Akademik Sergey Vavilov
Why travel aboard these boats?
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Exceptionally stable, quiet and manoeuvrable
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Authentic, expeditionary ship
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Fast cruising speed of 14.5 knots
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Choice of 4 different cabins types from shared triple to suite, with choice of private or shared bathroom
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Spacious public areas and generous deck space
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Being very stable, a good option for less confident sailors
Technical specifications:
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Almost identical sister ships
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92 passengers (max)
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Staff & Crew of approx. 53
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Built in Finland in the late 1980's
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Originally commissioned as a Russian scientific research vessel
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117.04m long x 18.28m wide
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Ice strenthened
The Akademik Ioffe and Akademik Sergey Vavilov were both Scandinavian built in Finland for the Russian Academy of Science in 1988-89. As the pride of the Russian scientific fleet, these ships boast state-of-the-art technology, with ice-strengthened hulls, making them exceptionally stable, manoeuvrable, fast and quiet.
Each vessel can accommodate a maximum of 110 guests and all cabins have exterior views with either shared, semi-private or private facilities. Public areas and amenities include a communal dining room with unreserved seating, a theater-style presentation room, a lounge and bar, open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits, a library with a collection of polar-themed books, ship-to-shore communications via satellite, a clinic with a licensed doctor, a gym, sauna and swimming pool. The captain and crew, numbering 53, maintain the ship to the highest standards and keep them immaculately clean. The crew has many years of experience in Antarctica and are committed to ensuring a safe and memorable journey.
For further detailed information and help with your specific cabin choices, please contact Alex or Sue on 01285 880 981, who have first hand knowledge of the majority of the ships we offer.
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