gold
47.29
Gold
73.94 96.95
Gold
77.01
Gold
87.82
24.56 27.02
55.26 60.80
52.27 57.51 61.57 67.73 68.55 75.41
85.13 93.56 97.08 106.80 111.63 122.81 127.30 140.04
87.08 100.26 110.30 114.34 125.78
65.00 103.41 113.75 132.95 146.25 168.41 185.25 192.04 211.25 88.46 140.74 154.81 180.95 199.04 229.20 252.11 261.37 287.50
122.80 135.08 214.90 236.39 276.30 303.93 349.98 384.98 399.10 439.01
Worldwide excluding North America and Caribbean (see note 2)

61.74 65.72 81.65
65 - 69 Silver
91.77
70 - 74 Silver Gold
75 - 79 Silver Gold
80 - 85 Silver Gold
Gold
Gold
52.44 57.68
100.94 117.99 129.78 149.45 164.39 170.43 187.46
67.91 108.05 118.84 138.92 152.80 175.96 193.54 200.66 220.71 72.29 115.01 126.51 147.87 162.65 187.30 206.03 213.59 234.94 89.82 142.89 157.19 183.71 202.10 232.70 255.99 265.36 291.92
122.81 135.09 214.92 236.41 276.32 303.95 350.01 385.01 399.13 439.04 166.91 183.60 292.09 321.30 375.55 413.10 475.69 523.26 542.46 596.70 255.10 280.61 446.43 491.07 573.98 631.37 727.04 799.74 829.08 911.98
Worldwide (see note 3)

56.42 67.04 81.65
65 - 69 Silver
98.74
70 - 74 Silver Gold
75 - 79 Silver Gold
80 - 85 Silver Gold
Gold
73.74
Gold
56.42 62.06
108.61 126.95 139.64 160.80 176.87 183.37 201.70
98.74 129.05 126.95 165.92 160.80 210.16 183.37 239.66
89.82 117.32 157.19 150.84 202.10 191.06 255.99 217.88 291.92 394.19 142.89 164.83 183.71 211.93 232.70 268.44 265.36 306.12
129.44 142.38 226.52 249.17 291.24 320.36 368.90 405.78 420.68 462.74 176.37 194.01 308.65 339.52 396.83 436.52 502.65 552.93 573.20 630.53 270.26 297.29 472.96 520.26 608.09 668.90 770.24 847.28 878.35 966.19
Maximum duration 90 days. Maximum age 85 at the date of issue. Limits and exclusions apply. This table is provided for guidance purposes only. Details and premiums are valid at the time of printing September 2012, but are subject to change. Note 1: Europe is defined as the continent of Europe west of the Ural Mountains, Iceland, Madeira, the Canary Islands, and any country or island with a Mediterranean coastline (but not Israel, Algeria, Syria, Lebanon or Libya). Note 2: Worldwide, excluding the United States of America, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands and the Bahamas, Cuba, Bermuda, Australia and New Zealand. Note 3: Worldwide, including the United States of America, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean Islands and the Bahamas, Cuba, Bermuda, Australia and New Zealand. Annual travel insurance policies are also available on request.
All premiums are per person. All prices are correct at the time of going to press. Should there be any changes to premiums, they will be notified at the time of booking.
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Fair Trading Conditions

3.7 We may decide, at any time, to advertise Saver Fares on selected cruises or cabin grades. These are subject to availability and your cabin number will not be allocated at the time of booking.
4 SHORE EXCURSIONS
4.1 The Passenger accepts that the Company, acting as agent, arranges hotels, shore excursion and shuttle services (which may involve additional costs for Passengers) with local operators who may themselves engage the services of third party suppliers. The Company will at all times endeavour to appoint reputable and competent operators who comply with all prevailing local rules, regulations and standards, although Passengers accept that, outside the UK, standards of hygiene, accommodation and transport might differ from comparable standards in the UK. 4.2 Local laws and regulations of the relevant country will be applied to assess the performance of suppliers in the event of a Passenger complaint. Outside the UK, the supplier will not be deemed to have been at fault if local laws and regulations have been satisfied even if the laws of England have not been met. 4.3 Passengers should be aware that they may also be subject to terms and conditions imposed by local excursion operators. 4.4 In the event of an excursion being cancelled, the Company will take all reasonable steps to ensure that Passengers are offered a choice of an alternative excursion and/or a full refund in the case of supplementary excursions. 4.5 Passengers cancelling supplementary excursions prior to departure and on board before bookings close 48 hours prior to arrival in the port, will be refunded in accordance with the schedule set out in clause 8.1. Passengers cancelling supplementary excursions after departure will not be entitled to a refund. If in such cases the cancellation is due to ill health a supporting letter from the ships Doctor (charges may apply) may enable Passengers to make a claim on their Travel Insurance Policy. Any Passenger that fails to attend an excursion for whatever reason will be deemed to have cancelled. 4.6 Passengers wishing to change supplementary excursion details will be allowed to do so on presentation of the appropriate ticket(s) at the shore excursion desk during the advertised opening hours and at least 48 hours prior to the ships arrival in the excursion port. Any amended booking will be treated as a new booking and the price charged (if applicable). 4.7 Any changes to supplementary excursion arrangements requested by Passengers less than 48 hours prior to the ships arrival in the excursion port will only be allowed subject to availability and the terms and conditions of the excursion operator. All other conditions are as (4.6) above. 4.8 Passengers participating in shore excursions included in the original cruise package are subject to clauses 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 and 4.4 only.
1 THE CONTRACT
1.1 The contract is between All Leisure Holidays Limited trading as Swan Hellenic (The Company) and each person booking with the Company (including the parents or guardian of any person under 18 years of age) (the Passengers). Please note that information contained in the section headed General Information in our brochure or in these or any other comparable sections, and any other relevant information on our website also form part of your contract with the Company. 1.2 The Lead Passenger warrants as a fundamental term of the contract that he/she has read these terms and conditions and has the authority to and agrees to be bound by them. Furthermore that he/she is authorised by each Passenger named on the confirmation invoice (and, where such passenger is under 18, by his or her parents or guardian) to enter into a contract with the Company on their behalf. Unless otherwise indicated, the Lead Passenger warrants that the Passenger information given may be used by the Company or its partners for future marketing purposes. 1.3 No contract exists until the Company has received the full deposit (or, where appropriate, the full price) and a confirmation invoice has been issued. Please note that a contract will exist even if the Company is unable to confirm all holiday details (e.g. flights) at the time of booking. A confirmation invoice will be sent to the Lead Passenger. There is no charge for payment of a deposit by credit card but a 3% charge will be made for any subsequent payments made by credit card. 1.4 All details on the confirmation invoice (and on any additional documents produced by the Company) will be deemed to have been accepted unless the Company receives notification to the contrary in writing from the Lead Passenger within 14 days of the date of dispatch (which will be deemed to be 2 days after the date of issue). If any errors are not immediately identified and reported, any cost of rectifying the same at a subsequent date must be met by the Passenger. Please note that Passengers not following these instructions will be fully liable for any costs that may subsequently be incurred in rectifying errors at a later date. In the case of flight tickets and e-tickets these must be checked by Passengers and the Company must be notified of any errors immediately. 1.5 It is expressly agreed that all Passengers and their luggage are carried subject to the Conditions of Carriage of the airlines and shipping company used, some of which limit or exclude liability. Copies of these conditions are available on request. Any compensation payable for non-performance or improper performance of land, sea and air carriage services shall be limited in accordance with the international conventions which govern such services. 1.6 For bookings made through an approved ABTA Travel Agent, the Agent holds any monies paid on behalf of the Company. 1.7 The Company reserves the right to cancel bookings and levy cancellation charges on the scale in section 8 below if balance payments are not received in full 16 weeks before departure or by return post/credit or debit card for bookings taken less than 17 weeks before departure. 1.8 Travel insurance (where purchased through us or directly with a third party) does not form part of your contract with the Company or of any package. 1.9 All employees, agents, contractors, sub-contractors, suppliers and insurers of the Company shall be bound by these Fair Trading Conditions. 1.10 These Fair Trading Conditions apply only to cruise packages booked directly with the Company and where the Company is acting as principal. 1.11 The contract and all other proceedings arising out of or in connection with it shall be governed by English law and the jurisdiction of the English courts. Passengers may, however, choose the law and jurisdiction of Scotland or Northern Ireland if they so wish. If and in so far as a claim against the Company is governed by the Athens Convention it may be brought in any Court specified in Article 17 thereof.
processing fees levied by issuing banks. 2.2 If the deposit and/or balance are not paid on time, the Company reserves the right to cancel the contract and apply any cancellation charges set out in section 8. 2.3 Passengers with physical or mental disabilities or other conditions which may require special treatment or assistance (including Passengers who may require the use of a wheelchair) must advise the Company at the point of enquiry. They will then be required to complete a questionnaire and upon receipt of which they may be asked to accept additional Fair Trading Conditions before a confirmation invoice is issued and a contract entered into. 2.4 The Company reserves the right to ask any Passenger to provide medical evidence of fitness to travel at the time of booking or at any point up to the beginning of the cruise. 2.5 The Company may (at its discretion) offer Passengers at the time of booking a guaranteed cabin booking (a Guarantee Cabin). Under such offers a Passenger is guaranteed to receive a cabin of a specified type although the precise location of the cabin is at the Companys discretion. The Company may (at its discretion) upgrade a Guarantee Cabin to a higher category cabin at no additional cost to the Passenger. The Company may allocate specific cabins under guarantee offers at any time up until the Passenger arrives on the vessel at the port of embarkation. Once Guarantee Cabins have been allocated, the Company is unable to accept Passenger change requests. If Passengers book two or more back-to-back cruises and one or more cruise includes Guarantee Cabins, it is possible that Passengers may be allocated different cabins on each cruise and may need to move between cabins on changeover day(s).
5 INSURANCE
5.1 In cases where Passengers purchase insurance through the Company, they accept the Company is acting as an agent for the named insurance provider and that the purchase will be subject to that insurance providers terms and conditions which will be sent to them with their policy documents or provided in advance of purchase upon request. 5.2 Travel insurance arrangements must be in force for the entire duration of the holiday. If Passengers do not purchase the insurance offered by the Company, then details of the alternative insurance policy (which must at a minimum cover medical charges, cancellation, curtailment, evacuation (from the vessel) and repatriation costs for not less than 5 million) must be provided at the time of booking if possible, but no later than six months prior to the scheduled date of departure or at the time of booking if bookings are made within six months of the date of departure. 5.3 The Company is not responsible for checking that Passengers have the correct level of insurance and will not be liable for any costs, howsoever arising, in excess of any travel insurance cover purchased.
6 PASSPORTS & VISAS

