With over 50 years of discovery cruising, and life on board that has been likened to being in a country house, British cruise line Swan Hellenic has a strong appeal to the well-educated and well-travelled cruiser, who wants to get the most out of a cruise in cultural and historical terms. Swan Hellenic has only one ship, the Minerva, with a gleaming interior of polished wood and brass providing the perfect environment for relaxation.
Swan Hellenic make a point of visiting ports that are slightly off the beaten track as well as some of the more mainstream destinations, with shore excursions included in the cost of the cruise and forming an integral part of the whole experience. The days spent at sea are not wasted either - there are guest speakers covering topics related to the places to be visited, and there are workshops on painting, writing, singing and other activities. The ship also has a library where you can find good novels to while away those relaxing days at sea, or books on the ports of call so you can do some reading up in advance.
The evenings are pleasant and congenial with classical concerts and after dinner talks, with speakers drawn from the academic, diplomatic and media spheres. If you feel like catching up on a few movies, there is a cinema, and for those who like to keep fit there are yoga and tai chi classes, as well as a gym, and a swimming pool. And if you need to relax after all the activity, then there is a spa and a beauty salon.
Swan Hellenic cruises can take you to the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, the Adriatic, the Aegean, and even Antarctica.
So if you really like to gain some understanding of the places that you are visiting, then this has to be the cruise line to choose.
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