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Group travel Our cruises are perfect for groups. If you travel with 10 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 on our dedicated number: These include: 0845 758 5007 • Dedicated Groups team Monday - Friday from 9am - 5.30pm • Generous discounts and/or free places* • Private cocktail parties* *Subject to minimum numbers and availability. • FREE promotional material so you can keep your group informed

Exceptional inclusive value Cruise fares include all flights, meals, gratuities, Guest Speaker programme and shore excursions

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timulating, informative, relaxing, sociable – these are just some of the words our Spassengers have used to describe the Swan Hellenic experience. A cruise aboard Minerva is like nothing else, with meticulous attention to the finest details and with a quality and charm that is simply unique. For those with a mind to travel Solovetsky Islands, White Sea, Russia

I am delighted to welcome you to Swan Hellenic’s latest brochure, which is filled with an array of wonderful itineraries and exciting new ports of call. I hope you will be inspired to discover some of these spectacular destinations with us during summer 2016.

Regular Swan Hellenic passengers will be familiar with our unique style of discovery cruising, which includes visits to smaller, off-the-beaten-track ports. On each cruise we also include a superb selection of shore excursions, helping you to reach the very heart of each destination.

In summer 2016 Minerva will explore the White Sea for the very first time, visiting the beautiful Solovetsky Islands. Later in the year she’ll again head south to take in the stunning scenery, intriguing history and cultural gems across the Mediterranean. Cruising closer to home, she will embark on a voyage combining ocean cruising with journeys along the Loire, Seine and Garonne Rivers. You can also discover the numerous treasures of our own British Isles, with a chance to experience Royal Edinburgh’s Military Tattoo and the opportunity to sail up the Thames to Greenwich, from where you can visit the famous Chelsea Flower Show.

From the moment you step aboard, you’ll experience a warm welcome and truly impeccable service. A relatively small ship, Minerva has a unique charm and elegance akin to that of a country house hotel, with highlights including a well- stocked library, spacious lounges and a choice of excellent restaurants and bars.

Every Swan Hellenic cruise will be accompanied by a panel of distinguished Guest Speakers. Through a series of fascinating talks, they will share with you their unrivalled expertise and knowledge and bring to life, with passion and enthusiasm, the facts and stories that define each of our destinations.

At Swan Hellenic, we take care of every detail, so you can sit back and relax as you cruise to some of the world’s most spectacular destinations. Each itinerary is meticulously planned and your cruise fare includes flights, overseas transfers and meals, as well as a tempting programme of shore excursions and all gratuities both on board and ashore.

I do hope you will choose to travel with Swan Hellenic in 2016 and beyond. We look forward to welcoming you on board in the future.

Kind regards

Ian Smith Group CEO, Swan Hellenic

Front cover image: Venice, Italy Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 3 “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

Exceptional, inclusive value

Relax in comfortable and elegant Enjoy the congenial company of Delicious meals complemented by surroundings aboard Minerva your distinguished Guest Speakers relaxed open-seated dining With the ambience of a country house Your expert Guest Speakers are great Dining on board Minerva is a relaxing hotel, Minerva will take you around the characters whose expertise of both the experience with our open-seated dining. world in style. Guests make this charming iconic sights and lesser-known gems make Our attentive yet unobtrusive staff will ship, with its spacious lounges, welcoming our cruise experience so enriching. Their ensure service is at the perfect pace. bars and well-appointed cabins, a home passion and enthusiasm for their chosen From leisurely breakfasts to delicious from home, enjoying a warm welcome and subject – from archaeology, art history lunches and sumptuous dinners, professional service from our friendly staff. and classics to geology, horticulture and exceptional cuisine from our highly skilled Engaging onboard activities wildlife – really comes through during chefs is always on the menu. Imaginative their lively talks. Browse the extensive library, take a dishes showcase their creativity and expert refreshing dip in the pool, enjoy the fresh Professors, doctors and former high- palate as you enjoy beautifully presented air on deck or relax in a quiet corner. ranking military personnel, these leaders meals in your choice of two restaurants. Perhaps learn a new skill such as bridge, in their field are as approachable as they Captain’s gala nights are knowledgeable and happy to chat painting or yoga in one of our workshops. We also include two gala nights per over dinner and accompany you on When the sun goes down, enjoy our varied 15-day cruise, including complimentary selected shore excursions. programme of evening entertainment, cocktail parties, where you can enjoy the from classical concerts and sparkling company of the captain and ship’s officers. revues to light-hearted quizzes and film screenings.

4 CONTENTS

Introduction to Swan Hellenic . . . . 2-25

Cruise destinations summer 2016 . .26-59

Grand Voyages ...... 36-37 & 60-65

Guest Speakers’ biographies . . . . .66-69

Suites and cabins ...... 70-71

General information ...... 72-75

Booking conditions ...... 76-78

Deck plans ...... 79 “Each port visited was a delight and all the excursions were well-planned and executed.” Fares ...... 80-81 Ronald Edmonds Cruise calendar ...... 82-83

We’ll help you make the most Reach the smaller ports that larger So much included in your cruise fare of your time ashore so you can ships can only pass by Enjoy exceptional value for money with so discover more Minerva continues to lead the way to much included, from the porterage of your Enjoy an included tailor-made shore new and exciting destinations around the luggage to port taxes, all meals on board, excursion programme – worth up globe. Her small-but-perfectly-formed an excellent Guest Speaker programme, to £650 per person – which features size enables her to head straight into the flights and overseas transfers. Gratuities something for everyone. You will visit heart of a destination, and she regularly are also included, which means no further cities of music, culture and art, sites of calls at smaller, off-the-beaten-track ports tipping of waiters, stewardesses, hairdressers, ancient civilisations, remote villages, that are inaccessible to mega liners. As porters, drivers and guides is expected iconic coastlines and inspirational a result, we are able to create a unique or required. Passengers booking selected landscapes. Our well-travelled team have range of itineraries that are meticulously cabins (category A-C) will also receive researched every port of call in detail and planned and reach the heart of numerous complimentary chauffeur service within 75 have carefully selected excursions to make unusual destinations. miles of Portsmouth or your departing UK the most of your time ashore. airport (London and Manchester only).

ALL THIS IS INCLUDED All gratuities

Shore excursions up to the value of £650 Porterage of luggage

Flights and overseas transfers All port taxes

All meals with open-seated dining Complimentary chauffeur service (Categories A-C only)

Engaging talks by expert Guest Speakers Selection of onboard activities and entertainment

Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 5 The Swan Hellenic distinction

uests have been enchanted by Swan Hellenic’s unique, Gmulti-award-winning cruise experience for 60 years – indeed, 95%* of our passengers intend to travel with us again. Boasting all the refinements of an intimate country house hotel, Minerva will take you in style and comfort as she leads the way to some of the world’s most fascinating destinations. 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 and approachable, informed and passionate, they will deliver lively talks that bring to life the fascinating history and remarkable stories that lie at the heart of each destination. Setting us even further apart is our handpicked shore excursion programme – worth up to £650 and included in your fare. As you discover the world’s most iconic sites along with an array of lesser- known gems, these carefully designed excursions will ensure you experience the true essence of each port of call. When you return home, you will be as fulfilled and rewarded as you are relaxed. 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 and any optional excursions you choose to add, there are no other costs. Join us in 2016 for 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.

* 95% is based on customer satisfaction questionnaires over a 6-month period Barcelona, Spain from July 2014-December 2014.

6 “There is no one memory from this wonderful cruise... where do I begin... the flat calm sea and perfect blue sky throughout, the people we met, the enthralling shore trips, the fascinating lecturers, the entertainment.” Pat Wood

Taormina, Sicily

LOYALTY DISCOUNT For all returning passengers, a 5% loyalty discount will apply to Standard Fares on future bookings with Swan Hellenic.

Exquisite cuisine Corinth Canal transit

Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 7 8 2016 CRUISE DESTINATIONS

Itineraries to inspire and delight

ravelling with Swan Hellenic means you can visit many more destinations Ton one holiday than would be possible by land or air. While Minerva sails gracefully from one destination to the next, you can enjoy the fascinating insight provided by your eminent Guest Speakers, visit the onboard library to discover even more about your next port of call or simply relax and reflect on your wonderful journey.

In 2016 you can visit some truly spectacular parts of the world, with chances to take in the treasures of the Baltic, the gems of the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic Seas, and enthralling destinations around British waters. Highlights include Minerva’s maiden voyage to the enigmatic White Sea, along with a delightful journey that combines coastal cruising with trips along the Loire, Seine and Garonne. You can also take in London’s iconic architecture as you sail along the River Thames for a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show, or head to Cadiz and Lisbon to join the celebrations for the Tall Ships Festival’s diamond anniversary.

Wherever your interests lie, you can be assured of well-planned and carefully delivered itineraries that are sure to be both enriching and memorable.

We look forward to welcoming you on board.

St Malo, France

Church interior, Arkhangelsk, Russia Tall Ships Festival

Tower Bridge, London Lisbon, Portugal

Venice, Italy Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 9 INCLUSIVE SHORE EXCURSION PROGRAMME

Time ashore to discover more

o matter which cruise you choose, you will enjoy the benefits of an inclusive Ntailor-made shore excursion programme. Our knowledgeable, well-travelled team have researched each port of call in detail, carefully hand-picking the best excursions to ensure you make the most of your time ashore – so you can rest assured that everything will be organised and delivered to the highest possible standard. Our brand new voyages for 2016 are filled with memorable moments, designed to take you straight to the heart of each destination. On our ‘Celtic Traditions and Edinburgh’s Tattoo’ cruise you can experience the impressive Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, including a fantastic fireworks finale, while our ‘Glorious Gardens and the Chelsea Flower Show’ voyage includes entry to the world-famous Chelsea Flower Show – a wonderful experience. Along with this inclusive programme, you can choose from a range of optional shore excursions which offer excellent value and even more exciting opportunities. They are ideal for those who wish to head a little further afield or delve a little deeper into the essence of a destination. No matter where in the world you explore, you are sure to experience those special Swan Hellenic moments that make each of our cruises truly unforgettable. Edinburgh Military Tattoo

Chelsea Flower Show

Your Swan Hellenic cruise book Your complimentary, tailor-made cruise book for each itinerary is sent out approximately twelve weeks prior to departure. It contains full details of the shore excursion programme, a booking form and introductory articles by Guest Speakers. Practical information for each destination and a suggested reading list also feature. All shore excursions are pre-bookable twelve weeks before departure up until approximately two weeks before you embark.

10 Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com Ephesus, Turkey 11 RENOWNED GUEST SPEAKERS

Experts add much more than just detail

here is no better way to travel than with the advance knowledge and Tinsight that allows you to fully embrace and understand each destination. Swan Hellenic’s Guest Speakers are carefully selected to deliver engaging and informative talks on a wide range of subjects that are relevant to each itinerary.

Add to this the genuine passion and infectious enthusiasm they have for their Gervase Phinn, Guest Speaker. Photograph © Richard Murphy individual areas of expertise, and you can understand why a Swan Hellenic cruise is so much more than just a holiday.

Whether you are listening to a fascinating talk in the comfort of Minerva’s Darwin Lounge or your cabin, listening to a broadcast from the bridge, or enjoying sparkling conversation over dinner, our Guest Speakers bring an added dimension to each cruise that is both rare and invaluable.

Featured Guests Joining us on board Minerva this year are some exceptional Guest Speakers, including best-selling author, poet and radio and television broadcaster Professor Gervase Phinn. He has been touring theatres for 10 years with his one-man show, ‘An Evening with Sir Richard Dales KCVO CMG , Guest Speaker Gervase Phinn’. Listen to his hilarious and sometimes poignant tales of the life of a schools’ inspector in the Yorkshire Dales on our ‘Iberian Maritime Adventure’ cruise, departing on 21st July 2016.

Also joining us in 2016 is Prue Leith, a renowned television broadcaster, cookery writer, novelist and former restaurateur. Having begun her career supplying lunches for directors’ dining rooms, Prue Leith went on to start a Michelin-starred restaurant, Leith’s, as well as Leith’s School of Food and Wine. She has been a columnist for national newspapers and has featured on television documentaries including the BBC’s Best of British and Great British Menu. She will share her experiences in the culinary world on our ‘Riviera and Islands of the Mediterranean’ cruise, departing on 30th Dr Colleen Batey, Guest Speaker © Historic Scotland August 2016.

Subjects covered by our Guest Speakers include: Archaeology Architecture Art History Classics Geography Geology History Horticulture Literature Philosophy Volcanology Wildlife Darwin Lounge, Minerva

12 Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com Monet’s Garden, Giverny, France

Our long-established affiliations and partnerships with organisations such as the National Trust, RHS and NADFAS allow us to offer specialist speakers and other benefits on selected cruises.

NATIONAL TRUST

Swan Hellenic’s relationship with the National Trust complements our mutual interests in conservation, heritage and learning. See pages 42-43 & 46-47 for our National Trust partnership cruises. ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Our relationship with the Royal Horticultural Society celebrates a shared interest in horticulture and gardening. See pages 32-33 & 50-51 for our RHS Garden Holidays 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 30, 38, 46, 50 & 56.

13 WELCOME ABOARD MINERVA

PROMENADE DECK This traditional wrap-around promenade deck offers the chance to walk a mile (8 circuits), The ambience of a with plenty of space for sunbathing P CABINS country house 8 single cabins THE LIBRARY

WHEELER BAR

VERANDA RESTAURANT

CANOPIED POOL AREA INTERNET LOUNGE Offering shelter from the heat of Dedicated Internet Lounge, enabling you to the midday sun, and creating more keep in touch with family and friends opportunities for BBQs, al fresco dining and late-night entertainment TENDERS Easy access, fast tenders to transfer you between ship and THE SWAN RESTAURANT shore easily and in comfort

SHACKLETON BAR WHEELER BAR A spacious horseshoe-shaped bar with large picture windows. Relax The elegant and comfortable Wheeler Bar is the perfect location for and enjoy a pre- or post-dinner drink, while listening to a varied a drink during the day and late into the evening, with our classical programme of piano music selected by our cocktail pianist. musicians.

14 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 venue for dancing by night

Illustration by Ric Cooper

THE LIBRARY THE SWAN RESTAURANT Minerva’s well-stocked library is one of the finest afloat, featuring The Swan Restaurant is elegantly and comfortably furnished with white approximately 5,000 volumes of fiction, non-fiction and reference books tablecloths, sparkling glasses and polished cutlery. Arrive at any time relevant to our cruising destinations - many written by our eminent within advertised opening hours and you will be shown to a table by Guest Speakers. our Maître d’. Full waiter service will ensure that you enjoy your meal.

15 THE SWAN HELLENIC TEAM

Friendly and professional service

aking such good care of our passengers is second nature to Swan Hellenic. TFor over 60 years we have offered the service and genuine welcome that makes both new and returning passengers feel immediately at home. Taking equally good care of Minerva, our officers and deck staff maintain the smooth running of all ship’s services and itineraries. Whilst you relax and enjoy delicious food in the restaurants or gentle conversation in the bars, our hotel staff work tirelessly to ensure that no detail is overlooked. From the first meeting with our representative at the port or airport, to the welcoming line of stewards and stewardesses at the top of the ship’s gangway, you can relax in the knowledge that all our staff are on hand to make your cruise as easy and comfortable as it can be. Your cruise fare includes all gratuities; therefore no further tipping is expected or required. Service is always provided with a smile and with a genuine desire to please.

16 Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com THE SWAN HELLENIC TEAM

17 DAYS OF DISCOVERY AND RELAXATION

Onboard workshop Library

Time well spent

eing a relatively small ship, Minerva soon becomes a familiar home from home. On deck BYour cabin is easily reached from all the main lounges and restaurants, and fellow travellers quickly become acquaintances and friends. The ship never feels crowded - there is always a comfortable chair in a quiet corner in which to read, or a sun lounger where you can enjoy the fresh air and a cooling drink. After a leisurely breakfast in either the Swan or Veranda restaurants, attend a Guest Speaker talk in the Darwin Lounge or catch up with those at home in the Internet Lounge. Meet up for morning coffee in the Veranda Restaurant, shop for postcards in the Kiosk or browse the range of merchandise in our onboard shop.

At lunchtime choose from a delicious à la carte menu in the Swan Restaurant, a lighter The card room buffet back in the Veranda Restaurant or an al fresco barbecue around the pool, and afterwards relax and enjoy a leisurely afternoon on board. Browse our well-stocked library, 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. Perhaps learn a new skill – bridge, painting, yoga or tai-chi – in one of our onboard workshops. Later on, afternoon tea is served in the Veranda Restaurant, with a complimentary selection of cakes, sandwiches and biscuits. After a gentle stroll around the Promenade Deck, take in the delightful vista of sea and sky as the day draws to a close and thoughts turn to the evening ahead.

18 Lecture in the Darwin Lounge

Dancing

Veranda Restaurant Yoga classes

Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 19 20 MEMORIES MADE IN PERFECT COMPANY

Evenings of sophisticated dining and entertainment

s the sun sets on another perfect day, a background violin and the buzz A of animated conversation set the tone for an evening of fine dining in congenial surroundings. Open dining in the Swan Restaurant always allows you to dine at the table of your choice and in the company of your friends at any time during opening hours. A varied and beautifully presented menu of international dishes tempts you, as does the carefully selected wine list. Efficient but never obtrusive restaurant staff, under the expert guidance of our Maitre d’, ensure that dinner each evening is served at the perfect pace, and as you share your wonderful experiences of the cruise so far, you will begin to really appreciate the special atmosphere that is truly unique to Swan Hellenic. After dinner, head to the Darwin Lounge to enjoy our diverse evening entertainment programme, which includes operatic selections featuring our talented professional quartets, musical theatre compilations and wonderful classical music performed by our resident instrumentalists. Marvel in the vocal virtuosity of Clare Harper as she takes you on a journey through the lives of many of the most popular and revered female singers of the century told in word and song. Immerse yourself in a dramatic production delivered by our visiting strolling players, or listen to one of our captivating after- dinner speakers, including renowned cookery writer Prue Leith and best-selling author Gervase Phinn. Alternatively, you may choose to gather with your travelling companions to take part in a light-hearted quiz, enjoy a film screening or experience the inviting ambiance of the Shackleton Bar. Perhaps enjoy a drink and some amusing conversation backed by the delightful tones of our resident pianist and violinist. You could play a few hands of bridge, or why not simply sit back and relax with a good book from our extensive library. As the night progresses you have the opportunity to dance to the band by the pool, listen to our visiting local artistes who conjure up an authentic flavour of your ports of call, or venture to the Orpheus Lounge to enjoy a nightcap. Before turning in for the evening, what could be better than a stroll around the Promenade Deck, taking in the air under the stars.

Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 21 EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE FROM THE START

Travelling to Minerva On Fly Cruises 2016

o ensure your holiday begins effortlessly from the moment you close your front door, Swan Hellenic prides itself on Tmeticulous 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.

NEW Consular Services Airport lounges from £14.99 per person Example rail fares: Escape the hustle and bustle of the airport as you Bristol Temple Meads to Gatwick from £49pp Visas required prior to travel, for UK Passport relax in comfort in an airport lounge before you Bournemouth to Heathrow from £86pp holders, can be processed by our Consular fly. Many lounges offer unlimited complimentary Manchester to Heathrow from £110pp Services team. Further details can be found in the refreshments, snacks and newspapers - it’s a great General Information section on pages 72-75. ATOC conditions apply - at least two passengers must be way to treat yourself at the start of your trip. travelling together on the same booking (not available for single passengers); Standard Class only; seat reservation is not possible; Airport hotels, car parking there are no further discounts for rail card holders. and lounges Great-value rail fares If you’re flying from Heathrow, Gatwick or Secure car parking at your airport from £2.99 No-Air Travel Option Stansted, you might choose to take the train. per day If you’d prefer to travel by land, at the end of Working together with our partners Holiday the ‘A Portrait of Portugal and Spain’ cruise we Park your car at a secure car park within walking Extras, our Holiday Advisors can book your distance or a short shuttle bus ride from the offer the opportunity to travel by train from train tickets for you at incredible prices which Barcelona to London via Paris. Travelling on airport terminal. Pre-booked prices start from offer fantastic value for money. just £2.99 per day. the French TGV in your reserved standard class There are many benefits of letting the train take seats at up to 200mph, you will whisk through Meet & greet parking from £8 per day the strain: the countryside before arrival into the French A great hassle-free way to start your holiday is • Your holiday begins as soon as you step capital 6 hours later. A short coach transfer will to use the meet & greet parking service. Simply aboard – with no traffic or parking to worry take you across Paris to join the iconic Eurostar drop your car at the terminal door and a driver about you can just sit back and relax for the final leg of your journey, reaching St will park your car for you and meet you upon Pancras in just over 2 hours. Additionally, you • Any route can be used and fully flexible tickets your return. may wish to consider an upgrade to 1st Class/ allow travel at any time of the day, including Standard Premier, giving you even more space Airport hotel & parking from £26 per person peak times plus a light meal on the Eurostar. Please speak For added convenience, why not stay overnight • Tickets to Gatwick include travel on the near to the airport before you fly. A hotel room to our advisors to book. Gatwick Express and underground travel The rail option is subject to minimum numbers. Please note, and 8 days’ parking package starts from just £26 across London where required you will be responsible for your own bags when travelling by per person based on two people sharing (hotel rail and therefore this option is not recommended for the less • Tickets to Heathrow include travel on the mobile. Please see website for details. room only from £24.50 per person). Simply call Heathrow Express from Paddington, but us for a quote. exclude underground travel

22 Swan Hellenic flights Regional flights You will be greeted at the airport check-in On scheduled services, it may be possible to desks by Swan Hellenic representatives. For book you a connecting flight from your local British Airways chooses its preferred partners group flights, Swan Hellenic offers a range of airport via London depending on the carrier very carefully and Swan Hellenic is very pleased dedicated charter flights as well as scheduled and route. Please register your interest at the to be part of this exclusive group. flights. We anticipate working with the time of booking and we will contact you with Jet off to great destinations and benefit from the following airlines: British Airways, Aegean options as soon as details are available. best network, schedules and flight frequency of Airlines, Turkish Airlines, KLM, Air France, On selected cruises it may also be possible to any airline worldwide. Iberia, Easy Jet and Thomas Cook. On Swan fly via Amsterdam to/from your cruise. This In partnership with British Airways, Swan Hellenic dedicated charter flights we are pleased will be indicated on the cruise pages where Hellenic is pleased to invite you to upgrade to offer a hot meal, complimentary drinks available. from the bar (excluding Champagne) as well as your flights to help you get your holiday off newspapers on flights returning to the UK. to a first-rate start. Please enquire for details. Preliminary scheduled flight details will be The Captain, Swan Hellenic staff & ship’s available once airlines release their schedules company look forward to welcoming you on approximately 10 months prior to departure. board Minerva. However, in certain circumstances this can be closer to departure. Upgrade to Club Europe from £99 one way Inclusive transfer to Minerva Club Europe is a feature-packed European business-class service, a perfect combination of Once you land at the overseas airport, having efficiency, convenience and comfort, giving you: completed immigration formalities and collected your luggage, look out for the Swan Hellenic • access to comfortable private lounges staff and representatives who will direct you • more personal space to work or relax to your coach and guide for onward travel • complimentary food and drink service to embark Minerva. Once on board, your • dedicated check-in desks* and priority boarding steward/stewardess will show you to your cabin. • larger baggage allowance than Euro Traveller British Airways Club Europe cabin Your luggage will be taken from the coach and The Club Europe cabin is situated at the front of will be delivered directly to your cabin. the plane. The middle seat is kept free so you can (Passengers booking cruise only need to make always enjoy a guaranteed window or aisle seat their own transfer arrangements.) and more personal space for relaxing.

* where available

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Travelling to Minerva General Information

mbark Minerva at Portsmouth International Port and commence your cruise in style, sailing past the historic Naval EDockyard, 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. Swan Hellenic is pleased to offer the following services and information to assist your journey.

Travel from home in comfort National Express coach travel Travel insurance with cruise cover and style Swan Hellenic has teamed up Before you travel it is essential that you take out Swan Hellenic has teamed up with a leading with National Express to offer adequate holiday insurance to protect you in a chauffeur drive business in the UK, offering excellent value coach travel from anywhere case of cancellation or medical emergency. We the highest standards of service. on the UK mainland for just £38 per person are happy to recommend our partners, Holiday Travel to Portsmouth International Port in return. Depending on your route you can Extras, who have won the Travel Weekly Globe comfort with our complimentary chauffeur either book a coach direct to Portsmouth Awards’ Best Travel Insurance Provider trophy service, available on bookings for higher grade International Port or connect with our for the last 7 years running. They offer a tailored cabins in Category A-C from addresses within complimentary coach transfer from service to suit you perfectly, including single-trip 75 miles of Portsmouth International Port. London Victoria (Victoria coach is available on and annual policies with: For passengers booking these categories of cabin Portsmouth-to-Portsmouth cruises only). • Up to £15 million of medical cover who live further afield, the first 75 miles are • Up to £25,000 personal accident cover complimentary with charges applying thereafter. • Up to £5,000 cancellation cover This service is also available for cabins in • Up to £2,000 baggage cover categories D-N at a supplementary charge. Best of all, they can even cover customers who can’t get insured elsewhere with specialist Latitude insurance, and can cover customers with pre-existing medical conditions following a quick and painless medical screening. For a competitive quote, call their award- winning call centre on 0800 042 0201, quoting ALSWA.

Minerva

24 Value parking at Portsmouth Secure parking is available at Portsmouth International Port at a discounted rate if booked through Swan Hellenic at least two weeks prior to departure.

