Ship Information - Antarctic Explorer

Nimble, quiet and stable, the Finnish-built Akademik Ioffe was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe, sister ship of 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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  • Akademik Ioffe Departures between: Aug 2010 to Mar 2011

    Finnish-built for the Russian Academy of Science, Akademik Ioffe was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The vessel carries a maximum of 107 guests in a variety of cabin configurations.

    • Platform for optional kayaking & camping.
    • Only 107 guests.
    • Fleet of Zodiacs.
    • Exceptionally stable.
    • Fully enclosed lifeboats.
    • Choice of shared, semi-private and private facilities.
    • Sails in the Arctic and Antarctica.
    • Ice-strengthened hull.

    Akademik Ioffe

    • Platform for optional kayaking & camping.
    • Only 107 guests.
    • Fleet of Zodiacs.
    • Exceptionally stable.
    • Fully enclosed lifeboats.
    • Choice of shared, semi-private and private facilities.
    • Sails in the Arctic and Antarctica.
    • Ice-strengthened hull.
    Akademik Ioffe

    Akademik Ioffe Images

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    Akademik Ioffe at anchor.
    Akademik Ioffe at anchor.
    Twin Cabin 506 with private facilities.
    Reception, Akademik Ioffe
    Ioffe's lounge area.
    Boarding a Zodiac from the ship.
    Ioffe's Cook Suite Bedroom, Cabin 521.
    Akademik Ioffe in the Arctic.
    Twin Cabin, Akademik Ioffe.
    A suite on Akademik Ioffe.
    Triple Cabin with Shared Facilities.
    The bow of Akademik Ioffe

    Ship Specification

    Staff & Crew
    53
    Guests
    107
    Lifeboats
    2 fully enclosed
    Length
    117 m
    Breadth
    18.03 m
    Draft
    6.11 m
    Propulsion
    Diesel - 7,000 horsepower
    Ice Class
    L1
    Cruising Speed
    14.5 knots in open water
    Registered
    Russia

    Cabins and amenities

    • All cabins have exterior views
    • Cabins have either shared, semi-private or private facilities (See deck plan)
    • One dining room with unreserved seating.
    • Theater-style presentation room.
    • Lounge and bar, open afternoon and evening.
    • Library with a collection of polar-themed books.
    • Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
    • Clinic with licensed doctor.
    • Gym, sauna and swimming pool.
    • One elevator between decks 1 and 5.

    Interactive Deck Plans

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

    Akademik Ioffe ship plan

  • Clipper Adventurer Departures between: Nov 2010 to Feb 2011

    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.

    • Ice-strengthened hull.
    • Only 122 guests.
    • 4 fully 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.

    Clipper Adventurer

    • Ice-strengthened hull.
    • Only 122 guests.
    • 4 fully 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.
    Clipper Adventurer

    Clipper Adventurer Images

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

    Ship Specification

    Staff & Crew
    72
    Guests
    122
    Lifeboats
    4 fully enclosed
    Length
    100.1 meters
    Breadth
    16.3 meters
    Draft
    4.5 meters
    Propulsion
    Diesel - 5,280 horsepower.
    Ice Class
    1A
    Cruising Speed
    12 knots in open water
    Registration
    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.

    Interactive Deck Plans

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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

    Clipper Adventurer ship plan

  • Ocean Nova Departures between: Nov 2010 to Mar 2011

    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.
    • Ice strengthened hull.
    • A fleet of Zodiacs for shore landings.
    • Optional kayaking and camping available.
    • Scandianvian designed and built.
    • 2 fully enclosed lifeboats.
    • Dedicated single cabins.

    Ocean Nova

    • Only 73 guests.
    • Ice strengthened hull.
    • A fleet of Zodiacs for shore landings.
    • Optional kayaking and camping available.
    • Scandianvian designed and built.
    • 2 fully enclosed lifeboats.
    • Dedicated single cabins.
    Ocean Nova

    Ocean Nova Images

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

    Ship Specification

    Staff & Crew
    38
    Guests
    73
    Length
    73 m
    Breadth
    11 meters
    Draft
    3.7 meters
    Propulsion
    Diesel - 2,000-horsepower
    Ice Class
    1D
    Cruising Speed
    12 knots in open water
    Registration
    Bahamas

    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.

    Interactive Deck Plans

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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: Aug 2010 to Feb 2011

    Finnish-built for the Russian Academy of Science, the Polar Adventure Ship Akademik Sergey Vavilov is designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research.

    • Panoramic observation lounge
    • Only 107 guests
    • Platform for optional kayaking & camping
    • A fleet of Zodiacs
    • Exceptionally stable
    • Fully enclosed lifeboats
    • Choice of shared, semi-private and private facilities.
    • Sails in the Arctic and Antarctica.
    • Ice-strengthened hull.

    Akademik Sergey Vavilov

    • Panoramic observation lounge
    • Only 107 guests
    • Platform for optional kayaking & camping
    • A fleet of Zodiacs
    • Exceptionally stable
    • Fully enclosed lifeboats
    • Choice of shared, semi-private and private facilities.
    • Sails in the Arctic and Antarctica.
    • Ice-strengthened hull.
    Akademik Sergey Vavilov

    Akademik Sergey Vavilov Images

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

    Ship Specification

    Staff & Crew
    53
    Guests
    107
    Length
    117 meters
    Breadth
    18.03 meters
    Draft
    6.10 meters
    Propulsion
    5,000 KW diesel twin engine
    Ice Class
    L1
    Cruising Speed
    14.5 knots in open water
    Registration
    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.

    Interactive Deck Plans

    Download Cabin Information PDF

    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


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