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PROFESSOR MOLCHANOV

Professor Molchanov

Why travel aboard these boats?

  • Small expeditionary boat
  • Maximum of only 52 passengers, ensuring a very personalised experience
  • Sturdy, homely vessels providing a very authentic, expeditionary feel
  • Highly maneuverable and able to access places larger vessels cannot
  • Relaxed, informal and convivial atmosphere
  • The Molchanov was the first vessel to carry private passengers to Antarctica in 1991
  • Loyal following of repeat clients

Technical specifications:

  • 52 passengers (max)
  • Staff & Crew of around 20
  • Sister ships and built in Finland in 1983 as Russian scientific research vessels
  • 71.6m long x 12.8m wide
  • Displacement of 2140 tonnes
  • Speed approx. 10 - 12.5 knots
  • Professors Molchanov was an eminent 19th century meteorologists
    Ice strengthened

The Professor Molchanov is ideally suited for expedition cruising, with ice-strengthened hulls and passive stabilisers. Originally used for polar and oceanographic research, it was then converted for passenger use and fully refurbished. This vessel accommodates a maximum of only 52 passengers in twin and triple cabins, with a choice of en suite or shared bathroom facilities. The public areas include two interconnecting dining rooms, a lounge/ bar/ library, infirmary and sauna. It has a Russian crew of 23, with European chefs to prepare varied international cuisine. An experienced team of naturalists and lecturers are also on board.

 

PROFESSOR MOLCHANOV TRIPS

EAST GREENLAND EXPEDITIONARY CRUISE - SCORESBY SUND

EAST GREENLAND EXPEDITIONARY CRUISE: SCORESBY SUND
  • Travel to one of the world's most pristine destinations
  • Incredible landscapes and gigantic icebergs
  • Travel by small ice strengthened vessel
  • A wilderness journey for people who do not like convention

PRICE: From £2,050 per person

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AROUND SPITSBERGEN

Around Spitsbergen
  • Explore one of the world's last pristine wilderness region
  • Visit the best place in the Arctic to see polar bears
  • Travel aboard a small (max. 48) ice-strengthened vessel

PRICE: From £2,360 per person
DATES: 12/06/2009, 22/06/2009

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GREENLAND SPECIALIST PHOTOGRAPHY VOYAGE

Greenland Specialist Photography Voyage
  • Accompanied by onboard photographer, Wim Broekman
  • Aboard an ice strengthened ship accommodating only 50 people
  • Incredible dramatic landscapes and gigantic icebergs.
  • A very intimate and personalised experience

PRICE: From £2,515 per person
DATES: 15/09/2009

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ANTARCTIC PENINSULA AND SOUTH SHETLANDS

classic antarctica
  • Explore one of the world's last pristine wilderness regions
  • Wonderful wildlife opportunities
  • Voyage aboard smaller ice strengthened ships
  • For travellers looking for an introduction to Antarctica

PRICE: From £4,595 per person

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ANTARCTIC, FALKLANDS AND SOUTH GEORGIA

antarctic, falklands and s georgia
  • Privileged opportunity of seeing a wide range of wildlife
  • Voyage aboard smaller ice strengthened ships (48 to 122)
  • Visit Ernest Shackleton's grave on South Georgia

PRICE: From £6,425 per person

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