Valet parking Cruise and Passenger Services offer secure valet parking at Portsmouth International Port for £11 a day (at the time of going to press). 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: [email protected] (Services entered into directly with Cruise and Passenger Services form no part of any contract with Swan Hellenic.) Complimentary coach transfers Take advantage of complimentary return coach transfers from either London Victoria Coach Station or Southampton Airport for all Portsmouth-to-Portsmouth cruises. (Transfers from Southampton airport may not be in a coach.) 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. Pre-booking of these services is essential. Please speak to our Pre-cruise hotel stay & parking – Embarkation Cruise Consultants for timings and to book Marriott Meon Valley Embarkation at Portsmouth will generally (Portsmouth-to-Portsmouth cruises only) your travel. commence three hours before Minerva is due Relax and arrive with plenty of time prior to to sail. On arrival at Portsmouth International Flights to Southampton embarkation. Swan Hellenic has obtained Port Terminal you will be greeted by Swan There are direct flights from Aberdeen, Belfast, special rates from the Marriott Meon Valley Hellenic staff and representatives who will Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Guernsey, Jersey, Hotel and Country Club for a one-night stay take your luggage for delivery direct to Leeds/Bradford, Manchester and Newcastle to in a standard deluxe room, including breakfast, your cabin. You can then check in at the Southampton Airport. Passengers are advised parking for the duration of the cruise and port dedicated counter. Check-in generally opens to leave adequate time. Please talk to us about transfers. The Marriott Meon Valley Hotel and two hours prior to embarkation. Portsmouth flexible arrangements. We can also arrange Country Club offers spacious en-suite rooms International Port offers a comfortable waiting overnight accommodation at Southampton including a safe, tea & coffee-making facilities area with a café, shop and toilets as well as an airport if desired. and hairdryer. Golf and spa facilities are also observation platform overlooking the port. available. Prices from: Upon embarking Minerva, your steward/ Twin: £179 per room stewardess will show you to your cabin. Single: £169 per room The Captain, Swan Hellenic staff and ship’s (Please note: This is subject to availability and company look forward to welcoming you available on Portsmouth-to-Portsmouth cruises only). on board Minerva.

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iscover diverse landscapes, stunning architecture and Da host of spectacular gardens on Minerva’s fascinating summer programme, which sees her sailing from Portsmouth’s historic shores to vibrant Cyprus. Join her as she cruises three of Europe’s finest waterways, transits the impressive Kiel Canal and embarks on her inaugural sailing from Kirkenes to the mysterious White Sea. Other highlights include Iceland’s fascinating culture, Norway’s mesmerising fjords, the beautiful landscapes of the Mediterranean and the numerous treasures of our own British Isles.

26 From the White Sea to the Eastern Mediterranean Fly & no-fly cruises April – November 2016

Arctic Cathedral, TromsØ, Norway

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CHANNEL ISLANDS • FRANCE

Portsmouth England

Medoc region, Bordeaux St Peter Port Guernsey Rouen France

 GIVERNY MONT ST MICHEL  St Malo France Lorient France  CARNAC STONES FRANCE Nantes France Garonne River

 LA ROCHELLE La Pallice France

 ST EMILION Bordeaux France

Tender port Terra Botanica, Nantes

ake in the splendid scenery along three where the ruins of old Roman roads lead to YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Tfascinating rivers on this wonderful Vannes and Quimper. From St Malo, explore voyage where Minerva combines coastal the UNESCO-listed island commune of Mont • Sail the Loire, Seine and Garonne cruising with journeys along the Loire, Saint-Michel and the charming Medieval town rivers as Minerva visits three Seine and Garonne. of Dinan, set in a spectacular location on a fascinating French waterways hillside overlooking the River Rance, before Departing from Portsmouth, sail across • Admire the beautiful returning to Portsmouth. the English Channel to reach beautiful landscapes and scenery of the Rouen, where Minerva berths overnight. picturesque Cognac region The magnificent Notre Dame Cathedral YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS • Enjoy plenty of time to explore awaits your discovery in the city, while Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: Bordeaux and Nantes as Minerva nearby Giverny is home to Monet’s famous Neil Taylor – 20th century political historian berths overnight in each port gardens. Your next port of call is Guernsey, and guidebook writer. • Discover the UNESCO-listed island with its sandy bays, secret coves and cobbled commune of Mont Saint-Michel streets, before Minerva navigates the Seine Professor Christopher Andrew – in the bay of St Malo to Bordeaux. With two full days in port, Emeritus Professor of Modern & you will have plenty of time to visit the Contemporary History, University of picturesque Medoc region, famed for its red Cambridge. wines. The beautifully preserved architecture See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. of La Rochelle is yours to discover before WORKSHOPS Minerva reaches Nantes, one of Europe’s most Art workshops will feature on this cruise. innovative cities. An overnight stay maximises your time ashore, offering a wonderful opportunity to discover Jardin des Plantes de Nantes – one of the most beautiful gardens in France. Your next destination is Lorient, from

28 15 APRIL – 28 APRIL 2016 14-day cruise from £2,295pp

“Spring is when life’s alive in everything” Christina Rossetti (English Poet, 1830 – 1894)

Bordeaux,Rouen, France France

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SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Rouen Rouen City St Peter Port Guernsey Apr 15 Portsmouth, England 6.30pm Balcony Suites from £5,710 Island Drive, German Military Occupation Apr 16 Rouen, France 1.30pm In port Bordeaux Bordeaux City & Walk, St Emilion Apr 17 Rouen, France In port 2.00pm Outside Cabins from £3,080 Apr 18 St Peter Port, Guernsey 8.00am 5.00pm La Pallice La Rochelle City & Walk, Green Inside Cabins from £2,295 Venice Nantes Nantes City Tour, Terra Apr 19 Cruise on Minerva Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Botanica Lorient Quimper, Vannes St Malo Apr 20 Bordeaux, France 7.45am In port Apr 21 Bordeaux, France In port 7.00pm Town Walking Tour, Dinan & Dinard, Mont Apr 22 La Pallice, France 8.00am 6.00pm St Michel Apr 23 Nantes, France 8.00am In port Optional Shore Excursions available: Apr 24 Nantes, France In port 6.00pm Rouen Giverny, Monet’s Gardens Apr 25 Lorient, France 7.30am 10.00pm Nantes Angers and Cointreau Tasting Apr 26 Cruise on Minerva Bordeaux Medoc, Vineyards and Chateau Apr 27 St Malo, France 8.00am 7.00pm LaPallice Rochefort and Roche Courbon Apr 28 Portsmouth, England 8.00am

Mont St Michel, St Malo

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GERMANY • DENMARK • SWEDEN • RUSSIA • ESTONIA • POLAND

SWEDEN St Petersburg Russia VASA MUSEUM   Stockholm  PETERHOF PALACE Sweden Tallinn TALLINN HERMITAGE MUSEUM Visby Estonia OLD TOWN RUSSIA The Little Mermaid, Copenhagen Sweden ESTONIA

DENMARK BALTIC ROSKILDE Rønne SEA  Copenhagen Denmark Denmark  BORNHOLM ISLAND Gdynia Poland  KIEL CANAL POLAND

Portsmouth GERMANY England

Visby, Sweden

eparting from Portsmouth, enjoy a Minerva makes a stop at Rønne, the largest YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Drelaxing day at sea and a memorable town on the Danish island of Bornholm. transit of the Kiel Canal on board Minerva, Admire an array of 12th century round • Admire the fairytale castle of before reaching Copenhagen. Frederiksborg churches here before Minerva transits the Kiel Frederiksborg in spectacular Palace and Hans Christian Anderson’s Canal en route to Portsmouth. Copenhagen iconic Little Mermaid statue are amongst • Explore the small but perfectly the numerous treasures awaiting your YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS formed Hanseatic town of Visby discovery here. Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: • Soak up the atmosphere in Another leisurely day at sea follows as Minerva Caroline Holmes – Garden historian, Gamla Stan, one of the largest areas sails towards the UNESCO-listed medieval lecturer, designer and author. of medieval buildings in Europe city of Visby, where you can discover charming • Two days in St Petersburg cobbled streets and ancient churches. Your Graham Archer CMG – Former Diplomat to discover the many treasures next port of call is the unforgettable city and lecturer on current affairs. of the Russian Empire of Stockholm, a former Viking stronghold Andy Bunten – Independent wildlife • Experience a daytime transit that now serves as Sweden’s bustling centre consultant. of the Kiel Canal, which of arts and culture. On to St Petersburg, See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. stretches across 60 scenic miles where you will have two full days to delve WORKSHOPS into the rich and colourful history of Russia’s Art & Craft workshops will feature on imperial capital. Enjoy the must-see highlights this cruise. including the fascinating Hermitage Museum Yoga – Mary Dalby and glittering Peterhof Palace, before Minerva sets her sights on Tallinn, Estonia’s capital city with an intriguing Soviet past. From Gdynia, explore the unique Polish city of Gdansk, one of the amber centres of the world. Finally,

30 28 APRIL – 14 MAY 2016 17-day cruise from £2,795pp

Hermitage Museum, St Petersburg

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SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Copenhagen City Tour & Walk, Roskilde, Apr 28 Portsmouth, England 4.00pm Balcony Suites from £6,965 Frederiksborg Palace & Gardens Visby Apr 29 Cruise on Minerva Gotland Drive & Visby Town Walk Apr 30 Kiel Canal, Germany Outside Cabins from £3,755 May 1 Copenhagen, Denmark 1.00pm 11.00pm Stockholm Vasa & the Old Town, Vikings & Inside Cabins from £2,795 Gold, Independent Stockholm St Petersburg May 2 Cruise on Minerva May 3 Visby, Sweden 7.00am 2.00pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Peterhof Palace, State Hermitage Museum, May 4 Stockholm, Sweden 8.00am 5.00pm Yusupov Palace, Walking in the Footsteps May 5 Cruise on Minerva of Peter the Great, St Petersburg City Drive May 6 St Petersburg, Russia 7.30am In port Tallinn City Drive & Walk, City Walk Gdynia May 7 St Petersburg, Russia In port 6.00pm Hanseatic Gdansk & Oliwa Cathedral, May 8 Tallinn, Estonia 12.00pm 7.00pm Panoramic Gdansk Rønne Bornholm Island May 9 Cruise on Minerva Tour, Rønne Town Walk, Independent Rønne May 10 Gdynia, Poland 7.00am 2.00pm Optional Shore Excursions available: May 11 Rønne, Denmark 7.30am 1.30pm Stockholm Drottingholm Palace May 12 Kiel Canal, Germany May 13 Cruise on Minerva St Petersburg Evening Ballet or Concert May 14 Portsmouth, England 7.30am Performance, Hermitage Gold, Country Palaces of the Romanovs Russian visa required if wishing to go ashore independently at any time. A group visit is included when ashore on a ship organised excursion. Please see page 72 for details.

Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Tallinn

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ENGLAND • FRANCE • CHANNEL ISLANDS • NETHERLANDS

Rotterdam Netherlands NETHERLANDS

CHELSEA London England FLOWER SHOW 

Portsmouth England

St Peter Port Honfleur Guernsey France  GIVERNY Caen France Garden display, Chelsea Flower Show CHATEAU  MONT ST MICHEL OF TREVAREZ  St Malo France Douarnenez France FRANCE

Nantes France  JARDIN DES PLANTES DE NANTES

Tender port New Ports Chelsea Flower Show, London

inerva departs the historic city of Bayeux, home to the UNESCO-listed tapestry. YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS MPortsmouth and heads south to Minerva makes a maiden call to Rotterdam discover glorious gardens and medieval next. Among cutting-edge architecture admire • Cruise designed in partnership treasures on a cruise which culminates in a Sint Laurenskerk Church and Trompenburg with the Royal Horticultural visit to the Chelsea Flower Show. Tuinen & Arboretum, home to a surprising Society and featuring a range of collection of trees, shrubs and plants. Twenty garden‑themed excursions From charming Honfleur, Monet’s famed gardens at Giverny and Gothic Rouen are years after her naming ceremony Minerva • Stroll amongst the picturesque within reach, while the rocky island of Mont returns to London. A two-night stay allows gardens of impressionist painter Saint Michel awaits discovery from St Malo. you to fully explore the colourful exhibits on Claude Monet in Giverny A superb example of French formal-style display during an included visit to the iconic • Explore La Ville Intra-Muros, the gardens are on display at Les Jardins du Chelsea Flower Show. ancient walled city of St Malo Montmarin. After a day at sea you will reach • Minerva makes two maiden calls – to Nantes, home to the Jardin des Plantes de YOUR GUEST SPEAKER Douarnenez and Rotterdam Nantes and gateway to Parc Oriental de Your Guest Speaker on this cruise: Maulevrier, whose exotic plants represent • Admire flowers and garden vegetables Christine Skelmersdale – Managing Director stages of life from spring blooms to the rich at the glorious Victorian Walled Garden of Broadleigh Gardens and lecturer on colours of autumn. A call at Douarnenez in Guernsey’s Saumarez Park gardening and wild plants. allows time to take in St Corentin Cathedral • Sail down the River Thames for a and the restored gardens at nearby Chateau de See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. two-night stay in London Trevarez. The royal fortress of Castle Cornet WORKSHOPS • Included entrance to the Chelsea has stood guard for nearly eight centuries Craft workshops will feature on this cruise. Flower Show – perhaps the most over St Peter Port, one of Europe’s prettiest famous horticultural show in the world towns. In Caen, the castle of William the Conqueror hosted the Dukes of Normandy and Kings of England. It’s also the gateway to

32 14 MAY – 27 MAY 2016 14-day cruise from £2,745pp

In partnership with RHS Garden Holidays

Tower Bridge, London

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SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Honfleur Rouen, Giverny, Honfleur & Pays May 14 Portsmouth, England 5.00pm Balcony Suites from £6,630 D’Auge St Malo Dinan & Dinard, St Malo May 15 Honfleur, France 8.00am 7.00pm Walking Tour, Nantes Nantes City Tour, May 16 St Malo, France 12.00pm 8.00pm Outside Cabins from £3,620 May 17 Cruise on Minerva Terra Botanica Douarnenez Douarnenez Inside Cabins from £2,745 City Tour, Chateau of Trevarez St Peter May 18 Nantes, France 6.00am 5.00pm May 19 Douarnenez (Quimper), France 7.30am 4.00pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Port Gardens of Guernsey, Guernsey Island May 20 St Peter Port, Guernsey 12.00pm 7.00pm Drive Caen Bayeux, Caen Peace Memorial May 21 Caen, France 9.30am 9.30pm Rotterdam Gouda Walking Tour, Kinderdijk May 22 Cruise on Minerva Tour London Chelsea Flower Show, Tower of May 23 Rotterdam, Netherlands 8.00am 9.00pm London, Riverboat & London Eye May 24 London (Greenwich), England 3.30pm In port Optional Shore Excursions available: May 25 London (Greenwich), England In port In port St Malo Montmarion Nantes Loire Valley May 26 London (Greenwich), England In port 4.00am Chateau Caen Normandy & the D-Day May 27 Portsmouth, England 6.30am Landing beaches

Monet’s Garden, Giverny

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ISLE OF MAN • ICELAND • FAROE ISLANDS • SHETLAND ISLANDS

“So they put to sea, and have Iceland in their mind’s eye.” The Saga of Gisli the Outlaw, c13th century

Reykjavik, Iceland

mbark Minerva in Portsmouth and After a day cruising, the Faroe Islands and the YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Eenjoy a day at sea as she journeys north former Viking settlement of ‘Thor’s Harbour’ to the unique and dramatic landscapes or Torshavn come into view. Distinctive grass- • Delve deep into the diverse culture of Iceland. roofed houses are a delightful first sight as of the Isle of Man, where Viking and you step ashore in one of the world’s smallest Cross the Irish Sea to step ashore in Douglas. Celtic roots are firmly embedded capitals. Minerva’s final port, as she heads back Take a journey back in time on the Snaefell to Portsmouth, is Lerwick in the Shetland • Explore volcanic Heimaey, in the Mountain Railway or travel through glorious Islands. Waterfront buildings made of sandstone remote Westmann archipelago countryside aboard the original Victorian and date back to the 18th century, while the • Step ashore in Reykjavik, the Edwardian rolling stock of the Manx Electric uninhabited island of Mousa is guarded by an most northerly capital in the world Railway. Minerva’s first call in Icelandic waters is impressive Iron Age tower. Heimaey. Admire the towering shadowy peaks • Visit picturesque Husavik, Iceland’s of Eldfell and Helgafell on the only inhabited whale-watching capital island in the Westmann archipelago before YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS • Discover the remote Faroe Islands, sailing to Reykjavik. Iceland’s vibrant capital Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: where grass-roofed houses nestle is a city of bold contrasts. It is your gateway amongst rugged scenery to the Golden Circle where sites include the Dr Colleen Batey – Senior Lecturer in UNESCO-listed Thingvellir National Park, Archaeology at the University of Glasgow. the point where Europe meets America at the Peter Mawby – Wildlife lecturer, ornithologist continental divide. Sitting on the edge of the and research ecologist. Arctic is the isolated town of Isafjordur. Learn See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. about life here and look out for an array of bird WORKSHOPS species on Vigur Island. Minerva continues to Art – Carolyn King Husavik, a quaint harbour town and Europe’s Craft & Embroidery – Karin Bucannan whale-watching capital. Admire colourful BRIDGE houses, snow-capped peaks and perhaps take Organised bridge will feature on this cruise. a dip in the geothermal Myvatn Nature Baths.

34 27 MAY – 10 JUNE 2016 15-day cruise from £2,195pp

WEST MYVATN FJORDS  Isafjordur  BATHS Iceland Husavik Iceland Reykjavik ICELAND Iceland  THINGVELLIR NATIONAL PARK

Heimaey Iceland Torshavn Faroe Islands

MOUSA Lerwick ISLAND Shetland Islands 

Douglas Isle of Man  SNAEFELL MOUNTAIN RAILWAY

Portsmouth England

Tender port

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SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Douglas Island Highlights, Victorian Railway May 27 Portsmouth, England 4.00pm Balcony Suites from £5,475 & Snaefell Heimaey Circumnavigation of May 28 Cruise on Minerva Heimaey, Heimaey Island Tour Reykjavik May 29 Douglas, Isle of Man 8.30am 5.00pm Outside Cabins from £2,950 May 30 Cruise on Minerva Reykjavik City of Culture, Thingvellir Hike, Inside Cabins from £2,195 Scenic Drive & Viking Museum Isafjordur May 31 Cruise on Minerva Jun 1 Heimaey, Iceland 8.00am 4.00pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Life & Culture in the West Fjords, Vigor Jun 2 Reykjavik, Iceland 7.00am 5.00pm Island, Husavik Myvatn Baths, Scenic Drive Jun 3 Isafjordur, Iceland 12.00pm 7.00pm Torshavn Torshavn Panorama, Coastal Jun 4 Husavik, Iceland 12.00pm 7.00pm Villages & Spectacular Scenery Lerwick Jun 5 Cruise on Minerva Western Shetland Drive, Mousa Island Jun 6 Torshavn, Faroe Islands 11.00am 6.00pm Optional Shore Excursions available: Jun 7 Lerwick, Shetland Islands 2.30pm 8.00pm Reykjavik The Golden Circle Husavik Jun 8 Cruise on Minerva Whale Watching Isafjordur Glacier Fjords & Jun 9 Cruise on Minerva Hesteyri Torshavn Vestmanna Boat Trip Jun 10 Portsmouth, England 7.00am

Torshavn, Faroe Islands

Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 35 Grand Voyage he ultimate combination of our voyages, T‘Fjordlands and Arctic Norway’ and ‘Hidden White Sea and Norse Discovery’.

Flåm, Norway

36 GRAND NORWEGIAN FJORDS and WHITE SEA 10 JUNE – 10 JULY 2016 31-day cruise

NORWAY • RUSSIA

Honningsvaag Norway

Hammerfest Tromsø Norway Leknes Norway Norway Kirkenes Svolvaer Murmansk Norway Norway Russia

NORWAY Solovetsky Russia Arkhangelsk Trondheim Norway Russia Ålesund Norway Kristiansund Norway RUSSIA Maloy Norway Florø Norway Geiranger Norway Bergen Norway Flåm Norway Haugesund Norway

Portsmouth England Tender port New ports

rom Portsmouth, Minerva heads to FARES PER PERSON MIN160610A FBergen’s Bryggen waterfront and makes Including Shore Excursions and Gratuities her maiden call in Maloy. Cruise past snow- Cabin Type Standard Fare covered mountains to Kristiansund, located at Balcony Suites from £12,215 the start of the Atlantic Road, before arriving Outside Cabins from £6,495 in picturesque Svolvaer, lively Tromso and culturally diverse Hammerfest. An overnight Inside Cabins from £4,820 stay in Honningsvaag gives you the chance Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 to witness the Midnight Sun. From Kirkenes, gateway to the East, Minerva makes her inaugural sailing to the White Sea, where she calls at intriguing Arkhangelsk, historic Solovetsky and Murmansk where you can visit the worlds first nuclear-powered icebreaker. Discover the fishing village of Nusfjord from Leknes, and delve into Norway’s history at Trondheim. Fascinating Alesund and pretty Floro await your discovery before Minerva finally reaches historic Haugesund. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 38-41 of this brochure. Russian visa required if wishing to go ashore independently at any time. Please see page 72 for details. Trondheim, Norway Solovetsky Monastery, Russia

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NORWAY

Honningsvaag Norway Tromsø Norway  NORTH CAPE Hammerfest  ARCTIC Norway CATHEDRAL Kirkenes Norway Svolvaer Norway

Arctic Cathedral, Tromsø NORWAY

ATLANTIC ROAD  Kristiansund Norway SELJA MONASTERY  Maloy Norway Geiranger Norway Flåm Norway Bergen  Norway FLÅM RAILWAY

Portsmouth England

New ports Svolvaer, Norway

oin Minerva in historic Portsmouth whose incredible Arctic Cathedral was inspired YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Jand enjoy two days at sea to relax and by towering Norwegian landscapes, and where listen to the insights of your Guest Speakers tales of Arctic expeditions unfold in the Polar • Discover the Hanseatic heritage along as you cruise towards Norway and its Museum. Traditional Sami culture is strongly Bergen’s colourful waterfront spectacular treasures. preserved in Hammerfest, from where Minerva • Experience the beauty of the most Your first call is Bergen, whose UNESCO-listed heads to Honningvsaag. An overnight stay famous fjord in Norway as you sail Bryggen waterfront is a colourful reminder of and a visit to the North Cape give the unique towards the village of Geiranger the town’s importance as part of the Hanseatic opportunity to witness the astonishing natural spectacle of the Midnight Sun. Minerva’s final • Marvel at the dramatic scenery of League. Ride the funicular to the top of Mount port of call is Kirkenes. Influenced by Finnish the remote Lofoten Islands Floyen for superb views, and enjoy a melodic recital at the home of Edvard Grieg. Board the and Russian cultures, the capital of the Barents • The daring feats of Arctic explorers Flåm Railway for a captivating train journey Region is your gateway to the East. come into focus on a visit to the through one of Norway’s most wild and Polar Museum in Tromsø magnificent valleys before a maiden call in Maloy. YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS • Overnight in Honningsvaag, An important fishing port, it is also gateway to Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: gateway to the North Cape, and the island of Selja and its 11th century monastery. Professor Jeremy Black MBE – witness the natural phenomenon Enjoy stunning views of snow-capped mountains Professor of History, University of Exeter of the Midnight Sun and thundering waterfalls as you cruise Norway’s awe-inspiring Geirgangerfjord. After a visit to Sir Richard Dales KCVO – Former the diminutive village of Geiranger Minerva Ambassador to Norway calls in coastal Kristiansund from where you can See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. experience the incredible Atlantic Road, which WORKSHOPS twists its way across low bridges jutting out to Art – Jacqui Petrie sea. Admire the glacial rock formations and the BRIDGE breathtaking beaches of Svolvaer in the Lofoten archipelago before continuing to Tromsø, Organised bridge will feature on this cruise.

38 10 JUNE – 23 JUNE 2016 14-day cruise from £2,095pp

Geiranger fjord, Norway

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SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Bergen City Walk & Funicular, Historic Jun 10 Portsmouth, England 5.00pm Balcony Suites from £5,215 Bergen Flåm Flåm Railway, Aurlandsfjord Jun 11 Cruise on Minerva Scenic Drive Maloy Selja Monastery, Jun 12 Cruise on Minerva Outside Cabins from £2,810 Jun 13 Bergen, Norway 8.00am 5.00pm Round Trip of Vagsoy Geiranger Storseter Inside Cabins from £2,095 & Westeras Hike, Mount Dalsnibba Jun 14 Flåm, Norway 7.30am 7.00pm Jun 15 Maloy, Norway 12.00pm 6.00pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Kristiansund Atlantic Road, Averoy & Stave Jun 16 Geiranger, Norway 8.30am 5.30pm Church Svolvaer Vikings & Vistas, Trollfjord Jun 17 Kristiansund, Norway 7.00am 6.00pm Boat Tour Tromsø Arctic Cathedral, Polar Jun 18 Cruise on Minerva Museum & Gardens Hammerfest Finnmark Jun 19 Svolvaer (Lofoten Islands), 8.00am 5.00pm Panoramic, Hammerfest & the Museum of Norway Reconstruction Honningsvaag North Cape Jun 20 Tromsø, Norway 8.30am 5.30pm Experience, Mageroya Island Jun 21 Hammerfest, Norway 7.00am 12.00pm Jun 21 Honningsvaag, Norway 7.00pm In port Optional Shore Excursions available: Jun 22 Honningsvaag, Norway In port 1.00pm Bergen Grieg’s House & Recital Kristiansund Jun 23 Kirkenes, Norway 6.00am The Island of Grip Honningsvaag King Crab Experience, Bird Safari by Boat Complimentary pre-cruise coach transfer from your return London airport to Portsmouth. This cruise also features in one of Minerva’s Grand Voyages. Please see pages 36-37.

