Spirit of Enderby
Why travel aboard this boat?
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Only 48 passengers (max)
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Built in Finland in the 1984 and sister ship to the Akademik Shokalskiy
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Extensively refurbished and added to in 2004
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One of the best run ships of its kind
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Named after The Enderby Brothers, English captains at the forefront of Antarctic exploration for almost 40 years in the early 1800's
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Small and nimble, capable of reaching places many larger ships cannot
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Relaxed, informal and convivial atmosphere
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Staffed by extremely knowledgeable personnel
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Offers a very authentic and personalised expeditionary voyage
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Strong naturalist and birding emphasis
Technical specifications:
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Staff & Crew of approx. 43
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Built in Finland in 1984 as a Russian scientific research vessel
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Ice strengthened (KM Class)
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Cruising speed: 10 knots
The Spirit of Enderby was built in Finland in 1984, a sister ship to both the Akademik Shokalskiy and the Polar Pioneer. She was fully refurbished as an ice-strengthened vessel in 2004 in New Zealand, providing comfortable accommodation for just 48 passengers, allowing for personal and flexible activities. One of the last of the former Russian small research vessels which still service polar waters, this class of vessel has a fine reputation for polar expeditionary cruising, due to her strength and manoeuvrability. The expeditionary staff are made up of mainly Antipodeans so the atmosphere onboard is relaxed and informal.
The Spirit of Enderby is not a luxury vessel, accommodation is simple yet perfectly comfortable. All cabins have outside portholes and ample storage space, with the choice of triple shared cabins with shared bathrooms to a suite. There are two dining rooms serving a choice of menus prepared by international chefs, along with a bar and lounge. The spacious bridge, with open door policy at almost all times, flying bridge and main deck are an ideal platform for wildlife viewing. During sea crossings the expeditionary staff will give informal lectures on the wildlife and history of the regions you are visiting.
A small fleet of zodiac enable landings and exploratory cruising. For the Antarctic region two specially designed and built Hovercraft give unprecedented access allowing landings in places that are inaccessible to other ships.
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.
View Deckplan (JPG)