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Antarctic Small-Ship Expedition II
12 days - - Dec-Jan - From US $ 6,250

Sister ships Grigoriy Mikheev and Aleksey Maryshev are modern and comfortable research vessels of the Hydrographic Institute of St. Petersburg. They were built in 1990 in Finland and designed as ice-strengthened vessels. Converted in the Netherlands for passenger use, the Grigoriy Mikheev and Aleksey Maryshev are ideally suited to expedition cruising. Each has a range of 70 days independent operation and is ISM certified. The vessels are strongly built of steel with an ice-strengthened hull, perfect for the polar seas. An enthusiastic Russian crew of around 20 - all highly experienced in ice navigation - mans each one. The Russian captains are recognized experts in polar navigation. All the international expedition leaders and lecturers are highly knowledgeable, helpful and dedicated to the protection of the environment.

The Grigoriy Mikheev and Aleksey Maryshev have a large bridge (where you are almost always welcome) and a good open deck-viewing area. The ship’s deck space will give you a first class wildlife viewing area and great opportunities to spot whales, birds, and other interesting sightings. You can sit in sunlight on the top deck in the middle of the night or during the day, and enjoy the beautiful scenery around you. Each ship carries a full complement of Zodiac craft, excellent for landings and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas.

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Excellent cuisine prepared by international chefs is served in the dining room, which also acts as the lecture room. Other public areas include a lounge and a cozy bar for reading, relaxing and drinking. There is also a small library, infirmary and a sauna that is always warm and accessible to everyone.

The Grigoriy Mikheev and Aleksey Maryshev each provide accommodation for 46 travelers in 23 comfortable twin and superior cabins. All cabins are outside, with a desk, windows and ample storage space.

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Twin non-private cabin -- includes a desk, small washbasin, ample storage, hanging space and portholes. Shared shower and toilet facilities are conveniently located on the same deck.

Twin private cabin -- includes a private bathroom with a shower, washbasin and toilet, upper and lower berths, a desk, ample storage space and windows.

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Twin private cabin -- includes a private bathroom with a shower, washbasin and toilet, upper and lower berths, a desk, ample storage space and windows.

Superior cabin -- includes a double bed and a single sofa bed, plus a private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. A sitting area with a desk, coffee and tea facilities, a refrigerator and windows is also a part of this cabin.

Please note the dates on which you travel determine on which ship you will travel. The accommodations and amenities described above are applicable to both ships.

  • Trip Code: 2094
  • Meeting place: Ushuaia, Argentina