arctic accommodations

Cruise to the Arctic frontiers and North Pole on the newest addition to the Quark Expeditions fleet. the 50 Years of Victory is the largest, most sophisticated, and powerful icebreaker ever constructed.

The Kapitan Khlebnikov is a powerful polar class icebreaker, which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe with adventurous travelers since 1992. No other expedition vessel has navigated more polar waters. The Khlebnikov accommodates 112 guests in 54 first class cabins.

The spectacular 78-passenger Antarctic Dream offers beautiful outside cabins with private bath. It features a helicopter for unforgettable flight-seeing over Antarctica. There are also observation decks, lecture room, spa, sauna, massage, library, medical clinic and more.

The Akademik Sergey Vavilovand her sister ship the Akademik Ioffe are well-equipped, ice strengthened vessels capable of carrying up to 110 passengers. The relatively new Scandinavian-built exploration vessels were extensively re-fitted during 2003 and they now feature all the modern facilities including a gymnasium, sauna and swimming pool.

The M/V Professor Molchanov is a ice-strengthened Russian research vessel. The vessel is ideally suited for expedition cruising, carrying a maximum of just 52 passengers in comfortable twin and triple cabins, all outside and each with a desk and ample storage space. Public areas include a lounge and bar, small library, infirmary and a sauna.

The National Geographic Endeavour carries 110 guests and is superbly designed for expedition trips and cruises in the Arctic, Svalbard and beyond. It has top Expedition Leaders and naturalists, a fleet of Zodiacs and

Completely re-build & refurbished for the 2009 season, the ice-strengthened, 112-passenger, Plancius is one of the most comfortable, expeditionary-style vessels in the Arctic. Spacious observation deck with bar and panoramic views. Choice of 3 different cabins types from shared triple to superior, all featuring outside view and private bathroom. All cabins offer lower berths only, except for the Triples. Spacious public areas with two starboard gangways for swift zodiac logistics.

The Yamal is a powerful and sophisticated icebreaker which has sailed to extremely remote corners of the globe with adventurous travelers since 1993. The Yamal accommodates 100 guests in 50 first class outside cabins and suites.