North Cape, Norway

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NORWAY • RUSSIA

Kirkenes Leknes Norway Norway Murmansk Russia

NORWAY SOLOVETSKY MONASTERY  Assumption Church, Arkhangelsk, Russia Solovetsky NIDAROS CATHEDRAL Russia Arkhangelsk  Trondheim Norway Russia RUSSIA Ålesund Norway Florø Norway

Haugesund Norway  SKUDENES HARBOUR

Portsmouth England Tender port New ports Alesha Memorial, Murmansk, Russia

oin Minerva on her inaugural sailing at Ålesund, a fascinating city that was rebuilt YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Jfrom Kirkenes to the White Sea, following a huge fire in the early 20th century. where she calls at the intriguing city of Minerva’s journey continues as she sails to the • Join Minerva on her inaugural Arkhangelsk, Russia’s only seaport in charming fishing village of Florø before finally sailing from Kirkenes to the the 17th century. The city later became a reaching Haugesund, a destination rich in enigmatic White Sea popular centre for Arctic exploration. captivating history that dates back to the days • Arkhangelsk and Murmansk, of the Vikings. Your next ports of call are are the remote key destinations for the Arctic Solovetsky Islands, where a spectacular 15th convoys of World War II century monastery awaits, and Murmansk, YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS • Discover the remote, UNESCO- home to Lenin, the world’s first nuclear- Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: listed Solovetsky Islands powered icebreaker. Launched in 1957, she Rear Admiral John Lippiett CB MBE – • Take time to explore Norway’s was used to clear sea routes for cargo ships Chief Executive of the Mary Rose Trust. first capital, Trondheim along Russia’s northern coast, and now Sir Richard Dales KCVO CMG – Former serves as a fascinating museum ship. Enjoy • Ålesund, whose striking Art Ambassador to Norway. Nouveau architecture stretches two leisurely days at sea as Minerva sets her The Rt Revd Tim Stevens – Former Bishop across three islands sights on the beautiful shores of Norway. From Leknes, the picturesque and perfectly of Leicester. • This cruise can be combined with preserved fishing village of Nusfjord can be See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. ‘Fjordlands & Arctic Norway’ for reached, while Trondheim offers chances to WORKSHOPS the exciting Grand Voyage, ‘Grand delve into the rich history of Norway’s original Norwegian Fjords and White Sea’ Art – Jacqui Petrie capital. Here, you can also visit the magnificent Craft – Jane Matthews Nidaros Cathedral, built over the burial site of St Olaf – the Norwegian Viking King who became patron saint of Norway. Stunning Art Nouveau architecture awaits your discovery

40 23 JUNE – 10 JULY 2016 18-day cruise from £3,295pp

Solovetsky Monastery, Russia

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN160623

SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Arkhangelsk City Tour & Fine Art Jun 23 Kirkenes, Norway 10.30pm Balcony Suites from £7,960 Museum, Panoramic Tour Solovetsky Jun 24 Cruise on Minerva Islands Solovetsky Monastery, Sekirnaya Jun 25 Cruise on Minerva Outside Cabins from £4,345 Jun 26 Arkhangelsk, Russia 6.00am 3.00pm Hill Murmansk Highlights & Museum of Inside Cabins from £3,295 Jun 27 Solovetsky Islands, Russia 8.00am 3.30pm Northern Fleet, Panoramic Tour Leknes Jun 28 Cruise on Minerva Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Viking Museum & Scenic Drive, Nusfjord Jun 29 Murmansk, Russia 8.30am 6.00pm & Museum Trondheim Trondheim City & Jun 30 Cruise on Minerva Cathedral Ålesund City Sightseeing, Islands Jul 1 Cruise on Minerva of Giske & Godoy Florø Sunnfjord Museum Jul 2 Leknes (Lofoten), Norway 8.00am 6.30pm & Waterfall, Florø and Coastal Museum Jul 3 Cruise on Minerva Haugesund Viking History Museum, Jul 4 Trondheim, Norway 8.00am 5.00pm Skudenes Harbour Jul 5 Ålesund, Norway 12.00pm 10.00pm Optional Shore Excursions available: Jul 6 Florø, Norway 7.00am 1.30pm Arkhangelsk Pomorya Architecture Treasury Jul 7 Haugesund, Norway 7.00am 5.00pm Jul 8 Cruise on Minerva Murmansk The Ice Breaker 'Lenin' Jul 9 Cruise on Minerva This cruise also features in one of Minerva's Grand Jul 10 Portsmouth, England 7.00am Voyages. Please see pages 36-37. Complimentary post-cruise coach transfer from Portsmouth to your London airport. Passengers wishing to go ashore in Russia independently require a Russian visa, which must be obtained prior to departure. Please see page 72 for details. Lofoten Islands

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CHANNEL ISLANDS • ISLES OF SCILLY • WALES • SCOTLAND ISLE OF MAN • IRELAND

“To sit in the shade on a fine day and look upon verdure is the most perfect refreshment” Jane Austen (English writer, 1775 – 1817)

Lamlash, Isle of Arran, Scotland

eparting Portsmouth Minerva first exploration, or take a scenic drive to discover YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Dsets her sights on the Channel Island the romance of Glencoe. Follow in the of Guernsey and its charming capital, St footsteps of Robert Bruce, who took refuge Peter Port. Here, Castle Cornet, an ancient from the English in 1307 on the Isle of Arran, with Brodick Castle offering a glimpse of the • Discover Guernsey's charming oft-besieged royal fortress still stands proud quintessential Victorian Highland estate. In capital, St Peter Port and private gardens offer a tranquil retreat. Douglas discover the Isle of Man’s 10,000- • Minerva makes her maiden St Mary’s is the Isles of Scilly’s largest island year history within the Manx Museum before call to Fishguard, gateway and a haven of hidden treasures. Discover a Minerva finally heads to Waterford, Ireland’s to beautiful rural Wales and coastline of deserted white sandy beaches and oldest city which is famed for its intricate St David's Peninsula dramatic rocky coves and head off the beaten hand-cut crystal, produced here since 1783. track to explore nature trails rife with diverse • A further maiden call is made to wildlife. Minerva then makes a maiden call Lamlash, on the Isle of Arran, one of in Fishguard, gateway to St David’s, Wales’ YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS the most southerly Scottish islands spiritual home and birthplace of their patron Your Guest Speakers on this cruise may discuss • Explore Brodick Castle, dramatically saint. Explore Pembroke Castle, a mighty History, Wildlife, Celtic and Gaelic Traditions set against Goatfell Mountain stone fortification idyllically set on the banks of and Horticulture. • Step back in time amongst the the River Cleddau. See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. Megalithic Callanish Stones on the After a day at sea you can step ashore in WORKSHOPS Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides Stornoway in the Outer Hebrides, a remote Craft workshops will feature on this cruise. – an idyllic island chain sitting on archipelago where the Megalithic Callanish the edge of Europe Stones stand testament to its occupation since • Step ashore in picturesque Waterford, prehistoric times. En route to Oban, you famed for its exquisite hand-cut crystal will pass by an unspoilt landscape of islands, hidden glens and bays. Inverary Castle invites

42 10 JULY – 21 JULY 2016 12-day cruise from £1,695pp

In partnership with National Trust

Stornoway CALLANISH STONES Outer Hebrides 

SCOTLAND Oban Highlands  GLENCOE  BRODICK CASTLE Lamlash Isle of Arran

SNAEFELL  Douglas Isle of Man Pembroke Castle, Wales

IRELAND ENGLAND

WATERFORD CRYSTAL  WALES Waterford Ireland Fishguard Wales Portsmouth England

TRESCO ABBEY St Mary's GARDENS Isles of Scilly St Peter Port Guernsey Tender port New ports St Peter Port, Guernsey

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN160710

SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare St Peter Port Guernsey Island Drive, German Jul 10 Portsmouth, England 6.30pm Balcony Suites from £4,600 Military Occupation St Mary’s Tresco Jul 11 St Peter Port, Guernsey 8.00am 4.00pm Abbey Gardens, Fishguard A Taste of Wales, Jul 12 St Mary's, Isles of Scilly 8.00am 5.00pm Outside Cabins from £2,485 Jul 13 Fishguard, Wales 8.00am 5.00pm Pembroke Castle & South Wales, St David's Inside Cabins from £1,695 Visitor Centre & Peninsula Stornoway Lewis Jul 14 Cruise on Minerva Jul 15 Stornoway, Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 8.00am 7.00pm & Callanish Stones, Great Bernera Oban Outer Hebrides, Scotland Inveraray Castle & Gardens, Glencoe Scenic Jul 16 Oban, Scotland 8.30am 7.00pm Jul 17 Lamlash, Drive Lamlash Island Panoramic, Brodick 8.30am 6.00pm Isle of Arran, Scotland Castle Douglas Victorian Railway & Snaefell, Jul 18 Douglas, Isle of Man 7.00am 3.00pm Island Highlights Waterford Scenic Drive & Jul 19 Waterford, Ireland 7.00am 6.15pm Waterford Crystal, Rural Ireland & Jerpoint Jul 20 Cruise on Minerva Abbey Jul 21 Portsmouth, England 7.00am Optional Shore Excursions available: St Peter Port Private Gardens of Guernsey St Mary’s Marine Safari Oban Kerrera Hike

St Mary's, Isles of Scilly

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CHANNEL ISLANDS • PORTUGAL • SPAIN • FRANCE

Portsmouth England

CASTLE CORNET  St Peter Port Guernsey  MONT ST MICHEL St Malo France FRANCE

Cadiz, Spain

 La Coruna Spain SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA

Oporto Portugal SPAIN

PORTUGAL JERONIMOS MONASTERY  Lisbon Portugal

Seville Spain  CORDOBA

Cadiz Spain Tender port Jeronimos Monastery, Lisbon

mbark Minerva in the historic naval route leads to Santiago de Compostela, whose YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Ecity of Portsmouth to begin your famed cathedral, is reputed to be the burial exciting voyage, which coincides with the place of the apostle Saint James the Great. • Enjoy an early morning diamond anniversary celebrations of the Minerva’s final port of call is St Malo, an cruise towards Lisbon, taking in traditional Tall Ships race. attractive walled city with fortifications dating fantastic views of the impressive Your first port of call is St Peter Port, back to the 12th century. From here, you can Belem Tower and the unique Guernsey’s charming capital. Explore the discover the fascinating Benedictine abbey of Monument of Discoveries town’s cobbled streets and pretty marina, and Mont St Michel, once a significant pilgrimage

• Trace the architectural links delve into the history of this fascinating island, destination, before returning to Portsmouth. between North Africa and Moorish which was occupied during the Second World Andalucia in Seville War. Minerva continues to Lisbon, from where YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS • Uncover the intriguing history of the UNESCO-listed Jeronimos Monastery, Your Guest Speakers on this cruise may discuss which holds the tomb of Vasco da Gama, can charming Cadiz Tall Ships and Maritime History, French, be reached. Enjoy a day at sea as Minerva Spanish and Portuguese Culture and Moorish • Admire UNESCO-listed Oporto, sets her sights on Spain, navigating the Rio Architecture. which boasts an array of historic gems Guadalquivir to Seville. Discover this beautiful dating back to the 4th century city’s rich flamenco culture and operatic WORKSHOPS • Witness the impressive fortifications heritage before sailing o Cadiz. Believed to be Art – Matthew Phinn of St Malo, founded in the 6th century the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in Craft – Basia Zarzycka Europe, the city boasts an intriguing maritime as a monastic settlement BRIDGE past, while nearby Jerez is famous worldwide • Join the celebrations for the Tall Organised bridge will feature on this cruise. for its sherry production. On to Oporto, an Ships Festival’s diamond anniversary historic city with a maze of cobbled streets in Lisbon and Cadiz and a host of medieval gems. Step back in FEATURED GUEST time as you explore its UNESCO-listed Professor Gervase Phinn – old town, where intriguing structures with Professor, Author, Poet, Radio and colourful façades huddle around charming TV Broadcaster squares. From La Coruna, an ancient pilgrim

44 21 JULY – 3 AUGUST 2016 14-day cruise from £2,195pp

Tall Ships Festival

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN160721

SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare St Peter Port Guernsey Island Drive, Jul 21 Portsmouth, England 6.30pm Balcony Suites from £5,475 Walking Tour & Castle Cornet Lisbon City Jul 22 St Peter Port, Guernsey 7.30am 3.00pm Tour & Jeronimos Monastery, Gulbenkian Jul 23 Cruise on Minerva Outside Cabins from £2,950 Jul 24 Cruise on Minerva Museum Seville Seville Cathedral & Alcazar Inside Cabins from £2,195 Walk, Cordoba Cadiz Jerez & Alcazar, Jul 25 Lisbon, Portugal 7.30am 5.30pm Jul 26 Scenic river cruise/Seville 11.59pm In port Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Cadiz Walking Tour Oporto Panoramic Jul 27 Seville, Spain In port 11.30pm Drive, Guimaraes La Coruna Santiago de Jul 28 Cadiz, Spain 12.30pm 7.00pm Compostela, La Coruna City St Malo Dinan Jul 29 Cruise on Minerva & Dinard, St Malo Walking Tour Jul 30 Oporto, Portugal 7.00am 1.30pm Optional Shore Excursions available: Jul 31 La Coruna, Spain 8.30am 4.30pm Lisbon Queluz National Palace Oporto Aug 1 Cruise on Minerva Oporto Heritage La Coruna Betanzos Aug 2 St Malo, France 8.30am 4.00pm Aug 3 Portsmouth, England 7.00am

Oporto, Portugal

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ENGLAND • CHANNEL ISLANDS • WALES • IRELAND • SCOTLAND

Scrabster CASTLE Caithness Stornoway OF MEY Outer Hebrides  CALLANISH STONES 

SCOTLAND Edinburgh (Port Rosyth) Scotland Greenock Scotland  EDINBURGH CASTLE Port of Tyne  Loch Lomond, Greenock HADRIAN'S England WALL

Dublin Ireland ENGLAND POWERSCOURT  GARDENS IRELAND WALES TREDEGAR Cardiff HOUSE Wales  Portsmouth England

St Peter Port Guernsey

Tender port Edinburgh Castle

xperience the pomp of the world- military pageantry with a fabulous fireworks YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Efamous Edinburgh Military Tattoo finale. Over the border in Port of Tyne during a voyage overflowing with cultural amidst the rugged Northumberland hills and historical highlights. lies UNESCO-listed Hadrian’s Wall. Enjoy a walk along the best-preserved frontier of the • Explore the fascinating 17th Your first stop is St Peter Port, the picturesque Roman Empire. century Tredegar House, one of the capital of Guernsey. Minerva then sails to the architectural wonders of Wales lively Welsh capital of Cardiff, from where you • Admire the magnificent Georgian can visit Tredegar House, a stunning example YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS architecture which lends elegance to of a Restoration mansion. County Wicklow is Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: known as the ‘Garden of Ireland’, evident at Dublin’s Merrion Square, St Stephen’s Professor Ian Beckett FRHistS the exquisite Italian Garden at Powerscourt Green and Trinity College – Professor of Military History, House. Soak up more outstanding scenery • Discover the protected flora and University of Kent. from Greenock, your gateway to Loch fauna of the unspoilt Outer Hebrides Lomond, and cruise to Stornoway in the The Most Rev’d Dr Barry Morgan – • Overnight in Scotland’s capital Outer Hebrides, whose intriguing heritage The Archbishop of Wales for the chance to explore the city has been passed down through generations of See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. and witness the majestic Royal Gaels, Celts and Vikings. From Scrabster stand WORKSHOPS Edinburgh Military Tattoo on Dunnet Head, the most northerly point in Craft – Basia Zarzycka • Visit the impressive Wallington mainland Britain, or visit the Castle of Mey, Art workshops will feature on this cruise. Estate, gifted to the National Trust by the former home of the late Queen Mother. Sir Charles Trevelyan Sail to Rosyth, gateway to Scotland’s vibrant capital which is dominated by Edinburgh Castle. An overnight stay offers the chance to experience the spectacular Military Tattoo, a stirring celebration of music, dance and

46 3 AUGUST – 16 AUGUST 2016 14-day cruise from £2,595pp

In partnership with National Trust

Edinburgh Military Tattoo

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN160803

SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare St Peter Port Guernsey Island Drive Cardiff Aug 3 Portsmouth, England 6.30pm Balcony Suites from £6,270 Cardiff Castle & Dyffryn Gardens, Tredegar Aug 4 St Peter Port, Guernsey 8.00am 7.30pm House Dublin Powerscourt Gardens & Aug 5 Cruise on Minerva Outside Cabins from £3,425 Aug 6 Cardiff, Wales 7.00am 5.00pm Dublin Panorama, Dublin City Walk, Inside Cabins from £2,595 Aug 7 Dublin, Ireland 8.00am 10.00pm Greenock Loch Lomond Scenic Drive, Clyde Aug 8 Greenock, Scotland 11.30am 10.00pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Coast Stornoway Callanish Stones, Carloway Aug 9 Cruise on Minerva Broch & Black House Village Scrabster Aug 10 Stornoway, Scotland 7.00am 7.00pm Castle of Mey, Dunnet Head & John o’Groats Aug 11 Scrabster, Scotland 7.00am 5.00pm Rosyth Edinburgh Tattoo, Edinburgh Castle Aug 12 Rosyth, Scotland 1.30pm In port & City Drive, Hopetoun House, Port of Tyne Aug 13 Rosyth, Scotland In port 6.30pm Hadrian’s Wall & Roman Fort, Durham Dales, Aug 14 Port of Tyne, England 8.00am 5.00pm Wallington Aug 15 Cruise on Minerva Optional Shore Excursions available: Aug 16 Portsmouth, England 7.00am Dublin Helen Dillon's private garden Greenock Culzean Castle & Ayr Edinburgh Firth of Forth Nature Cruise

PowerscourtLoch Lomond, House, Greenock County Wicklow

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SPAIN • PORTUGAL • GIBRALTAR • BALEARIC ISLANDS

Portsmouth England

Alhambra Palace, Spain  SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTELA Barcelona Vigo Spain Spain  RIVER DOURO  SAGRADA Oporto SPAIN FAMILIA Portugal PORTUGAL Mahon JERONIMOS Menorca MONASTERY  Lisbon Portugal

Motril SEVILLE  Spain Cartagena Spain Cadiz Spain  NERJA CAVES Gibraltar

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Spain

mbark Minerva in Portsmouth and to Granada and the exquisite Alhambra Palace, YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Eenjoy two relaxing days at sea prior to home to the Nasrid Sultans and one of the your exploration of Spain and Portugal’s world’s most revered Islamic works of art. On • Visit culture-rich Vigo, on Spain’s finest treasures. to Cartagena, whose deep-water harbour was Galician coast, the gateway to Santiago used by Carthaginians, Phoenicians, Romans An important fishing and commercial port, Vigo de Compostela, reputedly the burial and Moors. Delve into a maze of narrow streets was first settled by Celts in 300 BC. It is your place of the Apostle St James which conceal a beautifully preserved Roman gateway to Santiago de Compostela, the jewel in Theatre before sailing to Balearic Mahon. • Admire the Baroque and Galicia’s historic, cultural and medieval crown, Menorca’s capital was in turn occupied by the Romanesque architecture on a stroll where many fine examples of Gothic, Neo- English, French and Spanish and plays host to an through UNESCO-listed Oporto classical, Romanesque and Baroque architecture abundance of important Megalithic monuments. • Explore Portugal’s capital reside. Located in northern Portugal, Oporto In Barcelona, an overnight stay gives time to Lisbon, home to an eclectic mix of marks the point at which the Duoro River flows discover the many distinctive works of ‘God’s into the Atlantic Ocean. The Old Town, built architectural styles from Romanesque architect’ Antoni Gaudi, most notably the on the hills overlooking the river, is a UNESCO to Post-Modern with Manueline imposing Sagrada Familia, under construction World Heritage Site where you can marvel at the boasting particularly rich and lavish since 1882, and yet to be completed. lavish pure-gold interior of São Francisco Church. ornamentation Minerva sails to Lisbon, where the Manueline • Discover Granada’s Moorish past, architecture of the Jeronimos Monastery YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS including the UNESCO-listed treasure symbolises Portugal’s power and wealth during Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: the Alhambra Palace from Motril the Age of Discovery. After a day at sea, Cadiz Andy Bunten – Independent wildlife consultant • An overnight stay allows time is your next port of call. From here visit Jerez, See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. to discover Barcelona, a vibrant, the centre of Spain’s sherry producing industry, contemporary city awash with the for a tasting in a traditional bodega. Gibraltar’s WORKSHOPS fabled works of Gaudi iconic Rock is the distinguishing feature of a Craft & Embroidery – Karin Bucannan peninsula coveted by numerous conquerors BRIDGE over the centuries, while Motril is your gateway Organised bridge will feature on this cruise.

48 A PORTRAIT of PORTUGAL and SPAIN 16 AUGUST – 30 AUGUST 2016 15-day cruise from £1,995pp

“Land of the vine and olive, lovely Spain!” Mrs Felicia D Hemans (English Poet, 1793 – 1835)

Park Guell, Barcelona

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN160816

SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Vigo Santiago de Compostela, Pazo de Oca Aug 16 Portsmouth, England 5.00pm Balcony Suites from £5,410 Gardens Oporto Oporto Heritage & Sao Aug 17 Cruise on Minerva Francisco Church, City Panorama Lisbon City Aug 18 Cruise on Minerva Outside Cabins from £2,920 Aug 19 Vigo, Spain 8.30am 10.00pm Tour & Jeronimos Monastery, Queluz Palace Inside Cabins from £1,995 Cadiz Jerez, Cadiz Walk Gibraltar Original Aug 20 Oporto, Portugal 7.30am 2.00pm Aug 21 Lisbon, Portugal 8.00am 10.00pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Rock Tour, Northern Defences & World War Aug 22 Cruise on Minerva Two Tunnels Motril Granada Old City, Nerja Aug 23 Cadiz, Spain 8.00am 8.00pm Caves Cartagena Roman Cartagena, Lorca Aug 24 Gibraltar 8.00am 6.00pm & Jewish Heritage Mahon Ancient Menorca, Aug 25 Motril, Spain 7.00am 7.00pm Scenic Island Drive Barcelona Gothic Quarter Aug 26 Cartagena, Spain 12.00am 8.00pm Walking Tour, Gaudi’s Barcelona Aug 27 Cruise on Minerva Optional Shore Excursions available: Aug 28 Mahon, Menorca 7.00am 5.00pm Cadiz Flamenco & Sherry, Seville Motril Aug 29 Barcelona, Spain 8.00am In port Alhambra Palace & Gardens Aug 30 Barcelona, Spain In port This cruise also features in one of Minerva's Grand Inbound regional flights are available on this cruise. Voyages. Please see pages 62-64. Available from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Durham Tees Valley, Newcastle, Norwich. On this cruise you have the option to return by air or by TGV and Eurostar (via Paris) each to London. Complimentary pre-cruise transfer from your return London airport to Portsmouth. Please contact us for further details. Monument to the Discoveries, Lisbon

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SPAIN • FRANCE • ITALY • CORSICA • SARDINIA • TUNISIA • SICILY

Monaco

oin Minerva for a journey around the Palermo, Sicily’s main city with its wealth of YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Jshores of the Mediterranean, where the architectural styles, is Minerva’s next call. In fabled beauty of the islands is a complement the picturesque hilltop town of Monreale, • Cruise designed in partnership to the treasure trove of historic sights. see the glittering Byzantine mosaics in its with the Royal Horticultural cathedral, and then witness the magical Society and features a range of Embark in Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia combination of beauty, decadence and unspoilt garden‑themed excursions noted for its stunning architecture, including many famous works by Gaudi. Minerva sails charm that has made Capri a legendary idyll. A • Overnight in Monte Carlo to fully next to the French fishing port of Sète. From fitting conclusion to this cruise sees Minerva experience this glamorous principality – here explore the elegant town of Montpellier, reach Civitavecchia, gateway to Ostia, harbour the epitome of Riviera chic with its medieval cobbled streets and colourful city of Ancient Rome. • Take time to enjoy the true taste of gardens, before an overnight stay in glamorous the Mediterranean – the fresh fruits Monaco, ruled by the Grimaldi family for YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS of the sea – whilst in Sète, France’s centuries. Experience this playground of the Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: largest fishing port rich and famous before arriving into Elba and Caroline Holmes – Garden historian, • Explore the rugged island of Corsica, the ancient town of Portoferraio, which gave lecturer, designer birthplace of Napoleon, with its diverse refuge to the exiled Napoleon Bonaparte. and author. landscape and rich history Ajaccio, his birthplace on Corsica, is Minerva’s Dr Peter Cattermole – Former Lecturer in • Delve into the wealth of ancient next stop and dedications to the island’s most volcanology and planetary geology. history offered in Cagliari, the Sardinian famous son are dotted throughout the city. capital, and be entranced by its beauty Sail to neighbouring Sardinia and explore The Rt Revd Tim Stevens – Former Bishop ancient Cagliari, which provides a wonderful of Leicester. • Uncover the glittering treasures showcase for the varied history of the island. See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. of Sicily, including the medieval Discover the Roman and pre-Roman town of Monreale Cathedral WORKSHOPS Nora before heading to African shores to visit Craft & Embroidery – Karin Bucannan the UNESCO-listed ruined city of Carthage, destroyed by the Romans in 146 BC.

