On December 31, 2021, Swan Hellenic announced that its new ship SH Minerva had set sail from Ushuaia on its first Antarctic cultural expedition cruise, a 9-day New Year celebration.
The first guests of the SH Minerva, sailing in the hands of veterans such as Captain Tuomo Leskinen and hotel manager Philipp Reutener, to celebrate the New Year in the depths of Antarctic splendor, exploring the inspiring sights and wildlife of the Peninsula and the more temperate Shetland Islands in the company of Expedition Leader Pablo Brandeman, polar expert Steve Blamires and renowned ornithologist Andy Bunten.
Chef Jörg Lehmann is in charge of bringing to life the Swan Hellenic's new and distinctive gastronomic vision on board, presenting varied menus of freshly cooked delicacies that include original Italian and Asian fusion dishes, created in collaboration with multi-award-winning consulting chefs Andrea Ribaldone and Sang Keun Oh.
Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito commented: “We are immensely proud to have welcomed our first guests aboard this wonderful new ship to experience unique new adventures that further Swan Hellenic’s venerable tradition of taking them to see what others don’t, with exceptional comfort and style.”.
