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Outdoor deck space
The first two ships, 152 guests each, are Polar Class is outside,” he said. Inside, there are big windows and an
5 vessels, meaning they can operate year-round in the polar outward-facing design.
regions, he told Cruise Industry News, which will allow the
company to extend the high-yielding Antarctica season. Buying the Swan Hellenic brand and reviving it, Zito said
the product offering is five stars and luxury.
“From the passenger point of view, we have a lot of open
decks, contrary to other vessels … We all know the show “The product is a cultural brand,” he said, noting Swan
Hellenic’s strong history as a brand identified with immersive
Swan Hellenic Newbuilding Program
Minerva Vega Third Newbuild
Delivery November 2021 April 2022 Q4 2022
Berths 152 152 192
Ice Class PC5 PC5 PC6
Tonnage 10,000 10,000 12,500
Estimated Cost $150,000,000 $150,000,000 $170,000,000
Yard Helsinki Helsinki Helsinki
SH MINERVA SH MINERVA SH MINERVA
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