AKADEMIK SERGEY VAVILOV

Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Why travel aboard these boats?

Medium Adventure boat
Exceptionally stable, quiet and maneuverable
Authentic, expeditionary ship
Fast cruising speed of 14.5 knots
Choice of 4 different cabins types from shared triple to suite, with choice of private or shared bathroom
Spacious public areas and generous deck space
Being very stable, a good option for less confident sailors

Technical specifications:

Almost identical sister ships
110 passengers (max)
Staff & Crew of approx. 53
Built in Finland in the late 1980's
Originally commissioned as a Russian scientific research vessel
117.04m long x 18.28m wide
Ice strenthened

The Akademik Sergey Vavilov was Scandinavian built in Finland for the Russian Academy of Science in 1988-89. As the pride of the Russian scientific fleet, this ship boasts state-of-the-art technology, having been designed to be exceptionally stable, maneuverable, fast and quiet. Inside there is little, if any, ambient engine noise or vibration. This ship have a sophisticated stabilisation and trimming system built into its ice-strengthened hull, which makes the journey comfortable, even in a gale! Unmatched stability, coupled with superior speed, maximum cruising speed of 14.5 knots, adds up to more time at your destination, rather than at sea.

The vessel can accommodate a maximum of 110 guests and all cabins have exterior views with either shared, semi-private or private facilities. Public areas and amenities include a communal dining room with unreserved seating, a theater-style presentation room, a lounge and bar, open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits, a library with a collection of polar-themed books, ship-to-shore communications via satellite, a clinic with a licensed doctor, a gym, sauna and swimming pool. The captain and crew, numbering 53, maintain the ship to the highest standards and keep them immaculately clean. The crew has many years of experience in Antarctica and are committed to ensuring a safe and memorable journey.