6.1 It is the responsibility of all Passengers to check and fulfill the passport, visa, and immigration requirements applicable to their itinerary. The Company can only provide general information and Passengers must check requirements for their own specific circumstances with the relevant Embassies and/or Consulates as applicable. 6.2 Passengers must understand that passport, visa and immigration requirements do change and are responsible for checking the up to date position in good time before departure. 6.3 For passengers leaving the UK, the Company requires a full 10 year British passport valid for at least six months after the date of return for all UK citizens. Passengers who are not British citizens or who hold a non British passport, must check passport and visa requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country(ies) to or through which they intend to travel. 6.4 All Passengers must ensure that they have the correct travel documents in their possession before departure. Passengers may incur fines if they fail to comply with documentation or visa requirements. The Company will re-charge to the Passenger any such fines that have been paid by the Company on the Passengers behalf. 6.5 The Company does not accept any responsibility for Passengers who are denied disembarkation or are unable to travel, or who incur any other loss because they fail to comply with any passport, visa, or immigration requirements. Cancellation of any part of the holiday that arises due to problems with visa/passport, or immigration requirements will be subject to cancellation charges set out in section 8.
3 PRICES AND SURCHARGES

3.1 The Company reserves the right to alter the published prices of any of the holidays. Passengers will be advised of the current price of the holiday that they wish to book before any contract is confirmed. 3.2 The price of the travel arrangements in this brochure was calculated using exchange rates quoted in the Financial Times on March 2013. Changes in transportation costs (including the cost of fuel, port costs, taxes or other fees chargeable for services such as landing taxes or embarkation or disembarkation fees at ports and airports) and exchange rates mean that the price of travel arrangements may change after booking. The Company undertakes, however, that no changes to charges will be made within 30 days of departure. 3.3 The Company will absorb and the Passenger will not be charged for, any increase equivalent to up to 2% of the total holiday cost (excluding insurance premiums and/or any amendment charges). The Company may, at its discretion, and subject to the approval of the relevant authority (ies), charge the Passenger any increase above 2%. If the increase is more than 10% of the price of their travel arrangements, Passengers will have the option of accepting a change to another holiday or cancelling and receiving a full refund of all monies paid, except for any insurance premiums and amendment charges. If the Company is able to offer another holiday and this alternative holiday is of equivalent or higher price to the original holiday booked, then the Passenger will not have to pay more. If the alternative holiday is a lower price, the Passenger will be refunded the difference. Should Passengers decide to cancel their holiday under these circumstances, they must to do so within 14 days of the date of the invoice for the additional charge. 3.4 Should the total cost to the Company of a Passengers holiday fall by more than 2% due to any of the changes mentioned above then the Company will pass on to Passengers any refund due. Passengers should note that travel arrangements are not always purchased in local currency and some changes in local currency costs may have no impact on the price of Passengers travel due to contractual and other protection in place. 3.5 All outstanding balances on on-board accounts must be settled in full before the Passenger finishes the cruise. If any Passenger fails to settle their on-board account then the Company shall be entitled to take whatever steps may be necessary to recover the monies due and shall be entitled to pass on any costs incurred in doing so. 3.6 Passengers must be aware that the holiday price quoted may include different points of departure and return from/to the UK. In such cases there may be additional costs associated with transfer between the two places not included in the holiday price that will be passed on to the customer.
7 CHANGES TO BOOKING DETAILS BY PASSENGERS

7.1 The Company will do its utmost to ensure that amendments requested by Passengers are accommodated, but the Company makes no guarantee that these requests will be met. Any change request must be made in writing by the Lead Passenger and the Company reserves the right to pass on the costs of making any such changes. Passengers must be aware that charges associated with amendments are likely to increase nearer to the date of departure. 7.2 Additional passengers or cruises may be added to a booking at any time subject to availability. In each case a deposit (or full payment, as relevant) per additional Passenger will be required by the Company and all other booking conditions must be met before the new contract exists. 7.3 Requests for significant amendments to booking details (e.g. change of ship or sail date) received before the balance due date will be treated as a new booking. At the Companys sole discretion, the original booking will either be deemed cancelled (and be subject to the cancellation charges set out in section 8), or will be deemed amended (and be subject to an amendment fee of 75 per Passenger). Any deposit paid, discount applied or promotion applicable to a booking that is cancelled or amended will only be transferred to a new booking at the Companys discretion. 7.4 For minor amendments to booking details received before the balance due date (e.g. passenger name changes) an administration charge of 30 per Passenger affected will be charged. If name changes are required to
2 THE BOOKING PROCESS

