Akademik Ioffe
Widely regarded as the finest expedition ship operating in Polar waters, the Akademik Ioffe offers a high level of comfort - in her appointment, stability and strength.
As a working scientific research vessel, the Akademik Ioffe forms the ideal platform from which to travel Antarctica and the Arctic. Including all the equipments needed for exploring, from Zodiac landing craft to kayaks and ...
| Antarctica | ||
|---|---|---|
| Itinerary | Days | From |
| Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the Peninsula | 12 | $4,990 |
| Departs in January, November—December | ||
| Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition 2011 | 15 | $8,490 |
| Departs in January | ||
| Explorers' Quest via the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, and South Georgia | 20 | $11,690 |
| Departs in February & December | ||
| Falkland Islands | ||
| Itinerary | Days | From |
| Explorers' Quest via the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands, and South Georgia | 20 | $11,690 |
| Departs in February & December | ||
About the Akademik Ioffe
Widely regarded as the finest expedition ship operating in Polar waters, the Akademik Ioffe offers a high level of comfort - in her appointment, stability and strength.
As a working scientific research vessel, the Akademik Ioffe forms the ideal platform from which to travel Antarctica and the Arctic. Including all the equipments needed for exploring, from Zodiac landing craft to kayaks and camping gear, even snowshoes.
The Akademik Ioffe is a well-equipped, ice-rated ship capable of carrying 110 passengers. In terms of stability and speed, she is 'state of the art' and, while not luxurious, she's very comfortable and kept in top condition.
All cabins have an outside view, with portholes or a window, and are comfortably furnished. Most of them have semi-private (one bathroom between two cabins) or private facilities. On-board facilities include a spacious top deck, where you can enjoy spectacular views, and a refreshing sauna and plunge pool - a great place to relax after your shore excursions during your travels. There is also a well-stocked library, a comfortable lounge and a friendly bar. Other facilities include an exercise room, gift shop and laundry.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
 | Main Deck Triple Bunk beds and a sofa bed. Facilities are shared and there are 2 Portholes. There are 2 cabins in this category. |
| Main Deck Twin Bunk beds and shared facilities. Portholes. There are 18 cabins in this category. | |
 | Upper Deck Twin One lower berth and one sofa bed and semi-private facilities (one bathroom between two cabins). Windows. There are 12 cabins in this category. |
 | Twin Private One lower berth, one sofa bed, and private facilities. Windows. There are 18 cabins in this category. |
 | Superior Twin 2 lower berths, sofa and private facilities. Windows. There are 10 cabins in this category. |
 | Peregrine Suite The Peregrine Suite is one of our fine premium cabins. 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters, and private facilities. Windows. There are 5 cabins in this category. |
 | Cook Suite The Cooke Suite is our finest premium cabin. 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters, and private facilities. Windows. There is 1 cabin in this category. |
