Professor Molchanov & Professor Multanovskiy

Why travel aboard these ships?

• Maximum of only 52 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
• Relaxed, informal and convivial atmosphere
• The Molchanov was the first vessel to carry private passengers to Antarctica in 1991
• Loyal following of repeat clients

Technical specifications:

• 52 passengers (max)
• Staff & Crew of around 20
• Sister ships and built in Finland in 1983 as Russian scientific research vessels
• 71.6m long x 12.8m wide
• Displacement of 2140 tonnes
• Speed approx. 10 - 12.5 knots
• Professors Molchanov and Multanovskiy were eminent 19th century meteorologists
• Ice strengthened

Both the Professor Molchanov and Professor Multanovskiy 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 fully refurbished. The vessels accommodate a maximum of only 52 passengers in twin and triple cabins, with a choice of en suite or shared bathroom facilities. The public areas include two interconnecting dining rooms, a lounge/ bar/ library, infirmary and sauna. They each have a Russian crew of 23, with European chefs to prepare varied international cuisine. An experienced team of naturalists and lecturers are also on board.

This ship undertakes the following expeditions:

Classic Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetlands
24^th November - 4^th December 2008 (Molchanov)
4^th - 14^th December 2008 (Molchanov)
7^th - 17^th December 2008 (Multanovskiy)
14^th - 24^th December 2008 (Molchanov)
4^th - 14^th January 2009 (Multanovskiy)
14^th - 24^th January 2009 (Multanovskiy)
24^th January - 4^th February 2009 (Multanovskiy)
4^th - 14^th February 2009 (Multanovskiy)
27^th February - 8^th March 2009 (Molchanov)
8^th - 19^th March 2009 (Molchanov)
14^th - 24^th March 2009 (Multanovskiy)

The Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctica
8^th - 24^th November 2008 (Molchanov)
19^th November - 7^th December 2008 (Multanovskiy)
17^th December 2008 - 4^th January 2009 (Multanovskiy)
4^th - 22^nd January 2009 (Molchanov)
9^th - 27^th February 2009 (Molchanov)