2.1 A deposit of 200 per passenger or 10% of the total fare due, whichever is highest (or full payment for bookings taken within 119 days of departure) is due on booking. A higher amount may be payable if any supplier(s) require additional payments for a service prior to the balance due date. Payment of a deposit means acceptance of these Fair Trading Conditions. The Company takes no responsibility for credit card or foreign currency transaction
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scheduled flight details, the charge may be significantly more than 30 per Passenger and will be quoted on request. Passengers should also be aware that airlines may not allow transfer of Passenger names and in such cases a flight booking might need to be cancelled and rebooked, subject to availability, and at the Passengers expense. 7.5 After an amendment is applied a new confirmation invoice will be issued at which point the contract will be deemed to be amended accordingly.
Passengers will receive no refund of the cost of any part of the unused cruise package. 10.4 The Company will endeavour to carry Passengers of limited mobility if it has been notified of such limitations in writing at the time of booking (and has been informed of any deterioration in condition or new conditions between booking and travelling) and after any additional Fair Trading Conditions have been agreed by the Passenger and the Company in writing prior to departure. 10.5 Whilst the Company makes every effort to accommodate all Passengers needs, Passengers using wheelchairs may have restricted access in certain areas of the ship and may be unable to go ashore in certain ports, particularly those that require the use of tenders. Mobility scooters - Passengers must not use mobility scooters on board. They must be gel or dry cell battery only with a width of no more than 78cm to enable access to the cabin. Each part should weigh no more than 23kg. Any passenger taking a mobility scooter aboard Minerva must reside in a disabled cabin. 10.6 The Company does not accept any responsibility for Passengers unable to travel, or who incur any other loss because they fail to comply with any health formalities. The Company takes no responsibility for Passengers denied embarkation and/or disembarkation on medical grounds. Cancellation of any part of the holiday that arises due to health requirements will be subject to cancellation charges as set out in section 8. 10.7 Any cost or expense reasonably incurred by the Company for or on behalf of the Passenger in respect of any form of medical, dental or similar treatment, hotel, transportation, repatriation or any other expense shall be repayable by the Passenger to the Company irrespective of whether the sum is covered by the Passengers travel insurance arrangements. 10.8 If a Passenger is refused entry to board an aircraft because, in the opinion of the Captain, the Passenger is unfit to travel or represents a threat to the safety of the aircraft or its Passengers or crew or is abusive or disruptive, the Company will not be liable to complete the Passengers holiday arrangements and will not be liable to pay any refund or compensation. 10.9 Unless approved by the Company in writing prior to departure, Passengers may not bring on board any controlled substances. 10.10 Passengers may not bring on board any prohibited substances, any animals or any goods of a flammable or dangerous nature. Doing so will render the Passenger strictly liable to the Company for any injury, loss, damage or expense suffered by the Company as a result. The Passenger will also be personally liable for any statutory penalties. 10.11 Passengers are required at all times to follow the instructions of employees and crew regarding the use of ships equipment (including hand sanitizers) and general behaviour whilst on board and the Company will not be responsible for any consequential injury, illness, financial or other loss incurred by Passengers if they fail to comply with the instructions they are given. 10.12 The Captain (or any employee or member of the crew authorized by the Master) will be entitled to search the cabin and/or personal luggage of any Passenger suspected of being in breach of these clauses. In addition, any employee or crew member will be entitled to enter a Passengers cabin in order to carry out an inspection, or to undertake cleaning, maintenance or repair work. 10.13 The Company has the right to refuse or revoke passage to anyone who, in its judgment, is in a physical or mental condition unfit for travel, or who may require care beyond that which the vessel can provide and under such circumstances the Company will offer the Passenger no refund of any part of the cost of their unused cruise package. 10.14 If it appears that a Passengers conduct, behaviour or health has or is likely to endanger the Passengers own health or the health, safety or enjoyment of any other Passenger or crew or employee, or makes the Company liable for any significant unforseen costs including medical treatment or repatriation, the Company and/or the Captain reserve the right to take appropriate action and make appropriate charges. Actions may include disembarkation, confinement to a particular cabin, and through the ships doctor, the administration of any drugs or medicines and/or confinement to a hospital or similar institution at any port. If, under the terms of this clause, the Passengers cruise is terminated the Company will offer the Passenger no refund for any unused part of their cruise package nor will the Company be liable for the cost of repatriating the Passenger.
12 CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE BY SEA

12.1 Travel on board the ship is subject to the shipping companys Conditions of Carriage some of which limit or exclude liability in accordance with international conventions. Copies of these conditions can be provided in advance upon request. They are also available on board the ship. 12.2 If for any reason despite the above paragraph the Company would be otherwise liable in connection with carriage by sea the provisions of the Athens Convention relating to the carriage of Passengers and their luggage by sea 1974 (the Athens Convention) and any modification thereof which may be in force at the time, may be applicable to the contract. The Company draws each Passengers attention to the fact that the Athens Convention in most cases limits the carriers liability for death or personal injury or loss of or damage to luggage and makes special provision for valuables. The Athens Convention presumes that luggage has been delivered undamaged unless written notice is given to the carrier before or at the time of disembarkation or re-delivery or from the time when such re-delivery should have taken place. If and in so far as the Athens Convention is applicable to the contract, the Company shall be entitled to the benefit of all limitations, rights and immunities conferred by the Athens Convention. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing provisions of this condition any damages payable by the Company up to the Athens Convention Limits shall be reduced in proportion to any contributory negligence by the Passenger and by the maximum deductible specified in Article 8 (4) of the Athens Convention. 12.3 Insofar as a cruise may be performed on a ship not owned by the Company, Passengers agree that the Company shall at all times nevertheless be deemed a ship owner for the purposes of any relevant laws in force in any relevant jurisdiction and therefore be entitled to any limit to its liability.
8 CANCELLATION BY A PASSENGER
8.1 A Passenger may cancel a booking at any time. Cancellation will take effect when the Company has received written notice of cancellation signed by the Lead Passenger. Cancellation charges payable to the Company are:
Period before departure within which the Company receives notice

After payment of deposit 112 to 60 days before departure 59 to 29 days before departure 28 days or less before departure to departure date
Cancellation charge per passenger

Loss of deposit + 100% of insurance premium (if applicable) 60% of invoiced charge +100% of insurance premium (if applicable) 90% of invoiced charge +100% of insurance premium (if applicable) 100% of invoiced charge +100% of insurance premium (if applicable)

