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Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

Tripcode: PSG

Countries visited: Antarctica, Argentina, Falkland Islands

Adult Group Holidays Leisurely Polar Expedition Special Interest Wildlife Wilderness

Akademik Ioffe

Akademik IoffeFinnish-built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is stable yet manoeuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.

NB: Individual cabin-type pricing is not available online. Please call us to discuss availability and pricing or email us at polar@exodus.co.uk

 

Additional information

Ship Facts:

  • Passengers: 96 • Staff & Crew: 63
  • Length: 117.04m • Breadth: 18.28m • Draught: 6.09m
  • Lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed
  • Propulsion: 5,000 KW diesel twin engine
  • 14.5 knots in open water
  • Ice Class: L1 • Registered: Russia

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Ioffe Cabin colour codes

Standard twin cabin (shared facilities), Akademik IoffeOn board

  • Expert naturalists and historians
  • Access to bridge available
  • 48 cabins, all with exterior views
  • Cabins have either shared, semi-private or private facilities
  • Theatre style presentation room
  • One dining room with unreserved seating
  • Lounge and bar
  • Polar library
  • Ship-to-shore communication via satellite
  • Clinic with licensed doctor
  • Exercise room, sauna and plunge pool
  • One elevator between passenger deck and the Bridge level

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Akademik Ioffe Deckplan

Akademik Sergey Vavilov

One Ocean Voyager (formerly Akademik Sergey Vavilov)Designed for polar research, the Akademik Sergey Vavilov (also known as One Ocean Voyager) is modern, comfortable, safe and ice-strengthened. From small group sessions to briefings for all passengers, we have public spaces onboard 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. A selection of movies and documentaries can also be watched in the lounge.

Enjoy the sumptuous meals prepared for you by our culinary team in our dining room, which can host all passengers, in a single seating with ample room.
Other facilities include the theatre style presentation room, gift-shop, fitness room, massage room, hot water spa, sauna and salt water plunge pool.
NB: Individual cabin-type pricing is not available online. Please call us to discuss availability and pricing or email us at polar@exodus.co.uk

Additional information

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Ship Facts:

  • Passengers: 90 • Staff & Crew: 63
  • Length: 117.04m • Breadth: 18.28m • Draught: 6.09m
  • Lifeboats: 2 fully enclosed
  • Propulsion: 5,000 KW diesel twin engine
  • 14.5 knots in open water
  • Ice Class: L1 • Registered: Russia

 

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
  • Ship-to-shore communication via satellite
  • Clinic with licensed doctor
  • One elevator between passenger decks and the Bridge level

Akademik Sergey Vavilov cabin classes



Deckplan for the One Ocean Voyager (formerly Akademik Sergey Vavilov)

Akademik Sergey Vavilov Deckplan

Ocean Diamond

Sail aboard the Ocean Diamond a modern, stable super-yacht and experience Antarctica. Carrying a maximum of 189 passengers this outstanding vessel, features onboard amenities such as a massage and wellness program and a well-stocked polar library.

The Ocean Diamond is staffed with Quark’s legendary captains, officers, expedition leaders, and guides.

Ocean Diamond
  • 189 guests.
  • Optional camping, kayaking, snowshoeing, skiing & mountaineering.
  • A fleet of Zodiacs for shore landings.
  • Chefs pamper you with delicious meals, three times daily.
  • 4 fully enclosed lifeboats.
  • All cabins have exterior views and facilities en suite.
  • Polar Library & Expert in Residence Program.

Additional information

Ship Specification

Staff & Crew
144
Guests
189
Length
124 meters
Breadth
16 meters
Draft
4.9 meters
Propulsion
2 Wichmann Engines, 7375 horsepower
Ice Class
1D
Cruising Speed
15.5 knots in open water
Registered
Nassau, Bahamas
Lifeboats
4 fully enclosed

Cabins and amenities

  • All cabins and suites have private facilities & exterior views.
  • Single has one double bed with window.
  • Twin cabins have one double bed or two twin beds.
  • Triple cabins are identical to twin cabins, with a third pull-down berth.
  • All cabins have flat-screen TV, DVD player.
  • Passenger elevator.
  • Bar staffed by a professional bartender.
  • Theatre-style auditorium
  • Clinic with licensed doctor.
  • Photography program includes the services of a resident photography instructor.
  • Polar Library contains the largest collection of polar books & DVDs.
  • Massage & Wellness program offers yoga classes, aromatherapy treatments & massage therapy.

Ocean Diamond and the cabin images

Ocean Diamond Ocean Diamond Zodiac Excursion Ocean Diamond Suite Choose from seven different cabin categories onboard the Ocean Diamond Spacious cabins and numerous amenities onboard Ocean Diamond Comfortable twin cabin on Ocean Diamond

Deck Plans

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Triple Cabin
1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, 1 pull-down upper berth, private facilities, opening window, desk and chair.
Twin Cabin
1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, opening window, desk and chair.
Suite
1 wider bed and sofa bed, private facilities, separate sitting room, 2 opening windows, 2 desks/chairs, table, TV/DVD.
Ocean Diamond ship plan

Sea Adventurer

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

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  • 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.

Additional information

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

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
Sea Adventurer (formerly Clipper) ship plan

Sea Spirit

The Sea Spirit’s spacious, comfortable cabins and fine dining enable you to enjoy your polar expedition in style. Its plush interior is fitted with deep carpets and wood panelled corridors while its powerful engines produce impressive speed in open water

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  • All cabins en suite with exterior views
  • 15 cabins have balconies.
  • Smallest cabin is a spacious 215 square feet!
  • Optional kayaking and camping
  • 10MB communications access card included in every voyage
  • Gym, library, small shop and presentation lounge
  • Flat screen TVs and DVD players in every cabin
  • Ample space on viewing decks

Additional information

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
  • Stablizers for smooth sailing
  • Every cabin has an exterior view.
  • Flat screen TVs and DVD player in every cabin
The Owner's Suite is designed for entertaining and honeymoons The Club Lounge, with homemade cookies to tempt you Deluxe Cabin with balcony and an area in which to relax This is a Suite with a king bed looking toward the sitting area This is a Main Deck cabin with twin beds and sitting area Suite Deck Six, with king bed and balcony This Classic cabin has twin beds, a king bed is also available There is a cabin category for everyone - this is a triple The sliding door to the balcony is open in this Deluxe cabin Suite, Deck 6, note the privacy curtain and the dressing table Superior Cabin with twin beds and an elegant dressing table Boarding the RIBs and Zodiacs is easy and comfortable

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
Sea Spirit ship plan
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