Akademik Shokalskiy

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Akademik Shokalskiy

Akademik Shokalskiy

Akademik Shokalskiy is the sister ship to the Spirit of Enderby (Professor Khromov). They were both built in 1984 for polar and oceanographic research and, being fully ice-strengthened, they are perfect for expedition travel.

She carries just 48 passengers and provides comfortable accommodation in twin share cabins approximately half of which have private facilities. All cabins have outside windows or portholes and ample storage space.

On board there is a combined bar/library lounge area and a dedicated lecture room. The cuisine is excellent and is prepared by top NZ chefs.

The real focus and emphasis of every expedition is getting you ashore as often as possible for as long as possible with maximum safety and comfort. Our Expeditions are accompanied by some of the most experienced naturalists and guides, who have devoted a lifetime to field research in the areas that we visit. The ship is crewed by a very enthusiastic and most experienced Russian Captain and crew.

Technical description:

  • Classification: Russian register KM ice class
  • Year built: 1984
  • Accommodation:  48 berths  
  • Shipyard: Finland
  • Main engines: power 2×1560 bhp (2x 1147Kw) 
  • Register: Russia
  • Maximum speed: 12 knots (2 engines)
  • Cruising speed: 10 knots (one engine) 
  • Bunker capacity: 320 tons

Heritage Suites: [513] Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed and a single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Large forward and side facing windows allow for great views.

Mini Suites: [510, 517] Separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or sofa in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Windows.

Superior Plus Cabins: [505, 509, 518, 521, 411, 421, 425, 426] Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Windows.

Superior Cabins:  [413, 415, 418, 420] One bunk (one upper and one lower berth), writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. Windows.

Main Deck Cabins:  [311, 314, 315, 321, 322, 326, 327, 331] Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private basin. Nearby shower and toilet facilities are shared with other Main Deck cabins. Porthole.

Main Deck Triple: [312, 313] One bunk (one upper and one lower berth) plus an additional lower berth, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private basin. Nearby shower and toilet facilities are shared with other Main Deck cabins. Porthole.