13 CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE BY AIR

13.1 Travel on board aircraft used in travelling to and from the ship is subject to the airlines standard ticket conditions, some of which limit or exclude liability in accordance with international conventions. These conditions can be found on the airlines website or can be provided by the Company upon request. 13.2 If your air journey involves a destination or stop in a country other than the one from which you depart, the Warsaw Convention may govern the liability of all airlines involved in your journey, including any portion thereof in a single country. This Convention limits the liability of airlines involved in your journey, including any portion thereof in a single country. This Convention limits the liability of airlines for death or bodily injury and for baggage loss, delay or damage. For many air carriers, the Warsaw Convention limits for bodily injury or death and the defence that they have taken all necessary measures to avoid the damage for the first 100,000 Special Drawing Rights of any such claim do not apply. In addition, in cases of death or bodily injury, many air carriers will make advance payments to the person entitled to compensation, if required to meet immediate economic needs, in proportion to the hardship suffered. European Community carriers provides a minimum advance equal to not less than 15,000 Special Drawing Rights in the event of death. Other air carriers may apply alternate provisions.
8.2 A Passenger will not have a right to exclusive occupancy of a cabin with two or more berths unless any applicable single occupancy premium has been paid. In the event of a Passenger becoming a single occupant of such a cabin due to a cancellation, he/she will become liable to pay any applicable single occupancy premium. Passengers are advised that certain reasons for cancellation are covered by their travel insurance.
9 CANCELLATION OR ALTERATION BY THE COMPANY

9.1 The Company reserves the right at its sole and absolute discretion at any time to cancel, postpone or alter without prior notice or consultation any cruise in whole or in part in order to safeguard its Passengers, its crew, its employees or the vessel in the event of war or threat of war, political unrest, terrorist activity or threat of terrorist activity, nuclear disaster, riots, civil strife, adverse weather conditions or other similar events (Force Majeure) or for any other valid operational reason. If the majority of ports that the Company aims to visit during any one cruise have to be changed on UK Foreign Office advice before the cruise commences, the Company undertakes to offer Passengers an alternative cruise or refund of the cost of their cruise in full, less any insurance premiums paid. 9.2 If under clause 9.1 the Company cancels a cruise before the scheduled departure date it will offer, when possible, a subsequent alternative departure of similar standard (which must be accepted in writing within 14 days of the offer being made), or the choice of a full refund of all monies paid, less any insurance premiums paid. 9.3 If under clause 9.1 the Company cancels a cruise after the scheduled departure date, it will return all Passengers as soon as practicable to the UK and make a proportional refund for any unused services, less any insurance premiums paid and any non-recoverable expenses incurred. 9.4 If under clause 9.1 the Company alters the planned itinerary only, refunds will be limited to any balances outstanding on shore excursions. 9.5 In any of the circumstances mentioned above the Company shall not be liable to pay any compensation, nor shall Passengers have any further claim against the Company. 9.6 The Company and the Captain of the ship are unable to guarantee that the ship will call at every advertised port or follow every part of the advertised route. They will at all times endeavour to maintain the advertised programme but reserve the right at their sole discretion to make any alternations they deem necessary. 9.7 The company also reserves the right to cancel any cruise by giving written notice at least eight weeks before departure if sales of that departure have not reached 70% of capacity. Under such circumstances clause 9.2 will apply and the Company shall not be liable to pay compensation, nor shall Passengers have any further claim against the Company. 9.8 The Company reserves the right at its sole and absolute discretion to use a substitute ship of similar standard to the original ship should it prove necessary to do so. 9.9 In addition to the rights of the Company, Aircraft and Ships Captains always have the right at their absolute discretion to vary any planned routing without prior notice or consultation if they deem it necessary to do so in the interests of safety. 9.10 Any flight details contained in the Companys brochures are provisional. Final flight details (including timings) will be issued near to departure and may differ significantly from any provisional information previously provided. 9.11 If for any reason details of a cruise have to be altered before departure (and subject to Clause 9.1) the Company will notify the Lead Passenger as soon as possible. 9.12 The Company will not be held responsible for, nor have liability in respect of, delays caused by third parties during passage through sea areas controlled by vessel traffic schemes, canals, rivers or any other navigable waterways.
14 guides and guest speakers

14.1 Independent contractors retained by the Company, including but not limited to Guest Speakers, guides, guest personalities and entertainers are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. The Company also retains the right to change any member of ships crew previously advertised or disclosed (e.g. the ships Captain) without notice.
15 FINANCIAL PROTECTION
15.1 The Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 require the Company to provide security for the monies that each Passenger pays for the package holidays booked with the Company and for your repatriation in the event of the Companys insolvency. The Company provides this security for air holiday packages by way of an Air Travel Operators Licence (number 3897) administered by the Civil Aviation Authority, and for non air holiday packages by way of a bond organised through ABTA. In the unlikely event of the insolvency of the Company, the CAA or bond issuer (where appropriate) will arrange to refund any money that the Passenger has paid to the Company for an advance booking.
10.15 Should any Passenger have the misfortune to suffer illness, injury or death during the period of the cruise arising out of an activity that does not form part of the arrangement made by the Company, the Company will, where appropriate, provide any assistance it can to the affected Passenger, such assistance being limited to a maximum cost incurred by the Company of 5,000 per cabin. 10.16 The Company may invite various affinity groups of people with shared interests who choose to travel together onto a cruise. The Company does not envisage that this will materially affect the normal day to day operation of the ship but Passengers must accept that there may be occasions when certain facilities are unavailable whilst these groups are on board.
11 COMPLAINTS
11.1 Any Passenger who encounters a problem during a cruise must immediately report it to the Hotel Manager or a senior member of the crew on the ship and ensure that the issue is recorded in the ships log together with any action taken to resolve it. If the matter cannot be resolved during the cruise, and the Passenger wishes to pursue a complaint, the Passenger must write to the Company within 28 days of final disembarkation. 11.2 As a Member of ABTA, membership number W0302. The Company maintains a high standard of service to you by ABTAs Code of Conduct. We can also offer you an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or in connection with this contract. The arbitration scheme is arranged by ABTA and administered independently. It provides for a simple and inexpensive method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on you in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for an amount greater than 5,000 per person. There is also a limit of 25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of 1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect of this element. Your request for arbitration must be received by ABTA within eighteen months of the date of return from holiday. Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be available if we agree, but the ABTA Code does not require such agreement. For injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA Mediation Procedure and we have the option to agree to mediation.
10 MEDICAL AND OTHER CONDUCT

10.1 The Company reserves the right at any time to require any Passenger to produce medical evidence of fitness to travel including the submission of any required medical certificates. 10.2 Any Passenger boarding a ship at initial embarkation who has not filled in the required pre-boarding health declaration must inform the Company of any sickness and/or diahorrea experienced less than 72 hours prior to embarkation. In the interest of Passengers safety the Company reserves the right at its discretion, to refuse boarding. In such circumstances the Company shall not be liable to pay any compensation, nor shall Passengers have any further claim against the Company. 10.3 At the point of embarkation, the Company reserves the right to refuse passage to any Passenger who had failed to notify the Company at the time of booking of any disabilities or the need for assistance or who, in the opinion of the Company is unfit to travel or who may constitute a danger to themselves or others whilst on board. Under those circumstances
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welcome aboard MINERVA
A small ship with a big personality

