PROFESSOR MULTANOVSKIY

Professor Multanovskiy

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 and Multanovskiy were eminent 19th century meteorologists
Ice strengthened

The Professor Multanovskiy 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.