(High to low) cabin categories include Premium Suite (47 m2/505 ft2 with 12 m2/130 ft2 terrace), Balcony Suite (44 m2/470 ft2 with 12 m2 terrace), Junior Suite (35 m2/375 ft2 with 7 m2/75 ft2 terrace), Balcony D6-M5-D5 cabins (28 m2/300 ft2 with 6 m2/65 ft2 terrace), Oceanview staterooms (20 m2/215 ft2). The wellness complex (on Deck 8) consists of rooms for Spa massages, Gym (fitness room fitted with cardio machines and free-weights, complimentary are organized instructor-led classes) and Sauna Room (all with floor-ceiling windows) plus a large outdoor whirlpool/Jacuzzi with a sunbathing area. Larnaca Members who are knowledgeable about this destination and volunteer their time to answer travelers' questions. What are the "must do's"? On October 20, Swan Hellenic ordered from Helsinki Shipyard a third vessel (SH Diana) scheduled for completion in 2022-Q4. The ship was launched/floated out from drydock on January 23, 2023. Deck 9 is designed as a Stargazing Deck - a fore-located outdoor space with 4-seat tables and bar service. All cabins (70) and suites (6) are double-occupancy, and most are with step-out balconies. Algador Holdings Ltd is owned by Rishat Bagautdinov ( /co-owner of Vodohod Ltd) and Vladimir Kasyanenko ( /Vodohod's owner) whose companies specialize in cruise shipping and shipbuilding businesses. On November 29th (2022), Helsinki Shipyard exercised its right (provided for by the shipbuilding contract with GTLK) to sell NB518 by tender after GTLK failed to take delivery of the boat. I & Book online a must? 15-day "Indonesia and Philippines Discovery: Raja Ampat and Philippines" from Sorong to Manila, visiting Sajang Island, Padang Bai, Bucas Grande Island, Limasawa Island, Mambajao, Cagayan de Oro, Balicasag Island, Bohol Sea (Tagbilaran), San Luis, Ticao Island, Donsol, San Fernando, Apo Reef, Corregidor. Yes dialects get me! became popular by nobles and eventually everyone else started to follow Flag IMO MMSI Vessel Name Call Sign Type Length Beam Live Map & info 9895240 : 215615000 : SH MINERVA The ship has enough fuel capacity for an autonomous range of 8000 NM (9200 mi / 14800 km) and endurance of 40 days (without resupply). Prices started from GBP 5920 / EUR 6745 / USD 7340 per person (outside cabin with double occupancy). The AIS position was reported 30 minutes ago. Deck 3 is divided into Marina Deck (aft platform for launching the Zodiacs and the Kayaks) and Expedition Deck (midship) with Mudroom (two Basecamps/expedition storage and tour preparation rooms/changing rooms which are heated and managed by dedicated concierges), Marine Life Library, Expedition Lab (educational facility that doubles as photo studio), Hair Salon, Clinic (Infirmary/ship's Hospital). In mid-October 2020, the shipbuilder contracted ALMACO Group to design, build (as prefabricated modules) and deliver all crew cabins (and public spaces) and all passenger cabins for both Swan Hellenic ships (Minerva and Vega). We use cookies to help give you the best experience on our site and to allow us and third parties to customise the marketing content you see across websites and social media. This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. SH Diana was named after the Ancient Roman goddess of the Moon, and a patroness of the hunters, wilderness and crossroads. I never learned German so Bavarian is kind of all I've known. In 2013, Metso Corporation was split into Valmet and Metso. Each of the Oceanview cabins is fitted with two large vertical (elongated rounded) windows. The route is via Drake Passage - a body of water between Cape Horn (mainland South America) and Livingston Island (part of South Shetland Islands). The Norwegian port is now looking forward to a Swan Hellenic announced that the newest/largest ship in its ultramodern 5-star fleet, SH Diana, had been floated out of dry dock at Helsinki Shipyard Helsinki Shipyard (Helsinki, Finland), having received bids for NB 518's auction, announced that Swan Hellenic had been awarded the tender. Kids 8 to 12 years of age travel for free when sharing a cabin with an adult, while teenagers/children 13-16 yo are daily charged (US$100 per child). The sea trials of the new ship NB-517 (IMO: 9895252) Swan Hellenics SH Vega were successfully completed on May 20, 2022. Fin stabilizers reduce the boat's rolling/rocking while at sea. SH Vega Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review | CruiseMapper ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-105362999', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Munich on the afternoon of Friday May 1st, which I understand is a public holiday. 