Ship Information - Antarctic Explorer

Akademik Sergey Vavilov, has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. Clipper Adventurer is the ship to choose if elegance and comfort are important to you. Ocean Nova delivers Scandinavian design and attitude.

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  • Clipper Adventurer Departures between: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013

    This Polar Adventure Ship was built in 1975. Clipper underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998. Her proud reputation is complimented by her well-appointed, elegance. Clipper Adventurer is the perfect expedition ship for people who enjoy soft adventures and creature comforts.

    • Only 122 guests.
    • 4 partially enclosed lifeboats.
    • Fleet of Zodiacs for shore transfers.
    • All cabins have exterior views and facilities en suite.
    • One dining room with unreserved seating.
    • Multi-purpose lounge and presentation room.
    • Ice-strengthened hull.
    • New for 2012-13: All-inclusive beverage packages

    Clipper Adventurer

    • Only 122 guests.
    • 4 partially enclosed lifeboats.
    • Fleet of Zodiacs for shore transfers.
    • All cabins have exterior views and facilities en suite.
    • One dining room with unreserved seating.
    • Multi-purpose lounge and presentation room.
    • Ice-strengthened hull.
    • New for 2012-13: All-inclusive beverage packages
    Clipper Adventurer

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    Clipper Adventurer's Bridge
    Clipper Adventurer's Bridge
    Clipper Adventurer's Gift Shop
    Clipper Adventurer's Lounge
    Lower Deck Twin. Cabin 100
    Deluxe Suite, 401.
    Clipper Adventurer's Observation Deck
    Clipper Adventurer in Antarctica.
    Clipper Adventurer's Bar
    Clipper Adventurer's Dining Room
    Clipper Adventurer's Lounge
    Clipper Adventurer at anchor.
    Clipper Adventurer's Gym
    Clipper Adventurer underway.
    Triple Cabin 202
    Superior Suite, 311.

    Ship Specification

    Staff & Crew
    72
    Guests
    122
    Lifeboats
    4 partially enclosed
    Length
    101.1 meters
    Breadth
    16.2 meters
    Draft
    4.5 meters
    Propulsion
    Diesel Twin Engines - 5,200 horsepower.
    Ice Class
    1A
    Cruising Speed
    12 knots in open water
    Registered
    Bahamas

    Cabins and amenities

    • 61 outside cabins with exterior views and private facilities.
    • Decks 4 and 5 have exterior access, with outside seating.
    • Window-lined dining room on Deck 4 with unreserved seating.
    • Lounge/Presentation Room.
    • 2 bars.
    • Library.
    • Gift shop.
    • 24 hour beverage station.
    • Ship-to-shore satellite communications with email, and wireless, Internet access.
    • Clinic with licensed doctor.
    • Exercise room.
    • Massage therapist.
    • Ice strengthened hull.

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    Triple Cabin
    2 lower and 1 upper berth, private facilities, porthole
    Lower Deck Twin Cabin
    2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole
    Main Deck Twin Porthole Cabin
    2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole
    Main Deck Twin Window Cabin
    2 lower berths, private facilities, 2 windows
    Superior Cabin
    2 lower berths, private facilities, windows
    Deluxe Cabin
    2 lower berths, private facilities, windows
    Suite
    2 lower berths, windows - private facilities, bathtub in 403, shower in the remainder

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  • Ocean Nova Departures between: Feb 2012 to Mar 2012

    This Polar Adventure Ship delivers clean, crisp Scandinavian styling and a reputation as an excellent ship in the Antarctic. Built to sail the icy waters of Greenland, Ocean Nova's ice-strengthened hull has enabled the ship to park in the notorious ice of the Weddell Sea!

    • Only 73 guests.
    • Kayaking and Camping options.
    • A fleet of Zodiacs for shore landings.
    • Scandianvian designed and built.
    • 2 fully enclosed lifeboats.
    • Dedicated single cabins.
    • Ice-strengthened hull.

