accommodation profile

Akademik Shokalskiy

accommodation specifics

Staff & Crew:	30
Guests:	48
Lifeboats:	2, fully enclosed, capacity of 80
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
Registered:	Russia

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 that many larger ships cannot. The vessel is equipped with Zodiacs. A kayaking adventure option is offered on this vessel in the Arctic.

Cabins & 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
A menu that changes daily
Cakes served in mid-afternoon
Coffee and tea available 24 hours
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.
Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.