Minerva returns after winter upgrade
Swan Hellenic’s Minerva has sailed back into Portsmouth following a multi-million pound winter upgrade programme.
The upgraded ship has an additional 32 balconies, increasing the number of balcony suites to 23% of all cabin accommodation.
It also has a new forward facing observation lounge and bar on the top deck, a dedicated internet lounge, a new outdoor walk round promenade deck and new en-suite facilities in every cabin.
Carrying a maximum of just 350 passengers, Minerva hosts sailings escorted by guest speakers who provide an insight into each port of call.
The ship also features a library of around 5,000 volumes, many written by guest speakers past and present.
The ship will start its 2012 season by offering a series of spring cruises around the Canary Islands, Mediterranean and Black Sea.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
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