Minerva Activities
Your days at sea can be as active as you choose. When you're not out on the Promenade Deck whale watching and glacier-gasping, you can work out in the gym, unwind in a sauna, enjoy a massage or watch a movie at the cinema. Each day you'll meet for informal pre-shore briefings or post-excursion wrap-ups in the ship's lounge or theater-style auditorium. Mid-morning bouillon and afternoon tea are served daily. The gracious, wood-paneled Library with its 4,000+ volumes is one of the largest at sea.
Expedition Team
An expedition staff of respected naturalists, geologists, zoologists, historians and ornithologists accompany each expedition. These experts brief guests about the natural wonders, wildlife and history of the White Continent, escort each zodiac foray and recap the day's discoveries at informal get-togethers.
Zodiac Cruising
Zodiacs are the workhorses of any Antarctica expedition. Minerva has a fleet of ten rubber motorized boats, safe and stable rubber rafts that make it possible to explore remote Antarctic shores and cruise through the narrow channels for a close-up view.
Other Diversions
There's a small fitness room with sauna, a sundeck and pool. And there's also a gift shop for sundries and souvenirs, a photo lab, a card room, and a dedicated Smoking Room on the Bridge Deck.
Entertainment
Your days at sea can be as active as you choose. When you're not out on the Promenade Deck whale watching and glacier-gasping, you can work out in the gym, unwind in a sauna, enjoy a massage or watch a movie at the cinema. Each day you'll meet for informal pre-shore briefings or post-excursion wrap-ups in the ship's lounge or theater-style auditorium. Mid-morning bouillon and afternoon tea are served daily. And the gracious, wood-paneled Library with its 4,000+ volumes is the largest at sea.
The Lounge & Bars
Shackleton Lounge is the social heart of the ship, where you can chat with newfound friends and enjoy informal lectures. Two open bars, the Shackleton and the Wheeler, provide additional corners where you'll probably spend a good deal of time socializing with fellow guests and mingling with members of the expedition. The atmosphere is informal and unregimented, with a warm sense of camaraderie. Most liquors, wines and beverages are complimentary on board.
Other Diversions
The Bridge stays open 24-hours-a-day. There's a small fitness room with sauna, a sundeck and pool. And there's also a gift shop for sundries and souvenirs, a photo lab, a card room, and a dedicated Smoking Room on the Bridge Deck.
Spa & Fitness
Minerva's Fitness Center, is where guests may crunch, lift, tread, pedal or run to their hearts' content. And maybe follow your workout with a few laps in the pool, and you 'll be exercised and eager to partake of the offerings of the Beauty Centre.
Fitness Center
The health club offers stationary bikes, treadmills and weight machines.
Beauty Centre
A full-service beauty salon offers hair styling, manicures and pedicures. In addition a selection of facials and massages are also available.