Ship Information - Crossing the Circle

Quark’s remarkable fleet includes icebreakers, expedition ships, science and research vessels, and even an intimate luxury craft.  All are outfitted specifically for polar travel, and operated by staff and crew with hundreds of voyages to their credit.  This expertise, combined with the exceptional manoeuvrability and stability of our ships, allows us to adjust to changing conditions – delivering the safest, most comfortable and most unforgettable adventure of your life.

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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.

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  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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  Twin Cabin, 415

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  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

  
• 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

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  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.

  Interactive Deck Plans

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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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