Introduction
Tour Dates
Ring of Fire - Kuril Islands
Jun 25, 2012 - Jul 07, 2012 (13 Days)
Bering Sea Explorer
Jul 07, 2012 - Jul 19, 2012 (13 Days)
Treasures of the Russian Far East
Jul 19, 2012 - Jul 31, 2012 (13 Days)
Arctic Ocean Discoverer - Wrangel Island
Jul 31, 2012 - Aug 13, 2012 (14 Days)
Across the North East Passage
Aug 13, 2012 - Sep 07, 2012 (26 Days)
Voyage to the End of the Earth
Sep 08, 2012 - Sep 21, 2012 (14 Days)

Shokalskiy

(54 Passengers)

Introduction


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 departures, kayaking is offered.

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Carrying a maximum of 54 travelers in quad, triple, twin cabins and suites. All are outside, with a desk, ample storage and windows. Cabins on Decks 4 and 5 have private facilities and cabins on Deck 3 have shared facilities. Public areas include a lounge and bar, lecture room, small library, infirmary, sauna and two dining rooms. European chefs prepare excellent international cuisine, using high-quality provisions from around the world. The comfortable bar is stocked with a good selection of wine and spirits. Views are excellent from the large, open decks and Navigation Bridge (where we are almost always welcome).


Ship Specifications


Staff & Crew: 30
Guests: 54
Length: 65.9 m
Breadth: 12.8 m
Draft: 4.5 m
Propulsion: 2 Diesel ME 3,076-horsepower engines
Ice Class: AS
Cruising Speed: 10 knots in open water


Cabins and Amenities:


* 27 outside cabins, all featuring private or shared facilities.
* 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.
* Newly-renovated 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.
* Exercise room.

Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.

Itineraries may be subject to change.


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Dining Room

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Trips and Rates Arctic 2012
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Per Person USD
Rates Arctic 2012 		Triple Public
Twin Public
Quad Private
Twin Private
Mini-Suite
Captain's Suite
Jun 25 - Jul 07, 2012
Ring of Fire - Kuril Islands
Kayaking 		$8,450 $9,550 $10,150 $10,700 $11,150 $12,050
Jul 07 - Jul 19, 2012
Bering Sea Explorer
Kayaking 		$9,050 $10,150 $10,750 $11,300 $11,750 $12,650
Jul 19 - Jul 31, 2012
Treasures of the Russian Far East
Kayaking 		$9,050 $10,150 $10,750 $11,300 $11,750 $12,650
Jul 31 - Aug 13, 2012
Arctic Ocean Discoverer - Wrangel Island
Kayaking 		$10,400 $11,400 $12,000 $12,400 $12,900 $13,400
Aug 13 - Sep 07, 2012
Across the North East Passage
Kayaking 		$16,500 $19,550 $20,980 $21,750 $23,600 $26,650
Sep 08 - Sep 21, 2012
Voyage to the End of the Earth
Kayaking 		$8,890 $9,900 $10,875 $11,900 $13,395 $14,600
Surcharge for sea kayaking US$995. Prices quoted are per person in US$, based on twin share; not including airfares or accommodation before or after the cruise. Price includes airport transfers to and from the ship. Single costs are 1.7 times the twin share rate. Fuel surcharge is also included in the price.

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Cabin Photos
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Cabin Photo by Claudio Suter Cabin Photo by Claudio Suter
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Deck Plans

Shokalskiy Deck Plan

Shokalskiy | Ship Information
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