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Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic SWAN Summer 2016 ISSUED DECEMBER 2015 March – October 2017 To book or request a brochure Summer 2017 01858 414 001 visit www.swanhellenic.com or contact your local travel agent Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic Swan Hellenic SWAN Summer 2016. Worldwide small Winter 2016/17. Classic cultural cruising River Cruises ship discovery cruises with inclusive exploring the beautiful waters of the Our award-winning river cruise shore excursions and renowned Mediterranean and featuring extended programme features journeys Guest Speaker programmes stays in incredible destinations from along the Rhône, the Saône and Istanbul to Seville and Sao Vicente the Rhine HELLENIC Classic Cultural Cruising Brochures from our sister companies SWAN HELLENIC DISCOVERY CRUISES SWAN DEPARTURES 2016/17 DEPARTURES 2016/17 WE'RE THE SINGLE TRAVELLER SPECIALIST TRAVELSPHERE AWARD-WINNING AWARD-WINNING ESCORTED TOURS - EUROPE ESCORTED HOLIDAYS 2016/17 ESCORTED TOURS WITH SO MUCH WITH SO MUCH USA, CANADA & INCLUDED INCLUDED WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS EUROPE WITH THE EXPERTS HOLIDAYS FROM WITH THE EXPERTS FROM £949 £379 EUROPE & WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS ESCORTED HOLIDAYS 2016 WITH NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT DECEMBER2015 travelsphere.co.uk INDIA - FAR EAST - SOUTH AMERICA - AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND & MORE ITALY - CROATIA - GREECE - SPAIN - PORTUGAL - FRANCE - AUSTRIA & MORE Travelsphere Escorted Travelsphere Escorted Just You holidays Voyages of Discovery Hebridean Hebridean Holiday Collection Holiday Collection - for single travellers Incorporating the Island Cruises River Cruises - USA, Canada & Europe Award winning escorted holidays Mediterranean, Azores, Unique and luxury cruises to the A collection of relaxing cruises to Europe and Worldwide Europe, UK, Iceland, Arabia, Highlands & Islands of Scotland, along Europe’s picturesque Rhine, Worldwide Award-winning escorted holidays Indian Ocean, Asia & Africa to exciting destinations all over Northern Ireland and The Isle Moselle, Saar and Danube rivers Award-winning escorted holidays of Man MARCH – OCTOBER 2017 to more than 60 countries across Europe the globe Please note: we will always send the most up to date brochures - this means the cover designs may differ from those shown above. Group travel Our cruises are perfect for groups. If you travel with 15 or more Here at Swan Hellenic we have a specialist, award-winning Groups adults, whether it’s your family, friends or members of a social team on hand to help you all the way through your booking. club, you can take advantage of our excellent range of benefits. To find out more, call us on01858 581 608. These include: Monday - Friday from 9am - 5.30pm • Dedicated Groups team *Subject to minimum numbers and availability. • Generous discounts and/or free places* • Private cocktail parties* • FREE promotional material so you can keep your group informed Email: [email protected] Small ship discovery cruising with exceptional inclusive value Our offices are open for telephone reservations from 9am to 8pm on weekdays; 9am to 5.30pm on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. Calls are charged at local rate from Cruise fares include all flights, meals, gratuities, Guest Speaker programme and shore excursions a BT land line, calls from other networks or mobiles may vary. Calls may be recorded to ensure high levels of customer service. Note: we will always send the most up-to-date brochure. This means the cover designs may vary to those shown. Data Protection: Swan Hellenic is part of All Leisure Holidays Ltd. The information we hold about you will be used to deal with your enquiry or booking, provide you with our latest news and offers or invite you to take part in research. We may also share your information with other All Leisure Holidays companies who may occasionally contact you about products and services we feel may be of interest to you. For further information, please see the Swan Hellenic Privacy Policy at swanhellenic.com 2015_1617 It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the latest Swan Hellenic brochure. Inside you’ll find our new programme for summer 2017, which is filled with inspiring itineraries and fabulous ports of call. As we set sail from Portsmouth in the early spring, our programme of no-fly cruises includes a journey along Norway’s stunning coastline to Alta, for a chance to glimpse the mystical Aurora Borealis. On our voyage around the Gulf of Bothnia we will discover the natural beauty of this, the northernmost tip of the Baltic Sea, along with the history and culture of this remote region of Scandinavia. Then, as the season continues, we head west to admire the glorious scenery and rugged landscape of the Emerald Isle. As our ship Minerva journeys around Ireland’s spectacular coastline, we’ll admire wonderful gardens and uncover the remarkable history of imposing castles and picturesque ports. Later in the summer, Minerva navigates the waters of the Mediterranean and the Aegean, exploring the islands of Italy as she