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Swan Hellenic Cruises

From: European Cruise Guide

ABOVE: Swan Hellenic's SH Minerva is the first of the company's Vega Class ships. (This image is a computer rendering of the new ship.)

Until a few years ago, Swan Hellenic was a long-established British boutique line that served English-speaking cruisers of all nationalities. It emphasized "discovery cruising," with guest lecturers and shore excursions that focus on history, art, and sightseeing.

In 2017, Swan Hellenic was bought by a British adventure-travel company and put on hiatus pending a relaunch. The reborn cruise line's first brand-new "Scandi-Luxe Chic" adventure ship, SH Minerva, is now cruising in polar regions.

A new polar expedition vessel, SH Vega,  was acquired in summer of 2022, and the line's largest vessel--SH Diana--was inroduced in 2023. The latter, which was designed for mainstream cruising, carries 192 passengers in 96 cabins and suites (most with balconies).

Swan Hellenic's European cruises include destinations in Northern, Western, and Mediterranean Europe.

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