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Peregrine Voyager / Akademik Sergey Vavilov

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  Cruising through the Polar waters

As a relatively new Scandinavian-built exploration vessel, the Peregrine Voyager, also known as the Akademik Sergey Vavilov, is very comfortable, especially following refitting and refurbishment over the last five years. All passenger areas are thoroughly heated and air-conditioned. Cabins are tastefully and pleasantly decorated. The vessel is maintained to the highest standards and is kept immaculately clean. As the ship was built to perform delicate and sensitive hydroacoustic work, she is also designed to run very quietly. In cabins and public spaces there is very little if any ambient noise from engines or machinery. Further, most passenger cabins (except the Main Deck cabins) are on a separate deck from the well-used public spaces and lounge areas, so noise is seldom a problem.

The ship's facilities include a bar, gift shop, gymnasium, infirmary, library, lounge, presentation room, sauna and swimming pool. Also included onboard is an elevator for easy access between all decks. For communications, the ship carries an Immarsat telephone and fax equipment as well as a variety of shortwave, SSB, and VHF radio systems. She has fully current GMDSS (Global Marine Distress and Safety System) equipment. You will be in good hands aboard with our crew.

Specifications
Registered Name: Akademik Sergey Vavilov
Length: 117.04m
Breadth: 18.28m
Draft: 6.09m
Engines: 5,000 kW diesel, twin engine, twin propeller, 600 kW bow and stern thrusters
Ice Class: KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B
Gross Registered Tonnage: 6450
Passengers: 110
Crew: 53
Registry: Russia

Main Deck Triple Bunk beds and a sofa bed. Facilities are shared and there is a washbasin in the cabin, writing desk, porthole.	Main Deck Twin Bunk beds and shared facilities, washbasin in cabin. Writing desk, porthole.
Upper Deck Twin 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed and semi-private (one bathroom between two cabins) facilities. Writing desk, window.	Superior 1 sofa bed, 1 lower berth and private facilities. Writing desk, window.
Superior Plus 2 lower berths, sofa and private facilities. Writing desk, window.	Peregrine Suite 1 double berth, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters and private facilities, up-graded bedding. Fridge, TV, VCR, writing desk, windows.
Cook Suite Double berth, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters and private facilities, bathtub, up-graded bedding. Fridge, TV, VCR, writing desk, windows overlooking the bow.