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Spitsbergen Explorer
Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland & Iceland
West Greenland Explorer
Ultimate Thule Expedition
East Greenland Explorer
Shokalskiy
(48 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 departure camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and mountaineering adventure options are offered.
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Carrying a maximum of 48 travelers in triple, twin and superior 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: 50
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:
* 26 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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Trips and Rates Arctic 2010
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Per Person USD
Rates Arctic 2010 |
Triple Shared Facilities | Twin Shared Facilities | Twin Private Facilities | Superior | Amundsen Suite |
Charter
Flight |
Fuel
Supplement |
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Jun 27 - Jul 07, 2010
Spitsbergen Explorer Kayaking |
$5,290 | $6,290 | $7,190 | $8,390 | $9,590 | N/A | TBD | ||
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Jul 07 - Jul 17, 2010
Spitsbergen Explorer Kayaking |
$5,290 | $6,290 | $7,190 | $8,390 | $9,590 | N/A | TBD | ||
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Jul 17 - Jul 30, 2010
Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland & Iceland Kayaking |
$6,490 | $7,690 | $8,990 | $10,390 | $11,790 | N/A | TBD | ||
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Aug 06 - Aug 13, 2010
West Greenland Explorer Kayaking |
$3,540 | $4,240 | $4,740 | $5,540 | $6,240 | $975 | TBD | ||
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Aug 13 - Aug 27, 2010
Ultimate Thule Expedition Kayaking |
$6,240 | $7,540 | $8,440 | $10,540 | $12,540 | $975 | TBD | ||
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Sep 01 - Sep 08, 2010
East Greenland Explorer Kayaking |
$3,290 | $3,990 | $4,490 | $5,290 | $5,990 | $675 | TBD | ||
| Standard twin cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the Twin Shared price. All cabins are smoke-free. Smoking is only permitted in designated areas only. Optional Kayaking $495 per person. Prices reflect Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum of $100,000 per person. | |||||||||
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