Akademik Shokalskiy

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 54

Akademik Shokalskiy is a terrific expedition ship, sister ship to the Polar Pioneer. Built in Finland in 1983, she is ice-strengthened and has stabilizers for more comfortable Antarctica travel and Arctic cruises. In 1998 she was refurbished to provide comfortable accommodation for 54 passengers, an ideal number for expedition cruising. On board are a combined bar/lounge and a dedicated lecture room/library (stocked with a good collection of reference books and videos). All cabins have outside portholes, plus ample storage space. The spacious bridge (always open to us) and the decks are ideal for viewing during your Antarctica travel.

The Russian captain and crew are among the most experienced navigators in the world and their enthusiasm for exploration is legendary. Akademik Shokalskiy is not a luxury vessel. Accommodation is simple yet comfortable and the meals, prepared by European chefs and served by Russian stewardesses, are wholesome and uncomplicated. A small fleet of inflatable Naiads with outboard motors enables us to make landings and explore magnificent places where few others have ever been.

Antarctica (cruises)from:$6,365

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
S Georgia & Antarctica Peninsula ...	17	Jan, Nov, Decshow dates S Georgia & Antarctica Peninsula Fly/Sail Nov 10–26, 2012 Dec 27, 2012–Jan 12, 2013 Jan 12–28, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands
Antarctic Peninsula	8	Novshow dates Antarctic Peninsula Nov 26–Dec 3, 2012	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula	9	Decshow dates Antarctic Peninsula Dec 3–11, 2012 Dec 11–19, 2012 Dec 19–27, 2012	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula
Across the Circle	11	Jan, Febshow dates Across the Circle Jan 28–Feb 7, 2013 Feb 8–18, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Polar Circle
Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula	12	Febshow dates Weddell Sea & Antarctic Peninsula Feb 17–28, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Drake Passage, Weddell Sea
South Georgia & Weddell Sea	17	Febshow dates South Georgia & Weddell Sea Feb 28–Mar 16, 2013	Antarctica: Drake Passage, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, Weddell Sea

Arctic (cruises)from:$8,890

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Bering Sea Explorer	13	Julshow dates Bering Sea Explorer Jul 7–19, 2012	Arctic: Russia Asia: Russia
Treasures of the Russian Far East	13	Julshow dates Treasures of the Russian Far East Jul 19–31, 2012	Arctic: Russia Asia: Russia
Arctic Ocean Discoverer - Wrangel Island	14	Julshow dates Arctic Ocean Discoverer - Wrangel Island Jul 31–Aug 13, 2012	Arctic: Russia Asia: Russia
Across the North East Passage	27	Augshow dates Across the North East Passage Aug 13–Sep 8, 2012	Arctic: Russia
Voyage to the End of the Earth: Novaya ...	15	Sepshow dates Voyage to the End of the Earth: Novaya Zemlya & Franz Josef Land Sep 8–22, 2012	Arctic: Russia Asia: Russia

Asia (cruises)from:$8,450

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Ring of Fire: Kamchatka & Kuril Islands	13	Junshow dates Ring of Fire: Kamchatka & Kuril Islands Jun 25–Jul 7, 2012	Asia: Russia
Bering Sea Explorer	13	Julshow dates Bering Sea Explorer Jul 7–19, 2012	Arctic: Russia Asia: Russia
Treasures of the Russian Far East	13	Julshow dates Treasures of the Russian Far East Jul 19–31, 2012	Arctic: Russia Asia: Russia
Arctic Ocean Discoverer - Wrangel Island	14	Julshow dates Arctic Ocean Discoverer - Wrangel Island Jul 31–Aug 13, 2012	Arctic: Russia Asia: Russia
Voyage to the End of the Earth: Novaya ...	15	Sepshow dates Voyage to the End of the Earth: Novaya Zemlya & Franz Josef Land Sep 8–22, 2012	Arctic: Russia Asia: Russia

South Pacific (cruises)from:$5,690

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Islands of Smiles	13	Aprshow dates Islands of Smiles Apr 2–14, 2012	South Pacific: Papua New Guinea
Lost in Paradise: Fallen Heroes	13	Aprshow dates Lost in Paradise: Fallen Heroes Apr 14–26, 2012	South Pacific: Papua New Guinea