Akademik Sergey Vavilov : Classic Antarctica

Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. She is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. She accommodates 92 guests in a variety  cabin categories, with private, semi-private, and shared facilities, all with exterior views. Amenities include a sauna and plunge pool. The Vavilov has one elevator between passenger deck levels and the Bridge level.

2013/2014 Itineraries, Dates & Fees

Antarctica Peninsula Adventure Itinerary
Day 1: Ushuaia
Days 2 & 3: Drake Passage
Days 4-8: Antarctic Peninsula
Days 9 & 10: Drake Passage
Day 11: Ushuaia/Home

Dec 10-20, 2013, Mar 6-16, 2014, Mar 16-26, 2014
One Ocean Suite: $11,190
Shackleton Suite: $10,090
Superior: $9,690
Twin Private: $9,290
Twin Semi-Private: $8,590
Triple Share: $6,290

Jan 27-Feb 6, 2014, Feb 24-Mar 6, 2014
One Ocean Suite: $12,190
Shackleton Suite: $10,790
Superior: $10,190
Twin Private: $9,890
Twin Semi-Private: $9,390
Triple Share: $7,390

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

Jan 15-27, 2014
One Ocean Suite: $14,290
Shackleton Suite: $12,890
Superior: $12,390
Twin Private: $11,790
Twin Semi-Private: $11,190
Triple Share: $8,690

Christmas In Antarctica Itinerary
Shorter, 8 day itinerary
Please call your Adventure Specialist for details.

Deposit: $1500 per person (nonrefundable)

Included
Accommodations on board ship, meals from dinner on Day 1 to breakfast on final day, coffee, tea and hot chocolate, services of Expedition naturalists and resident photographer, transfers on Day 1 from the meeting point in Ushuaia to the pier on Day 1 and transfers from the ship to the meeting point or airport on final day, all Zodiac excursions, on board medical officer, overnight camping (only offered on select voyages), foul-weather gear set to borrow including jacket and boots.

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.

Please click on the deck plan thumbnail below for full size image.





One Ocean Suite: One double berth in separate sleeping area, one sofa bed, private facilities with bathtub, desk/chair, TV/DVD, windows
Shackleton Suite: One double berth in a separate sleeping area, one sofa bed, windows, private facilities with bathtub, desk/chair, TV/DVD
Superior: Two lower berths, writing desk and porthole
Twin Private: One lower berth, one sofa bed, writing desk and window
Twin Semi-Private: One lower berth, one sofa bed, writing desk and window
Triple Shared: One upper and one lower berth, on sofa bed, washbasin in cabin, writing desk and porthole