Minerva

Refreshed and updated, the original Minerva has lost none of the charm that has made her such a firm favourite with Swan Hellenic’s loyal passengers.

Inside, you’ll warm to the congenial atmosphere, panelled rooms, the glint of brass, deep pile carpets and welcoming, buttoned leather sofas. Soft, subtle lighting and carefully chosen fabrics also extend to the cabins, all recently refurbished. A wide range of accommodation choices are available, and even the comfortable inside cabins don’t miss out on essentials like ample storage space or on refinements such as bathrobes, binoculars and books.

There’s also an internet facility to keep in touch with home.And of course there is the Card Room, exclusively reserved for Diamond Bridge guests between 4.00pm and 7.00pm each day for duplicate bridge (we shall start a little later on port days). After your open sitting dinner you might want to head towards the Darwin Lounge, which provides the perfect venue for a classical trio, occasionally a folklore show by a local troupe, or an entertaining talk.

Adding an extra dimension to your cruise are the guest speakers and informal workshops. The speakers include: Colin McEwan, Head of the Americas Section in the Department of Africa, Oceania and the Americas at the British Museum; Keith Haskell, a former Ambassador to Brazil and Peru, who spent 38 years in the Diplomatic Service, including 12 years in the Middle East and another 12 in South America; Sir Peter Heap who was Ambassador to Brazil from 1992 to 1995, and who is currently Chairman of the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce in Britain and Chairman of the Britain Brazil Trade Forum; the Right Reverend Michael Turnbull, who has been Bishop of Rochester (1988 – 1994) and Bishop of Durham (1994 – 2003). Workshops will be presented by Peter Welton, Emeritus Professor of Fine Art at De Montfort University, and Maggie McNie, a Master of Wine since 1986.

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