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THE SWAN HELLENIC Minerva’S Multi-Million Pound Upgrade Is Well Underway and on Schedule for Completion on 29 February 2012 FOLLOW MINERVA’S UPGRADE ONLINE THE SWAN HELLENIC Minerva’s multi-million pound upgrade is well underway and on schedule for completion on 29 February 2012. Follow the online blog charting the progress of her upgrade, view photographs of her time in dry dock and keep updated on any developments as we await her relaunch in March 2012. Visit www.swanhellenic.com/newminerva FOR THOSE WITH A MIND TO TRAVEL journalISSUE 10 Travel in country house style with around 350 like-minded passengers Now featuring 23% suites with balconies and expansive new public areas Torre de Oro, Seville, Spain Discover the history and culture of civilisations ancient and modern The dawn of a new era for Enjoy a tailor-made programme of inclusive shore excursions Travel with eminent Guest Speakers, who bring you closer to each destination Swan Hellenic is almost Dine in the restaurant of your choice in the company of your friends upon us. Be assured of exceptional value for money, including all tips on board and ashore Travel with a British company, established in 1954 The newly upgraded Minerva, arriving 2 March 2012... SWAN’S DISCOVERY CRUISES 2012 & 2013 Swan Hellenic has been operating discovery cruises for more than 50 years, blending a mix of ‘must see’ sites with smaller, less-visited sites that larger ships pass by. From March 2012 to May 2013 the newly upgraded Minerva will be taking around 350 like-minded passengers to the Atlantic Islands, Mediterranean and Black Sea, Northern Europe and the UK, The Baltic, The Middle East, India and the Far East. Request or view a brochure at www.swanhellenic.com SWAN’S RIVER CRUISES 2012 Swan Hellenic is delighted to bring you an exciting choice of award-winning European River Cruises in 2012. Our unique brand of discovery cruising, coupled with A-ROSA’s superior fleet of river cruisers, means you can enjoy discovering the heart of Europe with many of the ingredients that mark out Swan’s traditional ocean-going voyages. Rivers include the Danube, Rhône and, new for 2012, The Moselle & Rhine. Request or view a brochure at www.swansrivercruises.co.uk Details of improvements are correct at time of going to print but subject to change. Fares shown are based on the lead-in fare for each cabin type and are per person, based on two people sharing. Fares apply to new bookings only, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time *Onboard credit offer applies to selected Minerva cruises only. For cruises departing 16 March and 29 March 2012, receive £200 onboard credit per booking on Balcony Suites (category D only). For cruises departing 19 July and 01 August 2012, receive £100 onboard credit per booking on outside cabins (categories H & I only) or £200 onboard credit per booking on Balcony Suites (category D only). Onboard credit offer applies to new bookings only, is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be combined with any other offer. **Excursion offer applies to bookings confirmed by 29 February 2012 for Vintage Iberia & Italy and Postcard from the Mediterranean only and is strictly limited in availability. £200 value applies to Vintage Iberia and Italy additional three excursions stated. Booking terms and conditions apply. Guarantee fares – cabin number will be allocated approximately 3 weeks prior to departure. Travel insurance not included. All details provided, including Guest Speakers, entertainers, shore excursion information and details of improvements are correct at time of going to print but are subject to change. Swan Hellenic is a trading name of All Leisure Holidays Ltd ABTA W0302 ATOL 3897. 20 For the latest updates on Guest Speakers travelling aboard Minerva, visit www.swanhellenic.com Minerva’s upgrade this winter introduces the next Following the September 2011 announcement chapter in the fine history of Swan Hellenic. The Minerva at anchor off Santorini of Minerva’s upgrade we have received an added comforts of the major work being undertaken increasing stream of correspondence from our will provide an even more comfortable environment loyal passengers who have followed with interest in which to enjoy your cruise with us. the progress of the work being undertaken in the At Swan Hellenic we have always been highly Lloyd Werft dry dock in Bremerhaven, Germany. regarded for the calibre of our Guest Speakers, Your comments and support have been greatly who continue to enthuse and inform on the appreciated, as demonstrated by a high number destinations visited on each cruise. As ever, each Guest Speaker is chosen of brochure requests, followed by confirmed for their specialist knowledge and for their skills in communicating that bookings for the year ahead through to May 2013. knowledge in an accessible and thought provoking way. Discussions are We have been kept informed on the progress on board by regular often continued