Canopied pool area Offering shelter from the heat of the midday sun, and creating more opportunities for BBQs, alfresco dining and late night entertainment.
Tenders Easy access, fast tenders to transfer you between ship and shore easily and in comfort.
Promenade Deck A traditional wraparound promenade deck offering the chance to walk a mile (8 circuits), with plenty of space for sunbathing.
Internet Lounge Dedicated Internet Lounge, enabling you to keep in touch with family and friends.
SHACKLETON BAR A spacious horseshoe shaped bar with large picture windows on both sides of the ship, featuring Frank Hurleys photos of Shackletons infamous 1914 Endurance expedition. Relax and enjoy a pre or post dinner drink, while listening to a varied programme of piano music selected by our cocktail pianist.
WHEELER BAR The elegant and comfortable Wheeler Bar is named after the archaeologist, Sir Mortimer Wheeler, the first Chairman of Swan Hellenic, whose portrait graces the bar. Open from mid-morning, the Wheeler Bar is the perfect location for a drink during the day and late into the evening, when classical guitar or harp music can often be heard.
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Orpheus Lounge This light spacious lounge at the forward end of the top deck, with seating for 145 passengers, offers panoramic views by day and an intimate, late night venue for jazz by night.
Illustration by Ric Cooper
THE LIBRARY Minervas well stocked Library is one of the finest afloat, featuring approximately 5,000 volumes of fiction, non-fiction and reference books relevant to our cruising destinations - many written by our eminent Guest Speakers.
THE SWAN RESTUARANT The Swan Restaurant, named to celebrate the joie de vivre of our founders, WF and RK Swan, is elegantly and comfortably furnished with white tablecloths, sparkling glasses and polished cutlery. Arrive at any time within advertised opening hours and you will be shown to a table by our Matre d. Full waiter service will ensure that you enjoy your meal.
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a wide choice of cabins
Stylish and well appointed balcony suites

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inerva now offers 44 balcony suites some of the most spacious and comfortable balcony suites afloat as well as a choice of eight other categories of outside and inside cabins. All cabins are twin-bedded and if requested at the time of booking can be made into a single queen bed.
Deluxe balcony suite, Category B a choice of 12

These Deluxe Balcony Suites, feature a deep teak deck balcony with floor-to ceiling patio doors and are 31.13m including balcony (which measures 9.38m2). Featuring a separate sitting area with sofa, chair, table, flat screen TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities, all Deluxe Balcony Suites on the starboard side have en suite shower facilities, while all those on the port side have en suites with baths.
With our compliments: A welcome bottle of Champagne and mineral water on embarkation. Mini Bar: first set up is complimentary. Fruit Basket: replenished on a daily basis. Complimentary return chauffeur service within 75 miles see pages 101-102
Owners Suite, Category A Discovery or Explorer Suites a choice of 2 unique suites

These premier suites are 34.30m in total, incorporating a private balcony measuring 7.5m2 with floor-to-ceiling patio doors, a separate sitting area with sofa, chair, table, flat screen TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities. The Owners Suite on the starboard side has en suite shower facilities while the Owners Suite on the port side has en suite bath facilities.
With our compliments: Champagne on embarkation: replenished free of charge on request. Bottled mineral water: replenished free of charge on request. Mini Bar: replenished as per consumption. Fruit Basket: replenished on daily basis. Canaps: served on daily basis. Complimentary return chauffeur service within 75 miles - see pages 101-102
Superior balcony suite, Category C a choice of 10

These Superior Balcony Suites, feature a balcony with floor to ceiling patio doors. Overall cabin area of 30.70m includes the balcony (which measures 7.5m2). Featuring a separate sitting area with sofa, chair, table, flat screen TV, refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities, all Superior Balcony Suites on the starboard side have en suite shower facilities, while all those on the port side have en suites with baths.
With our compliments: A welcome bottle of Champagne and bottled mineral water on embarkation. Mini Bar: first set up is complimentary. Fruit Basket: replenished on a daily basis. Complimentary return chauffeur service within 75 miles - see pages 101-102
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balcony Suite, Category D a choice of 20

These Balcony Suites, feature an expansive teak deck balcony with floorto-ceiling patio doors bringing the total size inclusive of balcony to 28m (balcony measures 7.10m2). Featuring a separate sitting area with sofa, chair, table, flat screen TV and refrigerator, all Balcony Suites on the starboard side have en suite shower facilities, while all those on the port side have en suites with baths.
With our compliments: Bottled mineral water: first set up is complimentary. Mini Bar: charged as consumed.
Aegean Deck cabin outside, Category F & G a choice of 56

These outside cabins on Aegean Deck range from 12.1m to 13m in size and feature large picture windows. All Aegean Deck cabins (including inside cabins, Categories K & L) feature en suites with showers. Outside cabins on Baltic Deck, Categories H & I, are similar but have two portholes instead of picture windows. All cabins on Baltic Deck (including inside cabins, Categories M & N) feature en suites with showers.
With our compliments: A welcome bottle of mineral water on embarkation.
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mv MINERVA - SWAN HELLENIC
Livingstone Lounge
Pool
Veranda
Wheeler Bar
Internet Lounge Reception
Library
Card Room Shackleton Bar Medical Centre
PROMENADE DECK SUN DECK BRIDGE DECK MAIN DECK AEGEAN DECK BALTIC DECK
Orpheus Lounge
Swan Restaurant Gym Passenger Launderette Salon Centre
Gift Shop & Kiosk
Darwin Lounge
PORT Stage
LIFT
ORPHEUS LOUNGE Dance Floor Forward Banquette Seating
Bar
PROMENADE DECK - Featuring a panoramic Observation Lounge - Orpheus Lounge

BS 20 BS 18 BS 16 BS 14 BS 12 BS 10 BS 8 BS 6 BS 4 BS 2 DB12 DB10 DB 8 DB 6 DB 4 DB 2
LIFT LIFT
STARBOARD
DB11 DB 9 DB 7 DB 5 DB 3 DB 1 BS 19 BS 17 BS 15 BS 13 BS 11 BS 9 BS 7 BS 5 BS 3 BS 1
SUN DECK - Balcony Cabins

WHEELER BAR
LIFT
Bar POOL
INTERNET LOUNGE
CARD ROOM
LIVINGSTONE LOUNGE
SB10 SB 8 SB 6 SB 4 SB 2 OS 2 EXPLORER
SUITE
LIFT
VERANDA
THE LIBRARY
SB 9 SB 7 SB 5 SB 3 SB 1 OS 1 DISCOVERY
SUITE
BRIDGE DECK - Balcony Cabins

Bar THE SWAN RESTAURANT SHACKLETON BAR DARWIN LOUNGE Presentation Stage
LIFT
GIFT SHOP
LIFT
KIOSK
MAIN DECK
A 88 A 84 A 80 A 76 A 74 A 72 A 68 A 70 A 69 A 73 A 71 A 67 A 64 A 66 A 65 A 63 A 61 A 62 A 60 Swans Shore Excursions
LIFT
A 58
A 54 A 56 A 55 A 53
A 50 A 52 A 51 A 49
A 48
A 46
A 44
A 40
A 36
A 34
A 32
A 30
A 26 A 28 A 27
A 22 A 24 A 23 A 21
A 18
A 14
A 10 A 12
A 6 A 8 A 7 A 5
A 2 A 4 A 3 A 1
LAUNDERETTE
GYM A 87 A 83
SALON CENTRE
A A38 42 A A37 41 A 47 A 45 A 43 A 39 A 35
LIFT
A A 20 16
Pursers Reception A 59 A Future Cruise Desk 57
A A A 19 15 11 A 17 A 13 A 9
A 79
A 75
A 33
A 31
A 29
A 25
AEGEAN DECK
B 64 B 60 B 62 B 61 B 63 B 59 B 56 B 58 B 57 B 55 B 52 B 54 B 53 B 51 B 48 B 50 B 49 B 47 B 44 B 46 B 45 B 43 B 42 B 40 B 38 B 36 B 34 B 32 B 30 MEDICAL CENTRE B 28 B 26 B 24 B 22 B 18 B 14 B 10 B 6 B 2
LIFT
LIFT
B 41
B 39
B 37
B 35
B 33
B 31
B 29
B 27
B 25
B 23
B 21
B 17
B 13
B 9
B 5
B 1
BALTIC DECK
MINERVAS PROFILE from the previous edition, but may be subject to change during the upgrade period.
Gross Tonnage Length Beam Draft Cruising Speed Passenger Decks Stabilisers Registration 12,892 437 ft 66 ft 19 ft 14 knots 6 retractable fin Bahamas
Revised Plan - January 2012. Deck and cabin plans have been amended slightly
FACILITIES INCLUDE
44 Balcony cabins* 100 Outside cabins (73% outside cabins including 23% balcony cabins) Choice of two Restaurants Orpheus Lounge Internet Lounge Livingstone Lounge Darwin Lounge Shackleton & Wheeler Bars Card Room - max 10 tables Library Swimming Pool Gift Shop and Kiosk Gymnasium Complimentary Launderette with Washers and Dryers Salon Centre Medical Centre Telephone, Fax and E-mail Facilities Flatscreen TV, Hairdryer and Personal Safe in every Cabin *Starboard Side = Showers. Port Side = Baths
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STANDARD FARES 2014/15 PRICES inclusive of