50 30 AUGUST – 12 SEPTEMBER 2016 14-day cruise from £2,245pp

In partnership with RHS Garden Holidays

FRANCE

Monte Carlo Monaco MONTPELLIER Sete France  Civitavecchia Portoferraio Elba Italy Barcelona Ajaccio Corsica   OSTIA Spain NAPOLEON’S BIRTHPLACE ITALY Capri Italy SPAIN SARDINIA

Cagliari Monreale Cathedral, Sicily Sardinia

 Palermo Sicily PALATINE CHAPEL SICILY CARTHAGE  La Goulette Tunisia TUNISIA

Tender port Carthage, Tunisia

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN160830 SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Barcelona Panoramic Barcelona, Gothic 30 Aug Barcelona, Spain In port Balcony Suites from £5,420 Quarter Walking Tour Sete Montpellier & 31 Aug Barcelona, Spain In port 3.00pm Flaugergues, Carcassonne Monte Carlo 1 Sep Sete, France 8.00am 6.00pm Outside Cabins from £2,960 2 Sep Monte Carlo, Monaco 2.00pm In port Monaco Rock & Monte Carlo, Menton & Inside Cabins from £2,245 Serre de la Madone Garden Portoferraio 3 Sep Monte Carlo, Monaco In port 5.00pm 4 Sep Portoferraio, Italy 8.00am 4.30pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Island Drive, Portoferraio Walk Ajaccio Taste 5 Sep Ajaccio, Corsica 8.00am 10.30pm of Corsica, Prunelli Gorges Cagliari Cagliaria 6 Sep Cruise on Minerva Town Walk and Museum, Nora La Goulette 7 Sep Cagliari, Sardinia 7.00am 4.30pm Carthage, Sidi Bou Said Palermo Monreale, 8 Sep La Goulette, Tunisia 8.00am 2.00pm Palermo Sightseeing & Palatine Chapel, 9 Sep Palermo, Sicily 8.30am 6.00pm Palermo Botanical Gardens Capri Capri Island 10 Sep Capri, Italy 10.00am 4.30pm Tour Civitavecchia Baroque Rome, Ancient 11 Sep Civitavecchia, Italy 7.30am In port Ostia, Relaxing Rome 12 Sep Civitavecchia, Italy In port

Optional Shore Excursions available: Return regional flights are available on this cruise. Monte Carlo Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild, Available from Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Nice Painters Portoferraio Grand Tour of Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Humberside, Leeds Elba Palermo Sicily Highlights Bradford, Manchester, Durham Tees Valley, This cruise also features in one of Minerva’s Grand Newcastle, Norwich. Voyages. Please see pages 62-64. Please contact us for further details.

Isle of Capri, Italy

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ITALY • SICILY • MALTA • ALBANIA • CROATIA

CROATIA

Dubrovnik Croatia

TARQUINIA Civitavecchia  Italy  ROME ITALY ADRIATIC Naples SEA Italy ALBEROBELLO ALBANIA   POMPEII  ISCHIA Sarande Dubrovnik, Croatia Brindisi Albania Italy  BUTRINT TYRRHENIAN SEA STROMBOLI Lipari  Italy Messina Sicily MOUNT ETNA  SICILY Syracuse Sicily

Valletta Malta  GRAND HARBOUR Tender port Butrint, Albania

our voyage begins with an overnight archaeological site of Butrint, occupied since YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Ystay in Civitavecchia, your gateway at least the 8th century BC. Step back in time to Rome or Tarquinia's Etruscan tombs. as Minerva docks at the bustling port town • Witness the fascinating treasures of Mount Vesuvius looms into view as you of Brindisi, where an array of Romanesque Pompeii and Herculaneum from Naples reach Naples, a stone’s throw from the churches, an impressive 13th century castle • Ascend the slopes of Mount Etna, ruined cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum, and Alberobello’s UNESCO-listed Trulli Europe’s highest active volcano before Minerva sets her sights on Sicily. houses await discovery. Minerva’s final port of call is Dubrovnik. Stroll through the city’s • Enjoy an overnight stay in the Created by volcanic eruptions, Lipari is famous marble streets, admiring its Baroque fortified port of Valletta, with plenty of the largest of the Aeolian Islands, boasting buildings, or enjoy a scenic drive to pretty time to discover the well-preserved city stunning scenery and a towering active Cavtat. • Discover the UNESCO-listed ancient volcano. A highlight of your voyage follows city of Butrint in Albania as Minerva cruises close to the active volcano • Explore the marble streets of the of Stromboli, offering a chance to see a lava YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS majestic walled city of Dubrovnik, firework display. Next is Messina, gateway to Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: Taormina. Overlooking the bay of Giardina the ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’ Dr Ann Birchall FSA – Archaeologist and and Mount Etna, this charming hilltop town former Assistant Keeper, Greek and Roman is home to one of the largest Greco-Roman Antiquities, British Museum. theatres in the world. Minerva sails on to Syracuse, where an overnight stay enables you Mr Jeremy Paterson – Former to fully immerse yourself in this intriguing Senior Lecturer in Ancient History, city’s grand history. Valletta's UNESCO-listed Newcastle University. Grand Harbour is a spectacular introduction See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. to the city. Enjoy an overnight stay and WORKSHOPS visit to Malta's ancient walled city of Mdina Art workshops will feature on this cruise. before sailing to Sarande for a visit to the

52 12 SEPTEMBER – 24 SEPTEMBER 2016 13-day cruise from £2,195pp

Taormina, Sicily

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN160912

SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Sep 12 Civitavecchia, Italy In port Civitavecchia Baroque Rome, Tarquinia, Balcony Suites from £5,305 Sep 13 Civitavecchia, Italy In port 6.00pm Relaxing Rome Naples Pompeii, Herculaneum Sep 14 Naples, Italy 12.00pm 8.00pm Outside Cabins from Lipari Island Drive & Museum, Volcano £2,900 Sep 15 Lipari, Italy 11.30am 8.30pm Cruise Messina Mount Etna, Taormina, Inside Cabins from £2,195 Sep 15 Cruise past Stromboli Syracuse Catania & Mount Etna, Ortigia Sep 16 Messina, Sicily 7.30am 2.30pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Island Valletta Island Drive & Mdina, A Tale Sep 16 Syracuse, Sicily 10.30pm In port of Two Cities Sarande Butrint & Sarande Sep 17 Syracuse, Sicily In port 10.00pm Brindisi Alberbello, Lecce, Ostuni Dubrovnik Sep 18 Valletta, Malta 8.00am In port City Tour & Panorama, Artistic Konavle Sep 19 Valletta, Malta In port 6.00pm & Cavtat Sep 20 Cruise on Minerva Optional Shore Excursions available: Sep 21 Sarande, Albania 8.00am 6.00pm Sep 22 Brindisi, Italy 7.30am 5.00pm Naples Capodimonte, Ischia & Gardens Sep 23 Dubrovnik, Croatia 8.00am In port Messina Tindari Malta Gozo Sarande Sep 24 Dubrovnik, Croatia In port Gjirokaster Tour This cruise also features in one of Minerva's Grand Voyages. Please see page 64.

Trulli houses, Alberobello

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CROATIA • ITALY • SLOVENIA • MONTENEGRO

SLOVENIA POSTOJNA CAVES DOGE'S PALACE  Venice  Koper Slovenia Italy Rijeka Croatia

POMPOSA ABBEY CROATIA  Pula Croatia  PLITVICE LAKES Ravenna Italy Zadar Croatia Šibenik Croatia Doge's Palace, Italy Split Croatia Hvar ITALY Dubrovnik ADRIATIC Croatia SEA Croatia Kotor Korcula Montenegro Croatia MONTENEGRO

Tender port New port Hvar, Croatia

he ‘Pearl of the Adriatic’, Dubrovnik is precedes arrival into Šibenik, home to the YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS TMinerva’s first port of call on a cruise UNESCO-listed Gothic-Renaissance Cathedral teeming with historical, architectural and of St James. • Savour some of Croatia’s most archaeological masterpieces. fascinating sights in Dubrovnik, Pula Head to Korcula, the reputed birthplace of and Šibenik against the stunning Explore this living museum, a UNESCO- explorer Marco Polo, and soak up delightful backdrop of the Adriatic listed World Heritage Site, before heading to scenery en route to Montenegran Kotor. picturesque Hvar. Impressive architecture and Positioned at the head of southern Europe’s • Discover the remarkable remains of a Renaissance Franciscan monastery are among deepest fjord, its medieval old town with Roman Emperor Diocletian’s palace in its highlights, while Split – home to the ruins a labyrinth of cobbled streets is a delight Split, Croatia’s second city of the Roman Palace of Diocletian – is sure to explore. • Overnight in Venice, which gives to impress. Staying in Croatia, sail to Zadar plenty of time to fully appreciate one of with its Roman ruins, medieval churches and YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS the world’s most remarkable cities sound-and-light spectacle of the Sea Organ Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: • Join Minerva on her inaugural call to and the Sun Salutation. Then continue to Rijeka and take time to visit the oldest Italy’s Ravenna, a glittering showcase for Dr Ann Birchall FSA – Archaeologist and Croatian sanctuary dedicated to the Byzantine art. Enjoy an overnight stay in the former Assistant Keeper, Greek and Roman Virgin Mary on Trsat, a peaceful hill remarkable floating city of Venice where you Antiquities, British Museum. above the city can wonder at the riches of the Doge’s Palace Professor Carole Hillenbrand OBE – • Protected by medieval walls up to and visit the islands of Torcello and Murano Professor of Islamic History, University 20 metres high, Kotor’s UNESCO- before cruising to Slovenia. The medieval of Edinburgh. town of Koper boasts elegant squares and a listed old town has a wealth of Professor Robert Hillenbrand FBA – 15th century Venetian palace, while Minerva’s iconic monuments and Romanesque Professor of Islamic Art, St Andrew’s University. return to Croatia brings rewards such as churches to be admired See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. Pula's remarkably well preserved Roman amphitheatre. Rijeka, gateway to the Opatija WORKSHOPS Riviera, is a maiden call for Minerva, and Art – Linda Pitt

54 24 SEPTEMBER – 8 OCTOBER 2016 15-day cruise from £2,595pp

Kotor, Montenegro

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN160924

SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Sep 24 Dubrovnik, Croatia In port Dubrovnik City Tour & Panorama, Artistic Balcony Suites from £6,265 Sep 25 Dubrovnik, Croatia In port 6.30pm Konavle & Cavtat, Hvar Hvar Island Tour, Sep 26 Hvar, Croatia 7.00am 2.00pm Outside Cabins from Walking Tour Split Walking Tour, Evacuation £3,420 Sep 26 Split, Croatia 6.00pm In port Sites & Medieval Exploration Walking Inside Cabins from £2,595 Zadar Sep 27 Split, Croatia In port 6.00pm Tour, Plitvice Lakes Ravenna City Tour, Sep 28 Zadar, Croatia 8.00am 10.00pm Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Pomposa Abbey Venice Torcello & Murano, Sep 29 Ravenna, Italy 12.00pm 10.00pm Doge’s Palace Koper Piran Walk, Postojna Sep 30 Venice, Italy 7.30am In port Caves Pula Porec, Pula Town Walk Rijeka Oct 1 Venice, Italy In port 10.00pm Rijeka & Trsat, Rijeka, Hum & Opatija Oct 2 Koper, Slovenia 7.00am 7.30pm Šibenik Krka National Park, Ancient Roman Oct 3 Pula, Croatia 7.30am 10.00pm Paths of Šibenik Korcula Walking Tour Kotor Oct 4 Rijeka, Croatia 7.30am 8.00pm Montenegro Panorama, Kotor Walking Tour Oct 5 Šibenik, Croatia 12.00pm 10.00pm Oct 6 Korcula, Croatia 8.00am 8.00pm Optional Shore Excursions available Oct 7 Kotor, Montenegro 7.30am 10.30pm Dubrovnik Konavle Countryside Ravenna Oct 8 Dubrovnik, Croatia 6.00am Bologna City Tour Venice Palladio Villas Kotor Sveti Stefan & Budva

Trulli houses, Italy Rijeka, Croatia

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CROATIA • GREECE • TURKEY

CROATIA

Dubrovnik Croatia

Symi, Greece GREECE

Piraeus TURKEY CORINTH Greece CANAL Katakolon   ACROPOLIS Samos Greece Greece  MYCENAE  OLYMPIA Nauplia Tinos Kos Greece Greece XANTHOS Greece  Milos Fethiye Greece Symi Turkey MEDITERRANEAN Greece SEA

Minerva, Corinth Canal Tender port New Port

oin Minerva in Dubrovnik, where you’ll Return to Greek shores as Minerva reaches YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Jenjoy an overnight stay. Ancient stone Symi, whose stunning natural harbour is buildings, meandering cobbled streets and surrounded by neo-classical houses and • Explore UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik, impressive ramparts rising above red-tiled churches built into the hillside. As Minerva with its impressive city walls rooftops await discovery before Minerva continues to Tinos, you have time to explore and marble streets sets sail to Greece. the Church of Panagia Evangelistria, a sacred • Minerva transits the narrow Enjoy a relaxing day at sea en route to pilgrimage site. Finally, an overnight stay at Corinth Canal – a remarkable Katakolon, gateway to ancient Olympia, the Piraeus offers plenty of time to explore Athens, feat of engineering birthplace of the Olympic Games. A truly home to the iconic Acropolis. • Experience an overnight stay memorable highlight of your cruise follows in Nauplia, your gateway to as Minerva begins her transit of the narrow, YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS legendary Mycenae steep-sided Corinth Canal – an amazing feat Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: of modern engineering. On to Nauplia, one of • Minerva makes her maiden call at the Caroline Holmes – Garden historian, the most picturesque towns in Greece. Explore small Greek island of Milos lecturer, designer and author. • Discover Fethiye, the jewel of Epidaurus, the site of a renowned ancient theatre, before Minerva continues to Milos. Nigel McGilchrist – Art Historian and author Turkey’s Lycian coast and home to of ‘McGilchrist’s Greek Islands’. three UNESCO-listed sites – Kayakoy, Plaka, the island’s capital, promises fascinating Professor Ian Beckett FRHistS Xanthos and ancient Letoon churches and picturesque narrow lanes. Your next port of call is Kos, an island teeming with – Professor of Military History, historic treasures and known as the birthplace University of Kent. of Hippocrates, the father of western medicine. See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. Discover the island’s Asclepion, an ancient WORKSHOPS sanctuary dedicated to the god of healing, Art – Linda Pitt before sailing to Fethiye. This intriguing Turkish town is located on the site of ancient Telmessos, once the largest city in Lycia.

56 8 OCTOBER – 21 OCTOBER 2016 14-day cruise from £2,595pp

“The Isles of Greece! the Isles of Greece!... Eternal summer gilds them yet…” Lord Byron (British Poet, 1788 – 1824)

Milos, Greece

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN161008

SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Dubrovnik City Tour & Panorama Oct 8 Dubrovnik, Croatia In port In port Balcony Suites from £6,265 Katakolon Olympia Site & Museum, Oct 9 Dubrovnik, Croatia In port 6.00pm Mercouri Estate Nauplia Mycenae, Epidaurus Oct 10 Cruise on Minerva Outside Cabins from £3,420 Oct 11 Katakolon, Greece 7.00am 6.00pm Milos Plaka Village Walk Kos Town Walk, Inside Cabins from £2,595 Oct 12 Corinth Canal transit Asklepion Fethiye Xanthos, Kayakoy Village Oct 12 Nauplia, Greece 9.30pm In port Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Symi Independent Exploration Samos Town Oct 13 Nauplia, Greece In port 6.00pm Walk, Herion & Scenic Drive Tinos Town Oct 14 Milos, Greece 7.30am 5.00pm Walk Piraeus Acropolis, Acropolis Museum Oct 15 Kos, Greece 8.30am 6.30pm Optional Shore Excursions available: Oct 16 Fethiye, Turkey 8.00am 10.30pm Dubrovnik Konavle Countryside Katakolon Oct 17 Symi, Greece 8.00am 6.00pm Foloi Forest Fethiye Gulet Cruise Oct 18 Samos, Greece 8.00am 6.30pm Oct 19 Tinos, Greece 8.00am 9.00pm This cruise also features in one of Minerva's Grand Oct 20 Piraeus, Greece 7.00am In port Voyages. Please see page 65. Oct 21 Piraeus, Greece In port In port

Church Panagia Evangelistria, Tinos

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GREECE • TURKEY • CYPRUS

“History is the witness that testifies to the passing of time; it illumines reality, vitalizes memory, provides guidance in daily life, and brings us tidings of antiquity.” Marcus Tullius Cicero (Roman lawyer, writer, scholar and orator, 106BC – 43BC)

Ephesus, Turkey

njoy an astonishing insight into ancient stop. Overnight in this beautiful island then YOUR CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS Elife as Minerva sails crystal-clear waters continue to Alanya, where landmarks such as to a host of intriguing destinations. the Kizil Kule tower were built under the rule • Discover the many wonders Embark in Athens, the oldest city in Europe, of Alaeddin Kayqubad I. of Athens, including the and marvel at the magnificent Acropolis Visit Limassol, Cyprus’ second city, to see spectacular Acropolis and abundant artefacts in its archaeological the fine mosaics that once graced the villas • Chance to see the awe-inspiring museum before arrival in Volos. With a past of Roman nobles in Paphos before sailing to Monasteries of Meteora perched that can be traced back to Neolithic times, this Larnaca. From here the UNESCO-listed site high on towering rock peaks prominent port featured in Greek Mythology of Khirokitia can be visited. • Overnight in Kusadasi to make the is also blessed with natural beauty. Rising like most of a visit to ancient Ephesus an amphitheatre from the harbour up the YOUR GUEST SPEAKERS slopes of Mount Symvolo, picturesque Kavala with its magnificent library, theatre Your Guest Speakers on this cruise include: has a wealth of history to uncover. The ruins of and Roman houses Philippi will prove fascinating before Minerva Canon Andrew Evans – Historian. • Extended stay in Rhodes to explore sails to Turkey. Dikili is your gateway to the Professor Carole Hillenbrand OBE – this historic island and visit Lindos, the dramatic ruins of the Acropolis at Pergamon, Professor of Islamic Culture, University unspoilt village where St Paul is said while an overnight stay in Kusadasi gives ample of Edinburgh. to have been shipwrecked time to explore the wonderfully preserved Professor Robert Hillenbrand FBA – • On Aphrodite’s Island of ancient city of Ephesus. The imposing Professor of Islamic Art, St Andrew’s University. Cyprus, marvel at the ancient façade of the Library of Celsus is among the See pages 66-69 for biographical notes. spectacular sights, with more to come in coastal city of Paphos WORKSHOPS Knidos. This once important shipping port can Art – Carolyn King be reached from Marmaris.Located just off the Craft & Embroidery – Karin Bucannan coast of Turkey, Rhodes – home of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights Hospitaller BRIDGE during the Middle Ages – is Minerva’s next Organised bridge will feature on this cruise.

58 21 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2016 13-day cruise from £1,795pp

GREECE ANCIENT PHILIPPI  Kavala Greece

METEORA  Dikili Volos Turkey Greece  PERGAMON ACROPOLIS TURKEY EPHESUS Piraeus  Greece Kusadasi Turkey ASPENDOS Lindos, Rhodes Marmaris  Turkey Alanya Rhodes Turkey Greece  LINDOS Larnaca Cyprus KAKOPETRIA MEDITERRANEAN SEA Limassol Cyprus

Mosaic, Limassol

YOUR CHOICE OF INCLUDED YOUR ITINERARY FARES PER PERSON MIN161021 SHORE EXCURSIONS DATE PORT ARRIVE DEPART Cabin Type Standard Fare Piraeus Acropolis & Museum Volos Pelion 21 Oct Piraeus, Greece In port In port Balcony Suites from £4,870 Villages, Hiking Volos Paths Kavala Philippi, 22 Oct Piraeus, Greece In port 2.30pm Xanthi Dikili Pergamon Acropolis, Acropolis 23 Oct Volos, Greece 8.00am 7.00pm Outside Cabins from £2,630 24 Oct Kavala, Greece 1.00pm 7.00pm Museum & Asclepion Kusadasi Didyma & Inside Cabins from £1,795 Miletus, Roman Houses of Ephesus Marmaris 25 Oct Dikili, Turkey 1.00pm 7.00pm 26 Oct Kusadasi, Turkey 12.30pm In port Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Dalyan & Caunos, Knidos Rhodes Town 27 Oct Kusadasi, Turkey In port 5.00pm Walk, Lindos Alanya Aspendos, Manavgat 28 Oct Marmaris, Turkey 8.00am 5.00pm Waterfall Limassol Paphos, Kakopetria & 28 Oct Rhodes, Greece 8.30pm In port Troodos Mountains Larnaca Town Walk, 29 Oct Rhodes, Greece In port 5.00pm Lefkara & Khirokitia 30 Oct Alanya, Turkey 12.00pm 6.30pm Optional Shore Excursions available: 31 Oct Limassol, Cyprus 9.30am In port Volos Meteora Monasteries Limassol 1 Nov Limassol, Cyprus In port 7.00am Archaeological site of Curium Kolossi 1 Nov Larnaca, Cyprus 1.00pm In port 2 Nov Larnaca, Cyprus In port In port This cruise also features in one of Minerva’s Grand Voyages. Please see page 65.

Alanya, Turkey

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or those who love variety and appreciate value, Swan Hellenic’s choice Fof Grand Voyages will be a tempting alternative to our individual itineraries. Alternatively, make your own selection of two or more successive cruises and you can tailor-make your own Grand Voyage.

Meteora Monastery, Greece

60 Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 61 GRAND IBERIAN and MEDITERRANEAN ICONS 16 AUGUST – 12 SEPTEMBER 2016 28-day cruise

SPAIN • PORTUGAL • GIBRALTAR • BALEARIC ISLANDS • FRANCE • ITALY • CORSICA SARDINIA • TUNISIA • SICILY

Portsmouth England

FRANCE

Monte Carlo Monaco Sete France Civitavecchia Portoferraio Italy Vigo Spain Barcelona Elba Ajaccio ITALY Spain Corsica Oporto SPAIN SARDINIA Capri Italy Portugal PORTUGAL Mahon Cagliari Menorca Sardinia Lisbon Portugal Palermo Motril Sicily Spain Cartagena Spain SICILY Cadiz Spain La Goulette Gibraltar Tunisia TUNISIA Tender port

ailing from Portsmouth, enjoy two days FARES PER PERSON MIN160816A Sat sea before reaching Vigo, from where Including Shore Excursions and Gratuities you can visit Santiago de Compostela. Historic Cabin Type Standard Fare Oporto, vibrant Lisbon and Cadiz, your Balcony Suites from £10,130 gateway to Jerez, await your discovery next. Outside Cabins from £5,425 Witness Gibraltar’s iconic Rock, then discover Granada’s Alhambra Palace from Motril, before Inside Cabins from £3,870 visiting fascinating Cartagena, Balearic Mahon Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 and Barcelona for an overnight stay. After exploring charming Sète, you will overnight in glamorous Monaco. Portoferraio in Elba and Ajaccio on Corsica are Minerva’s next stops, before she discovers the Sardinian capital of Cagliari and ancient Carthage. Visit Palermo, Sicily’s main city, hilltop Monreale and legendary Capri before arrival into Civitavecchia, gateway to Rome. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 48-51 of this brochure. Regional flights to the UK are available on this Grand Voyage. Please see page 23 for details. Complimentary pre-cruise transfer from your return London airport to the ship is available.

Palermo Cathedral, Sicily Monte Carlo, France

62 Alhambra Palace, Spain

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SPAIN • PORTUGAL • GIBRALTAR • BALEARIC ISLANDS • FRANCE • ITALY • CORSICA SARDINIA • TUNISIA • SICILY • MALTA • ALBANIA • CROATIA

Portsmouth England

FRANCE

Monte Carlo Monaco CROATIA Sete France Dubrovnik Civitavecchia Portoferraio Italy Croatia Vigo Spain Barcelona Elba Ajaccio ITALY Spain Corsica Naples Italy Brindisi Oporto SPAIN SARDINIA Italy Portugal Capri Italy Sarande Albania PORTUGAL Mahon Cagliari Menorca Sardinia Lipari Lisbon Portugal Italy Messina Sicily Motril Spain Cartagena Spain Palermo Sicily Syracuse Cadiz Spain Sicily La Goulette Gibraltar Tunisia Valletta Malta TUNISIA Tender port

rom Portsmouth, enjoy a leisurely cruise FARES PER PERSON MIN160816B Fto Vigo, your springboard to Santiago Including Shore Excursions and Gratuities de Compostela, before discovering historic Cabin Type Standard Fare Oporto and vibrant Lisbon. Visit Cadiz, Balcony Suites from £14,990 gateway to Jerez, and charming Gibraltar Outside Cabins from £8,000 en route to the Spanish ports of Motril, Cartagena and Balearic Mahon. Explore Inside Cabins from £5,775 delightful Sète in between overnight stays at Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Barcelona and Monaco, before discovering Elba’s Portoferraio, Corsica’s Ajaccio and the Sardinian capital of Cagliari. Visit ancient Carthage, diverse Palermo and legendary Capri, then dock at Civitavecchia, gateway to Rome. After visiting Naples and Lipari, Minerva close cruises the active volcano of Stromboli en route to Messina, Syracuse and Valletta with its UNESCO-listed Grand Harbour. Explore intriguing Sarande and Brindisi, before reaching spectacular Dubrovnik. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 48-53 of this brochure. Complimentary pre-cruise transfer from your return London airport to the ship is available. Dubrovnik, Croatia Sarande, Albania

64 GRAND ANCIENT CIVILISATIONS 8 OCTOBER – 2 NOVEMBER 2016 26-day cruise

CROATIA • GREECE • TURKEY • CYPRUS

CROATIA

Dubrovnik Croatia

Kavala Greece

GREECE Dikili Volos Turkey Greece TURKEY CORINTH Piraeus Samos CANAL Greece Greece Katakolon  Kusadasi Greece Turkey

Nauplia Tinos Kos Greece Marmaris Greece Greece Turkey Alanya Turkey Symi Fethiye Milos Turkey Greece Greece Rhodes MEDITERRANEAN Greece Larnaca SEA Cyprus

Limassol Cyprus Tender port New Port

rom the medieval city of Dubrovnik, sail FARES PER PERSON MIN161008A Fto Katakolon, your gateway to ancient Including Shore Excursions and Gratuities Olympia. Minerva transits the amazing Cabin Type Standard Fare Corinth Canal before heading to picturesque Balcony Suites from £10,400 Nauplia, Plaka on the beautiful island of Milos, Outside Cabins from £5,570 and Kos, birthplace of Hippocrates. On to enchanting Fethiye, scenic Symi and Tinos, Inside Cabins from £3,990 with its Greek Orthodox pilgrimage site. Standard prices for all categories are shown on pages 80-81 Discover ancient Athens from Piraeus, before sailing to beautiful Volos, historic Kavala, picturesque Dikili and Kusadasi, where an overnight stay gives time to explore Ephesus. More spectacular sights await in Knidos, beautiful Rhodes and intriguing Alanya. Overnight in Limassol, Cyprus’ second city, to discover Paphos, before arrival at Larnaca, from where UNESCO-listed Khirokitia can be visited. Full details for both itineraries can be found on pages 56-59 of this brochure.

