Minerva

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 ...

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The Minerva
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The Minerva
Antarctica
ItineraryDaysFrom
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands18$11,995
Departs in January & December
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands from Buenos Aires19$9,695
Departs in November
Classic Antarctica12$7,595
Departs in January & December
Falkland Islands
ItineraryDaysFrom
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands18$11,995
Departs in January & December
Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands from Buenos Aires19$9,695
Departs in November
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About the Minerva

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.

Cabins
SB
Baltic Deck, two porthole windows, full bath with shower, queen or twin beds, TV. 140 sq. feet
B
Baltic Deck, two porthole windows, full bath with shower, queen or twin beds, TV. 140 sq. feet
SA
Atlantic Deck, porthole windows, full bath with shower, queen or twin beds, TV. 140 sq. feet
A
Atlantic Deck, picture windows, full bath with shower, queen or twin beds, TV. 140 sq. feet
Superior
Promenade deck, picture windows, full bath with tub, queen or twin beds, TV. 160 sq. feet
Deluxe CabinDeluxe
Promenade deck, picture windows, full bath with tub, two twin or one queen bed, and TV and separate sitting area.
SuiteSuite
Bridge deck, picture windows, full bath with tub, two twin beds or queen bed, TV and veranda. 315 sq. feet
Owner SuiteOwner Suite
Bridge deck, picture windows, full bath with tub, queen beds, TV and veranda. 360 sq.feet.
Antarctic DreamThe classic trip across the Drake Shake and spending 5 days on the antarctic peninsula.
- Mike Hoyer
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The Explorer II was the most incredible experience-far above our expectations.
Trixie Anders and John Thomas
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