FLY CRUISES JAN - APR 2014
CRUISE CODE DURATION (NIGHTS) All prices are per person - MIN140105 24 Wonders of the Andes and Atacama
Twin Description Owners Suite with Balcony Deluxe Balcony Suite Superior Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Outside Forward Window Outside Aft Window Outside Forward Port Holes Outside Aft Port Holes Inside Forward Inside Aft Inside Forward Inside Aft Outbound - AIR & TRANSFER CREDITS Inbound - Total - Single
FLIGHTS (WHERE APPLICABLE), AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAMME OF tailor-made SHORE EXCURSIONS & ALL GRATUITIES
NO FLY CRUISES APR - JUL 2014
MIN140414 14 Island Discovery
Twin Single
FLY CRUISES JUL - NOV 2014

MIN140715 15 MIN140730 14 MIN140813 14 MIN140827 14 Black Sea Panorama
Twin Single
MIN140129 23 Shores of Patagonia

Twin Single
MIN140221 22 Spirit of Brazil

Twin Single
MIN140315 14 Amazon Adventure

Twin Single
MIN140329 16 From the Caribbean to the Canaries

Twin Single
MIN140428 11
MIN140509 15
MIN140524 11 Celtic Coasts

Twin Single
MIN140604 12 D-Day 70th Anniversary

Twin Single
MIN140616 15 An Icelandic Summer

Twin Single
MIN140701 14
MIN140910 14 Shores of the Aegean

Twin Single
MIN140924 14 Adriatic Odyssey

Twin Single
MIN141008 14 Realms of the Mediterranean

Twin Single
MIN141022 14 Pyramids and Petra

Twin Single
MIN141105 15 From Petra to Oman

Twin Single
A Scandinavian Capitals of the Spring Baltic

Twin Single Twin Single
To Treasures of the Norway and Swans Hellenic Mediterranean British Isles the North Cape Celebration Waters
Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single
OCCUPANCY Cat Deck A B C D F G H I K L BRIDGE DECK Sun Deck Bridge Deck Sun Deck AEGEAN DECK AEGEAN DECK BALTIC DECK BALTIC DECK AEGEAN DECK AEGEAN DECK
13,610 27,220 11,580 23,160 10,875 21,750 6,790 13,580 6,300 12,600 5,625 11,250 5,895 11,790 8,225 16,450 5,545 11,090 6,115 12,230 6,775 13,550 7,075 14,150 7,405 14,810 5,645 11,290 7,345 14,690 8,580 17,160 7,060 14,120 6,910 13,820 7,350 14,700 7,205 14,410 6,150 12,300 12,385 24,770 10,525 21,050 9,880 19,760 6,170 12,340 5,700 11,400 5,090 10,180 5,330 10,660 7,460 14,920 5,020 10,040 5,550 11,100 6,130 12,260 6,420 12,840 6,700 13,400 5,110 10,220 6,665 13,330 7,785 15,570 6,385 12,770 6,255 12,510 6,650 13,300 6,520 13,040 5,555 11,110 12,240 24,480 10,400 20,800 9,765 19,530 6,095 12,190 5,630 11,260 5,030 10,060 5,190 10,380 7,270 14,540 4,885 10,695 20,520 9,135 17,405 8,575 16,340 5,375 10,205 4,925 7,200 12,960 6,210 10,870 5,830 10,205 3,640 6,840 12,310 5,745 10,055 5,395 6,120 10,405 5,125 5,750 4,860 4,680 4,500 4,295 9,790 7,290 7,020 6,300 6,050 4,775 4,035 3,880 3,725 3,575 8,455 7,945 5,850 5,625 5,030 4,820 4,810 4,525 3,790 3,645 3,500 3,350 9,440 7,935 7,460 5,495 5,285 4,725 4,525 3,365 3,005 2,795 2,365 2,275 2,185 2,095 6,370 5,890 4,960 4,655 3,430 3,300 2,950 2,830 3,150 2,695 2,375 2,195 1,825 1,725 1,650 1,575 9,365 4,725 4,040 3,325 3,090 2,460 2,325 2,060 1,980 4,365 2,825 2,395 2,095 1,950 1,595 1,550 1,475 1,395 8,360 4,235 3,590 2,930 2,745 2,150 2,090 1,840 1,740 4,685 3,200 3,030 2,695 2,525 2,160 2,080 1,965 1,825 9,370 5,760 5,455 4,585 4,295 3,675 3,435 3,245 3,015 6,580 13,160 4,410 9,770 8,820 5,420 5,140 4,310 4,050 3,460 3,230 3,055 2,840 5,405 10,810 5,970 11,940 6,255 12,510 6,525 13,050 4,975 4,895 3,360 3,130 2,845 2,705 2,335 2,250 2,135 1,995 9,790 6,050 5,635 5,125 4,870 4,205 3,940 3,740 3,495 5,390 10,780 5,660 11,320 5,890 11,780 4,490 3,680 3,485 3,100 2,905 2,485 2,390 2,260 2,100 6,625 6,275 5,270 4,940 4,225 3,945 3,730 3,465 9,950 8,980 5,520 5,230 4,395 4,115 3,520 3,285 3,115 2,890 6,495 12,990 7,585 15,170 6,220 12,440 6,090 12,180 6,475 12,950 6,350 12,700 5,405 10,810 5,880 11,760 6,865 13,730 5,615 11,230 5,495 10,990 5,845 11,690 5,730 11,460 4,870 4,035 3,760 3,420 3,250 2,805 2,700 2,565 2,395 7,265 6,770 6,160 5,850 5,050 4,725 4,490 4,195 9,740 5,970 5,645 4,500 4,210 3,440 3,195 3,015 2,785
4,515 8,130 3,010 4,210 7,580 2,855 3,825 6,885 2,535 3,635 6,545 2,380 3,140 5,655 2,035 3,025 5,295 1,955 2,870 5,025 1,850 2,680 4,690 1,720
n/a n/a n/a
3,885 6,995 4,020 7,240 3,065 3,620 6,520 3,810 6,860 2,905 3,290 5,925 3,385 5,755 2,585 3,130 5,635 3,175 5,400 2,420 2,700 4,860 2,715 4,620 2,070 2,600 4,550 2,610 4,310 1,990 2,470 4,325 2,470 4,080 1,885 2,305 4,035 2,295 3,790 1,750
n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
4,710 8,480 3,835 4,390 7,905 3,630 3,990 7,185 3,230 3,795 6,835 3,025 3,275 5,895 2,590 3,155 5,525 2,490 2,995 5,245 2,355 2,795 4,895 2,185
110 120 230
6,905 6,535 5,495 5,145 4,405 4,110 3,890 3,610
3,755 3,555 3,160 2,965 2,535 2,435 2,305 2,140
6,760 6,400 5,375 5,045 4,310 4,020 3,805 3,535
3,990 3,780 3,360 3,150 2,695 2,590 2,450 2,275
7,185 6,805 5,715 5,355 4,585 4,275 4,045 3,755
3,915 3,705 3,295 3,090 2,645 2,540 2,405 2,230
7,050 6,670 5,605 5,255 4,500 4,195 3,970 3,680
3,315 3,135 2,810 2,630 2,150 2,060 1,945 1,795
M BALTIC DECK N BALTIC DECK
200 250 450
250 250 500
250 275 525
275 200 475
200 200 400
200 n/a 200
n/a n/a n/a
n/a n/a n/a
n/a n/a n/a
n/a n/a n/a
n/a 110 110
110 110 220
140 110 250
110
110 220
110 110 220
110 140 250
150 220 370
FLY CRUISES 2014/15