12-day "Japan in Depth" from Kobe to Yokohama, visiting Himeji, Takamatsu, Miyajima Island, Hiroshima, Shimonoseki, Busan, Jeju, Sasebo, Kagoshima, Shingu. Sit back, savour your favourite tipple whilst getting to know your fellow guests. Porto Cruise Terminal/Leixoes experienced an exceptional month in terms of both the number of cruise ships and the number of passengers in May Swan Hellenic's expedition ship SH Vega hosted a signing ceremony for an agreement between Swan Hellenic, the Philippe Cousteau Foundation, and Swan Hellenic announced its cultural expedition voyages of Africa for 2023 as its SH Vega ship reached the continent from Antarctica. While Minerva and Vega are with PC5 ice-classed hulls and with 76 staterooms (max passengers 152), the 3rd ship (SH Diana) is slightly larger (12100 vs 10600 GT-tons/volume), PC6-classed, and with 96 staterooms (max pax 192). Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. Forward on Deck 8 (bow-located) is the Navigation Bridge (Wheelhouse) and the Captain's Suite and officers' quarters. In October 2022, SH Vega sails from Arctic Canada to the East Coast USA (12-day repositioning) to start a series of 11- to 21-day Antarctic itineraries (November 2022 thru March 2023). 16-day "French Polynesia and South Pacific Discovery" from Papeete to Easter Island, visiting Motu Vaiamanu, Rapa (Austral Islands), Marotiri, Oeno, Adamstown, Henderson, Ducie. Our brand new ship has been designed to journey to off the beaten path destinations and remote polar regions in style and comfort. Port taxes (if any) are charged to all passengers (including children) and automatically added to the onboard accounts. It doesnt matter if you remember much Expedition gear (rubber boots) are provided complimentary during the polar voyages, while each passenger receives a parka coat/anorak as a gift to take home. 10,700GT for Swan Hellenic from Helsinki Shipyard Oy IMO: 9895240 Image attribution: Celso Hdez, Oliver Seseman, Frank Behling & David Aramburo on Marine Traffic The World's Passenger Ships Ship History site, a compendium of passenger ships 1858- today's new builds They should have the specific information at the border as to where the slide was, and about detours. Expedition gear (rubber boots) are provided complimentary during the polar voyages, while each passenger receives a parka coat/anorak as a gift to take home. Americans aren't really down for taking breaks it's go go go. The "coin ceremony" was attended by Victor Olerskiy (Helsinki Shipyard Oy's Chairman), Andrea Zito (Swan Hellenic's CEO), Jonas Packalen (shipbuilder's Project Manager) and Jukka Hujanen (Lloyd's Register representative). It's not so bad and I absolutely love Germany. After a day of exploration, where better to relax than in the Observation Lounge. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Use our Free Ship Tracking tools to display Vessels Nearby with Vessel Finder and Marine Traffic. SH Minerva Former names: Vega 1, NB516 Rating: 4 of 5 stars Cruise line Swan Hellenic Cruises Position Deck plans Cabins News Accidents SH Minerva current position SH Minerva current location is at South America Inland (coordinates -33.11098 S / -58.31268 W) cruising en route to FRAY BENTOS. MHI-MME (Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery and Equipment) to manufacture the retractable fin stabilizers. The Antarctic route is via Drake Passage - a body of water between Cape Horn (mainland South America) and Livingston Island (part of South Shetland Islands). Both vessels' ownership was officially changed on March 13 (SH Minerva) and on March 31 (SH Vega). In the Oceanview cabin area (forward on Deck 3) is the Laundernet (self-serve Laundry Room). By clicking SUBMIT, you are agreeing to our, Fields with an asterisk (*) are required. Follows a North Atlantic) crossing (Greenland-Canada), relocation to the Caribbean and South America (Brazil) (October 2023) and the second Antarctic season (2023-2024). 