The Antarctic

Active Adventure Ship

Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet manoeuvrable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Sergey Vavilov has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.

CABINS & AMENITIES

  • All cabins have exterior views
  • Cabins have either shared, semi-private or private facilities (See deck plan)
  • One dining room with unreserved seating.
  • Theatre-style presentation room.
  • Lounge and bar, open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits.
  • Library with a collection of polar-themed books.
  • Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
  • Clinic with licensed doctor.
  • Gym, sauna and swimming pool.
  • One elevator between passenger deck levels and to the Bridge level.



Triple Shared 1 upper and 1 lower berth, sofa bed, washbasin in the cabin writing desk and porthole.
Twin Shared 1 upper and 1 lower berth, washbasin in cabin, writing desk, porthole.
Twin Semi
Private
1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, writing desk, window
Superior 1 sofa bed, 1 lower berth, writing desk, window
Superior Plus 2 lower berths, writing desk, porthole
Suite 1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, 1 sofa bed
Cook Suite 1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, 1 sofa bed

Staff & Crew: 53
Guests: 110
Length: 117.04m
Breadth: 18.28 m
Draft: 6.09m
Propulsion: 5,000 KW diesel twin engine
Ice Class: KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B
Cruising Speed: 14.5 knots in open water
Registered: Russia



 


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