Guests have been enchanted by Swan Hellenic's unique, multi-award-winning cruise experience for more than 60 years. Boasting all the refinements of an intimate country house hotel, Minerva will take you in style and comfort as she leads the way to some of the world's most fascinating destinations.
Joining you on your voyage will be a maximum of 350 like-minded passengers who share your thirst for knowledge, along with carefully selected, renowned Guest Speakers. Engaging and approachable, informed and passionate, they will deliver lively talks that bring to life the fascinating history and remarkable stories that lie at the heart of each destination.
Setting us even further apart is our handpicked shore excursion program worth up to $1,500 and included in your fare. As you discover the world's most iconic sites along with an array of lesser-known gems, these carefully designed excursions will ensure you experience the true essence of each port of call. When you return home, you will be as fulfilled and rewarded as you are relaxed.
Minerva's accommodations are elegant and understated with spacious lounges and comfortable bars. Friendly staff cater to your every need and ensure your cruise meets or surpasses every expectation. All our cruises offer unrivaled, inclusive value which means that, aside from airfare & transfers, bar & personal expenses, selected visas and any optional excursions you choose to add, there are no other costs.
Day #
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
1
Saturday, 11/15/25
About Buenos Aires
Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, whose name means city of "favorable winds," is the capital of Argentina. With broad, well planned avenues, charming sidewalk cafes, carefully tended parks, elaborate monuments, noble statues and splendid rococo buildings, it exudes an air of sophisticated elegance. The city is a delight for exploration on foot and by car. Visit the colorful quarter of La Boca or San Telmo district with its artist colony and well-known tango clubs. Looking to shop til you drop? Plaza San Martin is the shady square at the beginning of the Florida pedestrian street is a focal point from where to start a shopping spree.
Buenos Aires Attractions
The city is a delight for exploration on foot and by car. Visit the colorful quarter of La Boca or San Telmo district with its artist colony and well-known tango clubs.Plaza San Martin - This shady square at the beginning of the Florida pedestrian street is a focal point from where to start a shopping spree. The Marriott Plaza Hotel fronts the square.Plaza de Mayo - This is the major hub of Buenos Aires surrounded by the city's most important historic buildings, such as the Cabildo (Town Hall), the Casa Rosada (the presidential palace) and the Metropolitan Cathedral.Church of San Ignacio de Loyola - Recognized by its two lofty towers, this church was built in 1710 and is the oldest colonial building in Buenos Aires.Santo Domingo Church - Founded in 1756, the church served as refuge to British soldiers during an attack of the British on Buenos Aires in 1806. When the British capitulated, their regimental colors were preserved in the church.National Museum of Fine Arts - The museum features a fine collection of European works as well as those of many Argentinean artists.
Buenos Aires Activities
The cultural heart and political capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is a sprawling city of broad avenues, parks and flowers. Sample the fare at a sidewalk cafe or shop for leather goods on Avenida Lavalle, tour the ornate Teatro Colon opera house or visit a local tango parlor.
Saunders Island, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
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Thursday, 11/20/25
About Port Stanley
Dramatic cliffs, windswept rolling hills and sandy beaches make a scenic home for the Falkland´s countless waterfowl and 2,000 hearty British descendents. Shop for woolens and crafts on Port Stanley´s main street or sample the diddle-dee jelly with afternoon tea.
Port Stanley Attractions
Good walkers can explore Stanley easily on foot. Major sites, such as t he cathedral, the museum at Britannia House and the Battle Memorial are included in the organized excursions; they also can be visited on your own. A stroll along a section of the waterfront will show you the hulks of old sailing ships. Key points are marked with interpretive signs.
The southernmost town in the world, Ushuaia sits at the edge of Tierra del Fuego, Argentina´s "land of fire," so named because of the fires lit by Indians to warn of the arrival of Magellan´s ship. Surrounded by a countryside of snowcapped mountains, dense forest, rivers and waterfalls, the town has a rugged, frontier spirit. Nearby Tierran del Fuego National Park is a wildlife sanctuary.
Ushuaia Attractions
Savor the spectacular beauty of Tierra del Fuego’s lakes, lush forests, flora and fauna and soaring mountains by train, 4-wheel drive, on horseback, or on an off-road forest trek. Enjoy the expansive views from Garibaldi Pass and watch for sea lions and albatross along the Beagle Channel.
Guests have been enchanted by Swan Hellenic's unique, multi-award-winning cruise experience for more than 60 years. Boasting all the refinements of an intimate country house hotel, Minerva will take you in style and comfort as she leads the way to some of the world's most fascinating destinations.