CRUISE CODE DURATION (NIGHTS) All prices are per person - MIN141120 14 Indian Exploration
Twin Description Owners Suite with Balcony Deluxe Balcony Suite Superior Balcony Suite Balcony Suite Outside Forward Window Outside Aft Window Outside Forward Port Holes Outside Aft Port Holes Inside Forward Inside Aft Inside Forward Inside Aft Outbound - AIR & TRANSFER CREDITS Inbound - Total - Single
GRAND VOYAGES JAN 2014 - JAN 2015

MIN140105C 83 Grand Faces of South America
Twin Single
MIN140813 15 To Burma and Beyond

Twin Single
MIN141219 15 A Taste of Indochina

Twin Single
MIN140105A 47 Grand Secrets of the New World

Twin Single
MIN140221A 36 Grand Brazil and Amazon

Twin Single
MIN140329A 30 Grand Ocean Odyssey

Twin Single
MIN140730A 28 Grand Mediterranean and Aegean

Twin Single
MIN0140813A 28 Grand Black Sea and Aegean

Twin Single
MIN140827A 28 Grand Odyssey

Twin Single
MIN140910A 28
MIN140924A 28
MIN141008A 28 Grand Ancient Wonders

Twin Single
MIN141008B 44 Grand Realms of Antiquity

Twin Single
MIN141022A 29 Grand Desert Shores

Twin Single
MIN141105A 29 Grand Trade Winds

Twin Single
MIN141105B 44 Grand Indian Ocean

Twin Single
MIN141120A 29 Grand Indian Voyage

Twin Single
MIN141120B 44 Grand Oriental Odyssey

Twin Single
MIN141204A 30 Grand Colours of the East

Twin Single
Grand Grand Aegean Mediterranean and Adriatic Highlights

Twin Single Twin Single
OCCUPANCY Cat Deck A B C D F G H I K L BRIDGE DECK Sun Deck Bridge Deck Sun Deck AEGEAN DECK AEGEAN DECK BALTIC DECK BALTIC DECK AEGEAN DECK AEGEAN DECK
8,085 16,170 7,875 15,750 9,195 18,390 41,305 83,110 24,690 49,380 17,115 34,230 11,525 23,050 12,135 24,475 14,920 30,050 14,615 29,470 13,065 26,335 13,340 26,885 13,620 27,450 19,190 38,855 12,415 25,100 13,110 26,630 19,895 40,900 14,470 29,635 22,515 46,410 15,525 31,740 7,315 14,630 7,125 14,250 8,340 16,680 37,410 75,320 22,410 44,820 15,500 31,000 10,390 20,780 10,980 22,165 13,520 27,250 13,215 26,680 11,800 23,810 12,055 24,315 12,305 24,815 17,305 35,095 11,200 22,670 11,810 24,035 17,885 36,880 13,025 26,745 20,255 41,895 14,000 28,690 7,125 14,250 6,940 13,880 8,125 16,250 36,950 74,400 22,140 44,280 15,310 30,620 10,260 20,520 10,690 21,585 13,170 26,545 12,870 25,985 11,490 23,180 11,730 23,665 11,975 24,160 16,835 34,155 10,895 22,060 11,490 23,390 17,385 35,885 12,670 26,030 19,695 40,775 13,620 27,930 6,430 12,860 6,265 12,530 7,355 14,710 32,230 61,870 19,330 36,925 13,400 25,445 8,890 16,895 9,645 19,495 11,900 24,010 11,610 23,465 10,350 20,900 10,565 21,340 10,790 21,785 15,140 30,765 9,795 19,865 10,320 21,055 15,580 32,265 11,370 23,430 17,665 36,710 12,250 25,185
4,390 7,905 4,275 4,160 7,490 4,050 3,700 6,290 3,600 3,465 5,895 3,375 2,965 5,045 2,890 2,850 4,705 2,775 2,695 4,450 2,625 2,505 4,135 2,440
220 365 585
7,695 7,290 6,120 5,740 4,915 4,580 4,335 4,030
5,045 4,705 4,275 4,065 3,510 3,380 3,210 2,995
9,085 21,330 37,805 12,910 22,830 8,920 15,475 5,575 8,810 6,540 11,940 8,100 14,750 7,875 14,370 7,005 12,775 7,150 13,040 7,305 13,315 10,175 18,715 6,595 12,095 6,905 12,765 10,270 19,380 7,540 14,130 11,640 22,065 8,165 15,250 8,470 19,795 35,095 12,085 21,365 8,210 14,230 4,690 7,415 6,125 11,195 7,535 13,735 7,375 13,475 6,620 12,080 6,760 12,340 6,905 12,595 9,605 17,680 6,225 11,425 6,515 12,065 9,670 18,295 7,110 13,350 10,885 20,705 7,625 14,280 7,695 17,510 29,155 10,745 17,860 7,265 11,795 4,070 5,945 5,500 9,820 6,835 12,470 6,615 11,800 5,865 10,120 5,985 10,330 6,115 10,545 8,510 14,545 5,525 9,325 5,770 9,835 8,495 14,955 6,245 11,100 9,610 17,715 6,790 12,435 7,320 16,295 27,250 10,025 16,735 6,770 11,015 3,745 5,545 5,180 9,260 6,485 11,845 6,235 11,135 5,485 9,475 5,605 9,675 5,720 9,875 7,945 13,595 5,160 8,720 5,375 9,185 7,885 13,945 5,805 10,360 8,975 16,625 6,375 11,715 6,320 13,500 19,465 8,395 12,140 5,605 5,915 12,930 18,630 8,060 11,645 5,370 5,620 12,360 16,405 7,725 10,330 5,135 5,245 11,765 15,625 7,370 9,870 4,895 7,825 7,485 6,575 6,255
3,020 3,960 4,425 7,935 5,570 10,190 5,325 9,540 4,660 8,075 4,760 8,245 4,865 8,425 6,635 11,415 4,280 7,270 4,445 7,645 6,495 11,620 4,870 8,770 7,510 14,080 5,390 9,980 2,875 3,770 4,250 7,405 5,355 9,530 5,120 8,910 4,470 7,515 4,565 7,675 4,665 7,840 6,350 10,600 4,095 6,745 4,250 7,090 6,190 10,745 4,655 8,130 7,170 13,055 5,155 9,280 2,725 3,245 4,020 7,020 5,075 9,040 4,840 8,435 4,220 7,105 4,310 7,250 4,405 7,410 5,980 9,995 3,860 6,365 3,990 6,675 5,795 10,100 4,365 7,655 6,720 12,300 4,850 8,765 2,570 3,060 3,730 6,525 4,725 8,430 4,485 7,835 3,900 6,580 3,990 6,720 4,075 6,855 5,505 9,225 3,550 5,870 3,670 6,160 5,295 9,295 4,005 7,065 6,160 11,355 4,470 8,120
M BALTIC DECK N BALTIC DECK
365 365 730
365 365 730
Air Credits Should passengers wish to arrange their own international air transportation/transfers between Minerva when the vessel is operating on fly cruises - Fly Cruise then an air credit can be deducted as per the grid under the standard fare. This only applies to international flights. Please refer to our general Ex UK information section Independent Travel Arrangements & Air Credits.
be subject to a supplement of 100% of the twin fare.
STANDARD FARES: With Standard Fares you choose the itinerary and cabin of your choice and your cabin number is confirmed at time of booking. SINGLE FARES: Single occupancy cabins are limited and the rates shown for single occupancy are capacity controlled. Once these are sold, single occupancy cabins may still be booked, but will SAVER FARES: We may decide, at any time prior to departure, to advertise Saver Fares. There is no guarantee that these fares will be offered in your cabin category or on every cruise. If made
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SWAN HELLENIC DISCOVERY CRUISES JANUARY 2014 January 2015