    Ocean Nova

    • Only 73 guests.
    • Kayaking and Camping options.
    • A fleet of Zodiacs for shore landings.
    • Scandianvian designed and built.
    • 2 fully enclosed lifeboats.
    • Dedicated single cabins.
    • Ice-strengthened hull.
    Ocean Nova

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    Twin Cabin, 415
    Twin Cabin, 415
    Dedicated Single Cabin,  316.
    Ocean Nova, The Bridge
    Dining Room
    Ocean Nova
    Ocean Nova under weigh.
    Panorama Lounge, Ocean Nova
    Ocean Nova in Antarctica.
    Ocean Nova's onboard clinic.
    Panorama Lounge, Ocean Nova
    Triple Cabin, 321

    Ship Specification

    Staff & Crew
    38
    Guests
    73
    Length
    73 m
    Breadth
    11 meters
    Draft
    3.4 meters
    Propulsion
    Diesel - 2,000-horsepower
    Ice Class
    1B
    Cruising Speed
    12 knots in open water
    Registered
    Bahamas
    Lifeboats
    2 fully enclosed

    Cabins and amenities

    • 38 outside cabins, all with private facilities.
    • Spacious dining room with unreserved seating.
    • Glass-enclosed observation lounge and presentation room.
    • Lounge and bar, open late morning, afternoon and evening.
    • Library with collection of polar-themed books.
    • Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
    • Clinic with licensed doctor.
    • Exercise room.
    • Dedicated single cabins.

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    Triple Cabin
    2 lower / 1 upper berth, private facilities
    Twin (Lower Berths) Cabin
    2 lower berths, private facilities
    Dedicated Single Cabin
    1 lower berth, private facilities

    Ocean Nova ship plan

  • Akademik Sergey Vavilov Departures between: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012

    Built in Finland in the late 1980s for the Russian Academy of Science, Akademik Sergey Vavilov's original mission was to perform sensitive hydro-acoustic ocean research. As such, she is exceptionally quick, quiet and stable.

    • Intimate viewing of Arctic wildlife, icebergs and more
    • Kayaking and camping options ramp up the adventure quotient
    • 2 fully enclosed lifeboats for safety in all conditions
    • Unmatched stability and superior speed means efficient time at sea
    • Onboard gym, two saunas and library allow you to relax between shore visits
    • Comfortable, friendly atmopshere: Just 107 guests

    Akademik Sergey Vavilov

    • Intimate viewing of Arctic wildlife, icebergs and more
    • Kayaking and camping options ramp up the adventure quotient
    • 2 fully enclosed lifeboats for safety in all conditions
    • Unmatched stability and superior speed means efficient time at sea
    • Onboard gym, two saunas and library allow you to relax between shore visits
    • Comfortable, friendly atmopshere: Just 107 guests
    Akademik Sergey Vavilov

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    Twin Cabin 401, with Semi Private Facilities.
    Twin Cabin 401, with Semi Private Facilities.
    The Sauna
    Superior Suite, Cabin 332
    Suite 419.
    Twin Cabin 510 with private facilities.
    Vavilov's Bar
    Dining Room
    Triple Cabin 327 with shared facilities.
    Akademik Sergey Vavilov at Anchor.
    Presentation Room
    The Bridge of Akademik Sergey Vavilov.
    Twin Cabin 310 with shared facilities.
    The Library
    The Deck
    Akademik Sergey Vavilov
    Cook Suite, Cabin 521.

    Ship Specification

    Staff & Crew
    53
    Guests
    107
    Length
    117 meters
    Breadth
    18.2 meters
    Draft
    6.0 meters
    Propulsion
    Diesl Twin Engines 6,700 horsepower
    Ice Class
    L1
    Cruising Speed
    13 knots in open water
    Registered
    Russia
    Lifeboats
    2 fully enclosed

    Cabins and amenities

    • All cabins have exterior views.
    • One dining room with unreserved seating.
    • Lounge and bar, open in the afternoon until late evening.
    • Library with a collection of polar-themed books.
    • Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
    • Clinic with licensed doctor.
    • Exercise room, sauna and plunge pool.
    • One elevator between decks 1 and 5.

