SPIRIT OF ENDERBY

Spirit Of Enderby

Why travel aboard this boat?

• Only 48 passengers (max)
• Built in Finland in the 1984 and sister ship to the Akademik Shokalskiy
• Extensively refurbished and added to in 2004, including the cabins
• One of the best run ships of its kind
• Named after The Enderby Brothers, English captains at the forefront of Antarctic exploration for almost 40 years in the early 1800's
• Small and nimble, capable of reaching places many larger ships cannot
• Relaxed, informal and convivial atmosphere
• Staffed by extremely knowledgeable personnel
• Offers a very authentic and personalised expeditionary voyage
• Strong naturalist and birding emphasis

Technical specifications:

• Max. of only 48 passengers
• Staff & Crew of approx. 43
• Built in Finland in 1984 as a Russian scientific research vessel
• Ice strengthened (KM Class)
• Cruising speed: 10 knots

The Spirit of Enderby accommodates 48 passengers in quite basic but perfectly comfortable cabins, ranging from twin cabins with shared bathroom facilities to a suite. A sister ship to the Akademik Shokalskiy, this class of vessel is ideally suited for expedition cruising in the southern ocean. Public areas include a lounge, bar, library, dining room and lecture room with the latest technology in audio presentation. The ship is manned by Russian officers and crew, with New Zealand and Australian hotel and expedition staff.