Minerva offers small ship, luxury cruising in Country House Style comfort

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On board, you’ll warm to the congenial atmosphere, paneled rooms, the glint of brass and button-backed leather sofas. Soft, subtle lighting and carefully chosen fabrics also extend to our cabins, all recently refurbished. Our accommodations include suites with private balconies, deluxe and superior outside cabins with picture windows, comfortable inside cabins that include essentials like ample storage space as well as refinements such as bathrobes, binoculars and books.

Minerva will be refurbished between 23 November 2011 and 29 February 2012. This is a visionary multi-million pound upgrade which will take Swan Hellenic and Minerva forward into the next era. Without increasing the number of berths or the number of passengers on board, innovative design will give added space and comfort. The new specification will feature an increased number of balcony cabins raising the number from 12 to 44, and an upgrade of all 181 ensuite passenger cabin facilities.

Join us on the Rhône and Saône and let France’s mightiest river and great tributary take you through the glorious landscapes of Burgundy, Provence and the Camargue whilst we introduce you to a fascinating selection of cultural highlights.

Today the river conveys thousands of ships with various cargoes both up and down stream, together with river cruisers such as Aqua, offering an ever-changing view of history and culture with each unfolding bend in the river.

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