The Grigoriy Mikheev is a modern and comfortable research vessel of the Hydro-graphic Institute in St. Petersburg. She was built in 1990 in Finland, and was designed as an ice-strengthened vessel. She has been converted in the Netherlands for passenger use and is ideally suited for expedition cruising. The vessel measures 66 metres (210 feet) in length, 12.8 metres (42 feet) in breadth, and has a draft of approximately 3.5 metres (12 feet), and a displacement of 2000 tonnes. An enthusiastic Russian crew of around 20, all highly experienced in ice navigation mans the Aleksey Maryshev.


The Grigoriy Mikheev provides accommodation for 48 travellers in comfortable twin and superior cabins. All cabins have outside views, with a desk and ample storage space. Eight twin cabins without bath have upper and lower berths and washbasins with shared shower and toilet facilities, which are conveniently located on the same deck. Thirteen twin cabins with private facilities are located on decks 3 and 4 and have upper and lower berths. Three superior cabins with private facilities located on deck 4, have a small separate double bedroom and a sofa bed in the living/lounge area.


The Grigoriy Mikheev has a large bridge (where you are almost always welcome) and good open deck-viewing areas. She carries a full complement of Zodiac craft, excellent for landings and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas. Excellent cuisine prepared by international chefs is served in the dining room, which also acts as the lecture room. Other public areas include a lounge and bar, small library, infirmary and sauna.

Trip Name:	Dates:	No. of Days:	Price From:
Antarctic Peninsula	Dec 24th - Jan 3rd 2009	11	£3,520
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic	Jan 3rd - Jan 21st 2009	19	£6,200
Antarctic Peninsula	Jan 31st - Feb 10th 2009	11	£3,520
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic	Feb 10th - Feb 28th 2009	19	£6,200
Polar Circle	Feb 27th - Mar 10th 2009	11	£3,000