Akademik Ioffe: Classic Antarctica

Designed and built as a scientific research vessel in Finland, the Akademik Ioffe is very stable, quiet and comfortable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability while still allowing her to be maneuverable. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a maximum cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots. She accommodates 96 guests and has been refitted and refurbished over the last five years to improve her comfort and calibre of facilities.

2013/2014 Itineraries, Dates & Fees

Off The Beaten Track Itinerary
Day 1 / Ushuaia, Argentina embarkation
Days 2 & 3 Drake Passage
Days 4 & 10 Antarctic Peninsula
Days 11 & 12 Drake Passage
Day 13 Ushuaia, disembarkation

Nov 8-20 2013
One Ocean Suite: $12.090
Shackleton Suite: $10,690
Superior: $10,190
Twin Private: $9,590
Twin Semi-Private: $8,990
Triple Shared: $6,590

Antarctica Peninsula Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina embarkation 
Days 2 & 3: Drake Passage
Days 4-8: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9 & 10: Drake Passage
Day 11: Ushuaia disembarkation 

Dec 8-18, 2013, Mar 3-13 2014
One Ocean Suite: $11,190
Shackleton Suite: $10,090
Superior: $9,690
Twin Private: $9,290
Twin Semi-Private: $8,590
Triple Shared: $6,290

Dec 18-28 2013, Jan 9-19 2014
One Ocean Suite: $12,190
Shackleton Suite: $10,790
Superior: $10,190
Twin Private: $9,890
Twin Semi-Private: $9,390
Triple Shared: $7,390

Antarctic Circle Voyage (12 day) Itinerary
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina embarkation
Days 2 & 3: Drake Passage
Days 4-10: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 11 & 12: Drake Passage
Day 13: Ushuaia disembarkation

Dec 28, 2013 - Jan 9, 2014, Jan 19 - Jan 31, 2014
One Ocean Suite: $14,290
Shackleton Suite: $12,890
Superior: $12,390
Twin Private: $11,790
Twin Semi-Private: $11,190
Triple Shared: $8,690

Antarctic Circle Voyage (13 day) Itinerary
Day 1: Ushuaia, Argentina embarkation
Days 2 & 3: Drake Passage
Days 4-11: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 12 & 13: Drake Passage
Day 14: Ushuaia disembarkation

Feb 18 - Mar 3, 2014
One Ocean Suite: $15,790
Shackleton Suite: $13,990
Superior: $13,590
Twin Private: $12,690
Twin Semi-Private: $12,090
Triple Shared: $9,490

Deposit: $1500 per person (nonrefundable)

Included : Itinerary/pre-departure information, Educational presentations, Team of naturalists & resident photographer, All Zodiac excursions, On board welcome reception and dinner, farewell dinner, All meals during the voyage, Tea with fresh snacks each afternoon, Coffee, tea, hot chocolate throughout the day, Onboard medical officer,  special programs on board (such as hiking, photography), camping if offered,  Use of multimedia station. Multimedia room where you can download your photos at the end of the day if you wish, Foul weather gear set – rain jacket, bib pants and Lacrosse gumboots (wellington boots) Or SeaLine water proof backpack, Bushnell waterproof binoculars and Lacrosse gumboots (wellington boots), Transfers from the meeting point in Ushuaia to the pier to board the ship on day 1 of the cruise and transfers from the pier to the meeting point or airport on the last day of the cruise.

Not Included
Travel to and from the start and end point of trip, meals ashore pre and post-expedition, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages (excluding coffee, tea, and hot chocolate), gratuities for Expedition staff and crew, passport & visa fees, optional activities including kayaking, items of a personal nature (telecommunications, laundry, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and departure taxes, optional travel insurance, required medical evacuation insurance.


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