Departs Cruise No.Days From/To Cruise reference Pages
FLY CRUISES JANUARY APRIL 2014

jan 05, 2014 Wonders of the Andes and atacama 25 jan 29, 2014 SHORES of patagonia feb 21, 2014 SPIRIT of brazil MAr 15, 2014 AMAZON ADVENTURE 24 23 Bridgetown, Barbados / Valparaiso, Chile MIN140105 20-21 Valparaiso, Chile / Buenos Aires, Argentina MIN140129 22-23 Buenos Aires, Argentina / Manaus, Brazil MIN140221 24-25
15 Manaus, Brazil / Bridgetown, Barbados MIN140315 26-27 Bridgetown, Barbados / Tenerife, Canary Islands MIN140329 28-29
MAr 29, 2014 from the caribbean to the canaries 17 Apr 14, 2014 Island discovery 15
Tenerife, Canary Islands / Portsmouth, England MIN140414 30-31
NO FLY CRUISES APRIL JULY 2014

Apr 28, 2014 A Scandinavian Spring 12 MAY 09, 2014 Capitals of the Baltic MAY 24, 2014 CELTIC COASTS 16 12 Portsmouth, England / Portsmouth, England Portsmouth, England / Portsmouth, England Portsmouth, England / Portsmouth, England MIN140428 MIN140509 MIN140524 34-35 36-37 38-39
JUN 04, 2014 D-Day 70th ANNIVERSARY 13 PORTSMOUTH, England / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN140604 40-41 JUN 16, 2014 An Icelandic Summer 16 Portsmouth, England / Portsmouth, England MIN140616 42-43
JUL 01, 2014 TREASURES of the British Isles 15 Portsmouth, England / Portsmouth, England MIN140701 44-45 JUL 15, 2014 Norway and the North Cape 16 Portsmouth, England / Portsmouth, England MIN140715 46-47
FLY CRUISES JULY NOVEMBER 2014

JUL 30, 2014 to Mediterranean waters AUG 13, 2014 Swans Hellenic Celebration AUG 27, 2014 Black Sea panorama SEP 10, 2014 shores of the AEGEAN SEP 24, 2014 Adriatic Odyssey OCT 08, 2014 realms of the mediterranean OCT 22, 2014 pyramids and petra NOV 05, 2014 From Petra to Oman 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 Portsmouth, England / NAPLES, Italy NAPLES, Italy / PIRAEUS, Greece MIN140730 MIN140813 50-51 52-53
PIRAEUS, Greece / ISTANBUL, Turkey MIN140827 54-55 ISTANBUL, Turkey / PIRAEUS, Greece MIN140910 56-57
PIRAEUS, Greece / Civitavecchia, Italy MIN140924 58-59 Civitavecchia, Italy / PIRAEUS, Greece PIRAEUS, Greece / Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt MIN141008 60-61 MIN141022 62-63 MIN141105 64-65
16 Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt / MUSCAT, Oman
FLY CRUISES November 2014 january 2015

NOV 20, 2014 Indian Exploration DEC 04, 2014 To Burma and Beyond DEC 19, 2014 travels in Indochina 15 MUSCAT, Oman / Colombo, Sri Lanka 16 Colombo, Sri Lanka / Singapore MIN141120 MIN141204 68-69 70-71
16 Singapore / HONG KONG, China MIN141219 72-73
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CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF DIscOVERY CRUISING

Lord Sterling, Chairman

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A BRITISH COMPANY ESTABLISHED IN 1954

Minerva berthed in the small port of Kotor, Montenegro

the swan hellenic distinction

World class Guest Speakers

Friendly, professional and experienced staff

Travel with like-minded passengers

Exceptional, all inclusive value

THE AMBIENCE OF A COUNTRY HOUSE

Minerva days of discovery and relaxation

the charm of a small classic ship

Minerva evenings of sophisticated dining and entertainment

A WIDE CHOICE OF CABINS

A spacious and comfortable home from home

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Renowned Guest Speakers share their knowledge

Our eminent Guest Speakers

Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe speaking in Minervas Darwin Lounge

Distinguished Relationships and Affiliations

ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

San Vitale Basilica, Ravenna

A TAILOR-MADE SHORE EXCURSION PROGRAMME

Gratuities for Guides and Drivers are paid on your behalf

YOUR CRUISE BOOK

The fascination of South America Fly Cruises January - April 2014

Osorno Volcano, Chile

Wonders of the Andes and atacama

YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Santa Catalina Monastery, Peru

5 JANUARY 29 JANUARY 2014 25 Days from 4,295pp

La Vela de Coro Venezuela

Colon Panama La Guaira Venezuela Manta Ecuador

5th Jan 6th Jan Full Day

8th Jan Full Day

16th Jan Full Day

Lima (Callao) Peru

General San Martin Peru

20th Jan Evening/Overnight 21st Jan Full Day

24th Jan Full Day

25th Jan Full Day

STANDARD FARES PER PERSON MIN140105

Balcony suites from Outside cabins from Inside cabins from

10,695 5,750 4,295

Prices for all categories are shown on pages 115-116.

YOUR CHOICE OF SHORE EXCURSIONS

Call Swan Hellenic on 0844 209 9000 or visit www.swanhellenic.com

Buenos Aires Argentina

SANTIAGO HOME OF TANGO

3rd Feb Morning

Puerto Madryn Argentina

4th Feb Morning

CHILEAN FJORDS SCENIC CRUISING

MAGDALENA ISLAND TIERRA DEL FUEGO NP

Punta Arenas Chile

10th Feb Overnight CAPE HORN 11th Feb Full Day

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