Samos monastery, Greece Marmaris, Turkey

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Our renowned Guest Speakers Our eminent Guest Speakers’ talks illuminate the past and explain the present and, when Minerva close-cruises iconic coastlines, their deck talks add an extra dimension to your experience of countries, cultures and landscapes.

Jeremy Paterson - Historian

PROFESSOR GRAHAM ARCHER DR COLLEEN BATEY CHRISTOPHER CMG is a former British is Senior Lecturer in ANDREW is Emeritus High Commissioner in Archaeology at the Professor of Modern and Malta. As a diplomat he University of Glasgow with Contemporary History specialised in international extensive experience of at Cambridge University, relations and conflict excavation and publication Honorary Professor at resolution, and he has in the arena of Viking Queen’s University Belfast, travelled widely in Europe and Late Norse Culture former Visiting Professor at Harvard, Toronto and the Mediterranean. He is a Companion © Historic Scotland of the North Atlantic and Canberra, former MI5 Official Historian of the Order of St Michael and St George and and Scotland. She has travelled widely in the and Honorary Air Commodore. His books a Knight of the Venerable Order of St John. British Isles, Scandinavia and North America as include international best-sellers on the role Since retirement from the Diplomatic Service a Guest Lecturer and over the past 13 years has and influence of secret intelligence in Russia he has been a regular lecturer on current also worked as an Expedition Team member in and Britain. affairs, he has been a Deputy Chairman of the the Arctic, Baltic and Black Sea regions. South East Region of the National Trust and is currently a council member of the Royal Overseas League.

66 PROFESSOR IAN DR PETER CAROLINE HOLMES BECKETT FRHistS CATTERMOLE is a is an internationally is Professor of Military former university lecturer renowned garden historian, History at the University in planetary geology and lecturer, designer and of Kent. Previously he has volcanology and worked for author fascinated by held chairs in both Britain many years as a Principal how people and plants and the United States. He is Investigator with NASA on have historically shaped Chairman of the Council of the volcanoes of Mars. Now landscapes and what we the Army Records Society and Secretary a freelance writer and lecturer he continues to can learn from them. Caroline lectures of the Buckinghamshire Military travel widely, explaining modern geological for the Royal Horticultural Society, Museum Trust. He is internationally ideas. With a life-long interest in astronomy, NADFAS, museums and galleries and known for his work on the First World War, he appeared regularly on BBC TV’s Sky at is also a part-time tutor for the University of and on the history of the British Army. Night programme. Cambridge’s ICE. She devised and designed the Humanist Renaissance gardens around DR ANN BIRCHALL SIR RICHARD DALES Notre Dame de Calais FSA is an archaeologist KCVO CMG is a former of international repute Ambassador to Norway specialising in the history, and High Commissioner in REAR ADMIRAL JOHN art and archaeology of the Zimbabwe. He retired in LIPPIETT CB MBE Mediterranean. She was 2002 after 38 years in the had a 36-year career in the Assistant Keeper, Greek Diplomatic Service where Royal Navy culminating in and Roman Antiquities, most of his postings were three jobs as Rear Admiral: British Museum. She has been involved in to either Africa or Scandinavia, including two Flag Officer Sea Training excavations both in the UK and abroad. She is spells in Denmark. Since retirement, he has (1997-1999), Chief of an author and broadcaster on both radio and been Chairman of the Anglo-Norse Society Staff to NATO Forces TV and presented an award-winning two-part and a member of the Governing Council of the and Senior British Officer in the Southern BBC TV documentary on her excavations of University of East Anglia and was Chairman of Region – based in Naples (1999-2002) – and one of Nelson’s ships, HMS Colossus. International Alert from 2006 to 2010. finally Commandant of the Joint Services Command and Staff College (2002-2003). His PROFESSOR JEREMY CANON ANDREW book, War and Peas; Intimate Letters from the BLACK MBE studied EVANS is an honorary Falklands War, was broadcast on BBC radio to at Queens’ College Canon of Bristol Cathedral commemorate the 25th anniversary of the war. Cambridge, St John’s and currently the Team He became Chief Executive of the Mary Rose College Oxford, and Rector of Bridport in Trust in 2003. Merton College Oxford Dorset. He is also a before joining the Chaplain for the Royal PETER MAWBY has University of Durham as a British Legion and the travelled widely and is a lecturer in 1980. There he gained his Royal Naval Association. Before becoming a regular and highly successful PhD and ultimately his professorship parish priest Andrew taught for 17 years and cruise ship lecturer. Peter in 1994. He joined Exeter University was a Deputy Head Teacher. A contemporary is currently researching as Established Chair in History in 1996, historian by training, Andrew is particularly the environmental impact specialising in post-1500 military history, interested in the history of the Royal Navy of changing patterns of 18th-century British history, international during the 18th to 20th centuries. agriculture on the birds of relations, cartographic and newspaper history. the Western Dales, working in conjunction with A renowned expert on the history of war, he PROFESSOR CAROLE the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority, has written more than 100 books. HILLENBRAND OBE the British Trust for Ornithology and the is Honorary Professorial Environment Agency. He is now in great ANDY BUNTEN is an Fellow and former Head of demand to speak to enthusiasts from the RSPB, obsessive enthusiast about Islamic and Middle Eastern Scottish Ornithologists Club and regional wildlife, who obtained Studies at the University Wildlife Trusts. degrees in Zoology and of Edinburgh. In 2005 Environmental Technology she was awarded the King NIGEL MCGILCHRIST at Newcastle and Imperial Faisal International Prize in Islamic Studies – was a scholar at Winchester College, before embarking the first non-Muslim to receive this award. An College and a First Class on a career in nature author of several books and many articles on graduate from Oxford, and conservation. He has worked for local medieval Islamic history, she was awarded an has lived and worked in government, wildlife trusts and, for 26 years, OBE in the 2009 New Year’s Honours List. the Mediterranean – Italy, the RSPB. He was RSPB’s Regional Director Greece and Turkey – for for the South East of England for five years PROFESSOR ROBERT 30 years. He is author of before, in 1991, moving to the North of HILLENBRAND FBA the 20-volume series of cultural guides to the England to take up the reins of Director there. has long-standing research Greek Islands, McGilchrist’s Greek Islands, Now a Consultant, Andy is an enthusiastic interests in the clash of and of the Blue Guide to The Aegean Islands. traveller who has led wildlife groups to civilisations, especially He lectures widely in art and archaeology numerous destinations around the world. between East and West. An at museums and institutions in Europe and Emeritus Professor of Fine the USA. Art at Edinburgh University, his publications include studies on mosques, palaces and decorative arts in Islamic Spain.

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Nauplia, Greece

THE MOST REV’D DR JEREMY PATERSON PROFESSOR GERVASE BARRY MORGAN has taught ancient history PHINN taught in a been Bishop of Llandaff for nearly 40 years at range of schools for 14 since 1999 and Archbishop Newcastle University, years before becoming an of Wales since 2003, having where he was also Dean educational adviser and previously been Bishop of of Arts. He studied at schools inspector. He is Bangor from 1993-9. He Oxford and at the British now a freelance lecturer, read History at London School at Rome. Although broadcaster and writer, and Theology at Cambridge, having served primarily a social and economic historian, his a consultant for the Open University and in turn as a university lecturer, parish priest, research and publications range widely and Honorary Fellow of St John’s College, York. director of ordinands, and archdeacon. He is a include the ancient wine trade, the archaeology He has published many articles, chapters and Fellow of six Welsh universities, a Fellow of the of the Roman Empire, early Christianity, and books and edited a wide range of poetry and Learned Society of Wales and Pro-Chancellor Cicero. He also chairs the Minimus project short story collections. Gervase is probably best of the University of Wales. He has published a to introduce Latin in primary schools. He known for his best-selling autobiographical number of articles and books, his latest being a has lectured and travelled extensively in the novels The Other Side of the Dale, Over Hill and study of the religious poetry of R S Thomas. Mediterranean region. Dale and Head Over Heels in the Dales. Gervase remains a natural storyteller and one of the most accomplished public speakers of any kind.

68 Nauplia, Greece

CHRISTINE THE RT REVD NEIL TAYLOR is a SKELMERSDALE TIM STEVENS read specialist in 20th century has been an enthusiastic Classics and English at political history with gardener since childhood Cambridge and worked particular reference to and has been Managing for the British Overseas France and the former Director of Broadleigh Airways Corporation communist countries. Gardens, a nursery which and the Foreign and After a career in the travel specialises in smaller bulbs, Commonwealth Office business which involved woodland and foliage plants, for 40 years. An prior to ordination in 1976. He was appointed frequent tours to East Asia, he now divides his inspirational lecturer, she lectures widely in Bishop of Leicester in 1999 and retired in time between London and Tallinn. His most Britain and abroad both on gardening topics 2015. He was Convenor of the Bishops’ Bench recent book is the Bradt Guide to Baltic Cities. and plants in the wild. Author of Creative in the House of Lords between 2009 and Gardening with Bulbs (1989), she writes 2015 and a member of the Select Committee articles and reviews for a number of gardening on Lords Reform. He is currently Chair of publications and published Gardeners Guide to Common Purpose UK. Additional speakers will be added in due course Bulbs in July 2012. Christine was a member of and information will be available on our website at www.swanhellenic.com‌ the Council for the RHS for 11 years. Please note that Guest Speakers accompanying each cruise may change without notice. Final information on your Guest Speakers will be received on board.

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DELUXE BALCONY SUITE, Category B – a choice of 12 Stylish and These Deluxe Balcony Suites feature a deep teak deck balcony with floor-to ceiling patio doors and are 31.13m² 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 well-appointed 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 balcony suites on a daily basis. Complimentary return chauffeur service within 75 miles - see page 24.

inerva now offers 44 Mbalcony 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.

OWNER’S SUITE, Category A – Discovery or Explorer Suites – SUPERIOR BALCONY SUITE, Category C – a choice of 10 a choice of 2 unique suites These Superior Balcony Suites, feature a balcony with floor to ceiling patio These premier suites are 34.30m² in total, incorporating a private balcony doors. Overall cabin area of 30.70m² includes the balcony (which measures measuring 7.5m2 with floor-to-ceiling patio doors, and a separate sitting area 7.5m2). Featuring a separate sitting area with sofa, chair, table, flat screen TV, with sofa, chair, table, flat=screen TV, refrigerator and tea/coffee-making refrigerator and tea and coffee making facilities, all Superior Balcony Suites on facilities. The Owner’s Suite on the starboard side has en suite shower facilities the starboard side have en suite shower facilities, while all those on the port while the Owner’s Suite on the port side has en suite bath facilities. side have en suites with baths. With our compliments: Champagne on embarkation: replenished free of charge on With our compliments: A welcome bottle of Champagne and bottled mineral water on request. Bottled mineral water: replenished free of charge on request. Mini Bar: replenished embarkation. Mini Bar: first set up is complimentary. Fruit Basket: replenished on a daily as per consumption. Fruit Basket: replenished on daily basis. Canapés: served on daily basis. basis. Complimentary return chauffeur service within 75 miles -see page 24. Complimentary return chauffeur service within 75 miles -see page 24.

70 A WIDE CHOICE OF CABINS

BALCONY SUITE, Category D – a choice of 20 AEGEAN DECK CABIN OUTSIDE, Category F & G – These Balcony Suites, feature an expansive teak deck balcony with floor- a choice of 56 to-ceiling patio doors bringing the total size inclusive of balcony to 28m² These outside cabins on Aegean Deck range from 12.1m² to 13m² in size (balcony measures 7.10m2). Featuring a separate sitting area with sofa, chair, and feature large picture windows. All Aegean Deck cabins (including inside table, flat screen TV and refrigerator, all Balcony Suites on the starboard side cabins, Categories K & L) feature en suites with showers. have en suite shower facilities, while all those on the port side have en suites Outside cabins on Baltic Deck, Categories H & I, are similar but have two with baths. portholes instead of picture windows. All cabins on Baltic Deck (including With our compliments: Bottled mineral water: first set up is complimentary. Mini Bar: inside cabins, Categories M & N) feature en suites with showers. charged as consumed. With our compliments: A welcome bottle of mineral water on embarkation.

Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 71 GENERAL INFORMATION

Passengers who have never cruised before, BEFORE YOU GO of the passenger to obtain and purchase their who have not cruised with Swan Hellenic, or own visa. Currently passengers who wish to go who are regular passengers will no doubt have PASSPORTS ashore independently in Russia will require a visa many questions to ask about our ship, our All British Citizens require a full 10 year passport purchased and issued before arrival. operation and many other matters. This section valid for at least 6 months after the date of Notes: The above advice applies for short visits. (which along with the Booking Conditions return travel for all countries being visited, with British Citizens on longer cruises making several forms part of our contract with you) has been spare pages. We also recommend that you take visits may have different visa requirements. This written to give you some general information with you photocopies of the personal details advice is subject to change. Please see pre- about cruising with us and we feel sure you page of your passport (i.e. the page with your cruise documentation. will find it useful both before and during your photograph) as this is sometimes required by Entry Requirements (British Nationals only) as at cruise. Our aim is your complete enjoyment local immigration authorities. 18/3/2013. Source www.fco.gov.ukumentation. of the cruise holiday, and all of our staff, ashore and afloat, together with the ship’s VISAS CHILDREN company, will do all they can to ensure this. Please note that it is the responsibility of each There are no recreational facilities for children The information given here is correct at the passenger to check with the various embassies aboard Minerva and reservations for children are or consulates of those countries to be visited time of printing, April 2015, but is subject to not advised. on their particular cruise to ensure that they change without notice. Current deposit amount have the necessary visas/documentation INSURANCE is £250 or 10% whichever is greater. The price to enter all countries to be visited. Any We consider adequate travel insurance to be of the travel arrangements in this brochure passengers arriving at the departure port/ essential, especially for cruises outside the UK. was calculated using exchange rates quoted in airport without a passport or correct visas It is therefore a condition of booking your cruise the ‘Financial Times’ on 1st September 2014. (if required) will be refused permission to that you are adequately insured. We will require If you have any queries about your booking, board the ship/aircraft. Failure in this respect you to give us details of your travel insurance we will always be pleased to help you. Please is not covered by insurance and no refund can company including the policy number. You must telephone our Pre-Cruise Administration be made. ensure that your policy covers as a minimum, Department on 0844 209 9000 or go to cancellation for the total value of the cruise, delay Our consular Services department can obtain [email protected] or curtailment, medical charges, evacuation (from visas for British citizens for the countries that the vessel) and repatriation costs for not less require them prior to departure. Other nationalities The Foreign and Commonwealth Office than £5 million. We can recommend great value should consult their travel agent/embassy. produces up-to-date travel information to help insurance via our preferred partners. British travellers make informed decisions Details will be sent with your pre cruise information about travelling abroad. For further information pack. If you wish to use our service we’ll add the PASSENGERS WITH please visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. cost of the visa plus a small handling fee to your invoice and send you all the relevant SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS visa application forms and guidance notes Swan Hellenic will always try to accommodate you’ll need. passengers with special requirements. If you Russia - UK passport holders joining our or any person travelling with you suffers from organised tours in Russia do not at the present any medical condition, disability or limited time require individual visas. If however the mobility you must contact our office for advice situation changes, it will be the responsibility before any booking is confirmed. Please read clause 10 of the Booking Conditions –

72 FITNESS TO TRAVEL ON THE CRUISE SHIP, FLIGHTS make sure that all medications are packed in your PREGNANCY, BEHAVIOUR, DISABILITY OR Flights to and from mid and long haul destinations hand luggage. REDUCED MOBILITY, MEDICAL AND MOBILITY may incur overnight flights. Certain travel arrangements (in particular flights) EQUIPMENT. On long haul routes flights may be indirect, may have to be paid for in full at the time of booking and, if so, are non-refundable. In the event HOTELS & LAND TOURS necessitating a change of aircraft during the journey. On direct services it may be necessary of a cancellation, non-refundable payments are The land packages contained in this brochure can for the aircraft to stop en-route for operational included in the calculation of the cruise cost and only be purchased in conjunction with the cruises reasons. the cancellation charge due. shown in this brochure. The company reserves the right to assign your hotel based on pre-reserved Baggage allowance in economy is usually 20kg Baggage space at hotels contracted. Hotel rooms are not on our dedicated flights and most scheduled Under the Montreal Convention, claims for usually available until approximately 3.00pm on flights, although it may vary slightly according to damaged or delayed baggage for all airlines is the day of arrival. Certain land packages and the carrier. set at a maximum of 1131 Special Drawing Rights excursions will not operate if minimum numbers If your holiday involves more than one flight with (currently approximately £1,046) subject to proof are not met and others may have a maximum one or more airlines, then the lowest baggage of value and loss. Claims must be made in writing capacity. The sequence of escorted land tours allowance will always apply. For example most to the carrier concerned within 21 days and for may vary from the brochure. If, for any reason, non international flights have an allowance of missing items from baggage within 7 days. It is a hotel or entertainment feature is cancelled or 20kgs. If your international allowance is higher, your responsibility to comply with these strict time otherwise unavailable, the company reserves the you should still keep within the lower allowance or limits by notifying the airline concerned. Particular right to cancel, make substitutions or omissions you may be charged for excess baggage. difficulties may arise for cruise customers if your and is under no obligation, except that in the event The provision of in-flight meals and refreshments baggage is delayed by the airline and there are of cancellation you will receive a full refund of any also varies between airlines. difficulties with this catching up with you en-route. payments received for that service. Please note For long haul flights we recommend that you We will try to assist you in these circumstances that the terms for cancellation by the passenger of check-in a minimum of 3 hours before departure but liability for any delayed baggage is the any pre-booked land stays and excursions are as to allow for increased security checks. If you do responsibility of the airline concerned and we will per our general cancellation terms, as detailed in not check in on time, the airline may not allow you not be liable. our Booking Conditions. to board the flight. NOTES ABOUT FLIGHTS We cannot accept responsibility if such situations 1. All flight times, air carriers and flight routings are SHORE EXCURSIONS arise and, whilst we will do our best to arrange subject to change. Flights will not necessarily Shore excursions are included in your cruise fare alternative transport, any resulting costs will be be direct or non-stop. Swan Hellenic will inform in every port of call, where available. Please note your responsibility. Swan Hellenic’s recommended you of any changes. that the company reserves the right to amend, travel insurance includes cover for travel delays. cancel or substitute an included shore excursion 2. Swan Hellenic will determine the city airport On all dedicated charter and scheduled flights and in these circumstances is under no obligation i.e. for London, Heathrow, Stansted or Gatwick you will be required to collect your luggage and to make a refund. Optional Premium excursions may be used. Very occasionally, for operational proceed through immigration and customs. We including some as mentioned in the brochure, reasons, it may be necessary for you to fly out will have porters waiting to receive your luggage may be available at supplementary cost. of one London airport and in to another. If this is and transfer it to the ship where it will be delivered necessary we will on request provide you with The excursions programme outlined in the to your cabin. brochure may be subject to change. The full Shore complementary National Express tickets to allow We strongly recommend if you are flying economy Excursion programme and Booking Form will be you to transfer between the London airports on class that you check in early if you have particular sent approximately 12 weeks prior to departure. your outward or return journey. Please ask for seat requests. We have no control over the All excursions should be pre-booked although it is your complimentary transfer tickets at the time allocation of seats by the airline and even if a possible to book on board (subject to availability) of receiving your flight documentation should request has been made with the supplier to Please note it is not possible to credit the non-use you wish to use this service. Where a choice of pre-book seats, no guarantee can be made that of an included shore excursion in any way. UK departure airport is offered, this is subject they will be available on departure. The provision to availability. The value of shore excursions, up to £650 per of particular seats does not constitute a term of 3. All flight upgrades are on request and are person, is based on a typical 15-day cruise your contract with us. Please note that suppliers subject to price and availability. Please register with a combination of full and half day excursions operate older and more modern aircraft within your interest at the time of booking and we will in the major ports visited including entrance fees their fleet and we cannot guarantee which type contact you with prices and details as soon as and guides. you will travel on as this may be subject to change possible. and general availability. Although some airlines ONLINE SERVICES – ALREADY offer the ability to book seats on line this may not 4. Please note that for all pre and post-cruise tours BOOKED be the case when booking a cruise through us, and stays, travelling to join or return from your tour or stay will be by scheduled carrier, to or Our website www.swanhellenic.com features an as we offer fights based on special tour operator from London. Already Booked section. Here you will be able fares and booking conditions for economy class. to find useful information such as Frequently If the position of your seat or extra legroom is 5. Airlines reserve the right to refuse travel on Asked Questions, Your Cruise Book (available 12 particularly important to you then please ask medical grounds. You must notify us of any weeks prior to departure) and Partner Services. about our upgrade options. medical conditions or other requirements for You can also update your Mandatory Passenger airport assistance (only available after check in) Information online. Flight Delays or special arrangements at the time of booking, If flights are cancelled or delayed, it is the required on your flight. You may be required to JOINING YOUR CRUISE responsibility of the airline to look after you. provide additional information to the airline in Portsmouth We’ll do our best to ensure that they meet order that they can assess your fitness to fly. their obligations. Dependent upon the length Several airlines are unable to carry passengers All our coach transfers to join or leave Swan and nature of the delay, these obligations who require oxygen during part or all of the Hellenic cruises in Portsmouth are complimentary. include providing you with meals and hotel flight. If you do require oxygen then advance Please note all transfers must be pre-booked. For accommodation, assuming always that those arrangements need to be made at additional cost. passengers flying from London and returning to services are available. If the airline will not provide 6. If you have any special dietary requirements, Portsmouth there will be a coach transfer from you with these services, most holiday insurers please advise us at the time of booking or at Portsmouth back to the Swan Hellenic group will cover you if you are required to pay for them least 14 days prior to departure. We will forward departure airport in London at the end of the yourself. It is essential when choosing a holiday them to the airline but are unable to guarantee cruise. For passengers departing from Portsmouth insurance policy that it provides you with cover that all requests can be met. and flying back to London, there will be a coach in this important area. Where the airline that Please Note: we cannot guarantee that the transfer at the start of the cruise from the Swan you’re travelling with won’t provide meals or airline will be able to fulfil your request for a Hellenic group departure airport to Portsmouth. accommodation in the event of delays, we will do special dietary meal and any such requests For cruises departing from and returning to our best (subject to availability) to offer you these are not a condition of booking. If you require a Portsmouth there will be return coach transfers services at the lowest possible price. It will be your special dietary meal due to an allergy, such as from London Victoria coach station and responsibility to pay for these services at the point a nut allergy, we will need you to fill in a medical Southampton Airport. Discounted parking rates that you receive them, and to obtain receipts to questionnaire to send to the airline. The airline are available at the port. Please note that any car enable you to make a subsequent claim against will not be able to guarantee that the cabin / parking subsequently cancelled after all cruise your insurers. Under no circumstances will we meal is 100% nut free and will require you to monies have been received will incur an admin be liable to meet any costs should such an event carry any medication (such as an EpiPen) in charge of £10 per booking. arise. Under EU Regulation 261/2004 you may be your hand luggage. Embarkation at Portsmouth entitled to claim compensation in the event that 7. Only fully fit and mobile passengers may your flight is cancelled or delayed but it is your occupy exit row seats. These seats will only Embarkation at Portsmouth will generally begin responsibility to pursue the airline in respect of be assigned at the discretion of the airline at three hours before the ship is due to sail. this. Subject to the airlines own restrictions, please check-in.

Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 73 MEDICAL ATTENTION We hope you will find it unnecessary to use the ship’s 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. 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 ship’s bars and restaurants may be consumed on Minerva. DINING ARRANGEMENTS Breakfast, lunch and dinner are arranged on an open sitting basis and may be taken in the Swan 8. Due to the configuration of aircraft, it may not Payment methods – Visa, Mastercard and Restaurant or the Veranda. Opening times will vary always be possible to obtain seats together. American Express credit cards (2% surcharge), according to the daily programme. 9. All flights are non-smoking. Visa debit cards only, Travellers Cheques and TELECOMMUNICATIONS 10. We do not pre-allocate seats on dedicated cash are accepted for payment of shipboard charter flights. accounts. Personal cheques and Mastercard Our onboard telecommunications systems debit cards are not accepted. mean that you are never more than a telephone LOCAL CONNECTING FLIGHTS call away from your home or office. All cabins Connecting flights to/from London can be ON BOARD BAR CREDIT feature direct-dial telephones, whilst fax facilities arranged at a supplementary cost for cruises Where on board credit has been allocated, please are available at Reception. The Internet Lounge, where scheduled international flights are used note that this is for the use of non alcoholic or situated on Bridge Deck, allows you to access (subject to availability and routing, prices on alcoholic drinks only purchased in the Minerva your email account (please note certain types of request). Same day connecting flights are not bars and restaurants. On board bar credit is access, including Skype and other VOIP protocols available on cruises where we are operating a non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be are blocked due to bandwidth restrictions). This dedicated charter flight. However, we may be able exchanged for cash. also applies to Apple and MS programmes, such to offer flexible rail and coach tickets. as iCloud.com which, because of band width VACCINATIONS restrictions, are also unavailable on board. Internet Important – It is strongly recommended that Any passenger arriving at the port or departure cards are available for purchase on board. WiFi you leave a minimum of 4 hours between any airport without the correct vaccination or is available for use on personal laptops in certain connecting flights, to allow for potential flight exemption certificate(s) will be refused permission areas. Satellite coverage cannot be guaranteed. delays and increased airport security. If you have to board the ship. No passenger refund would be Kindle users; please note that you will not be able an early morning flight departing from London, applicable under such circumstances. to access the mailbox, on your device, via the we strongly recommend you to consider taking a Conditions of entry to each port vary according onboard WiFi system. Please use the terminals in connecting flight the day before and staying in an to the conditions set by each country and port the Internet Lounge. airport hotel. authority and may differ to the advice given by Any hotel accommodation and transfers to make the World Health Organisation, doctors and ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES connections will be at passengers’ own expense yellow fever centres in the UK. We have to abide Cabins and suites feature 220 volt current. The use but we can arrange these for you. by the latest information given to us by the port of hair dryers, electric rollers, curling irons, electric authorities that allow the ship entry to the port shavers and other small appliances should be INDEPENDENT TRAVEL of call. As such we will Inform you of the latest checked with Reception, but, for safety reasons, ARRANGEMENTS mandatory vaccination requirements for your the use of travel irons and any personal tea/coffee making equipment is strictly prohibited. Each The Company will have no responsibility, financial particular cruise in your final cruise documentation cabin is equipped with a hair dryer. or otherwise, in regard to air, hotel, transport or (or with your confirmation invoice if you book the cruise within 20 weeks of departure). any other arrangements made by passengers LAUNDRY & PRESSING with third parties. Passengers should ensure that We recommend that all passengers seek advice Valet service is available for laundry and pressing. any such arrangements are transferable and from their doctor or travel clinic at least 12 weeks A laundry bag and order form are provided in refundable and covered by their travel insurance, prior to departure and take a copy of their itinerary your cabin wardrobe. Some passengers may wish in the event of delay, amendment or cancellation and personal travel plans for review with their to make use of the self-service launderette on of any of these independent arrangements, or of practitioner. It is your responsibility to ensure Aegean Deck – washing powder is provided. Dry your cruise. Information regarding embarkation that you are fully protected with the appropriate cleaning is not available on board. and disembarkation times as well as access vaccination certificates for your cruise. Vaccination to the port will be given in your Pre Cruise requirements are subject to change with or WHAT TO WEAR documentation. without notice. We recommend that you obtain up As a general rule, for days on board and ashore, to date information in one of the following ways: Passengers on a cruise only package must summer clothing/casual wear is the order of the via the NaTHNaC UK government funded website make their own arrangements to transfer from day. It should be light, comfortable and easy to at www.nathnac.org or MASTA at www.masta- the airport to the ship and vice versa. This is also care for. A sweater and jacket for cooler evenings travel-health.com. You can also contact your local applicable to passengers booked on a pre or post and a light raincoat are also advisable. tour whereby passengers must make their own travel agent and ask for a copy of the Department On cruises to northern latitudes, warmer, layered, arrangements to transfer from the hotel to the of Health’s leaflet ‘Advice On Health for Travellers’ windproof clothing will be necessary. On more airport and vice versa. or visit your pharmacy. southerly cruises the weather will usually be During our winter cruises some countries require suitable for sunbathing, so don’t forget your wrap, a Yellow Fever vaccination. If you cannot be ON BOARD bathing suit, sunglasses, sunhat and sunscreen. vaccinated for Yellow Fever, a GP letter or letter For trips ashore and for getting into and out of the CURRENCY AND PAYMENTS of medical exemption will be required. If required ship’s tenders, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes On board Minerva all prices are in £ Sterling. this will be detailed in your pre-cruise information are a must. You may also want to bring with you a pack. Other countries recommend that As there are limited foreign exchange facilities on camera, extra binoculars, an umbrella and insect precautions are taken against Malaria and other board, we would recommend that you purchase repellent. any currency requirements you expect to need diseases. You should seek advice with regard to In certain countries, shorts, short skirts, bare arms before you travel. There is little opportunity to your personal itinerary, including pre/post voyage and shoulders will not be appreciated locally visit banks whilst on excursions. For purchases travel, as Malaria advice and/or prophylaxis may and you may be prohibited entry to certain sites. ashore, many shops accept most Travellers’ be recommended. Health advice varies from time Please refer to the notes section in the Cruise Cheques and major Credit Cards. A cashless to time depending on the situation of the country Book for each excursion. system operates on board with passengers you are visiting. Seasonal influenza vaccination is settling accounts at the end of the cruise. recommended for all passengers.

74 During the day, the general atmosphere on board with company number 2888825 For your protection, Data Subject Access Request - You are entitled is informal and casual clothing, including shorts, we are registered under the Data Protection Act to ask us by letter what details of yours are being is perfectly acceptable. However, just as at a land 1998 and have made appropriate notifications to held or processed, for what purpose and to whom based resort, we ask you to cover swimwear when the Information Commissioner’s Office. they may be or have been disclosed. There is a entering the ship from the open decks. In the maximum charge of £10 for this service and we What we collect and why - When you make an evening, the dress code varies according to your will respond to legitimate requests within 40 days enquiry, join our mailing list or book a holiday with chosen restaurant. The Veranda is smart casual; of receiving your written request and fee. Swan Hellenic we may need to collect information for ladies that means dresses or blouses with about you including (but not limited to) your name, Questions - If you have any questions about skirts or trousers and, for gentlemen, long trousers contact details and company name and position Swan Hellenic Data Protection Policy, please and shirts with collars. In the Swan Restaurant (if applicable). We may also collect such data if contact us at Data Administration, Swan Hellenic, gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie. you enter competitions, register for promotions, Compass House, Rockingham Road, Market On formal nights (approximately two in a 15 day take part in surveys, provide us with feedback or Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QD. cruise), gentlemen are invited to wear black tie or make use of our ‘call you back’ facility. We may dark suits and ladies to wear evening gowns or also collect payment details and/or relevant health CHANGES TO YOUR CRUISE & cocktail dresses. information to process bookings. ITINERARY SMOKING Some of the information we collect may be The information in this brochure outlines details of our carefully planned programme. Should any Smoking is only permitted in designated areas on ‘sensitive personal data’ (for example ‘special subsequent events cause us to change our plans the open decks. Smoking outside these areas, requirements’ data relating to disability, diet, or affect the published itinerary in any way, we including in cabins and on excursion coaches, is health or religion) in which case we will only will let passengers know as soon as possible. strictly prohibited. collect, retain and pass it on with your positive consent. Disembarkation at anchorage ports are subject to EMERGENCY MUSTER DRILL We require this information to understand your local weather and sea state conditions. However, in the event of war or threat of war, political After embarkation and prior to Minerva setting sail needs and provide you with the service you have unrest, terrorist activity, piracy, natural or there will be a full emergency muster station drill. requested. We use it to advise you of information nuclear disaster, we maintain the unreserved This exercise is to give all passengers precise concerning your holiday booking, enquiry or other right to cancel, postpone or alter without prior information on the correct route from their cabins transaction. consultation, any itinerary in whole or in part, to the places where they should muster in an We may use the information to advise you of in order to safeguard passengers, the ship and emergency, together with instructions about life our new services, products, promotions, special employees. See Booking Conditions on pages jackets and emergency procedures. This Muster offers and/or other information which we think 76-78. Drill is a requirement of law and all passengers will be of interest to you. We may use your data must attend. for our business management and operation GUEST SPEAKERS/SPECIALIST and for monitoring, marketing and customer ENTERTAINMENT NOISE care purposes in order to achieve our aim to If any of our confirmed Guest Speakers or There are all kinds of noise associated with a provide you with the highest standard of quality specialist entertainers are unable to travel on their working vessel when the ship is in motion. We and service and increase our customers’ choices allotted cruise, Swan Hellenic reserves the right recognise that tolerance levels vary so please wherever possible. contact the Reservations Department if you to engage alternative Guest Speakers, specialist require further information before you book. Who else do we give your details to? – Swan entertainers or to alter the advertised programme. Hellenic is part of All Leisure Holidays. We may PORTHOLES share your personal information with other All OVERSEAS STANDARDS Leisure Holidays companies in order to provide It is a fact of life that when we travel to different In rough weather or for operational and security countries, we often find that the customs, reasons, port hole covers (known as deadlights) you with the latest news and offers on products or services which may be of interest to you. traditions and general pace at which things are may need to be closed. Cabins with port holes done can be very different from what we are used are located on Baltic Deck. On cruises where the We may share your information with our credit checking companies, public authorities (e.g. to in the UK. In so far as standards of safety are vessel sails through the Red and Arabian Seas, concerned, the suppliers of services must comply the vessel is subject to the requirements of the customs/immigration), companies who process data on our behalf or to our professional advisers. with the rules and regulations of their own country International Maritime Organisation for anti-piracy. and these are not always as strict as they are in The requirements are designed to protect the ship We may also share your information with carefully the UK. Every care is taken to contract the best from the potential risk of attack, which includes selected market research companies that may available transport. However, standards can vary the rigging of razor-wire and the closing of the contact you (by email, telephone or otherwise) to and not all vehicles will have air-conditioning or cabin deadlights. The captain is required to help us understand your preferences and help seat belts. comply with these requirements, which vary day to us to improve our products and services and the day dependent upon the reported level of risk. customer experience. DANGEROUS GOODS We may pass on your personal details to those We direct your attention to the fact that it is an GENERAL companies or organisations that need to know offence to carry on board an aircraft or a ship them in order that your holiday or other service or SPECIAL REQUESTS any goods of a dangerous or damaging nature. product can be provided. For example, the tour Remember that petrol and other lighter fluids, We are unable to accept ‘conditional bookings’. operator, the airline, hotel or credit card company. including fluids for hair curlers, come under the Please advise any special requests clearly at the This may include the transfer of information terms of the Explosives Act; their inclusion in time of booking and we will do our best to comply outside the European Economic Area where baggage is strictly prohibited. with your wishes. We must point out that failure data protection controls may not be as strong to fulfil a special request cannot be considered a as in the UK. When you make a booking or enter BROCHURE ACCURACY breach of Contract on the part of the company. into a transaction this means you consent to our The information contained in this brochure is passing on such details. CHANGE OF ADDRESS checked for accuracy by our UK staff, our On all of our direct marketing and email overseas staff and our agents. Nevertheless, we We particularly ask you to tell us in writing of any communications you will be given the opportunity would ask you to bear in mind that things can alterations to your address before departure, and to opt-out of receiving such communications change and often these things can happen in any communication, please state the cruise on in the future. If you do not wish us to use your without our prior knowledge. However, should we which you are travelling. data for direct marketing please contact us at become aware of any long term or permanent DATA PROTECTION Data Administration, Swan Hellenic, Compass change which is considered to have a permanent House, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, effect upon your enjoyment of the cruise, we will At Swan Hellenic we are committed to protecting Leicestershire, LE16 7QD. do our utmost to advise you. your privacy. This data protection policy sets out how we will use your personal data after it Security - We are committed to ensuring that has been collected by us through our website, your information is secure. In order to prevent brochures, speaking to our customer services unauthorised access or disclosure we have staff or otherwise. This policy may be updated put in place suitable physical, electronic and from time to time and we will contact you if there managerial procedures to safeguard and secure are any changes. the information we collect. We use encryption when Where ‘you’ are referred to in this policy, this shall collecting or transferring sensitive or financial data. mean you and every member of your party. You Consent - By disclosing your personal data to should ensure that all your party members have us, whether using our website, telephone services read this policy and agree that you may act on or otherwise, you consent to the collection, their behalf in dealing with us. processing and use of your personal information Swan Hellenic is a trading name of All Leisure by Swan Hellenic in accordance with the terms of Holidays. Our registered office is at Compass this privacy policy. House, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QD. Registered in England

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1 THE CONTRACT 3.3 The Company reserves the right to correct any errors in the during the advertised opening hours and at least 72 hours prior to 1.1 The contract is between All Leisure Holidays Limited trading as brochures or on the websites at any time prior to the price being the ship’s arrival in the excursion port. Any amended booking will be “Swan Hellenic” (‘The Company’) and each person booking with the confirmed at the time of booking. treated as a new booking and the price charged (if applicable) will Company (including the parents or guardian of any person under 3.4 On very rare occasions the Company may have made a genuine be set at the prevailing on board price which may be higher than the 18 years of age) (“the Passengers”). Please note that information mistake in the price quoted and subsequently confirmed to the original brochure price for the same excursion. Any excursions that contained in the section headed “General Information” in our Passenger for their cruise holiday. This may come to light at any are cancelled by the Company will have their balance credited to the brochure or in these or any other comparable sections, and any point prior to departure and the Company are not obliged to honour Passenger’s on board account. other relevant information on our website also form part of your the original price if a genuine mistake has been made in the pricing 4.12 Any changes to optional excursion arrangements requested contract with the Company. of a Passenger’s cruise holiday. The Passenger will be asked to by Passengers less than 72 hours prior to the ship’s arrival in 1.2 The Lead Passenger warrants as a fundamental term of meet any additional costs if they wish to go ahead with the holiday. the excursion port will only be allowed subject to availability the contract that he/she has read and agrees these terms and However, should the Passenger not wish to meet these additional and the terms and conditions of the excursion operator and full conditions and has the authority by each Passenger named on costs, the holiday will be cancelled and the Passenger will receive a cancellation charges may apply if the requested change cannot be the confirmation invoice to be bound by them. Unless otherwise full refund. accommodated. All other conditions are as (4.6) above. indicated, the Lead Passenger warrants that the Passenger 3.5 All outstanding balances on on-board accounts must be settled 4.13 The Company is not responsible for the performance of and has information given may be used by the Company or its partners for in full before the Passenger disembarks the vessel. If any Passenger no liability for shore excursions which are not sold by the Company. future marketing purposes. fails to settle their on-board account then the Company shall be Passengers are advised to take great care in purchasing shore 1.3 A binding contract comes in to place when you pay the full entitled to take whatever steps may be necessary to recover the excursions from third parties in the ports to ensure they are safe and deposit (or where appropriate the full price) and a confirmation monies due and shall be entitled to pass on to the Passenger any are covered by insurance. invoice is issued even if the Company is unable to confirm all holiday costs incurred in doing so. 4.14 Details of the shore excursions will be sent to Passengers in details (e.g. flights) at the time of booking. A confirmation invoice will 3.6 Passengers must be aware that the holiday price quoted may “Your Cruise Book” prior to departure. Activity levels are detailed be sent to the Lead Passenger. There is no charge for any payment include different points of departure and return from/to the UK. In to help Passengers select excursions appropriate to their physical made by debit card or payment of a deposit by credit or charge such cases there may be additional costs associated with transfer ability. The Passenger should consider the activity level of the card but a charge will be made for any subsequent payments made between the two places not included in the holiday price that will be excursion and the accessibility of the port, which may require the by credit or charge card to cover the charges made by credit card passed on to the Passenger. use of tenders. In the interests of the Passengers health and safety companies. 3.7 The Company may decide, at any time, to advertise Saver Fares and that of our staff and other Passengers, the Company reserves 1.4 The accuracy of all details on the confirmation invoice (and on any on selected cruises or cabin grades. These are subject to availability the right to decline the Passenger from participating in an excursion additional documents produced by the Company) will be deemed to and the Passenger’s cabin number will not be allocated at the time if it is deemed unsuitable; this decision will be made by the Ship’s have been accepted unless the Company receives notification to the of booking. Saver Fares per person and per couple are payable in full Captain or his representative and is binding. contrary from the Lead Passenger immediately that the confirmation at the time of booking, 100% cancellation and amendment fees apply 5 INSURANCE invoice is received. If you have not received your confirmation invoice and cabin category, location and number will not be confirmed at 5.1 Where Passengers purchase insurance through the Company, within 7 days of booking your cruise please contact us immediately. the time of booking but allocated prior to departure. Fares are based If any errors in the spelling of Passengers names (as they appear the Company is acting as an agent for the named insurance provider on two people sharing one cabin. Saver Fares and Saver Fares per and that the purchase will be subject to that insurance provider’s on their passport) are not immediately identified and reported, any Couple exclude the complimentary chauffeur service to the port/ terms and conditions which will be sent to them with their policy cost of rectifying the same at a subsequent date must be met by airport, car parking at the port, past passenger discount, back to documents or provided in advance of purchase upon request. the Passenger. Please note that Passengers not following these back discount and coach transfer on all cruises. Loyalty discount of 5.2 It is a condition of booking that each Passenger has adequate instructions will be fully liable for any costs that may subsequently be 5% cannot be applied to Saver Fares. incurred in rectifying these spelling errors at a later date. In the case travel insurance in force for the entire duration of the holiday. If of flight tickets and e-tickets these must be checked by Passengers 4 OUR RESPONSIBILITY AND SHORE Passengers do not purchase the insurance offered by the Company, and the Company must be notified of any errors immediately. EXCURSIONS then details of the alternative insurance policy (which must as 1.5 It is expressly agreed that all Passengers and their luggage 4.1 Except where otherwise expressly stated in these Booking a minimum cover medical charges, cancellation, curtailment, are carried subject to the Conditions of Carriage of the airlines and Conditions, we regret that the Company cannot accept liability or pay evacuation (from the vessel) and repatriation costs for not less than shipping company used, some of which limit or exclude liability. Any any compensation where the performance or prompt performance £5 million) must be provided at the time of booking if possible, but compensation payable by the Company for non-performance or of our contractual obligations is prevented or affected by or you no later than six months prior to the scheduled date of departure or improper performance of land, sea and air carriage services shall be otherwise suffer any damage or loss as a result of Force Majeure. at the time of booking if bookings are made within six months of the limited in accordance with the international conventions which govern In this Contract, “Force Majeure” includes any event which the date of departure. such services by the carrier. See paragraphs 12 and 13. Company or any supplier of the service(s) in question could not 5.3 The Company is not responsible for checking that Passengers 1.6 For bookings made through an approved ABTA Travel Agent, even with all due care, foresee or avoid. Such events may include have the correct level of insurance and will not be liable for any the Agent holds any monies paid on behalf of the customer for the (whether actual or threatened) war, riot, civil strife, terrorist activity, costs, howsoever arising, in excess of any travel insurance cover Company. industrial dispute, natural or nuclear disaster, technical problems purchased. In particular Passengers should check that their 1.7 The Company reserves the right to cancel bookings and levy with transport, closure of airports, ports or airspace, changes of insurance arrangements cover all likely scenarios should they have cancellation charges on the scale in section 8 below if balance schedules by airlines, adverse weather conditions, epidemics, health to cancel their cruise and for any pre-existing medical conditions. payments are not received in full 16 weeks before departure or risks and pandemics, fire, closed or congested airports or ports 6 PASSPORTS & VISAS by return post/credit or debit card for bookings taken less than 17 and all similar events outside the control of the Company and our 6.1 t is the responsibility of all Passengers to check and fulfil the weeks before departure. Travel insurance (where purchased through suppliers. passport, visa, and immigration requirements applicable to their us or directly with a third party) does not form part of your contract 4.2 The Company is not responsible for any improper or non- itinerary. Our Consular Services Department can obtain visas for with the Company or of any “package”. performance of any services of the package holiday which are British Citizens for the countries that require them prior to departure. 1.8 The contract and all other proceedings arising out of or in wholly attributable to the fault of the Passenger, the unforeseeable Other nationalities should check passport and visa requirements connection with it shall be governed by English law and the jurisdiction or unavoidable act or omission of a third party unconnected with the for their own specific circumstances with the relevant Embassies or of the English courts. Claims against the Company which are provision of any of the services to be provided under the Contract; Consulates as applicable. governed by EU Regulation 392/2009 relating to the Liability of Carriers unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond the control of the 6.2 Passengers must understand that passport, visa and immigration of Passengers by sea in the event of accidents (or the Passenger Company and/or the relevant supplier, the consequences of which requirements do change. Passengers are responsible for checking Liability Regulation (EU 392/2009) and or Athens Convention 2002 and could not have been avoided even if all due care had been exercised the up to date position in good time before departure. or in respect of non-international carriage by the Athens Convention including (but not limited to) an event of Force Majeure; or any 6.3 For Passengers leaving the UK, the Company requires a full 10 1974 and or in the case of river cruises. The Convention on Limitation event which the Company and / or relevant suppliers could not even year British passport valid for at least six months after the date of of Liability for Maritime Claims 1996 (LLMC 96) as amended by SI with all due care have foreseen or forestalled. In the event that the return for all UK citizens. Passengers who are not British Citizens 1998/1258 in the Court competent to hear such claims. Company is responsible for any death, injury or illness caused by the or who hold a non British passport, must check passport and visa negligent acts and / or omissions of its suppliers of services which 2 THE BOOKING PROCESS requirements with the Embassy or Consulate of the country (ies) to form part of the Package then the Company limits its liability, where 2.1 A Deposit amount as set out in the most recent brochure or or through which they intend to travel. applicable, by the International Conventions. confirmed at the time of booking (or full payment for bookings taken 6.4 All Passengers must ensure that they have the correct travel 4.3 Where death and or personal injury and or loss of or damage within 112 days of departure) is due on booking. A higher Deposit documents in their possession before departure. Passengers to property occurs during carriage by air or by sea then the liability amount may be payable if any supplier(s) require additional payments may incur fines if they fail to comply with documentation or visa and the extent of damages recoverable will be dealt with by their for a service prior to the balance due date. Payment of a Deposit requirements. The Company will re-charge to the Passenger any such conditions of carriage and the International Conventions set out in means acceptance of these Booking Conditions. The Company fines that have been paid by the Company on the Passenger’s behalf. paragraphs 12 and 13 and not otherwise. takes no responsibility for credit card or foreign currency transaction 6.5 The Company does not accept any responsibility for Passengers 4.4 Where there is any loss of or damage to property including processing fees levied by issuing banks. who are denied disembarkation or are unable to travel, or who incur luggage which is not covered by any International Convention and 2.2 If the Deposit and/or balance are not paid on time, the Company any other loss because they fail to comply with any passport, visa, or where liability is not limited by reference to any enactment, terms or reserves the right to cancel the contract and apply any cancellation immigration requirements. Cancellation of any part of the holiday that conditions, then any legal liability that the Company may have for any charges set out in section 8. arises due to problems with visa/passport, or immigration requirements such losses or damage will not exceed £500 per Passenger. 2.3 Passengers must be fit to travel. Any Passengers with reduced will be subject to cancellation charges set out in section 8. mobility or with other physical or mental disabilities or conditions 4.5 Notwithstanding anything to the contrary elsewhere in this which may require special treatment or assistance (including Contract, the Company shall not in any circumstances be liable to the 7 CHANGES TO BOOKING DETAILS Passengers who may require the use of a wheelchair) must advise Passenger for any loss or anticipated loss of profit, loss of revenue, BY PASSENGERS the Company prior to booking. They may be required to complete loss of use, loss of contract or other opportunity nor for any other 7.1 The Company will do its utmost to ensure that amendments a questionnaire and upon receipt of which they may be asked to consequential or indirect loss or damage of a similar nature. requested by Passengers are accommodated, but the Company accept additional Booking Conditions before a confirmation invoice Shore Excursions makes no guarantee that these requests will be met. Any change is issued and a contract entered into. See paragraph 10. 4.6 Where the Company provides or sells a shore excursion to request must be made by the Lead Passenger and the Company 2.4 The Company may (at its discretion) offer Passengers at the the Passenger the Passenger shall be bound by the terms and reserves the right to pass on the costs of making any such time of booking a guaranteed cabin booking (a “Guarantee Cabin”). conditions of the supplier of the shore excursion. changes. Passengers must be aware that charges associated with Under such offers a Passenger is guaranteed to receive a cabin of amendments are likely to increase nearer to the date of departure. 4.7 The Company does not perform shore excursions which it 7.2 Additional Passengers or cruises may be added to a booking a specified type although the precise location of the cabin is at the sells to Passengers. These are performed by local operators who Company’s discretion. The Company may (at its discretion) upgrade at any time subject to availability. In each case a deposit (or full may themselves engage the services of third party suppliers. The payment, as relevant) per additional Passenger will be required by a Guarantee Cabin to a higher category cabin at no additional cost Company will at all times endeavour to appoint reputable and to the Passenger. The Company may allocate specific cabins under the Company and all other booking conditions must be met before competent operators who comply with all prevailing local rules, the new contract exists. guarantee offers at any time up until the Passenger arrives on the regulations and standards. It should be noted that, outside the 7.3 Requests for significant amendments to booking details (e.g. vessel at the port of embarkation. Once Guarantee Cabins have UK, standards of hygiene, accommodation and transport might change of sail date) received before the balance due date will be been allocated, the Company is unable to accept Passenger change differ from comparable standards in the UK. treated as a new booking. At the Company’s sole discretion, the requests. If Passengers book one or more back-to-back cruises and 4.8 Local laws and regulations of the relevant country will be applied one or more cruise includes Guarantee Cabins, it is possible that original booking will either be deemed cancelled (and be subject to assess the performance of suppliers and the Company. The to the cancellation charges set out in section 8), or will be deemed Passengers may be allocated different cabins on each cruise and Company’s legal obligations will have been performed if the supplier may need to move between cabins on changeover day(s). amended (and be subject to an Amendment fee of £100 per has complied with local laws and regulations even if the laws of Passenger). A maximum of one change of sail date per booking will 3 PRICE PROMISE AND PRICE CHANGES England have not been met. be considered for an Amendment fee of £100 per Passenger as long 3.1 The Company reserves the right to alter the published prices of 4.9 In the event of an excursion being cancelled, the Company will as the change to the sail date is requested at least 112 days before any of the cruise holidays. Prices can go up or down. Passengers take all reasonable steps to ensure that Passengers are offered a the booked departure date. Any deposit paid, discount applied or will be advised of the current price of the holiday that they wish to choice of an alternative excursion and/or a full refund in the case of promotion applicable to a booking that is cancelled or amended will book before any contract is confirmed. optional excursions.. only be transferred to a new booking at the Company’s discretion. 3.2 The Company guarantees that no surcharge will be added to the 4.10 Passengers cancelling optional excursions or packages prior Any offers currently available on the cruise that the Passenger wishes basic price of the Passenger’s cruise holiday once the booking has to departure, which include hotel accommodation or flights, will to transfer their booking to will also only be applied at the Company’s been confirmed irrespective of any subsequent fluctuation in currency be refunded in accordance with the schedule set out in clause discretion. exchange rates or increases in international air fares or other costs 8.1. Passengers cancelling these optional excursions or packages 7.4 For amendments to booking details received before the balance associated with the holiday. In return for this guarantee and its risk, after departure will not be entitled to a refund. If in such cases the due date (e.g. Passenger name changes) an administration charge the Company shall not be able to make any refunds in the event of cancellation is due to ill health a supporting letter from the ship’s Doctor of £50 per Passenger affected will be charged. If name changes are favourable exchange rate variations or other decreases in costs that (charges may apply) may enable Passengers to make a claim on their required to scheduled flight details, the charge may be significantly may result in the reduction of the selling price. This price promise Travel Insurance Policy. Any Passenger that fails to attend an excursion more than £50 per Passenger and will be quoted on request. only applies to the basic cost of the Passenger’s cruise holiday and for whatever reason will be deemed to have cancelled. Passengers should also be aware that airlines may not allow transfer does not apply to any optional or tailor made services including but 4.11 Passengers wishing to change optional excursions that do not of Passenger names and in such cases a flight booking might need not limited to insurance premiums, credit card charges, optional include hotel accommodation or flights will be allowed to do so, on to be cancelled and rebooked, subject to availability, and at the excursions or amendment fees. presentation of the appropriate ticket(s) at the shore excursion desk Passenger’s expense.

