Cruises- Antarctica

Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.

Capacity
110 passengers
Boat
Adventure Ship

This ice-strengthened former research vessel sails the Antarctic Peninsula, as well as the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and South Georgia from November to March. During select voyages, camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and mountaineering are optional activities.

Capacity
50 passengers
Boat
Adventure Ship

Akademik Shokalskiy was originally designed and built in Finland for polar and oceanographic research. The ship is small, nimble, and ice-strengthened, capable of reaching the nooks and crannies of Antarctica that many larger ships cannot. The vessel is equipped with Zodiacs. On select departure camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and mountaineering adventure options are offered.

Capacity
48 passengers
Boat
Adventure Ship

Akademik Sergey Vavilov is powered by a 5,000 kilowatt diesel twin engine. Bow and stern thrusters provide maximum maneuverability, while a shallow draft permits passage through channels impassable by larger ships. Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research.  Akademik Sergey Vavilov has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.

Capacity
110 passengers
Boat
Adventure Ship

Ocean Nova will operate as an Expedition Ship from November 2007 to March 2008 and become an Adventure Ship in November 2008. This ship offers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling and a reputation as an excellent ship for the Antarctic. Purpose-built to sail the ice-choked waters of Greenland, Ocean Nova's ice-strengthened hull has enabled the ship to park in the ice of the Weddell Sea!.Active travelers will enjoy clean, crisp Scandinavian styling and a reputation as an excellent ship for Antarctic exploration.

Capacity
68 passengers
Boat
Expedition Ship

This Expedition Ship has a reputation for reliability and comfort. The public spaces were recently renovated. There are covered outside promenades for open-air viewing. In the fall of 2006, the spacious, ice-strengthened Lyubov Orlova underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins.

Capacity
110 passengers
Boat
Expedition Ship

This elegant Expedition Ship has a reputation for reliability and comfort. The public spaces were well appointed. There are covered outside promenades for open-air viewing. This sister-ship of Lyubov Orlova, built in 1975, underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite.

Capacity
122 passengers
Boat
Expedition Ship