This expedition is offered on both of our Expedition Ships: Lyubov Orlova and Ocean Nova. The specifications for each ship are below. The departure schedule is available on the dates, rates and cabins page.
Lyubov Orlova
In the fall of 2006, the spacious, ice-strengthened Lyubov Orlova underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins.
110 Guests
Destinations: Antarctica 2008-09 - Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
All prices are per person.
Learn more about the Antarctic 2008/2009 fuel surcharge.
Cabins and Amenities
- 59 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities.
- Spacious dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service; table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
- Newly-renovated presentation room.
- Lounge and bar, open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits; coffee, tea available all day.
- Library with collection of polar-themed books.
- Ship-to-shore communications via satellite and Iridium phone and e-mail.
- Clinic with licensed doctor.
- Exercise room.
- Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Ship Specifications
| Staff & Crew: | 70 |
|---|---|
| Passengers: | 110 |
| Length: | 90.0 m |
| Breadth: | 16.24 m |
| Draft: | 4.65 m |
| Propulsion: | 2 Diesel ME 5,209-horsepower engines |
| Ice Class: | L3 |
| Cruising Speed: | 12 knots in open water |
| Registered: | Malta |
Deck Plans
| Triple | 2 lower / 1 upper berth, private facilities, opening porthole (except 400, 401), chairs |
|---|---|
| Lower Deck Twin | 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole, chair |
| Main Deck Twin | 2 lower berths, private facilities, opening porthole, chair |
| Captain's Deck Twin | 2 lower berths, private facilities, 2 windows (one opens), TV |
| Superior | 2 lower berths, private facilities, 2 windows (one opens), table/chair, TV |
| Amundsen Suite | 2 lower berths, private facilities, 4 windows (two open), sofa, desk, table/chairs, TV |
Clipper Adventurer 2009
This sister-ship of Lyubov Orlova, built in 1975, underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998. She has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and a cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite.
122 Guests
All prices are per person.
Cabins and Amenities
- All cabins have exterior views
- 61 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities, individual temperature controls, and in-room music
- Window-lined dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service; table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
- Lounge/Presentation Room that can accommodate all guests.
- 2 bars.
- Library stocked with nautical books and board games.
- Gift shop.
- Ship-to-shore communications via satellite
- Satellite Internet access.
- Clinic with licensed doctor.
- Exercise room.
- Massage therapist.
- Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Ship Specifications
| Staff & Crew: | 72 |
|---|---|
| Passengers: | 122 |
| Length: | 100.58 m |
| Breadth: | 16.31 m |
| Draft: | 4.72 m |
| Propulsion: | 2 MAN B&W diesel propulsion engines rated approx. 2,640 SHP each; 500 HP bowthruster; controllable pitch propellers |
| Ice Class: | A-1 |
| Cruising Speed: | 12 knots in open water |
| Registered: | Bahamas |
Deck Plans
| Triple | Lower Deck Twin Porthole | 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole |
|---|---|---|
| Main Deck Twin Porthole | 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole | |
| Main Deck Twin Window | 2 lower berths, private facilities, window | |
| Superior | 2 lower berths, private facilities, windows | |
| Deluxe | 2 lower berths, private facilities, 2windows | |
| Suite | 2 lower berths, private facilities, windows |
Clipper Adventurer
This sister-ship of Lyubov Orlova, built in 1975, underwent a $13 million conversion in 1998. She has a proud reputation as a well-appointed, elegant expedition ship for softer adventures. The ship is equipped with Zodiacs for shore landings and ocean level, cruising, yet offers fine dining, and a cabins with exterior views and facilities en suite.
122 Guests
All prices are per person.
Learn more about the Antarctic 2008/2009 fuel surcharge.
Cabins and Amenities
- All cabins have exterior views
- 61 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities, individual temperature controls, and in-room music
- Window-lined dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service; table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from changing daily menu; cakes served in mid-afternoon.
- Lounge/Presentation Room that can accommodate all guests.
- 2 bars.
- Library stocked with nautical books and board games.
- Gift shop.
- Ship-to-shore communications via satellite
- Satellite Internet access.
- Clinic with licensed doctor.
- Exercise room.
- Massage therapist.
- Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
Ship Specifications
| Staff & Crew: | 72 |
|---|---|
| Passengers: | 122 |
| Length: | 100.58 m |
| Breadth: | 16.31 m |
| Draft: | 4.72 m |
| Propulsion: | 2 MAN B&W diesel propulsion engines rated approx. 2,640 SHP each; 500 HP bowthruster; controllable pitch propellers |
| Ice Class: | A-1 |
| Cruising Speed: | 12 knots in open water |
| Registered: | Bahamas |
Deck Plans
| Lower Deck Twin Porthole | 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole |
|---|---|
| Twin Porthole | 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole |
| Twin Window | 2 lower berths, private facilities, window |
| Superior | 2 lower berths, private facilities, windows |
| Deluxe | 2 lower berths, private facilities, 2windows |
| Suite | 2 lower berths, private facilities, windows |
| Owner's Suite | 2 lower berths, private facilities with bathtub, windows |
