Spirit of Enderby

Ship Highlights
• Passengers : 48
• Ice Breaker Ship

The Spirit of Enderby is perfect for expedition travel. It carries just 48 passengers in very comfortable accommodations with semi-private and private bath facilities. The cuisine is excellent and is prepared by top New Zealand and Australian chefs. The Spirit of Enderby measures 72 meters in length and is fully ice-strengthened. Powered by two 1,560 horse power diesel engines. It is capable of speeds of up to 12 knots.

The real focus and emphasis of every expedition aboard the Spirit of Enderby is getting you ashore as often as possible for as long as possible with maximum safety and comfort. Expeditions are accompanied by some of the most experienced naturalists and guides, who have devoted a lifetime to field research in the areas that you visit. The ship is crewed by a very enthusiastic and most experienced Russian Capitan and crew.

Life onboard Spirit of Enderby
The Spirit of Enderby was designed and built as a Research Vessel and still undertakes some research work when not involved with passenger cruises. Ship amenities and services include:

The Bar: ‘Globe’
Situated on the Middle deck aft (400 level cabins), enjoy the range of beverages available (beers, wines, soft drinks and spirits). Opening hours are variable, depending on the activities of the day onboard (e.g. lectures, landings). Opening hours are indicated on daily program.

Dining Room: ‘Ice Culture’
Australian and New Zealand chefs will delight you with international cuisine, prepared with the freshest products available. The chefs onboard can prepare food according to your special dietary needs (providing this information in advance of departure date, specified on the booking form). The Spirit of Enderby regrets to inform that Kosher, Halal and Vegan meals are NOT available onboard.

Expedition Equipment:
Carried on the Spirit of Enderby is a fleet of RIB’s, (rigid inflatable boats) sometimes referred to as zodiacs. These extremely safe and stable craft will land you at some of the most amazing places. Also, specially designed and built Hovercraft give you unprecedented capability in Antarctica, allowing you to land in places that are inaccessible to other ships.

Library:
A well stocked library is located on the Middle Deck. Guests are welcome to use it at any time. The Library carries card and board games and is equipped with electricity outlets to facilitate the use of laptops, video cameras and digital cameras.

Lecture Room:
This room has seating for all the passengers to attend lectures and films screened during the voyage. It is well equipped for Power Point presentations, slide shows, video films and similar. It is located below the Lower Deck.

Medical Service:
The Spirit of Enderby carries a Medical Adviser and a well-equipped medical clinic situated on the Middle Deck. The medical adviser is available 24 hours a day.

Communications:
The Spirit of Enderby is equipped with the Iridium satellite phone for phone calls and for receiving and sending emails.

Accommodations aboard the Spirit of Enderby

Heritage Suite
Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed, single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Large forward and side facing windows with great views.

Mini Suite
A small bedroom with a 3/4 bed and a single bed in the lounge, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and a private bathroom with shower. toilet and washbasin. This suite has windows.

Superior Plus
Cabins have two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows.

Superior
Cabins have one bunk (an upper and lower – two), wardrobe, drawers, a desk, a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows.

Main Deck
Cabins have two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers, a desk, washbasin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main deck cabins.

Main Deck Triple
This cabin has one bunk (one upper and one lower) and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, a desk and washbasin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main deck cabins.

The History of Spirit of Enderby
The name Spirit of Enderby honors the work and the vision of the Enderby Brothers of London. The Enderby Captains were at the forefront of Antarctic exploration for almost 40 years in the early 1800’s. It also celebrates Enderby Island, arguably the greatest Sub-antarctic Island in the world.

• Classification: Russian register KM ice class
  
• Year built: 1984
  
• Accommodation: 50 berths expedition
  
• Shipyard: Finland
  
• Main engines: power 2x1560 bhp (2x 1147 Kw)
  
• Register: Russia
  
• Maximum speed: 12 knots (2 engines)
  
• Cruising speed: 10 knots(one engine)
  
• Bunker capacity: 320 tons

Antarctica (cruises)from:$5,050

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Galapagos of the Southern Ocean	14	Decshow dates Galapagos of the Southern Ocean Dec 9–22, 2012	Antarctica: Macquarie Island South Pacific: Australia, New Zealand
Birding Down Under	19	Decshow dates Birding Down Under Dec 21, 2012–Jan 8, 2013	Antarctica: Macquarie Island South Pacific: New Zealand
In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton	30	Jan, Febshow dates In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton Jan 8–Feb 6, 2013 Feb 6–Mar 7, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Polar Circle, Macquarie Island, Ross Sea South Pacific: New Zealand

Arctic (cruises)from:$7,200

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Birding the Russian Far East	14	Mayshow dates Birding the Russian Far East May 26–Jun 8, 2012	Arctic: Russia
Sea of Okhotsk	17	Junshow dates Sea of Okhotsk Jun 7–23, 2012	Arctic: Russia
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$1000 OFF! departure on Jun 24, 12
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Asia (cruises)from:$7,200

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
Birding the Russian Far East	14	Mayshow dates Birding the Russian Far East May 26–Jun 8, 2012	Arctic: Russia
Sea of Okhotsk	17	Junshow dates Sea of Okhotsk Jun 7–23, 2012	Arctic: Russia
In the Wake of Bering - In Search of ...	15	Junshow dates In the Wake of Bering - In Search of the Sandpiper Jun 24–Jul 8, 2012	Arctic: Russia
$1000 OFF! departure on Jun 24, 12

South Pacific (cruises)from:$2,000

Itinerary	Days	Dates	Destinations
South Indian Ocean	33	Octshow dates South Indian Ocean Oct 31–Dec 2, 2012	South Pacific: Australia
Birding the Australian Bight	8	Decshow dates Birding the Australian Bight Dec 2–9, 2012	South Pacific: Australia
Galapagos of the Southern Ocean	14	Decshow dates Galapagos of the Southern Ocean Dec 9–22, 2012	Antarctica: Macquarie Island South Pacific: Australia, New Zealand
Birding Down Under	19	Decshow dates Birding Down Under Dec 21, 2012–Jan 8, 2013	Antarctica: Macquarie Island South Pacific: New Zealand
In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton	30	Jan, Febshow dates In the Wake of Scott & Shackleton Jan 8–Feb 6, 2013 Feb 6–Mar 7, 2013	Antarctica: Antarctic Polar Circle, Macquarie Island, Ross Sea South Pacific: New Zealand