Polar Pioneer

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 54

Polar Pioneer was built in Finland in 1985 as an ice-strengthened research ship, and for many years she plied the treacherous waters of the USSR's northern coast. In 2000 she was refurbished in St Petersburg to provide comfortable accommodation for 54 passengers. A combined bar/lounge/library area (stocked with a good collection of polar books) was also created by simple internal restructuring - inviting surroundings for your Antarctica travel.

This class of vessel has a fine reputation for polar expedition cruising, due to its strength, maneuverability and small number of cabins. All cabins have outside portholes plus ample storage space. The Russian captain and crew are among the most experienced ice navigators in the world and their enthusiasm is legendary.

The spacious bridge is always open to us and the decks are ideal for viewing. The chefs are European, and the dining room is attended by Russian stewardesses.

Polar Pioneer is not a luxury vessel as such, but this is a most popular ship for travel to the Polar regions. The accommodation is simple yet comfortable, and the meals are wholesome and uncomplicated. A small fleet of inflatable Zodiacs with outboard motors enable us to travel from ship to shore.

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Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
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The Whalers Route	19	Novshow dates The Whalers Route Nov 23–Dec 11, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, South Georgia, South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands
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Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly	10	Febshow dates Across the Antarctic Circle - Sail/Fly Feb 10–19, 2014 Feb 19–28, 2014	Antarctica: Antarctic Peninsula, Antarctic Polar Circle, Drake Passage, South Shetland Islands
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Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
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Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
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