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SH Minerva
SH Minerva is a Swan Hellenic cruise ship, in service since 2021. She measures 10,617 gross tons and carries 152 guests with a crew of 117. She sails Antarctica itineraries.
About SH Minerva
SH Minerva was the first ship built for the relaunched Swan Hellenic, delivered by Helsinki Shipyard in 2021 and named after the line's earlier Minerva. She carries 152 guests in 76 staterooms with 117 staff, measures about 114 meters and 10,617 gross tons, and has a Polar Class 5 hull, an observation lounge, an infinity pool, a panoramic sauna and a spa. A few months after entering service, sanctions affecting her financing halted her, and she spent almost three years laid up at Fray Bentos, Uruguay. Swan Hellenic bought her back in 2025, and after a ceremony in Montevideo she resumed sailing in late 2025 with a 17-night Antarctic voyage from Buenos Aires.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Ushuaia, Argentina.
Flying in for your cruise?
SH Minerva sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. The airport is Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Ushuaia, ArgentinaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates SH Minerva?
SH Minerva is operated by Swan Hellenic.
How big is SH Minerva?
SH Minerva measures 10,617 gross tons and 114 metres in length, with 9 decks.
How crowded does SH Minerva feel?
SH Minerva has a passenger space ratio of 69.8: 10,617 gross tons for 152 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so SH Minerva feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does SH Minerva carry?
SH Minerva carries 152 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 117 (about 1.3 guests per crew member).
When did SH Minerva enter service?
SH Minerva entered service in 2021.
Where does SH Minerva sail?
SH Minerva sails Antarctica itineraries. Her home port is Ushuaia, Argentina.
Which airport should I fly into for SH Minerva?
SH Minerva sails from Ushuaia, Argentina. Fly into Ushuaia - Malvinas Argentinas International (USH), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for SH Minerva?
Swan Hellenic publishes the deck plans for SH Minerva; this page links to Deck plans.
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