over dinner which greatly contributes to the congenial photographic updates from the ship which show the installation atmosphere on board and is relished by Guest Speaker and passenger alike. of the new Orpheus Lounge, the creation of 32 new balconies to Minerva’s loyal ship’s company looks forward to the year ahead and of enlarge existing cabins and the creation of the new Promenade Deck. being of service to you. The fascinating thing is that all of this is being achieved through an innovative redesign of the available space on board – Minerva will be Sincerely yours more spacious, both internally and externally, with new and upgraded cabins and ensuite facilities, new lounges and open deck space, while still remaining the small, intimate, ship we all know so well. Work on the hotel aspects of the vessel is being performed alongside the technical improvements, which include the installation of a new propulsion system. The public rooms will benefit from additional Lord Sterling, Chairman furnishings, improved lighting, elegant carpets and fabrics, making a holiday on Minerva even more enjoyable. Many of you have expressed an interest in viewing the ship to see the enhancements made to public areas and cabin accommodation. Please see page 9 of this Journal for more information regarding ship visits this summer. When you visit Minerva we’re sure you will also contents be pleased to see many familiar faces among members of the ship’s company, many of whom have worked on board Minerva for several years and who are keen to return. 2-3 Latest news and views An update from Swan Hellenic. We are grateful for the hard work and dedication of Captain John Moulds, his ship’s company, and the German shipyard who, together, 4-5 A look ahead to the first cruises are bringing this multi-million pound project to fruition. We would of 2012 also like to acknowledge the work of Steve Maughan, Minerva’s Ship All new Minerva returns for her spectacular spring season. Superintendent, and of Victoria Kennedy, Hotel & Entertainment Manager, who have been on board Minerva for the entire dry dock 6-7 Portsmouth and no-fly cruises period, overseeing this significant upgrade. Rear Admiral John Lippiett reflects on Portsmouth’s Mary Rose and its maritime Whether you choose to sail on Minerva or on one of our dedicated heritage. river cruisers we hope that you will enjoy the unique experience of travelling on a Swan Hellenic discovery cruise in the coming year. 8-9 Drawing on experience and Visit Minerva in Portsmouth Sincerely yours Minerva’s upgrade in illustrations and the opportunity to visit the newly upgraded Minerva in Portsmouth. 10-11 An insight into the spring and summer 2012 seasons Anticipated highlights of the shore excursions Colin Stone for 2012-13. Managing Director 12-13 Guest Speaker highlights in 2012-13 Who’s travelling with us this season and where they are going. 14-15 Personal stories from Minerva Interesting stories from some of the familiar faces onboard. 16-17 Your memories aboard Minerva Images and stories received by passengers. 18 European River Cruises 2012 The month of May, by Mrs Sheila Salmon, Cruise Director for Swan’s River Cruises. Centrefold pull-out supplement – Work on Minerva is well underway An interview with Mrs Victoria Kennedy, the latest photos and details of the upgrade. 2 For the latest updates on Guest Speakers travelling aboard Minerva, visit www.swanhellenic.com 3 ExcursionsNew Offer my first international bird tour 30+ years ago! We then sail west through the Mediterranean with a FIRST SPRING CRUISE SOLD-OUT – As excitement grows for Minerva’s return couple of stops in Andalusia, and up to Santiago With £200* onboard credit per booking available on Balcony Suites, de Compostela where Crag Martins nest on the we are now also offering additional inclusive excursions on each of cathedral’s fascia. After crossing Biscay with its these cruises – worth up to £200 per person.** high concentration of whales we will stop in my home town of St Peter Port (expect huge crowds Experience Cordoba, Florence and Rome and the Vatican Museum on A look ahead to on the quay to greet us – well, my wife at least!) Vintage Iberia and Italy, or Roman Rome and a Bosphorus Cruise on before Minerva arrives in Portsmouth to start her Postcard from the Mediterranean – all complimentary. Applicable to northern European summer programme. bookings made by 29 February 2012, and with availability strictly limited, the first cruises I join her again on 6 June (Treasures of the British we recommend booking now to experience even more inclusive value Isles) for a surprisingly rich cruise for wildlife – a aboard the new and improved Minerva. circumnavigation of the British Isles. Departing of 2012... Portsmouth we start in the Channel and sail up the east coast where seabirds such as Puffins vintage IBERIA and Italy POSTCARD from the MEDITERRANEAN and Gannets will be in the company of Grey and possibly Harbour Seals.
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