5 of 5 stars Cruise line Swan Hellenic Cruises Position Deck plans Cabins News SH Diana current position SH Diana current location is at North East Atlantic Ocean (coordinates 63.66132 N / 9.47643 E) cruising at speed of 12.9 kn (24 km/h | 15 mph) en route to SVARTISSEN. private balcony. SH Vega was launched/floated out from drydock on February 11, 2021. (LogOut/ Each bidder was allowed to submit only one bid. JSC GTLK (Russia's largest leasing company) and its subsidiaries were included in the UK's and EU's sanctions list due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The smiling can be a big cultural issue if you aren't aware of it when moving to Germany. Commonly to most small-sized expedition cruise ships, SH Minerva has an aft Marina Deck (serves the launching of the watercraft), Pool Deck/Sundeck with an aft-located Infinity Pool (heated swimming pool) and Pool Bar (with outside seating), indoor Bar Lounge, Lecture Hall (used for Cruise Director's port talks, itinerary-themed lectures and media presentations), Swan Restaurant (full capacity MDR-Main Dining Room aft on Deck 4). 20-day "The Caribbean and North Brazil Discovery" from St Maarten to Salvador da Bahia, visiting Les Saintes Islands, Bequia, Scarborough, Georgetown, Paramaribo, Iles du Salut, Cayenne, Macapa, Sao Luis, Fortaleza, Natal, Recife. Wines by the glass are served complimentary with all meals, additionally (from a separate list) are offered for-fee premium brand wines. #9 Ohmigoodness..that was one of the hardest to get used to (after the cold), but now we have a routine and we put a lot of thought into our time, so its rather nice.. Due to construction delays, SH Vega's inauguration was eventually rescheduled for July 20, 2022, out of Tromso Norway. In mid-October 2020, the shipbuilder contracted ALMACO Group to design, build (as prefabricated modules) and deliver all crew cabins (and public spaces) and all passenger cabins for both Swan Hellenic ships (Minerva and Vega). However, like the sisterships Minerva and Vega, Diana will operate polar voyages to destinations in the European and Canadian Arctic territories, as well as roundtrips to Antarctica from homeport Ushuaia Argentina. Kids 8 to 12 years of age travel for free when sharing a cabin with an adult, while teenagers/children 13-16 yo are daily charged (US$100 per child). All 9 decks (2 service/crew-only, 7 passenger-accessible, 3 with cabins) are interconnected via 2x elevators (midship Lifts) and stairs (forward-midship-aft). You will probably not see any fees for making this change. Well it sure is the prettiest city I've been to so far in Europe. The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago. Swan Hellenic cruise deals are inclusive of stateroom, all meals (including room service), open bar beverages, land tours/shore excursions, onboard entertainment (including professional lectures), gratuities, Wi-Fi. Alternatively, you may use. The special event was attended by Carl-Gustaf Rotkirch (Helsinki Shipyard's CEO), Jonas Packalen (Helsinki Shipyard's VP Projects Manager) and/via video link by Andrea Zito (Swan Hellenic's CEO). We will be there on the last week of June. SH Diana's delivery to Swan Hellenic was on March 31, 2023, held at Helsinki Shipyard. The Maiden Voyage (10-night/11-day "Mysteries of Carthage and the Moors" itinerary) departs on April 14, 2023, from Palermo (Sicily Italy) and ends in Lisbon (Portugal). The AIS position was reported 1 minute ago. Though I really hate driving in that city. The inaugural cruise visits ports in Tunisia (La Goulette/Tunis), Algeria (Annaba, Bejaia, Algiers, Oran), Morocco (Tangier), Spain (Seville/overnight) and Portugal (Portimao, Lisbon). SH MINERVA (MMSI: 215615000) Ship Photos | AIS Marine Traffic The modern equipment was scheduled for 2021 (delivery in August and installation in November). The