Minerva

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Minerva brings a rare touch of comfortable, informal refinement to Antarctic travel. Here, the glow of fine burnished woods, gleaming brass and handsome works of original art create an atmosphere that is elegant and stylish, yet unpretentious. Listen in on some of the fascinating lectures by the onboard team of eminent naturalists, geologists, zoologists, historians and ornithologists. Watch for whales and glaciers on the impressive Promenade Deck. At the end of the day, curl up with one of the 4,000+ volumes in the wood-paneled library or sip a glass of wine while listening to the concert pianist in one of the cozy lounges. A selection of complimentary wines, spirits and champagnes is served throughout the ship.

Detailed Information

Ship Statistics
	Year Built	1996
	Tonnage	12,500 tons
	Registry	Bahamas
	Length	436 feet
	Beam	66 feet
	Passenger Capacity	198
	Crew Size	146
	Total Inside Cabins	0
	Total Outside Cabins	102
	Cabins & Suites w/ verandas	12
	Suites	12
	Maximum Occupancy per room	2
	Age Restrictions	One person must be 18 or older
	Dinner Seatings	1
	Seating Assignments	Open
	Dining Hours	7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
	Dining Room Dress Code	Country Club Casual. Informal (coat and tie for men) for the Captain's welcome and farewell dinners.
	Tipping Recommended?	No
	Tipping Guidelines	Gratuities included in cruise fare.

Services & Amenities
Bars/Lounges	3
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop	Yes
Casino	No
Chapel	No
Disco/Dancing	No
Elevators	Yes
Hot Tub	No
Internet Access	No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning	Yes
Library	Yes
Movie Theatre	Yes
Onboard Weddings	No
Self Serve Laundromats	Yes
Shops	Yes
Showroom	No
Spa	No
Video Arcade	No
Fitness & Sports Facilities
Basketball Court	No
Fitness Center	Yes
Golf Simulator	No
Ice Skating Rink	No
Jogging Track	No
Mini-Golf Course	No
Rock Climbing Wall	No
Swimming Pool	Yes
Tennis Court	No
Water Sports Platform	No
Cabin Features & Amenities
24-Hour Room Service	Yes
Hair Dryer	Yes
Safe	No
Telephone	Yes
Television	Yes
Kids Facilities
Babysitting	No
Children's Playroom	No
Kiddie Pool	No
Supervised Youth Program	No
Teen Center	No
Special Needs & Requests
Adjoining Cabins (private connecting doors)	No
Kosher Meals	Yes
Single Occupancy Cabins	No
Single Share Program	No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins	2

Open Mon-Fri 5:30am to 1am, Sat 8am to 10pm, Sun 9am to Midnight, CST