Joining you on your voyage will be a maximum of 350 like-minded passengers who share your thirst for knowledge, along with carefully selected, renowned Guest Speakers. Engaging and approachable, informed and passionate, they will deliver lively talks that bring to life the fascinating history and remarkable stories that lie at the heart of each destination.
Setting us even further apart is our handpicked shore excursion program worth up to $1,500 and included in your fare. As you discover the world's most iconic sites along with an array of lesser-known gems, these carefully designed excursions will ensure you experience the true essence of each port of call. When you return home, you will be as fulfilled and rewarded as you are relaxed.
Minerva's accommodations are elegant and understated with spacious lounges and comfortable bars. Friendly staff cater to your every need and ensure your cruise meets or surpasses every expectation. All our cruises offer unrivaled, inclusive value which means that, aside from airfare & transfers, bar & personal expenses, selected visas and any optional excursions you choose to add, there are no other costs.
Year Built
1996
Capacity
350
Meeting Rooms
No
Year Refurbished
N/A
Elevators
1
Casino
No
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
2
Disco
No
Tonnage
12,500
Bars
2
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
175
Pools
1
Children's Program
No
Handicap Cabins
1
Theaters
Y
Internet Cafe
Yes
Shops
Yes
Library
Yes
Spa
Yes
Cabin Categories | Decks
Balcony
Balcony Suite
Deluxe Balcony Suite
Inside Aft
Inside Forward
Oceanview
Outside Aft Porthole
Outside Forward Porthole
Outside Forward Window
Owners Suite
Premier Suite
Premium Suite
Suite
Superior Balcony Suite
Cabin Details
Features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room, a luxurious ensuite bathroom and your own private 6 sq.m. balcony.
Features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room, a luxurious ensuite bathroom and your own private 6 sq.m. balcony.
Features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room, a luxurious ensuite bathroom and your own private 6 sq.m. balcony.
Features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room, a luxurious ensuite bathroom and your own private 6 sq.m. balcony.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed. All Deluxe cabins have bath and toilet. Deluxe cabins have large picture windows, mirrored for privacy and have a separate sitting area with sofa, chair, table and refrigerator.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All Suites have a bath and a toilet.All Suites have a balcony with floor-to-ceiling patio doors and separate sitting area with sofa, chair, table and refrigerator.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed.
Oceanview cabins features 2 single beds, bedroom and living room and a luxurious ensuite bathroom.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All Suites have a bath and a toilet.All Suites have a balcony with floor-to-ceiling patio doors and separate sitting area with sofa, chair, table and refrigerator.
Our grandest suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom, spacious walk in wardrobe and a 12 sq.m private balcony.
Located on Deck 6 at the aft, our Premium Suites with a 12 sq.m. private balconies are the most luxurious accommodation on board. A favorite for those who want nothing but the best.
Our Suites features a superking bed and separate living room with and a soothing flame-effect fireplace a luxurious ensuite bathroom and a 12 sq.m. private balcony.
All cabins have private facilities, air-conditioning (centrally controlled), TV and radio, vanity table/writing desk and chair, direct-dial telephone, hair dryer, binoculars and safe. All twin cabins have twin beds, which when booked can, if requested, be made up into a Queen bed. All Superior cabins have bath and toilet. Superior cabins have large picture windows, mirrored for privacy.
Promenade Deck
Sun Deck
Bridge Deck
Main Deck
Aegean Deck
Baltic Deck
Deck 3
Deck 4
Deck 5
Deck 6
Deck 7
Deck 8
Deck 9
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Departure Port:
Buenos Aires
Sailing Date:
Saturday, 11/15/25
Return Date:
Tuesday, 12/02/25
Nights:
17
Ship:
SH Minerva
Cruise Line:
Swan Hellenic Cruises
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Prices are per person, double occupancy, cruise only and on select sailings. Prices shown are for stateroom categories as noted and are shown in US Dollars. Government taxes and fees are additional. Airfare is not included. Prices and itineraries are based on availability and are subject to change without notice.
Cosmopolitan Buenos Aires, whose name means city of "favorable winds," is the capital of Argentina. With broad, well planned avenues, charming sidewalk cafes, carefully tended parks, elaborate monuments, noble statues and splendid rococo buildings, it exudes an air of sophisticated elegance. The city is a delight for exploration on foot and by car. Visit the colorful quarter of La Boca or San Telmo district with its artist colony and well-known tango clubs. Looking to shop til you drop? Plaza San Martin is the shady square at the beginning of the Florida pedestrian street is a focal point from where to start a shopping spree. 
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