Akademik Sergey Vavilov (Arctic - 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 atmospshere: just 104 guests
Additional information
Ship Specification
- Staff & Crew
- 53
- Guests
- 104
- 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.
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
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
- 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
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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