Our Ships

AKADEMIK IOFFE

Description

A 348 foot ship built in Scandinavia by the Russian Academy of Science in 1988-89 for hydro-acoustic ocean research and refurbished over the past few years. The ship is particularly stable due to a sophisticated stabilisation and trimming system built into the ice-strengthened hull. She is also manoeuvrable, quiet and fast with a maximum cruising speed of 14.5 knots. Although she can carry a maximum of 110 passengers she will only carry 96. On board there is also a theatre-style presentation room, small gym, sauna and swimming pool, lounge, bar, dining room, library and infirmary.

Cabins & Ameneties

All cabins have exterior views
Cabins have either shared, semi-private or private facilities (see deck plan)
One dining room with unreserved seating
Theater-style presentation room
Lounge and bar, open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits
Library with a collection of polar-themed books
Ship-to-shore communications via satellite
Clinic with licensed doctor
Gym, sauna and swimming pool
One elevator between passenger deck levels and to the Bridge level

Ship Specifications

Staff & Crew: 53
Guests: 110
Length: 117.04m
Breadth: 18.28m
Draft: 6.09m
Propulsion: 5,000 KW diesel twin engine
Ice Class: KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B
Cruising Speed: 14.5 knots in open water
Registered: Russia

Deck Plan