76 7.5 After an amendment is applied a new confirmation invoice will eb appropriate given the waiting time, provided they are available and him/her in the Cruise Ship’s Hospital or to transfer the Passenger issued at which point the contract will be deemed to be amended can reasonably be supplied. If the delay in departure necessitates to a health facility at any port, at the Passenger’s expense (v) to accordingly. a stay of one or more nights or a stay additional to that intended administer first aid and administer any drug, medicine or other 8 CANCELLATION BY A PASSENGER by the Passenger where and when physically possible the substance or to admit and/or confine the Passenger to a hospital Company shall, subject to the Package Travel Regulations 1992, or other similar institution at any port provided that the ship’s doctor 8.1 A Passenger may cancel a booking at any time. Cancellation offer Passengers departing from port terminals free of charge and/or Master considers that any such steps are necessary. will take effect when the Company has received written notice of adequate accommodation on board or ashore, and transport to 10.6 The vessels have a limited number of cabins adapted for cancellation signed by the Lead Passenger. Cancellation charges and from the port terminal and place of accommodation in addition Persons with Reduced Mobility. Not all areas or equipment on the payable to the Company are: to the snacks, meals and refreshments previously referred to. The vessels are suitable for access to Disabled Persons or Persons with maximum amount that the Company will pay for accommodation Reduced Mobility. Passengers must check with the Company at the Period before departure Cancellation charge per ashore and transport to and from the port terminal shall be within which the Company time of booking to enable the Company to assess your needs with Passenger equivalent to 80 Euros per person per night for a maximum of three receives notice the performing carrier. nights. The Company will not have an obligation to provide such 10.7 Those Passengers requiring the use of a wheelchair After payment of deposit Loss of deposit accommodation ashore where the delay is caused by weather must furnish their own standard size wheelchair and must be conditions endangering the operation of the ship. 112 to 60 days before departure 60% of holiday charge* accompanied by a travelling companion fit and able to assist them. 9.14 Where the Company makes any major change to a flight Passengers must be able to board the vessel using the stepped 59 to 29 days before departure 90% of holiday charge* or cruise of any Passenger booking the Company will pay the gangway with the assistance of their travelling companion. The Passenger compensation as per the table below unless the major ship’s wheelchairs are available for emergency use only. Passengers 28 days or less before departure 100% of holiday charge* change was as a result of Force Majeure. must not use mobility scooters or motorised wheelchairs on board to departure date 9.15 The following examples which are not exhaustive may be the vessel. If the Passenger wishes to take a mobility scooter or considered as a major change a significant change of cruise motorised wheelchair they must be gel or dry cell battery only *For certain holidays and services the cancellation charge will be itinerary, change of cabin to a lower category, change of time of with a width of no more than 78cm to enable access to the cabin. 100%. The Passenger will be informed of this at the time of booking. departure or return flight by more than 12 hours. Motorised wheelchairs or mobility scooter must be stored in the 8.2 The Company may incur costs from the time a Passenger’s If a major change is not acceptable to the Passenger, the Passenger Passengers cabin whilst the vessel is at sea. Each part should weigh booking is confirmed and may be unable to resell a cruise can cancel the cruise holiday booking and get a full refund less any no more than 23kg. Any Passenger taking a mobility scooter or holiday. Therefore, the above cancellation charges will be payable insurance premiums, credit card charges or amendment fees paid, motorised wheelchair aboard the vessel must reside in an adapted depending on when notification of cancellation is received from the take an alternative cruise of similar or lower quality with a refund in cabin. Use of a manual wheelchair is permitted on board the vessel Lead Passenger. Charges for optional services including, but not the difference in price between the price of the cancelled cruise and for any Passengers residing in an adapted cabin limited to insurance premiums, credit card charges, pre-booked that of the subsequent quality cruise. 10.8 Not all ports of call will be accessible by wheelchair and some optional excursions and amendment fees are not refundable in the 9.16 The Company will pay compensation in respect of a major ports may be by accessed by tender. The decision will be made event of cancellation. change whether the Passenger has accepted the major change or by the Master of the vessel; it will be based on safety and will be 8.3 If the Passenger has paid an additional charge to secure specific elected to cancel the cruise holiday. The level of compensation will binding. Passengers must check at the time of booking in order to tailor made services such as a change of airline or date of travel or to be calculated as per the table below based on how many days prior avoid disappointment. secure a special airfare or upgrade, this cost is non-refundable in the to the cruise holiday departure the Company informs the Passenger 10.9 If there are any particular conditions, which require personal event of cancellation as 100% cancellation fee may apply as soon as of a major change. The level of compensation will be per adult in the care or supervision then such personal care or supervision must the booking is made and the ticket is issued. Passengers should ask booking and half of these compensation payments in respect of any be organised by the Passenger and at the Passenger’s expense. for full details of cancellation charges at the time of booking but the child that has not paid the full fare. These standard compensation The vessel is unable to provide respite services, one to one scale of charges shown will be calculated on a % of the cost of all other payments made in respect of any major change will not affect the personal care or supervision or any other form of carer for physical, arrangements and the non-refundable charges will be added to that Passenger statutory rights. psychiatric or other conditions. cancellation charge to give the total charge. 10.10 In accordance with EU 1177/2010 where it is strictly necessary 8.4 A Passenger will not have a right to exclusive occupancy Table of standard compensation payments made in respect of a for the safety of the Passenger, the Company and or the carrier of a cabin with two or more berths unless any applicable single major change. can require a Disabled Passenger or Person with Reduced Mobility occupancy premium has been paid. In the event of a Passenger before it accepts the booking that a Passenger is assisted by an becoming a single occupant of such a cabin due to a cancellation, Compensation if the Compensation if the accompanying person who is fit and able to provide the assistance he/she will become liable to pay any applicable single occupancy Company makes Company makes a required. premium. Passengers are advised that certain reasons for a major change major change and the cancellation are covered by their travel insurance. which the Passenger Passenger cancels 10.11 Assistance dogs are subject to national and EU Regulations accepts the holiday regarding travel. It is the Passenger’s responsibility to check the 9 CANCELLATION OR ALTERATION BY position prior to the cruise and to be satisfied that the assistance THE COMPANY 112 days or more Nil Nil dog can be carried to the ports of embarkation and disembarkation 9.1 The Company reserves the right at its sole and absolute and that the dog is not prohibited from going ashore at the various 56-111 days £20 £10 discretion at any time to cancel, postpone or alter without prior ports of call. Assistance dogs must have all necessary papers and notice or consultation any cruise in whole or in part in order to 29-55 days £20 £10 comply with national regulations regarding health, vaccinations, safeguard its Passengers, its crew, its employees or the vessel in training and travel. the event of war or threat of war, political unrest, terrorist activity or 15-28 days £30 £15 10.12 Where any mobility or other equipment is lost or damaged threat of terrorist activity, nuclear or natural disaster, riots, civil strife, by the fault or neglect of the Company then it is the Company’s or adverse weather conditions or other similar events as previously 14 days or less £50 £20 carriers absolute decision as to whether to repair or replace such defined (“Force Majeure”) or for any other valid operational reason. equipment. Unless the Company and or the Carrier agree otherwise If the majority of ports that the Company aims to visit during any one Compensation for a major change may be in the form of a price and in writing Passengers are limited to bringing 2 items of such cruise have to be changed on UK Foreign Office advice before the reduction/on board credit if the change is accepted by the Passenger or holiday vouchers if the Passenger cancels. mobility or medical equipment on board per cabin with a total value cruise commences, the Company undertakes to offer Passengers not exceeding £2,200. All equipment must be capable of being an alternative cruise or refund of the cost of their cruise in full, less 10 FITNESS TO TRAVEL ON THE CRUISE SHIP, carried safety and must be declared before the cruise. The Carrier any optional charges paid including but not limited to insurance PREGNANCY, BEHAVIOUR, DISABILITY may decline to carry such equipment where it is not safe to do so or premiums, credit card charges, pre-booked optional excursions and OR REDUCED MOBILITY, MEDICAL AND where it has not been notified in time to enable a risk assessment to amendment fees. MOBILITY EQUIPMENT be carried out. 9.2 If under clause 9.1 the Company cancels a cruise before the 10.1 The Company’s priority is the comfort and safety of its 10.13 Where a Passenger is refused embarkation as a result of scheduled departure date it will offer, when possible, a subsequent Passengers who are asked to provide prior to booking as much safety and/or fitness to travel and or failure to give notice under EU alternative departure of similar standard (which must be accepted in information as possible regarding any special assistance that may 1177/2010 or otherwise, neither the Company nor the carrier shall be writing within 14 days of the offer being made), or the choice of a full be required in the port, during embarkation and on board the vessel. liable for any loss or expense occasioned to the Passenger thereby, refund of all monies paid, less any optional charges paid including This information is required in order to ensure that the carrier is nor shall the Passenger be entitled to any compensation from the but not limited to insurance premiums, credit card charges, pre- able to carry Passengers safely and in accordance with applicable carrier. booked optional excursions and amendment fees. safety requirements established by international, EU or national law 10.14 Any Passenger who embarks, or allows any other Passenger 9.3 If under clause 9.1 the Company cancels a cruise after the or in order to meet safety requirements established by competent for whom he or she is responsible to embark, when he or she or scheduled departure date, it will return all Passengers as soon authorities including flag state. such other Passenger is suffering from any sickness, disease, as practicable to the UK and make a proportional refund for any 10.2 Every Passenger warrants that he/she is fit to travel by sea and injury or infirmity bodily or mental or to his/her knowledge has been unused services, less any optional charges paid and any non- that his/her conduct or condition will not impair the safety of the exposed to any infection or contagious disease, or for any other recoverable expenses incurred. cruise ship or inconvenience the other Passengers. The Company reason is likely to impair the safety or reasonable comfort of other 9.4 If under clause 9.1 the Company alters the planned itinerary and the carrier reserve the right to require any Passenger to produce persons on board or for any reason is refused permission to land only, refunds will be limited to any balances outstanding on shore medical evidence of fitness to travel in order to assess whether at his/her or her port of destination shall be responsible for any excursions. that Passenger can be carried safely in accordance with applicable loss or expense incurred by the Company, carrier or the Master 9.5 In any of the circumstances mentioned above the Company international, EU or national law. directly or indirectly in consequence of such sickness, disease, shall not be liable to pay any compensation, nor shall Passengers 10.3 It is the Passenger’s responsibility to advise the Company, at injury, infirmity, exposure or refusal or permission to land unless in have any further claim against the Company. the time of booking, of any medical conditions or mobility limitations. the case of sickness, disease, injury, infirmity or exposure the same 9.6 The Company and the Captain of the ship are unable to If the Passenger’s condition changes after the booking is made has been declared in writing to the Carrier or the Master before guarantee that the ship will call at every advertised port or follow the Company should be advised immediately. For the purposes of embarkation and consent in writing of the Carrier or the Master to every part of the advertised route. They will at all times endeavour to EU 1177/2010 Disabled Person’ or ‘Person with Reduced Mobility such embarkation has been obtained. maintain the advertised programme but reserve the right at their sole includes any person whose mobility when using transport is 10.15 Pregnant women are highly recommended to seek medical discretion to make any alternations they deem necessary. reduced as a result of any physical disability (sensory or locomotor, advice prior to travel at any stage of their pregnancy. Women who 9.7 The Company also reserves the right to cancel any cruise by permanent or temporary) intellectual or psychosocial disability or are up to 23 weeks pregnant at the end of the cruise are required giving written notice at least eight weeks before departure if sales impairment, or any other cause of disability, as a result of age, and to produce a medical certificate of fitness to travel. Ships cannot for of that departure have not reached 70% of capacity. Under such whose situation needs appropriate attention and adaption to his safety reasons carry pregnant Passengers of 23 weeks or more by circumstances clause 9.2 will apply and the Company shall not be particular needs for the service made available to all Passengers. the end of the cruise. The Company and the Carrier reserve the right liable to pay compensation, nor shall Passengers have any further Passengers with Reduced Mobility and or Disabilities must advise to request a medical certificate at any stage of pregnancy and to claim against the Company. at the time of booking of their specific needs with regard to refuse passage if the Company and/or the Master are not satisfied 9.8 The Company reserves the right at its sole and absolute accommodation, seating or services required from the carrier or that the Passenger will be safe during the passage. discretion to use a substitute ship of similar standard to the original terminal operator, or their need to bring medical equipment, or to 10.16 The ship’s doctor is not qualified to deliver babies on board or ship should it prove necessary to do so. bring a recognised assistance dog on board the vessel or of any to offer pre or post natal treatment and no responsibility is accepted other known disabilities or who in the Carrier’s and or Master’s by the Company in respect of the ability to provide such services or 9.9 In addition to the rights of the Company, Aircraft and Ship’s opinion is unfit or unable to travel or anyone whose condition Captains always have the right at their absolute discretion to vary equipment. The cruise ship’s doctor is not a specialist and the ship’s may constitute a danger to themselves or others on board on the medical centre is not required to be and is not equipped to the same any planned routing without prior notice or consultation if they deem grounds of safety. it necessary to do so in the interests of safety. standards as a land-based hospital. The vessel carries medical 10.4 The requirement to notify the Company at the time of booking supplies and equipment as required by its flag state. Neither the 9.10 Any flight details contained in the Company’s brochures and on of any medical equipment required on board is to ensure that the Company nor the doctor shall be liable to the Passenger as a result confirmation invoices are provisional. Final flight details (including medical equipment can be lawfully carried and/or carried safely. It is the of any inability to treat any medical condition as a result. timings and routings) will be issued near to departure and may differ Passenger’s responsibility to ensure that all medical equipment is in significantly from any provisional information previously provided. 10.17 The Company and the carrier are entitled to administer a good working order and for arranging enough equipment and supplies health questionnaire prior to boarding. All Passengers must follow 9.11 If for any reason details of a cruise have to be altered before to last the entire voyage. The ship does not carry any replacement the vessels instructions and procedures relating to all matters departure (and subject to Clause 9.1) the Company will notify the and access to shore side care and equipment may be difficult and including health, safety, hygiene and security. Any Passenger Lead Passenger as soon as possible. expensive. Passengers must be able to operate all equipment. boarding a ship at initial embarkation who has not filled in the 9.12 The Company will not be held responsible for, nor have liability 10.5 If it appears to the Company or the carrier, the Master or the required pre-boarding health declaration must inform the Company in respect of, delays caused by third parties during passage through Cruise Ship’s doctor that a Passenger is for any reason unfit to of any sickness and/or diarrhoea experienced less than 72 hours sea areas controlled by vessel traffic schemes, canals, rivers or any travel, likely to endanger safety, or likely to be refused permission to prior to embarkation. In the interest of Passenger’s safety the other navigable waterways. land at any port, or likely to render the Carrier liable for Passenger Company reserves the right at its discretion, to refuse boarding. 9.13 In respect of cruise travel where the port of embarkation is in maintenance, support or repatriation, then the Carrier or the Master In such circumstances the Company shall not be liable to pay any the EU and the Company reasonably expects the departure of a shall have the right to take any of the following courses: (i) Refuse compensation, nor shall Passengers have any further claim against cruise to be delayed for more than 90 minutes beyond its scheduled to embark the Passenger at any port; (ii) Disembark the Passenger the Company. The Company and the carrier are entitled to request departure time, Passengers departing from port terminal shall at any port; (iii) Transfer the Passenger to another berth or cabin; (iv) Passengers to remain in their cabins in the event of illness which is be offered free of charge snacks, meals or refreshments as are If the Cruise Ship doctor considers it advisable, to place or confine or may be infectious.

