Swan Hellenic Cruise Lines
Swan Hellenic Cruises History
Swan Hellenic Cruises, a British Cruise Liner, was founded by Swan brothers starting with their first cruise in August 1954. Since then Swan Hellenic has conducted many cruise vacations offering its passenger excellent ancient tours presented by onboard expert guest speakers. With more than 60 years of experience in organizing cruises, today Swan Hellenic Cruises has become an iconic name. Swan Hellenic specializes in organizing tours of historical and cultural significance and caters to high end cruise market.
Swan Hellenic Cruises Information
Headquarters |
Burgess Hill, United Kingdom |
Area Served |
Worldwide |
Products |
Cruises |
Parent |
All Leisure Holidays Group |
Website |
www.swanhellenic.com |
Swan Hellenic Cruises Destinations
At the onset, Swan Hellenic Cruises, focused on the coastal areas and islands of Greece and Turkey, travelling across the Aegean Sea. Gradually the cruise liner started operating it cruises for classical and ancient sites around Northern Africa, including Egypt, and Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Today, Swan Hellenic Cruises also covers Adriatic Sea, Black Sea, North Cape of Norway to India, including Far East destinations. Each itinerary is carefully designed and Swan Hellenic Cruise takes pride in not repeating any itinerary.
Swan Hellenic Cruises Onboard, Things to Do, Food and Entertainment
There is lot of things to do once you are onboard Swan Hellenic Cruises. The cruise liners and facilities are crafted and designed with passengers’ mood in mind and you will always find something to match your mood. The cruise liner in service offers more cabins with balcony and excellent choice of lounges, bars and restaurants. It offers library, games and guest lecturer from the field of archeology, history, Zoology, Writers and ambassadors to name a few. The restaurant offer wide variety of food choices and includes dishes reflecting the destinations travelling. The bar and lounges offers excellent collections of wines and drinks. Swan Hellenic Cruises also offers gymnasium, Spa, Salon, Swimming Pool, Medical facilities, Boutique and Gift shops, Complimentary Launderette, Television, Email & fax facilities and personal safe in every cabin.
Swan Hellenic Cruises Current Fleet
Ship |
Built |
Entered Service for Swan Hellenic |
Gross Tonnage |
Former Names |
Minerva |
1990 |
2008 |
12500 GT |
Minerva, Saga Pearl, Alexander von Humboldt, Explorer II |
Swan Hellenic Cruises Former Ships
Ship |
Built |
Swan Hellenic Service |
Gross Tonnage |
Former Names |
Miaoulis |
1952 |
1954 |
1714 GT |
|
Ankara |
1927 |
late 1950s-1974 |
6178 GT |
|
Orpheus |
1948 |
1974–1996 |
4145 GT |
Munster (4), Theseus |
Minerva |
1990 |
1996–2003 |
12500 GT |
Minerva, Saga Pearl, Alexander von Humboldt, Explorer II |
Minerva II |
2001 |
2003–2007 |
30277 GT |
R Eight |
Swan Hellenic Cruises Deckplans & Cabins
- Promenade Deck
- Sun Deck
- Bridge Deck
- Main Deck
- Aegean Deck
- Baltic Deck
Swan Hellenic Cruises Packages
Swan Hellenic Cruises in Summer 2012 (No-fly)
Destination |
Date |
Price |
Treasures of the British Isles |
06 June - 20 June 2012 |
15 days from £ 3695 |
Midsummer in Norway |
20 June - 05 July 2012 |
16 days (Sold Out) |
A French Accent |
05 July - 19 July 2012 |
15 days from £ 1880 |
Gardens of the Celtic Fringe |
19 July - 01 August 2012 |
14 days from £ 1745 |
South to the Mediterranean |
01 August - 15 August 2012 |
15 days from £ 1745 |
Swan Hellenic Cruises in Summer 2012 (Fly)
Destination |
Date |
Price |
Grand Mediterranean and Adriatic |
01 August - 29 August 2012 |
29 days from £ 4340 |
Venice and the Adriatic |
15 August - 29 August 2012 |
15 days from £ 1900 |
Hellenic Highlights |
29 August - 12 September 2012 |
15 days from £ 1835 |
Black Sea Odyssey |
12 September - 26 September 2012 |
15 days from £ 7235 |
Aegean and Levant |
26 September - 10 October 2012 |
15 days from £ 1990 |
Grand Spirit of the Mediterranean |
10 October - 07 November 2012 |
29 days from £ 4225 |
Grand Realms of Antiquity |
24 October - 21 November 2012 |
29 days from £ 4075 |
Treasures of the Near East |
07 November - 21 November 2012 |
15 days from £ 1880 |
Grand Desert Shores |
07 November - 05 December 2012 |
29 days from £ 3700 |
Greece and the Crimea |
10 April - 24 April 2013 |
15 days from £ 2465 |
Swan Hellenic Cruises in Winter 2012/13
Destination |
Date |
Price |
Grand Ottoman Empire |
12 September - 24 October 2012 |
43 days SOLD OUT |
Grand Spirit of the Mediterranean |
10 October - 07 November 2012 |
29 days from £ 4225 |
Grand Realms of Antiquity |
24 October - 21 November 2012 |
29 days from £ 4075 |
Treasures of the Near East |
07 November - 21 November 2012 |
15 days from £ 1880 |
Grand Desert Shores |
07 November - 05 December 2012 |
29 days from £ 3700 |
Colours of India |
05 December - 19 December 2012 |
15 days from £ 1915 |
Grand Indian Voyage |
05 December - 03 January 2013 |
30 days from £ 3890 |
Grand Oriental Odyssey |
19 December - 24 January 2013 |
37 days from £ 8485 |
East of Java |
03 January - 24 January 2013 |
22 days from £ 5575 |
Grand Empires of the East |
03 January - 13 February 2013 |
42 days from £ 10555 |
Kingdoms of South East Asia |
24 January - 13 February 2013 |
21 days from £ 5330 |
To Sri Lankan Shores |
13 February - 27 February 2013 |
15 days from £ 2380 |
By Sea to Petra |
13 March - 27 March 2013 |
15 days from £ 2110 |
Holy Lands |
27 March - 10 April 2013 |
15 days from £ 2820 |
Greece and the Crimea |
10 April - 24 April 2013 |
15 days from £ 2465 |
Palaces and Gardens |
07 May - 21 May 2013 |
15 days from £ 2030 |
Swan Hellenic Cruises Ship Facilities
Facilities Includes
- 44 Balcony cabins
- 100 Outside cabins
- (74% outside cabins including 23% balcony cabins)
- 2 Restaurants
- Orpheus Lounge
- Internet Lounge
- Livingstone Lounge
- Darwin Lounge
- Shackleton & Wheeler Bars
- 5000-volume Library/Card Room
- Boutique and Gift Shop
- Swimming Pool
- Gymnasium, Sauna and Spa Services
- Complimentary Launderette with Washers and Dryers
- Beauty Salon
- Medical Centre
- Telephone, Fax and E-mail Facilities
- TV, Hairdryer and Personal Safe in Every Cabin