Antarctica Travel

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Research Ships

Former research ships refurbished for small-group passenger travel. These ships feature large decks and open bridges, but maintain the expeditionary feel of their former status. Offer economical options for solo travelers who want to share accommodations with other passengers in a wide range of cabin categories.

	Ship Name	Guests	Itineraries	Ship
	MV Akademik Ioffe	110	Itineraries	Details
	The Akademik Ioffe has proven herself to be an ideal 'adventure platform' for exploring Polar waters with a range of activities such as sea kayaking and camping.
	Akademik Shokalskiy	46	Itineraries	Details
	Spend the night under the stars or in a tent on the Antarctic Peninsula! The chance to participate in a multi-day trek across South Georgia Island is available during the Shokalskiy's 19 day Antarctica cruise in December.
	Aleksey Maryshev	50	Itineraries	Details
	The 'Aleksey Maryshev' is a modern and comfortable research vessel built in 1990 in Finland of steel with an ice-strengthened hull. She is manned by a Russian crew of around 20, all highly experienced in ice navigation.
	Grigoriy Mikheev	46	Itineraries	Details
	Optional SCUBA diving excursions for experienced divers provide the opportunity to explore the underwater world of the Arctic and Antarctica.
	Polar Pioneer	54	Itineraries	Details
	This vessel offers a wide range of adventure activities on its departures including SCUBA diving, sea kayaking, camping, and rock and ice climbing. The Polar Pioneer also offers a very unique opportunity to follow Ernest Shackleton's footsteps in an alpin
	Professor Molchanov	49	Itineraries	Details
	The Professor Molchanov's low passenger capacity allows for a very intimate trip with an experience more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise with maximum time spent ashore in small groups. Early registration discounts are available.
	Professor Multanovskiy	49	Itineraries	Details
	As the sister ship to the Professor Molchanov, the Multanovskiy offers similar trips focusing on wildlife viewing as well as enjoying the breathtaking scenery. Some departures offer experiences such as camping, kayaking and cross-country skiing.
	Akademik Sergey Vavilov	110	Itineraries	Details
	Widely regarded as the finest expedition ship operating in Polar waters, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov offers a high level of comfort - in her appointment, stability and strength.
	Noorderlicht	20	Itineraries	Details
	The ‘Noorderlicht’ was originally built in 1910 in Flensburg, Germany as a three-masted schooner. For most of her existence she served as a light-vessel on the Baltic. In 1991 the present owners purchased the hull and re-rigged and refitted her thoroughly
	MV Ushuaia	70	Itineraries	Details
	The Ushuaia is a steel hulled, ice-strengthened vessel built originally for oceanographic research.
	MV Akademik Ioffe AC	108	Itineraries	Details
	The Akademik Ioffe has proven herself to be an ideal 'adventure platform' for exploring Polar waters with a range of activities such as sea kayaking and camping.