Call Swan Hellenic on 01858 414 001 or visit www.swanhellenic.com 77 10.18 In the event of illness or accident, Passengers may have 12 CARRIAGE BY SEA OR INLAND WATERWAYS be at least SDR 1,000,000 under SI 1998/1258 (4(b)(i)). These limits to be landed ashore by the Company and/or Master for medical AND LIMITATION OF LIABILITY will also apply where the ship is being used as a floating hotel or for treatment. The Company makes no representations regarding the 12.1 Carriage by sea is subject to the Carriers’ Conditions of hospitality or as a venue and the vessel is in port. quality of medical treatment at any port of call or at the place at Carriage which are contractually incorporated into the contract with 12.11 The Strasbourg Convention on the Limitation of Liability of which the Passenger is landed. Medical facilities and standards vary the Company. Copies of the conditions of carriage will be sent to Owners of Inland Navigation Vessels referred to as the “Strasbourg from port to port and the Company makes no representations or Passengers with their travel documentation but they can be provided Convention” with protocols and amendments applies to vessels warranties in relation to such standards. in advance upon request. They are also available on board the ship sailing on waterways located in the territory of a state party subject 10.19 The Company does not accept any responsibility for and on the Company’s website. It is important that you read these to (i) the “Revised Convention relating to the Navigation of the Rhine Passengers unable to travel, or who incur any other loss because documents as they set out your rights and obligations. They also of 17 October 1868” and (ii) the “Convention of 27 October 1956 they fail to comply with any health formalities. The Company contain limitations of liability. concerning the canalization of the Moselle” ( Article 15(1) of the takes no responsibility for Passengers denied embarkation and/ 12.2 The liability of the Company and the carrier to Passengers for Strasbourg Convention: http://www.ivr.nl/downloads/forms/B2.pdf). or disembarkation on medical grounds. Cancellation of any part of international carriage by sea in respect of death, personal injury If the Strasbourg Convention applies the limits for Passenger claims the holiday that arises due to health requirements will be subject to and or loss of or damage to luggage is governed by EU Regulation are SDR 60,000 per Passenger subject to a minimum of SDR cancellation charges as set out in Section 8. 392/2009 relating to the Liability of Carriers of Passengers by sea in 6,000,000 (see Article 7). A copy of the Strasbourg Convention can 10.20 Any cost or expense reasonably incurred by the Company for the event of accidents by the provisions of the Convention Relating be found at. http://www.ccr-zkr.org/files/conventions/clni_2012_ or on behalf of the Passenger in respect of any form of medical, dental to the Carriage of Passengers and their Luggage by Sea 1974 en.pdf. The Company’s and the carrier’s for death, injury, illness, or similar treatment, hotel, transportation, repatriation, damages as amended in 1976 (“The Athens Convention) for Domestic UK damage, delay or other loss to person or property of any kind to fixtures and fittings (including the soiling of soft furnishings Carriage For the purposes of EU 392/2009, the Athens 1974 and suffered by Passengers shall, in the first instance, be governed by i.e. mattresses) or any other expense shall be repayable by the 2002 The Company is a contracting carrier. EU Regulation 392/2009 the Convention on Limitation of Liability for Maritime Claims 1996 Passenger to the Company irrespective of whether the sum is covered may be viewed at: http://eurlex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ. (LLMC 96) as amended by SI 1998/1258 or where applicable the by the Passenger’s travel insurance arrangements. do?uri=OJ:L:20 09:131:0024:0046:EN:PDF The Athens Convention Strasbourg Convention. The Company’s liability therefore shall 10.21 If a Passenger is refused entry to board an aircraft because, 1974 may be viewed at: http://www.admiraltylawguide.com/conven/ not exceed those limitations provided by the said LLMC 1996 in the opinion of the Captain or airline staff, the Passenger is unfit passengers1974.html. The Athens Convention 2002 which comes and SI 1998/1258 or where applicable Strasbourg Convention or to travel or represents a threat to the safety of the aircraft or its into force on 23 April 2014 may be viewed at https://www.gov.uk/ in any further revisions, protocols and/or amendments thereto as Passengers or crew or is abusive or disruptive, the Company will not government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/261628/ shall become applicable. Where the LLMC 1996 or If applicable be liable to complete the Passengers holiday arrangements and will Misc.6.2013_Prot_2002_Athens_8760.pdf or are available from Strasbourg Convention permits us to apply a deductible, we may not be liable to pay any refund or compensation. The Company on request. EU Regulation 392/2009 and where apply that deductible. 10.22 Unless approved by the Company in writing prior to departure, applicable The Athens Convention 1974 or 2002 are contractually 13 CONDITIONS OF CARRIAGE BY AIR AND Passengers may not bring on board any controlled substances. incorporated and applicable to the Contract, The Company shall LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 10.23 Passengers may not bring on board any prohibited be entitled to the benefit of all limitations, rights and immunities 13.1 Travel on board aircraft used in travelling to and from the ship is substances, any animals or any goods of a flammable or dangerous conferred by EU Regulation 392/2009 and where applicable the subject to the airline’s standard ticket conditions, some of which limit nature. Doing so will render the Passenger strictly liable to the Athens Convention 1974 or 2002 in respect of any ship on which the or exclude liability in accordance with international conventions. These Company for any injury, loss, damage or expense suffered by the cruise is performed. conditions can be found on the airline’s website or can be provided by Company as a result. The Passenger will also be personally liable for 12.3 EU Regulation 392/2009 and where applicable The Athens the Company upon request. any statutory penalties. Convention 1974 (from April 23 2014 the Athens Convention 2002) 13.2 If your air journey involves a destination or stop in a country other 10.24 Passengers are required at all times to follow the instructions limit The Company’s and the Carriers’ liability for loss or damage to than the one from which you depart, the Warsaw Convention may of employees and crew regarding the use of ship’s equipment luggage and make special provision for valuables. It is presumed govern the liability of all airlines involved in your journey, including any (including hand sanitizers) and general behaviour whilst on board. that luggage has been delivered undamaged unless written notice portion thereof in a single country. This Convention limits the liability of The Company will not be responsible for any consequential injury, is given to the Company and/or the performing Carrier. a) in the airlines involved in your journey, including any portion thereof in a single illness, financial or other loss incurred by Passengers if they fail to case of apparent damage, before or at the time of disembarkation country. This Convention limits the liability of airlines for death or bodily comply with the instructions they are given. or redelivery; or b) in the case of damage which is not apparent or injury and for baggage loss, delay or damage. For many air carriers, the of loss, within 15 days from the date of disembarkation or redelivery 10.25 The Captain (or any employee or member of the crew Warsaw Convention limits for bodily injury or death and the defence that or from the time when such redelivery should have taken place. authorised by the Master) will be entitled to search the cabin and/ they have taken all necessary measures to avoid the damage for the Damages for cabin luggage payable by the Carrier are limited up or personal luggage of any Passenger suspected of being in breach first 100,000 Special Drawing Rights of any such claim do not apply. In to 2250 SDRs (approx. £2,081) if EU Regulation 392/2009 and or of these clauses. In addition, any employee or crew member will addition, in cases of death or bodily injury, many air carriers will make Athens Convention 2002 applies or where applicable the Athens be entitled to enter a Passenger’s cabin in order to carry out an advance payments to the person entitled to compensation, if required Convention 1974 limit of 833 SDRs (approx. £770.40). inspection, or to undertake cleaning, maintenance or repair work. to meet immediate economic needs, in proportion to the hardship 12.4 Limits shall be reduced in proportion to any contributory 10.26 The Company expects all Passengers to have consideration suffered. European Community carriers provide a minimum advance negligence by the Passenger and by the maximum deductible for other Passengers when travelling on our cruises and to treat equal to not less than 15,000 Special Drawing Rights in the event of specified in Article 8 by the Passenger in accordance with Article 8 all staff and fellow Passengers with respect. If in the Company’s death. Other air carriers may apply alternate provisions. (4) of the Athens Conventions or EU Regulation 392/2009. All Claims opinion or the reasonable opinion of someone either in authority or Denied Boarding, Cancellation and Delay must be brought in accordance with EU Regulation 392/2009 or from one of our suppliers (such as an airline) any Passenger acts 13.3 Under EU law (EC Regulation 261/2004 you have rights in where applicable the Athens Convention 1974 or 2002 within 2 years in such a way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, breach of some circumstances to a refund and/or compensation from your of the date of disembarkation from the ship. safety and or upset or distress to any of our staff, fellow Passengers airline in cases of denied boarding, cancellation or delay to flights. or a third party or your behaviour impacts the smooth and or safe 12.5 In respect of domestic carriage in the UK, The Athens Full details of these rights will be publicised at EU airports and will running of the cruise we are entitled to disembark the Passenger Convention will apply and the limits for death/personal injury are also be available from airlines. However, reimbursement in such and terminate the cruise holiday. In such circumstances neither 46,666 Special Drawing Rights (SDR) (approx. £43,170) these limits cases is the responsibility of the airline and will not automatically the Company or the relevant carrier will have any further liability may also apply to domestic cruises in the EU. Where the carrier’s entitle you to a refund of your holiday cost from us. Your right to a and the Passenger will not be entitled to any refund for any part of principal place of business is in the UK the limits of liability per refund and/or compensation from us is set out in Clause 9. If any the cost of their unused cruise package including any return travel Passenger may be 300,000 SDR (approx. £277,500) per carriage. payments to you are due from us, any payment made to you by the arrangements, transfers or alternative accommodation etc. These limits will also apply where the ship is being used as for airline will be deducted from this amount. hospitality or as a venue and the vessel is going to sea in domestic 10.27 Should any Passenger have the misfortune to suffer illness, waters. Airline Carrier Identity injury or death during the period of the cruise arising out of an activity 12.6 In respect of international carriage EU Regulation 392/2009 13.4 In accordance with EU Regulation 2111/2005 we are required that does not form part of the arrangement made by the Company, the to advise you of the actual carrier operating your flight/connecting Company will, where appropriate, provide any assistance it can to the and the Athens Convention 2002 apply the limits for death/ personal injury caused by a shipping incident, with the exception of flight/transfer. We do this by advising you of the carriers to be used affected Passenger, such assistance being limited to a maximum cost or likely to be used at the time of booking. Any changes to the actual incurred by the Company of £5,000 per booking. circumstances beyond the Carrier’s control (i.e. act of war, natural disaster, act of a third party) to no more than 250,000 SDRs (approx. airline after you have received your tickets will be notified to you as 10.28 The Company may invite various affinity groups of people with £231,200) per Passenger per carriage . Except for cases involving soon as possible and in all cases at check-in or at the boarding shared interests who choose to travel together onto a cruise. The war and terrorism damages up to a further 150,000 SDRs (approx. gate. Such a change is deemed to be a minor change. Company does not envisage that this will materially affect the normal £138,700) may be payable in respect of a shipping incident unless day to day operation of the ship but Passengers must accept that 14 GUIDES AND GUEST SPEAKERS the Company or the carrier proves that the death or personal injury there may be occasions when certain facilities are unavailable whilst 14.1 Independent contractors retained by the Company, including occurred without the carrier’s fault or neglect. Where death/ personal these groups are on board. but not limited to Guest Speakers, guides, guest personalities and injury is caused by a non- shipping incident it is for the Passenger entertainers are subject to change and/or cancellation without 11 COMPLAINTS to prove that the death or personal injury was caused by the fault or notice. The Company also retains the right to change any member 11.1 Any Passenger who encounters a problem during a cruise must neglect of the carrier. The maximum sum payable to any Passenger of ship’s crew previously advertised or disclosed (e.g. the ship’s immediately report it to the reception desk on the ship and ensure under EU Regulation 392/2009 is limited to 400,000 SDRs per Captain) without notice. that the issue is recorded in the ship’s log together with any action Passenger per carriage which is approx. £370,000. The maximum taken to resolve it. If the matter cannot be resolved during the cruise, sum payable in cases involving war and terrorism where the carrier 15 FINANCIAL PROTECTION and the Passenger wishes to pursue a complaint, the Passenger is liable is 250,000 SDRs per Passenger per carriage or 340,000,000 15.1 We provide full financial protection for our package holidays. must write to the Company within 28 days of final disembarkation to SDRs per ship per carriage. 15.2 For flight-based cruise holidays this is through our Air Travel allow the complaint to be investigated properly. If the Passenger does 12.7 The Company and the carrier are not liable for valuables, monies Organiser’s Licence number 3897. When you buy an ATOL not give the Company the opportunity to resolve the issue locally or other securities including jewellery and watches. If they have been protected flight or flight inclusive cruise holiday from us you will during the cruise by reporting it to a member of the ship’s crew at the deposited with the reception desk on the ship for safe keeping and receive an ATOL Certificate. This lists what is financially protected, reception desk and having the issue recorded in the ship’s log, then a receipt issued then in those limited circumstances the Company’s where you can get information on what this means for you and who the Company may not be able to deal positively with any complaint and the carriers liability will be as set out in EU Regulation 392/2009 to contact if things go wrong. We will provide you with the services on your return. or where applicable the Athens Convention 1974 or 2002. The use listed on the ATOL Certificate (or a suitable alternative). In some 11.2 The Company is a Member of ABTA, membership number of safes on board a vessel is not a deposit with the ship or with the cases, where we aren’t able to do so for reasons of insolvency, an W0302. The Company is obliged to maintain a high standard of Company under the EU Regulation 392/2009 or where applicable the alternative ATOL holder may provide you with the services you have service to you by ABTA’s Code of Conduct. We can also offer you Athens Convention 1974 or 2002 or otherwise. The limits are 3,375 bought or a suitable alternative (at no extra cost to you). You agree an arbitration scheme for the resolution of disputes arising out of, or SDRs (approx. £3,122) pursuant to EU Regulation 392/2009 and the to accept that in those circumstances the alternative ATOL holder in connection with this contract. The arbitration scheme is arranged Athens Convention 2002 or 1200 SDRs (approx. £1,110) pursuant to will perform those obligations and you agree to pay any money by ABTA and administered independently by the Centre for Effective the Athens Convention 1974. outstanding to be paid by you under your contract to that alternative Dispute Resolution (CEDR). It provides for a simple and inexpensive 12.8 An SDR is an international monetary unit. The exact value ATOL holder. However, you also agree that in some cases it will not method of arbitration on documents alone with restricted liability on of an SDR fluctuates with the daily exchange rate. The daily be possible to appoint an alternative ATOL holder, in which case you in respect of costs. The scheme does not apply to claims for exchange rate can be viewed at the international monetary Fund you will be entitled to make a claim under the ATOL scheme (or your an amount greater than £5,000 per person. There is also a limit of website http://www.imf.org/external/np/fin/data/rms_sdrv.aspx and credit card issuer where applicable). £25,000 per booking form. Neither does it apply to claims which are an SDR converter is available at http://coinmill.com/GBP_SDR. 15.3 If we are unable to provide the services listed (or a suitable solely in respect of physical injury or illness or their consequences. html#SDR=46 666. The values in the booking conditions are those alternative), through an alternative ATOL holder or otherwise) for The scheme can however deal with compensation claims which of 23 March 2015 and may fluctuate upwards or downwards. reasons of insolvency, the Trustees of the Air Travel Trust may make include an element of minor injury or illness subject to a limit of 12.9 In so far as the Company and its servants and/or agents and a payment to (or confer a benefit on) you under the ATOL scheme. £1,500 on the amount the arbitrator can award per person in respect suppliers may be liable to a Passenger in respect of claims arising You agree that in return for such a payment or benefit you assign of this element. Your request for arbitration must be received by out of carriage by sea, the Company shall be entitled to all the absolutely to those Trustees any claims which you have or may ABTA within eighteen months of the date of return from holiday. rights, defences, immunities and limitations available, respectively, have arising out of or relating to the non-provision of the services, Outside this time limit arbitration under the Scheme may still be to the actual carrier and under the relevant Conventions, and including any claim against us, the travel agent any such claims available if we agree, but the ABTA Code does not require such nothing in this Contract shall be deemed as a surrender thereof. may be re-assigned to another body, if that other body has paid agreement. For injury and illness claims, you can request the ABTA The Company’s liability will not at any time exceed that of the carrier sums you have claimed under the ATOL scheme. When you buy a Mediation Procedure and we have the option to agree to mediation. under its Conditions of Carriage and/or applicable or incorporated package holiday that doesn’t include a flight, protection is provided Further information can be found on www.abta.com. conventions or other legislation by way of a bond held by ABTA. License number W0302. 11.3 Passengers are asked to make any complaints relating to EU 12.10 Where carriage is performed on Inland waterways and the 16 DATA PROTECTION Regulation 1177/2010 whilst on board the vessel. If the complaint vessel does not go to sea the liability provisions relating to sea 16.1 Swan Hellenic is part of All Leisure Holidays. The information is not resolved at this time you must make a formal complaint to going vessels do not apply to the cruise. In those cases the liability we hold about you will be used to deal with your enquiry or booking, the Company within 2 months from the date of the circumstances of the Company and the carrier to Passengers shall be determined provide you with our latest news and offers or invite you to take giving rise to the complaint. Within 1 month of receipt of the in accordance with English law and The Convention on Limitation part in research. We may also share your information with other All complaint the Company will respond informing the Passenger of Liability for Maritime Claims 1996 (LLMC 96) as amended by SI Leisure Holidays companies who may occasionally contact you whether the complaint has been substantiated, rejected or is still 1998/1258 The Company’s liability pursuant to SI 1998/1258 a copy about products and services we feel may be of interest to you. For being considered. The Company will provide a final response to the of which will be provided by on request or can be found at (http:// further information please see the Swan Hellenic Privacy Policy at Passenger no later than 2 months after receipt of the complaint. www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1998/1258/article/4/made). The limits for swanhellenic.com. non-sea going Passenger vessels Is SDR 175,000 per Passenger limit (approx. $241,600 or £161,900). Liability for property claims will

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Orpheus Lounge PROMENADE DECK SUN DECK Pool Veranda Wheeler Bar Internet Lounge Library Card Room BRIDGE DECK Swan Restaurant Gift Shop & Kiosk Shackleton Bar MAIN DECK Darwin Lounge Gym Passenger Launderette Salon Centre Reception AEGEAN DECK Medical Centre BALTIC DECK

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Dance Forward LIFT Floor Banquette Seating

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SHACKLETON DARWIN Presentation THE SWAN LIFT GIFT SHOP LIFT RESTAURANT BAR LOUNGE Stage

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A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 88 84 80 76 74 72 68 64 62 60 58 54 50 48 46 44 40 36 34 32 30 26 22 18 14 10 6 2 Shore LAUNDER- A Excursion A A A A38 A A A A A A A ETTE SALON 70 Desk 56 52 42 28 24 20 16 12 8 4 LIFT LIFT CENTRE A GYM A A A A A A37 A A A A A A 69 65 Purser’s 55 51 41 27 23 19 15 11 7 3 Reception A A A A A A A A A A Future A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A 87 83 79 75 73 71 67 63 61 59 Cruise Desk 57 53 49 47 45 43 39 35 33 31 29 25 21 17 13 9 5 1 AEGEAN DECK

B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B 64 60 56 52 48 44 42 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 18 14 10 6 2

B B B B B 62 58 54 50 46 MEDICAL LIFT CENTRE LIFT B B B B B 61 57 53 49 45

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MINERVA’SRev PROFILEised Plan - January 2012. Deck and cabin plans have been amended slightly FACILITIES INCLUDE from the previous edition, but may be subject to change during the upgrade period. • Gross Tonnage 12,892 • 44 Balcony cabins* • Swimming Pool • Length 437 ft • 100 Outside cabins • Gift Shop and Kiosk • Beam 66 ft • (73% outside cabins including • Gymnasium • Draft 19 ft 23% balcony cabins) • Complimentary Launderette • Cruising Speed 13 knots • 8 single cabins with Washers and Dryers • Passenger Decks 6 • Choice of two Restaurants • Salon Centre • Orpheus Lounge • Medical Centre • Stabilisers retractable fin • Internet Lounge • Telephone, Fax and E-mail Facilities • Registration Bahamas • Livingstone Lounge • Flatscreen TV, Hairdryer and • Darwin Lounge Personal Safe in every Cabin • Shackleton & Wheeler Bars *Starboard Side = Showers • Card Room - max 10 tables Port Side = Baths • Library

79 STANDARD FARES 2016 PRICES INCLUSIVE OF FLIGHTS (WHERE APPLICABLE), AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAMME OF TAILOR-MADE SHORE EXCURSIONS & ALL GRATUITIES

CRUISES – APRIL – NOVEMBER 2016

CRUISE CODE MIN160415 MIN160428 MIN160514 MIN160527 MIN160610

DURATION (DAYS) 14 17 14 15 14

All prices are per person - £ Trois-Riviéres Glorious Gardens and the Fjordlands and A Baltic Masterpiece An Icelandic Quest de France Chelsea Flower Show Arctic Norway

OCCUPANCY Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single

Cat Deck Description £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £

A BRIDGE DECK Owner’s Suite with Balcony £7,180 £14,360 £8,755 £17,510 £8,345 £16,690 £6,880 £13,760 £6,555 £13,110

B SUN DECK Deluxe Balcony Suite £6,500 £13,000 £7,920 £15,840 £7,545 £15,090 £6,225 £12,450 £5,930 £11,860

C BRIDGE DECK Superior Balcony Suite £6,330 £12,660 £7,715 £15,430 £7,355 £14,710 £6,065 £12,130 £5,775 £11,550

D SUN DECK Balcony Suite £5,710 £11,420 £6,965 £13,930 £6,630 £13,260 £5,475 £10,950 £5,215 £10,430

F AEGEAN DECK Outside Forward Window £3,900 £6,630 £4,755 £8,085 £4,495 £8,095 £3,735 £6,350 £3,560 £6,055

G AEGEAN DECK Outside Aft Window £3,695 £6,285 £4,505 £7,660 £4,190 £7,545 £3,540 £6,020 £3,370 £5,730

Outside Forward Port H BALTIC DECK Holes £3,285 £5,585 £4,005 £6,810 £3,810 £6,860 £3,145 £5,350 £3,000 £5,100

I BALTIC DECK Outside Aft Port Holes £3,080 £5,240 £3,755 £6,385 £3,620 £6,520 £2,950 £5,015 £2,810 £4,780

K AEGEAN DECK Inside Forward £2,705 £4,465 £3,295 £5,440 £3,200 £5,600 £2,590 £4,275 £2,465 £4,070

L AEGEAN DECK Inside Aft £2,600 £4,290 £3,170 £5,235 £3,090 £5,410 £2,490 £4,110 £2,375 £3,920

M BALTIC DECK Inside Forward £2,465 £4,070 £3,005 £4,960 £2,935 £5,140 £2,360 £3,895 £2,250 £3,715

N BALTIC DECK Inside Aft £2,295 £3,790 £2,795 £4,615 £2,745 £4,805 £2,195 £3,625 £2,095 £3,460

P SINGLES DECK Inside Sun Deck £2,225 £2,710 £2,670 £2,130 £2,030

CRUISE CODE MIN160623 MIN160710 MIN160721 MIN160803 MIN160816

DURATION (DAYS) 18 12 14 14 15

All prices are per person - £ Hidden White Sea Highlands, Islands Iberian Maritime Celtic Traditions and A Portrait of Portugal and Norse Discovery and the Emerald Isle Adventure Edinburgh’s Tattoo and Spain

OCCUPANCY Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single

Cat Deck Description £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £

A BRIDGE DECK Owner’s Suite with Balcony £10,015 £20,030 £5,815 £11,630 £6,880 £13,760 £7,890 £15,780 £6,840 £13,680

B SUN DECK Deluxe Balcony Suite £9,055 £18,110 £5,250 £10,500 £6,225 £12,450 £7,130 £14,260 £6,175 £12,350

C BRIDGE DECK Superior Balcony Suite £8,830 £17,660 £5,110 £10,220 £6,065 £12,130 £6,950 £13,900 £6,010 £12,020

D SUN DECK Balcony Suite £7,960 £15,920 £4,600 £9,200 £5,475 £10,950 £6,270 £12,540 £5,410 £10,820

F AEGEAN DECK Outside Forward Window £5,400 £9,720 £3,135 £5,020 £3,735 £6,350 £4,250 £7,650 £3,685 £5,900

G AEGEAN DECK Outside Aft Window £5,035 £9,065 £2,965 £4,745 £3,540 £6,020 £3,965 £7,140 £3,485 £5,580

H BALTIC DECK Outside Forward Port Holes £4,575 £8,235 £2,655 £4,250 £3,145 £5,350 £3,605 £6,490 £3,120 £4,995

I BALTIC DECK Outside Aft Port Holes £4,345 £7,825 £2,485 £3,980 £2,950 £5,015 £3,425 £6,165 £2,920 £4,675

K AEGEAN DECK Inside Forward £3,845 £6,730 £2,035 £3,155 £2,590 £4,275 £3,025 £5,295 £2,390 £3,705

L AEGEAN DECK Inside Aft £3,705 £6,485 £1,950 £3,025 £2,490 £4,110 £2,920 £5,110 £2,290 £3,550

M BALTIC DECK Inside Forward £3,525 £6,170 £1,835 £2,845 £2,360 £3,895 £2,775 £4,860 £2,160 £3,350

N BALTIC DECK Inside Aft £3,295 £5,770 £1,695 £2,630 £2,195 £3,625 £2,595 £4,545 £1,995 £3,095

P SINGLES DECK Inside Sun Deck £3,205 £1,525 £2,130 £2,525 £1,795

80 STANDARD FARES 2016 STANDARD FARES 2016 PRICES INCLUSIVE OF FLIGHTS (WHERE APPLICABLE), AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAMME OF TAILOR-MADE PRICES INCLUSIVE OF FLIGHTS (WHERE APPLICABLE), AN EXTENSIVE PROGRAMME OF TAILOR-MADE SHORE EXCURSIONS & ALL GRATUITIES SHORE EXCURSIONS & ALL GRATUITIES

CRUISES – APRIL – NOVEMBER 2016

CRUISE CODE MIN160830 MIN160912 MIN160924 MIN161008 MIN161021

DURATION (DAYS) 14 13 15 14 13

All prices are per person - £ Riviera and Islands of Impressions of the Mediterranean Mosaic Sparkling Adriatic Hellenic Odyssey the Mediterranean Eastern Mediterranean

OCCUPANCY Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single

Cat Deck Description £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £

A BRIDGE DECK Owner’s Suite with Balcony £6,820 £13,640 £6,680 £13,360 £7,880 £15,760 £7,880 £15,760 £6,155 £12,310

B SUN DECK Deluxe Balcony Suite £6,165 £12,330 £6,040 £12,080 £7,125 £14,250 £7,125 £14,250 £5,555 £11,110

C BRIDGE DECK Superior Balcony Suite £6,010 £12,020 £5,885 £11,770 £6,945 £13,890 £6,945 £13,890 £5,410 £10,820

D SUN DECK Balcony Suite £5,420 £10,840 £5,305 £10,610 £6,265 £12,530 £6,265 £12,530 £4,870 £9,740

F AEGEAN DECK Outside Forward Window £3,675 £6,615 £3,600 £6,480 £4,250 £7,650 £4,250 £7,650 £3,320 £5,315

G AEGEAN DECK Outside Aft Window £3,425 £6,165 £3,355 £6,040 £3,960 £7,130 £3,960 £7,130 £3,140 £5,025

Outside Forward Port H BALTIC DECK Holes £3,115 £5,610 £3,050 £5,490 £3,600 £6,480 £3,600 £6,480 £2,810 £4,500

I BALTIC DECK Outside Aft Port Holes £2,960 £5,330 £2,900 £5,220 £3,420 £6,160 £3,420 £6,160 £2,630 £4,210

K AEGEAN DECK Inside Forward £2,620 £4,585 £2,565 £4,490 £3,025 £5,295 £3,025 £5,295 £2,155 £3,345

L AEGEAN DECK Inside Aft £2,525 £4,420 £2,470 £4,325 £2,915 £5,105 £2,915 £5,105 £2,065 £3,205

M BALTIC DECK Inside Forward £2,400 £4,200 £2,350 £4,115 £2,775 £4,860 £2,775 £4,860 £1,945 £3,015

N BALTIC DECK Inside Aft £2,245 £3,930 £2,195 £3,845 £2,595 £4,545 £2,595 £4,545 £1,795 £2,785

P SINGLES DECK Inside Sun Deck £2,180 £2,135 £2,520 £2,520 £1,615

GRAND VOYAGES – JUNE, AUGUST – NOVEMBER 2016

CRUISE CODE MIN160610A MIN160816A MIN160816B MIN161008A

DURATION (DAYS) 31 28 40 26

All prices are per person - £ Grand Norwegian Fjords Grand Iberian and Grand Mediterranean Classics Grand Ancient Civilisations and White Sea Mediterranean Icons

OCCUPANCY Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single Twin Single

Cat Deck Description £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £

A BRIDGE DECK Owner’s Suite with Balcony £15,440 £30,880 £12,820 £25,640 £18,985 £37,970 £13,155 £26,310

B SUN DECK Deluxe Balcony Suite £13,935 £27,870 £11,565 £23,130 £17,120 £34,240 £11,870 £23,740

C BRIDGE DECK Superior Balcony Suite £13,575 £27,150 £11,260 £22,520 £16,670 £33,340 £11,560 £23,120

D SUN DECK Balcony Suite £12,215 £24,430 £10,130 £20,260 £14,990 £29,980 £10,400 £20,800

F AEGEAN DECK Outside Forward Window £8,210 £13,960 £6,835 £10,940 £10,070 £16,115 £7,015 £11,225

G AEGEAN DECK Outside Aft Window £7,685 £13,065 £6,405 £10,250 £9,410 £15,060 £6,565 £10,505

H BALTIC DECK Outside Forward Port Holes £6,895 £11,725 £5,765 £9,225 £8,480 £13,570 £5,910 £9,460

I BALTIC DECK Outside Aft Port Holes £6,495 £11,045 £5,425 £8,680 £8,000 £12,800 £5,570 £8,915

K AEGEAN DECK Inside Forward £5,695 £9,400 £4,600 £7,130 £6,855 £10,630 £4,745 £7,355

L AEGEAN DECK Inside Aft £5,475 £9,035 £4,415 £6,845 £6,580 £10,200 £4,555 £7,065

M BALTIC DECK Inside Forward £5,185 £8,560 £4,175 £6,475 £6,225 £9,650 £4,305 £6,675

N BALTIC DECK Inside Aft £4,820 £7,955 £3,870 £6,000 £5,775 £8,955 £3,990 £6,185

P SINGLES DECK Inside Sun Deck £4,670 £3,615 £5,465 £3,750

81 SWAN HELLENIC DISCOVERY CRUISES APRIL – NOVEMBER 2016

Departs Cruise No.Days From/To Cruise reference Pages APR 15, 2016 TROIS-RIVIÈRES DE FRANCE 14 PORTSMOUTH, England / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN160415 28-29 APR 28, 2016 A BALTIC MASTERPIECE 17 PORTSMOUTH, England / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN160428 30-31 MAY 14, 2016 GLORIOUS GARDENS AND THE CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW 14 PORTSMOUTH, England / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN160514 32-33 MAY 27, 2016 AN ICELANDIC QUEST 15 PORTSMOUTH, England / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN160527 34-35 JUN 10, 2016 FJORDLANDS AND ARCTIC NORWAY 14 PORTSMOUTH, England / KIRKENES, Norway MIN160610 38-39 JUN 23, 2016 HIDDEN WHITE SEA AND NORSE DISCOVERY 18 KIRKENES, Norway / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN160623 40-41 JUL 10, 2016 HIGHLANDS, ISLANDS AND THE EMERALD ISLE 12 PORTSMOUTH, England / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN160710 42-43 JUL 21, 2016 IBERIAN MARITIME ADVENTURE 14 PORTSMOUTH, England / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN160721 44-45

82 Departs Cruise No.Days From/To Cruise reference Pages AUG 3, 2016 CELTIC TRADITIONS AND EDINBURGH’S TATTOO 14 PORTSMOUTH, England / PORTSMOUTH, England MIN160803 46-47 AUG 16, 2016 A PORTRAIT OF PORTUGAL AND SPAIN 15 PORTSMOUTH, England / BARCELONA, Spain MIN160816 48-49 AUG 30, 2016 RIVIERA AND ISLANDS OF THE MEDITERRANEAN 14 BARCELONA, Spain / CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy MIN160830 50-51 SEP 12, 2016 MEDITERRANEAN MOSAIC 13 CIVITAVECCHIA, Italy / DUBROVNIK, Croatia MIN160912 52-53 SEP 24, 2016 THE SPARKLING ADRIATIC 15 DUBROVNIK, Croatia / DUBROVNIK, Croatia MIN160924 54-55 OCT 8, 2016 HELLENIC ODYSSEY 14 DUBROVNIK, Croatia / PIRAEUS, Greece MIN161008 56-57 OCT 21, 2016 IMPRESSIONS OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN 13 PIRAEUS, Greece / LARNACA, Cyprus MIN161021 58-59 GRAND VOYAGES JUNE, AUGUST – NOVEMBER 2016 – PAGES 36-37 & 62-65

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