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Akademik Shokalskiy

Cruising around icebergs in the ArcticSea Kayaking|^|Claudio SuterCruising the arctic waters in the Zodiac|^|Claudio SuterSea Kayaking|^|James SydneyrEnjoy delectable meals in the comfortable dining room of the Akademik ShokalskiyLearn about the natural history, wildlife, culture, and geography of the polar regions from your naturalist guides in the lecture hall of the Akademik Shokalskiy
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  • 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.

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Antarctica (cruises)from:$6,365

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Dec 27, 2012–Jan 12, 2013
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Dec 3–11, 2012
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Asia (cruises)from:$8,450

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Asia: Russia
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Cabins
Triple Shared Bath
Two lower bunks & one upper bunk, desk, small washbasin, ample storage and hanging space & portholes. Facilities are close by & shared with other Main Deck cabins.
Twin CabinTwin Shared Bath
Two bunks, desk, small washbasin, ample storage & hanging space, couch and a porthole. Showers and toilets are close by and are shared with other Main Deck cabins.
Twin Private CabinTwin Private Bath
Two bunks, a desk, windows and private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.
Superior RoomMini Suite
Double bed in a separate room, foldout couch that can be used as a single bed, TV, DVD player, windows, desk, and private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.
CapitanCaptain Suite
One double bed in separate room, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, and 5 opening windows.
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