Antarctica

The vast ‘White Continent’ of Antarctica was once uniquely the domain of scientific expeditions and explorers, who often faced incredible hardships to uncover its secrets. Scientists continue to make startling revelations about this remarkable place and so too do adventurous travellers. Under strict environmental guidelines, discerning visitors are discovering Antarctica’s extraordinary wildlife and scenery, reaping the rewards of expedition voyages in the world’s last true wilderness area.

 

Vessels

There are 14 matching vessels:

  • Akademik Ioffe
    Expedition Ship - Max capacity 110 passengers
    Once part of the Russian scientific fleet these ships were built in Finland in 1988 with ice-strengthened hulls and designed to be exceptionally stable, manoeuvrable and quiet. Taking up to 110 passengers plus a crew of 53 they utilise state-of-the-art technology.
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  • Akademik Sergey Vavilov
    Expedition Ship - Max capacity 110 passengers
    Once part of the Russian scientific fleet these ships were built in Finland in 1988 with ice-strengthened hulls and designed to be exceptionally stable, manoeuvrable and quiet. Taking up to 110 passengers plus a crew of 53 they utilise state-of-the-art technology.
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  • Aleksey Maryshev
    Adventure Fleet - Max capacity 46 passengers
    Owned by the Hydrographic Institute in St. Petersburg, these are modern and comfortable research vessels built in 1990 in Finland as ice-strengthened ships. Incorporating a good anti-roll system, they have been refurbished to provide accommodation for up to 46 passengers.
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  • Antarctic Dream
    Superior Vessel - Max capacity 78 passengers
    This former Chilean naval ship was built in Holland in 1958 and is classified as ice-strengthened. It was extensively refurbished in 2004 to carry a maximum of 78 passengers offering the small ship experience with superior comfort and excellent cuisine.
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  • Clipper Adventurer
    Expedition Ship - Max capacity 122 passengers
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  • Grigoriy Mikheev
    Grigoriy Mikheev
    Adventure Fleet - Max capacity 46 passengers
    Owned by the Hydrographic Institute in St. Petersburg, these are modern and comfortable research vessels built in 1990 in Finland as ice-strengthened ships. Incorporating a good anti-roll system, they have been refurbished to provide accommodation for up to 46 passengers.
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  • M/V Ushuaia
    Expedition Ship - Max capacity 70 passengers
    Originally built for the US National Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration, the Ushuaia has been refurbished to accommodate passengers in well-appointed comfort. This ice-strengthened polar vessel provides ample deck space and an open bridge policy as well as a full complement of Zodiacs.
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  • Ocean Nova
    Superior Vessel - Max capacity 68 passengers
    Built in 1992 in Denmark this vessel was significantly refurbished in 2006 and now carries a small group of up to 68 passengers in superior comfort. She is manned by a highly skilled Danish crew together with the experienced expedition team.
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  • Orion
    Luxury - Max capacity 100 passengers
    Constructed in Germany in 2003, Orion boasts the latest technology and although custom-made for expedition cruising, with an ice-strengthened hull, is the epitome of elegance. A full complement of Zodiacs is carried onboard.
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  • Professor Multanovskiy
    Adventure Fleet - Max capacity 52 passengers
    Built in Finland, these comfortable ex-research vessels are ice-strengthened. Refitted to provide accommodation for 52 passengers they are manned by skilled Russian crews of around 20 persons working with the expedition team.
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  • Akademik Shokalskiy
    Adventure Fleet - Max capacity 52 passengers
    Built in Finland, these comfortable ex-research vessels are ice-strengthened. Refitted to provide accommodation for 52 passengers they are manned by skilled Russian crews of around 20 persons working with the expedition team.
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  • Kapitan Khlebnikov
    Icebreaker - Max capacity 108 passengers
    Constructed in 1981 in Finland this is a hard-working icebreaker designed for the challenging conditions of polar seas. No other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters and notably she was the first ship ever to circumnavigate Antarctica with passengers in 1997.
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  • M/V Orlova
    Expedition Ship - Max capacity 110 passengers
    Built in former Yugoslavia in 1976 and refurbished in 2006, the Orlova is an ice-strengthened ship taking a maximum of 110 passengers. The highly experienced crew of 53 are joined by expedition staff and international chefs.
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  • Professor Molchanov
    Adventure Fleet - Max capacity 52 passengers
    Built in Finland, these comfortable ex-research vessels are ice-strengthened. Refitted to provide accommodation for 52 passengers they are manned by skilled Russian crews of around 20 persons working with the expedition team.
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