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    Triple Cabin - Shared Facilities
    1 upper and 1 lower berth, sofa bed, washbasin in the cabin writing desk and porthole
    Twin Cabin - Shared Facilities
    1 upper and 1 lower berth, washbasin in cabin, writing desk, porthole
    Twin Cabin - Semi-private Facilities
    1 sofa bed, 1 lower berth, writing desk, window
    Twin Cabin - Private Facilities
    1 sofa bed, 1 lower berth, writing desk, window
    Superior Cabin
    2 lower berths, writing desk, porthole
    Suite
    1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, windows, 1 sofa bed, private facilities with bathtub, desk/chair, TV/DVD
    Cook Suite
    1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, 1 sofa bed, private facilities with bathtub, desk/chair, TV/DVD, windows

    Akademik Sergey Vavilov ship plan

  • Sea Spirit Departures between: Feb 2012 to Mar 2013

    Sail aboard the remarkably comfortable Sea Spirit and experience Quark's Antarctica in grand style with spacious suites. Carrying a maximum of 112 passengers this outstanding vessel, approved for polar waters, is equipped with rubber inflatable boats - called RIBs - for shore transfers and cruising.

    • Quark's all-suite ship
    • Smallest suite is a spacious 215 square feet.
    • 15 suites have balconies.
    • Owner's Suite is an outstanding 550 sq. feet.
    • Flat Screen TVs and DVD players in every suite
    • Open bar
    • Optional kayaking and camping, climbing and cross-country skiing
    • Every suite has an exterior view
    • 10MB communications access card included in every voyage

    Sea Spirit

    • Quark's all-suite ship
    • Smallest suite is a spacious 215 square feet.
    • 15 suites have balconies.
    • Owner's Suite is an outstanding 550 sq. feet.
    • Flat Screen TVs and DVD players in every suite
    • Open bar
    • Optional kayaking and camping, climbing and cross-country skiing
    • Every suite has an exterior view
    • 10MB communications access card included in every voyage
    Sea Spirit

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    The Owner's Suite is designed for entertaining and honeymoons
    The Owner's Suite is designed for entertaining and honeymoons
    The Club Lounge
    Deluxe Cabin with balcony and an area in which to relax
    Suite Deck 6, - the sitting area - Sea Spirit
    Main Deck Cabin with twin beds - Sea Spirit
    Suite Deck Six, Sea Spirit
    This Classic cabin has twin beds - Sea Spirit
    Sea Spirit's triple cabin
    Sea Spirit Deluxe Cabin, with king bed
    Suite, Deck 6, with king bed - Sea Spirit
    Sea Spirit - Superior Cabin with Twin Beds
    Boarding the RIBs and Zodiacs is easy and comfortable

    Ship Specification

    Staff and Crew
    94
    Guests
    112
    Lifeboats
    4 partially enclosed
    Length
    90.6 m
    Breadth
    15.3 m
    Draft
    4.16 m
    Propulsion
    Diesel - 4,720 horsepower
    Ice Class
    1D
    Cruising Speed
    14.5 knots in open water
    Registered
    Bahamas

    Cabins and amenities

    • Library/Game Room
    • Hot tub on Deck 5 with seating area and Bistro
    • 1 lounge
    • Satellite phone access in every cabin
    • Elevator
    • Internet access
    • Private facilities - sink, toilet and shower in every cabin.
    • Gymnasium
    • Multi-purpose presentation room with state-of-the-art equipment
    • Stabilizers for smooth sailing
    • Every suite has an exterior view
    • Flat screen TVs and DVD player in every cabin

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    Triple - Classic
    2 twin beds and a sofa bed on Oceanus Deck
    Main Deck
    Either 2 twins or a King Size bed on the Main Deck
    Classic
    Either 2 twins or a King Size bed on the Oceanus Deck
    Superior
    Either 2 twins or a King Size bed on the Club Deck
    Deluxe
    With private balcony and either 2 twins or a King Size bed on the Sports Deck
    Suite
    With private balcony and either 2 twins or a King Size bed on the Sun Deck
    Owner's Suite
    Living room, bathroom with tub, sleeping room with king bed on the Sun Deck

    Sea Spirit ship plan


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