Sales are particularly strong for cruises to New Zealand and the Pacific islands, the UK and northern France, the Scottish Islands and Antarctica.
Solar eclipse debut at capacity
SH Minerva's Antarctic solar eclipse inaugural cruise is already fully booked.
As recently reported, construction progress at Helsinki Shipyard is on schedule.
'Small expedition ships coupled with further afield destinations are considered well-placed to lead the resurgence in cruising,' Swan Hellenic CEO Andrea Zito said. 'We’re delighted to have inspired a diverse spectrum of curious minds in such numbers and look forward to welcoming them aboard to see what others don’t.'