crew of the sea Swan Hellenic announced that its second newbuild - SH Vega, would launch ahead of schedule in July 2022, departing Helsinki Shipyard to carry the Swan Hellenic announced the line's 2022-2023 season cultural expedition cruises of Antarctica. The wellness complex consists of rooms for Spa massages, Gym (fitness room fitted with cardio machines and free-weights, complimentary are organized instructor-led classes) and Sauna Room (all are panoramic/with floor-ceiling windows) plus a large outdoor whirlpool/Jacuzzi with a sunbathing area. The ship has enough fuel capacity for an autonomous range of 8000 NM (9200 mi / 14800 km) and endurance of 40 days (without resupply). These are great tips. What would be the best route to take(and avoid the jams). For example we live din Naples Italy and the Neapolitan dialect is so distinct, and then if you speak in Northern Italy they pretend or say they do not understand your Italian. Also at extra cost is the Chef's Table dining (gourmet food and wine pairing) experience offered in the Swan Restaurant. I'm an American living in Sweden currently. All 9 decks (2 service/crew-only, 7 passenger-accessible, 3 with cabins) are interconnected via 2 elevators (midship Lifts) and stairs (forward-midship-aft). Swan Hellenic's SH Minerva ship features a PC5 class (ice-strengthened) hull, 4,6 MW diesel-electric hybrid propulsion system with selective catalytic reduction, 3 MW max battery package, max cruising speed 16 knots, draught 5,7 m (19 ft), LOA length 115 m, GT tonnage 10500 tons. Portugal's Porto Cruise Terminal welcomes 3 new ships. SH MINERVA Current Position - Marine Vessel Traffic Track current position of SH MINERVA on Live Map and find its IMO, MMSI, Call Sign, 9895240,215615000. I want to share 10 of Via partnerships are served the markets in India and Japan. I had no idea that the autobahn has a speed limit. SH MINERVA (MMSI: 215615000) Ship Photos | AIS Marine Traffic Each of the Oceanview cabins is fitted with two large vertical (elongated rounded) windows. :), I know what you mean. Port taxes (if any) are charged to all passengers (including children) and automatically added to the onboard accounts. Almaco provides guest and crew areas onboard SH Minerva ( In 2013, Metso Corporation was split into Valmet and Metso. Our 76 stateroom including 6 suites have all the amenities you will need to feel comfortable including dressing gowns, hairdryers, personal safes and minibars. These are great tips. BENETEAU, JEANNEAU, DUFOUR, BAVARIA, HANSE: BUILDING AND DESIGN - Blogger Length: 113 m Beam: 24 m Call Sign: HOA2775. Current Position The vessel's keel-laying ceremony was held in Helsinki Finland (at Wartsila Hietalahti Shipyard / fka Arctech Helsinki Shipyard) on February 11, 2021. That is so cool that a lot of the places there still close on Sunday's. school? 16-day "Pacific islands: New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands" from Auckland to Rabaul, visiting Norfolk Island, Isle of Pines, Lifou Island, Port Vila, Ambrym Island, Pentecost Island, Tegua island, Santa Ana Island, Pavuvu Island, Njari Island. Interesting to see that Iceland is the same way. Fin stabilizers reduce the ship's rolling/rocking while at sea. 14-day "Arctic Discovery: Iceland, Jan Mayen and Spitsbergen" from Reykjavik to Longyearbyen, visiting Dynjandi, Isafjordur, Vigur Island, Akureyri, Jan Mayen Island, Monaco Glacier, Nordaustlandet, Wijdefjorden, Ny-Alesund. The towed from Lithuania to Finland SH Vega was floated into Helsinki Shipyard's drydock on June 23, 2021 - the same day when SH Minerva was floated out. Commonly to most small-sized expedition ships, SH Diana has an aft Marina Deck (serves the launching of the watercraft), Pool Deck/Sundeck with an aft-located Infinity Pool (heated swimming pool) and Pool Bar (with outside seating), indoor Bar Lounge, Lecture Hall (used for Cruise Director's port talks, itinerary-themed lectures and media presentations), Swan Restaurant (full capacity MDR-Main Dining Room, capacity 150 seats). Swan Hellenic Minerva ship has no dedicated children's facilities and toddlers/babies and younger kids (1 to 8 years old) are not allowed. 