Aleksey Maryshev & Grigoriy Mikheev

Why travel aboard these ships?

• Maximum of only 48 passengers, ensuring a very personalised experience
• Sturdy, homely vessels providing a very authentic, expeditionary feel
• Highly maneuverable and able to access places larger vessels cannot
• Good choice of cabins from shared triples to suite's
• Relaxed, informal and convivial atmosphere

Technical specifications:

• 48 passengers (max)
• Staff & Crew of around 23
• Sister ships and built in Finland in 1990 as Russian research vessels
• 66m long x 12.8m wide
• Displacement = 2000 tonnes
• Speed = approx. 12.5 knots
• Ice strengthened

Both the Aleksey Maryshev and Grigoriy Mikheev are ideally suited for expedition cruising, with ice-strengthened hulls and passive stabilisers. Originally used for polar and oceanographic research, they were then converted for passenger use and refurbished. The vessels accommodate 48 passengers in twin and triple cabins, with a choice of shared and private bathroom facilities. The public areas include interconnecting dining rooms, a cosy lounge/bar/library, infirmary and sauna. Each ship has a large bridge where you are almost always welcome, and good open deck-viewing areas. They carry a full complement of Zodiac craft, excellent for landings and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise in-accessible areas. The experienced team of naturalists and lecturers are complimented by the Russian crew and international team of chefs producing tasty, hearty fare.

This ship undertakes the following expeditions:

Classic Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetlands
21st November - 1st December 2008 (Maryshev)
20th - 30th December 2008 (Maryshev)
30th December 2008 - 9th January 2009 (Maryshev)
9th - 19th January 2009 (Maryshev)
17th- 27th February 2009 (Maryshev)
21st - 31st March (Maryshev)*

* - Optional diving option available on this departure

The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
2nd - 21st November 2008 (Maryshev)
30th January - 17th February 2009 (Maryshev)

Please note that all departures on the Grigoriy Mikheev are now fully booked or on private charter, which is why they don't appear here