Jun 30, 2014
Gary Bembridge author of "The Cruise Traveler's Handbook" provides another 60-Second Cruise Tips. For more visit http://www.60secondcruisetips.com and http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruise-travelers-handbook
Swan Hellenic is a UK based cruise line who promises “small ship
cruising, with country house style” for “people with a mind to
travel”. What does that mean?
Their flagship is the “Minerva” that holds a maximum of 350
passengers. Its itineraries and on-board program is focused on
arts, cultural, history, architecture and current affairs. It
visits unusual destinations, has more unique ports than mainstream
cruise lines operating larger ships and its daily program is
heavily slanted towards educational programs and cultural
activities.
Swan Hellenic has been offering cruises for over 60 years. It was
launched in 1954 in a period of post war austerity. It was
revolutionary at the time as it was offering an all-inclusive
cruise, on-board speakers and cultural itineraries. These
principles remain today, although it has evolved to meet the
changing expectations of passengers. For example, they responded to
passenger needs and added balcony cabins, more extensive internet
access and created more open public spaces.
Swan Hellenic is part of the All Leisure Group, which is a
collection of cruise lines that also includes Hebridean Island
Cruises and Voyage of Discovery.