cruises the Tyrrhenian Sea en route to the Adriatic. Admire the fabulous architecture, art and scenery of the region before ending the season with a breath-taking transit of the narrow, steep-sided Corinth Canal. Impassable by larger vessels, this is a truly unforgettable experience. With Swan Hellenic, you’ll experience a unique style of discovery cruising. Minerva is a small, elegant and stylish ship and her friendly crew are always on hand to deliver impeccable standards of personal service. Eminent Guest Speakers also accompany all of our cruises. Carefully selected for their knowledge and enthusiasm, their engaging and informative talks will enrich your cruise experience and are included in every fare. A cruise with Swan Hellenic offers exceptional, inclusive value. Every itinerary includes a tailor-made programme of shore excursions and a variety of onboard activities, such as art workshops, classical concerts and themed entertainment evenings. Each itinerary is meticulously planned and as you would expect, your fare includes flights (where required), overseas transfers, meals and all gratuities both on board and ashore. I do hope that this brochure will inspire you to cruise with Swan Hellenic, we look forward to welcoming you on board very soon. Kind regards For those with a mind to travel 2 Call CallSwan Swan Hellenic Hellenic on 01858 on 01858 414 414001 001or visit or visitwww.swanhellenic.com www.swanhellenic.com 3 CONTENTS Introduction to Swan Hellenic........ 2-27 Guest Speakers’ biographies .........16-17 Cruise destinations winter 2016/17..30-63 Grand Voyages ........................64-69 Suites and cabins ......................70-71 Travelling to Minerva.................72-75 General information...................76-79 “There is no one memory from this wonderful cruise... where do I begin... Deck plans .................................80 the flat calm sea and perfect blue sky throughout, the people we met, the enthralling shore trips, the fascinating lecturers, the entertainment.” Fares ....................................81-82 The Swan Hellenic distinction Pat Wood Cruise calendar ............................83 uests have been enchanted by Swan Hellenic’s unique, multi-award-winning Gcruise experience for over 60 years. Boasting all the refinements of an intimate country house hotel, Minerva will take you in comfort and style to an array of diverse ports of call, from the dramatic landscapes of Norway to the natural beauty of the Ionian Islands. Departing from March to October 2017, these itineraries take in a host of destinations close to home, many without the need of long-haul flights. Joining you on your voyage will be a maximum of 350 like-minded passengers who share your thirst for knowledge, along with carefully selected, renowned Guest Speakers. Engaging, approachable and passionate, they deliver informative talks that bring to life the Winter Palace, St Petersburg, Russia St George Island, Kotor Bay, Montenegro intriguing history and remarkable stories that lie at the heart of each destination. Setting us even further apart is our bespoke shore excursion programme – worth up to £700 and included in your fare. Minerva’s accommodations are elegant and understated with spacious lounges and comfortable bars. Friendly staff cater to your every need and ensure your cruise meets or surpasses every expectation. All our cruises offer unrivalled, inclusive value which means that, aside from bar expenses, selected visas, optional tours and any pre- or post-cruise extensions you choose to add, there are no other costs. Join us for our summer 2017 programme and discover a cruise experience that has set Swan Hellenic apart for more than 60 years, and that continues to set the benchmark for those with a mind to travel. St Mark’s Square, Venice, Italy LOYALTY DISCOUNT For all returning passengers, a 5% loyalty discount will apply to Standard Fares on future bookings with Swan Hellenic. The Forum, Rome, Italy Alhambra Palace, Granada, Spain 4 Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 5 “What a cornucopia of delights Swan Hellenic provided! From the ambience, the food, the outstanding lectures and the very excellent service to the new friends we made on board, it added up to a special holiday. Indeed I have bored people rigid singing the praises of Swan Hellenic.” Christina Hodson “Each port visited was a delight and all the excursions were well-planned and executed.” Ronald Edmonds Exceptional, inclusive value Relax in comfortable and elegant Enjoy the congenial company of Delicious meals complemented by We’ll help you make the most Reach the smaller ports that larger So much included in your cruise fare surroundings aboard Minerva your distinguished Guest Speakers relaxed open-seated dining of your time ashore so you can ships can only pass by Enjoy exceptional value for money with so With the ambience of a country house Your expert Guest Speakers are great Dining on board Minerva is a relaxing discover more Minerva continues to lead the way to much included, such as the porterage of hotel, Minerva will take you around the characters whose expertise of both the experience with our open-seated dining.
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