SHIP SPECIFICATIONS AKADEMIK SERGEY VAVILOV Passengers Staff & Crew Length Breadth Draft Lifeboats Propulsion Speed Ice Class Registered 92 65 117m 18.3m 6m 2 fully enclosed 5,000 HP diesel twin engine 14.5 knots in open water L1 Russia
The Ship: Finnish-built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly during hydro-acoustic research. External stabilisers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability and she has an ice-strengthened hull. She has a fantastic 270 degree bar on deck 6 and is our most popular ship. From small group sessions to briefings for all passengers, there are public spaces on-board the ship ideally suited for each and every need. A separate bar and lounge located on deck six, as well as a library provide ideal places to sit and relax or catch up on some reading. On Board: Expert naturalists and historians Access to Bridge available 50 cabins, all with exterior views Cabins have either shared, semi-private or private facilities Theatre style presentation room One dining room with unreserved seating Exercise room, sauna and plunge pool Panoramic lounge and bar Polar library Multimedia room Ship-to-shore communication via satellite Clinic with licensed doctor One elevator Deck 3 through to Deck 5
Deck Plan: DECK 6 DECK 5 DECK 4 DECK 3 MAIN DECK TRIPLE SHARE TWIN SEMI-PRIVATE TWIN PRIVATE SUPERIOR SHACKLETON ONE OCEAN
Cabin Class: All cabins are efficiently designed and well appointed, with ecologically sensitive amenities that are wall mounted for easy access. This includes shampoo, conditioner, body milk, soap and bathrobes. Main Deck Triple Share: Located on deck 3 these cabins feature two lower berths and one upper berth. One lower berth can be converted to a comfortable sofa during the day. Washroom facilities are shared. There is a washbasin in the cabin, a writing desk and chair and ample storage for all cabin occupants. These cabins are efficient and well-appointed with two portholes with the option to open one. One triple cabin is reserved for female guests and the other for male guests. Triple cabins can also be booked by groups of three travelling together. Twin Semi-Private: Located on deck 4 these cabins have two lower berths, one of which can be converted to a sofa during the day. These cabins have tall wardrobes with internal shelving for storage, a writing desk, chair, bookshelf and a window that can be opened. Facilities are semi-private, meaning you share the washroom with the adjacent cabin. Twin Private: Located on decks 3, 4 and 5 these spacious well-appointed cabins feature two lower berths (one of which can be converted to a sofa during the day), with private washroom facilities (sink, shower, toilet and bathroom cabinet). There are tall wardrobes with internal shelving for storage, a writing desk, chair, bookshelf and a window that can be opened.
Superior: There are three Superior cabins, all located on deck 3. They feature portholes (rather than windows), which allow in ample natural light and can be opened. These bright, spacious cabins provide easy access to the ships reception area, dining room, presentation rooms, outer decks, mudroom and the gangway. Shackleton Suites: Located on decks 4 and 5 these cabins are separated into two spacious rooms, one that is ideal for relaxation with a sofa (convertible to a bed), large table, writing desk, chair, ample storage and a large window that can be opened. A separate private bedroom has a double berth with upgraded linen/ pillows, night light, private facilities, ipad, mini stereo, capsule coffee maker, fully stocked mini bar and ipod alarm clock with audio line. One Ocean Suite: Located on deck 5 this cabin is separated into two very spacious rooms. A spacious lounge area is perfect for relaxation and features a sofa (convertible to a bed), large table, writing desk, ample storage, plus large pictures windows overlooking the bow (forward facing) that can be opened. The separate bedroom features a double bed with upgraded linen/ pillows, night light, and windows over the port side of the ship. The bathroom has a bathtub and shower. There is also an ipad, mini stereo, capsule coffee maker, fully stocked mini bar, ipod alarm clock with audio line and several armchairs.