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 SHIPBOARD INFORMATION
Akademik Shokalskiy was originally designed and built in Finland
for polar and oceanographic research. The ship is small, nimble, and
ice-strengthened, capable of reaching the nooks and crannies of Antarctica
that many larger ships cannot. The vessel is equipped with Zodiacs. On
select departure camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and
mountaineering adventure options are offered.
CABINS & AMENITIES
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26 outside cabins, all featuring private or shared
facilities
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Two dining rooms with unreserved seating: buffet-style
breakfast with table service; table-service lunch and dinner with main
course choices, from a menu that changes daily; cakes served in
mid-afternoon; coffee and tea available 24 hours from a self-serve
station
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Newly-renovated presentation room
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Lounge and bar, open late afternoon and evening with a
wide selection of wines and spirits
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Library with a collection of polar-themed books
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Ship-to-shore communications via satellite
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Clinic with licensed doctor
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Exercise room
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Please note: there is no passenger elevator between
decks
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
| Staff & Crew |
30 |
| Guests |
50 |
| Length |
65.9m |
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Breadth |
12.8m |
| Draft |
4.5m |
| Propulsion |
2
Diesel ME 3,076-horsepower engines |
| Ice Class |
AS |
| Cruising Speed |
10
knots in open water |
| Registered |
Russia |
DECKPLAN
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