10 Tips for Expats Moving to Bavaria - The Rococo Roamer www.shiphistory.co.uk. The order also included project engineering, factory acceptance testing, commissioning, staff training. The ceremony was attended by Esko Karvonen (shipbuilder's CEO) and Andrea Zito (Swan Hellenic's CEO). Swan Hellenic Vega ship (hull/yard number NB517) and the sistership SH Minerva (hull number NB516) are ice-class expedition vessels designed for operations in extreme weather conditions - from tropical climates to polar regions with heavy ice fields. Her parents are Jupiter/Jove (the god of sky and thunder/equated with Zeus) and Latona/Leto (the goddess of motherhood), and her twin brother is Apollo (the god of oracles/prophecy, healing and diseases, archery, music and arts, sunlight, knowledge). Valerie Ann Wilson is the Founder, Owner and CEO of Valerie Wilson Travel Inc (1981-founded, NYC USA-based travel management firm) and a former Chairman of Virtuoso's Global Member Advisory Board and Virtuoso's Hotels & Resorts Committee. It was definitely scary at first, especially when you realize you're going 100mph and people are still whizzing past you. Cabin balconies (accessed via slide-opening, floor-ceiling windows) are furnished with two lounge chairs and a low table. Head to Deck 8 for the best views in the world. On Deck 5 are stored all service boats - 2x lifeboats (midship) and 6x Zodiacs (aft). If you don't require the car while in Rothenburg, you might actually drop it in Ansbach (or elsewhere) before Rothenburg - take the train into Rothenburg and the train again later from R'burg to Munich on May 1. The ship's namesake is the 2021-built Travelmarvel Vega riverboat (operated by APT Travel/AmaWaterways). In early-April 2020, Valmet Oyj was contracted to supply the newbuilds' marine automation and information management systems. , , Located at the forward and aft of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m, Located at the centre of the ship, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m, Located on deck six, these balcony staterooms feature 2 single beds or double bed bedroom with living room area, a luxurious bathroom and your own private 6m, I would like to receive emails with news and special offers, Threading the Islands to Troy and Istanbul. Midship on Lobby Deck (deck 4) are the two ship entrances (points for boarding/debarkation in seaports with docking facilities) and the Reception Desk (24-hour guest services). The first boat in this series is named SH Minerva (2021-built, August-launched, December-inaugurated). http://www.hockeywifehockeylife.com, I love to hear from readers! Vega is the 5th-brightest and the 2nd-brightest in the northern hemisphere (after Arcturus). Sh Vega SH Diana MINERVA SHIP PARTICULARS. The AIS position was reported 3 minutes ago. I don't like driving into cities like (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Club Lounge doubles as Lido Cafe/Patisserie offering 24-hour dining (fresh oven-baked pizzas, burgers, wraps, tapas, salads, desserts, 24-hour self-serve station for coffee-tea-water) and daily Afternoon Tea service (with pastries and light bites). This seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean (via Scotia Sea) with the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunatey, I didn't pay attention to the exavct location or the expected length of time it will take to re-open the road. Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app. more. ), except for the German, because I took the language direction in high school. (MAIDEN VOYAGE) Departing from Palermo/Sicily Italy (Apr 14th), the itinerary visited North African ports in Tunisia (La Goulette-Tunis), Algeria (Annaba, Bejaia, Algiers, Oran), Morocco (Tangier), also Spain (Seville/overnight), and Portugal (Portimao, and Lisbon/Apr 25/debarkation). (High to low) cabin categories include Premium Suite (49 m2/525 ft2 with 12 m2/130 ft2 terrace), Balcony Suite (44 m2/470 ft2 with 12 m2 terrace), Balcony D6-M5-D5 cabins (28 m2/300 ft2 with 6 m2/65 ft2 terrace), Oceanview staterooms (19 m2/205 ft2). For more information see our Cookie Policy. The company has offices in Europe (London England UK, Dusseldorf Germany, Monte Carlo Monaco, Copenhagen Denmark), also in Fort Lauderdale Florida USA (serving North America/USA and Canada), Hong Kong China (serving Southeast Asia), Sydney NSW (serving Australia and New Zealand). The third vessel (SH Diana) was ordered in October 2020 and scheduled for completion and delivery in 2023-Q1. On Jeanneau, Dufour or Beneteau only the top and more expensive yachts use a sandwich hull. