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
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Clipper Adventurer's Bridge
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.
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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
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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
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Twin Cabin 401, with Semi Private Facilities.
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
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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
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The Owner's Suite is designed for entertaining and honeymoons
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
Interactive Deck Plans
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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
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