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Minerva

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The Minerva brings a rare touch of comfortable, informal refinement to Antarctic travel. Launched in 1996, she has been likened to a country-house hotel, a comparison confirmed by her fresh flowers, gleaming brass, polished wood and works of original art.

But there's strong steel beneath the graceful exterior. Minerva is well equipped to handle the open-water cruising and icy channels of Antarctic seas. Her speed, ice-strengthened hull, stabilizers and bow thrusters give her the power, stability and agility necessary to ensure a safe, smooth passage for all on board. Without sacrificing an iota of strength, Minerva sets new standards of style in expeditionary cruising.

The descriptions and pictures of this ship might look very familiar as this ship has been previously known as the 'Explorer II'; the name changed in June 2008.

Cat. 8 Baltic Deck, two porthole windows, full bath with shower, queen or twin beds, TV. 140 sq. feet	Cat 7 Baltic Deck, two porthole windows, full bath with shower, queen or twin beds, TV. 140 sq. feet
Cat 6 Atlantic Deck, picture windows, full bath with shower, queen or twin beds, TV. 140 sq. feet	Cat 5 Atlantic Deck, picture windows, full bath with shower, queen or twin beds, TV. 140 sq. feet
Cat 4 Promenade deck, picture windows, full bath with tub, queen or twin beds, TV. 160 sq. feet	Cat 3 Promenade deck, picture windows, full bath with tub, two twin or one queen bed, and TV and separate sitting area.
Cat 2 Bridge deck, picture windows, full bath with tub, two twin beds or queen bed, TV and veranda. 315 sq. feet	Cat 1 Bridge deck, picture windows, full bath withtub, queen beds, TV and veranda. 360 sq.feet.