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. After the demerger, Valmet Corporation took the pulp-paper-power businesses, while Metso Oyj kept the mining-construction-automation businesses. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. 14-day "South Pacific Odyssey: Fiji to Tahiti" from Lautoka to Papeete, visiting Nabukeru, Cobia, Lomaloma, Uoleva Island, Nuku Island, Neiafu, Niue, Beveridge Reef, Palmerston Island, Aitutaki, Bora Bora. ISSA Court, office 201 34-day "Semi-Circumnavigation from Antarctica to New Zealand" from Ushuaia to Dunedin NZ, visiting Antarctic Sound, Antarctic Peninsula, South Shetland Islands, Bellingshausen Sea, Amundsen Sea, Ross Sea, Macquarie Island, Auckland Island, Enderby Island. In fact, besides some restaurants, most stores, shops, and other businesses are closed on Sundays. never been to Germany and say that there is no speed limit? Traffic between Rothenburg ob der Tauber & Munich, Re: Traffic between Rothenburg ob der Tauber & Munich, Get answers to your questions about Bavaria, Sun 28 May Marienplatz soccer screening / disruptions, Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau castle visits, Innsbruck, Munich, Nuremberg itinerary help needed, Double-Double Room or Connecting Room Hotel in Munich. The tender was online (with email-submitted bindings), with last submission date June 24th (midnight). The tender announcement also stated that "The vessel is offered for sale and will be sold "As Is" and "Where Is" without representation, warranty, or guaranty as to quantity, quality, title, character, condition, size, or kind, or that the same is in condition or fit to be used for the purpose for which intended, and no claim for any allowance or deduction upon such grounds will be considered after the bid opening or conclusion of an auction.". Also at extra cost is Chef's Table dining (gourmet food and wine pairing) experience offered in the Swan Restaurant. I loved reading this post the first time on the expatsblog and again today :) Well done on getting the gold! In view of GTLK's default, Helsinki Shipyard started the due legal process of auctioning the units (NB517 and NB518), envisaged by the shipbuilding contract. By subscribing to our newsletter, you are agreeing to receive news updates and special offers from Swan Hellenic. Swan Hellenic's Vega cruise ship represents the next generation of polar expedition ships, designed for worldwide sailing with a focus on high-latitude areas. i'm so sad I've never been to Germany, especially since it was the language I took in high school (though I'm sure I remember zero of it now anyways). , . Lived my first year year of marriage in Berlin. :). #6 Exactly. Each ship's crew includes 12x tour- and travel experts (expedition guides, guest speakers, lecturers). The SH Minerva vessel was named after the 1989-built MS Minerva - in service with Swan Hellenic between 1996-2020. . Yea I agree, American don't think I smile enough either. We have to return our rental car in Munich that afternoon/ evening and are currently planning on leaving Rothenburg ob der Tauber after lunch. Anyway, super interesting read! I love german sausages and saeurkraut and schnitzels. The units reduce the rolling/rocking while at sea. 11-day "UK and Northern French Coast Highlights" from London to Belfast, visiting Boulogne-sur-Mer, Honfleur, St Peter Port, Isle of Scilly, Pembroke, Port St Mary, Iona, Lunga, Tobermory, Portrush. This seaway connects the Atlantic Ocean (via Scotia Sea) with the Pacific Ocean. Powered by. On Deck 7 you'll find a heated outside pool along with pool side seating from where you can enjoy stunning scenery.