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Swan Hellenic · SH Minerva

East Africa & Spice Islands Cultural Voyage

April 4, 2026April 15, 2026·11 nights·152 guests

Year Built2021
Tonnage10,500 GT
Pools0
From$5,800/perpersonSolo from $11,600

What's Included

Wi-Fi
All Drinks
All Excursions
Gratuities
Specialty Dining
Room Service
Port Shuttle

Not included

Flights
Airport Transfers

About the Ship

Hot Tubs
1
Elevators
2
Cabin Voltage
110V & 220V
USB in Cabins
Yes
Pets
Not Allowed
Service Animals
Case by Case
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Formal Nights
No
Balcony Smoking
Not Allowed
Accessible Cabins:2
Self-Service LaundryMedical Center
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan

Your Journey

Day 1Mombasa

Gateway to Kenyan safaris and home to the UNESCO-listed Portuguese Fort Jesus.

Day 2Mombasa

Gateway to Kenyan safaris and home to the UNESCO-listed Portuguese Fort Jesus.

Day 3At Sea

A UNESCO Stone Town of carved doors and spice markets on the Indian Ocean.

A UNESCO Stone Town of carved doors and spice markets on the Indian Ocean.

Day 6At Sea

Tanzania's main port and the jumping-off point for the Serengeti and Zanzibar.

Tanzania's main port and the jumping-off point for the Serengeti and Zanzibar.

Day 9At Sea

A UNESCO Stone Town of carved doors and spice markets on the Indian Ocean.

Day 11At Sea

Tanzania's main port and the jumping-off point for the Serengeti and Zanzibar.


Before you sail — hotels in Mombasa

Arrive a day early and explore Mombasa before boarding


Cabin Pricing


Reviews & AI Summary

4.7
Ship rating

SH Minerva is Swan Hellenic's inaugural newbuild, a 152-guest PC5 ice-classed vessel purpose-built for cultural and expedition voyages to the world's most remote regions. Expert lecturers and a scholarly atmosphere set her apart from conventional expedition ships.

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