Small, ice-strengthened vessel offering an experience more like a private expedition than a conventional cruise
The Akademik Shokalskiy was built in Finland in 1983 for oceanographic research. The ship has since been refurbished in 1998 for passenger use and is ideally suited for expedition cruising.
The Akademik Shokalskiy carries a maximum of 48 travelers in comfortable triple, twin and superior cabins, and suite. All cabins are outside, with a desk, ample storage space and windows.
Public areas on the vessel include a lounge/bar, a lecture room/library, sauna, infirmary and dining rooms. Views are excellent from the large, open deck and navigation bridge (where you are almost always welcome).
The atmosphere aboard is relaxed, more akin to that of a private expedition than a conventional cruise ship.
Star Rating:
Specialty
Cruise Type:
Speciality
Maiden Voyage:
1983
Passenger Capacity(dbl):
48
Tonnage:
1,753
Length:
71.6 metres
Nationality of Crew:
Russia
Beam:
12.8 metres
Nationality of Officers:
Russia
Speed:
10 knots
Nationality of Dining Staff:
Russia
Draft:
4.5 metres
Ship Registration:
Russia
Onboard Currency:
N/A
Refurbished:
1998
This suite is approx 23.2 m2 \ 250.8 sq ft with a private Bathroom 1.8 m2 \ 19.4 sq ft Amundsen Suite also features: LIVING ROOM: Convertible Sofa Bed: 1.9 x 0.8 m \ 6.2 x 2.6 ft TV + VCR (PAL System) Refrigerator Writing Desk + Light + Bookshelf Electrical Outlets (European) 220 Volt/50Hz Table + Chairs 2 Wardrobes 4 Square Windows/Portholes Large Mirror The Seperate Bedroom features: Large Bed: 1.9 x 1.4 m \ 6.2 x 4.6 ft Wardrobe Bedside Cabinet with Drawers 1 Square Window/Porthole And Private Bathroom: Toilet (vacuum system) Shower Cabinet + Mirror Wash-basin.
There are 2 Superior Suites onboard Cabin 510 = 15.86 m2 \ 170.7 sq ft, Bathroom 1.9 m2 \ 20.7 sq ft Cabin 517 = 19.4 m2 \ 208.8 sq ft, Bathroom 1.7 m2 \ 18.3 sq ft The Living Room features: Convertible Sofa Bed: 1.9 x 0.8 m \ 6.2 x 2.6 ft TV + VCR (PAL System) Refrigerator Large Writing Desk + Drawers + Light + Bookshelf Electrical Outlets (European) 220 Volt/50Hz Table + Chairs Wardrobes 2 Square Windows/Portholes BEDROOM: Large Bed: 1.9 x 1.4 m \ 6.2 x 4.6 ft 1 Square Window/Porthole BATHROOM: Toilet (vacuum system) Shower Cabinet + Mirror Wash-basin
Triple Cabins with Shared Facilites vary in size from 10.35-11.15 m2 \ 111.4-120sq ft. Cabins feature: 2 Lower Berths: 1.9 x 0.7 m \ 6.2 x 2.3 ft 1 Upper Berth + Ladder: 1.9 x 0.7 m \ 6.2 x 2.3 ft (312 has 2 Upper Berths + Ladders) Sofa Writing Desk + Light + Chair Electrical Outlets (European) 220 Volt/50Hz Bookshelf 2 Wardrobes 1 Upper Cabinet with Mirror 1 Lower Cabinet 1 Window/Porthole Wash-basin
Twin Cabins with shared facilities vary in size from 9.88-11.5 m2 \ 106.3-123.8 sq ft. Cabins feature: 2 Lower Berths: 1.9 x 0.8 m \ 6.2 x 2.6 ft (Except for 315 which has 2 Lower, 1 Upper) Sofa Writing Desk + Light + Chair Electrical Outlets (European) 220 Volt/50Hz Bookshelf 2 Wardrobes 1 Upper Cabinet with Mirror 1 Lower Cabinet 1 Window/Porthole Wash-basin
There are 12 Twin Cabins with Private Facilities. They vary in size from 7.6-10.1 m2 \ 81.8-108.7 sq ft and the Bathrooms are between 1.8-2.3 m2 \ 19.4-24.8 sq ft Cabins Feature: 1 Lower Berth: 1.9 x 0.8 m \ 6.2 x 2.6 ft 1 Upper Berth + Ladder (With the exception of 411 & 421 which have 2 Lower Berths) Sofa + 2 Drawers Refrigerator Writing Desk + Light + Chair Electrical Outlets (European) 220 Volt/50Hz Bookshelf 2 Wardrobes 1 Square Window/Porthole BATHROOM: Toilet (vacuum system) Shower Cabinet + Mirror Wash-basin
Our excellent Western chefs prepare three healthy, delicious meals each day, with snacks and treats available in the dining rooms at other times.
The nature of these cruises means that the company does not take children under the age of 12. Children 12 and over pay full adult fare and are treated as adults. No special activities are offered.
