Akademik Sergey Vavilov 2009

Aboard Akademik Sergey Vavilov 2009

Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Sergey Vavilov has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.

110 Guests

All prices are per person.

Selected twin cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the published rate.

Date Days Cabin
    Triple Shared Facilities Twin Shared Facilities Twin Semi Private Facilities Twin Private Facilities Superior Suite Cook Suite
Jun 05, 09
-Jun 15, 09
11$3,390$4,790$5,290$5,790$6,290$6,790$7,190
Jul 05, 09
-Jul 15, 09
11$4,490$5,890$6,390$6,890$7,390$7,690$8,390
Aug 04, 09
-Aug 14, 09
11$4,490$5,890$6,390$6,890$7,390$7,690$8,390
Aug 14, 09
-Aug 24, 09
11$4,490$5,890$6,390$6,890$7,390$7,690$8,390
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Akademik Shokalskiy

Aboard Akademik Shokalskiy

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 of Antarctica that many larger ships cannot. The vessel is equipped with Zodiacs. On select departure camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and mountaineering adventure options are offered.

48 Guests

All prices are per person.

Learn more about the Arctic 2008 fuel surcharge.

Learn more about the Antarctic 2008/2009 fuel surcharge.

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Date Days Cabin
    Triple Shared Facilities Twin Shared Facilities Twin Private Facilities Superior Amundsen Suite
Jun 12, 09
-Jun 22, 09
11$4,490$5,390$6,190$7,290$8,490
Jun 22, 09
-Jul 02, 09
11$5,290$6,290$7,190$8,390$9,590
Jul 02, 09
-Jul 12, 09
11$5,290$6,290$7,190$8,390$9,590
Jul 12, 09
-Jul 22, 09
11$5,290$6,290$7,190$8,390$9,590
Aug 01, 09
-Aug 11, 09
11$5,290$6,290$7,190$8,390$9,590
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Rates Include

Inclusions for departures in 2008:

  • Shipboard accommodation from embarkation to disembarkation.
  • All meals while aboard, including afternoon tea when at sea.
  • Zodiac cruising per the daily program.
  • Shore landings per the daily program.
  • Formal and informal presentations by members of the Expedition Team.
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
  • Photographic Journal on DVD.
  • Port charges.

Inclusions for departures in 2009:

  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping.
  • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your voyage. (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.)
  • All shore landings and excursions per the daily program.
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
  • Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled.
  • Photographic Album on DVD.
  • A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings.
  • Hair dryer in every cabin.
  • A Quark Expeditions parka.
  • Coffee, tea, cocoa and bottled water available around the clock.
  • Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Arctic Reader.
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
  • Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum of $100,000 per person.
  • On Day 1 of the tour, group transfers from the airport to the ship for embarkation, and from the ship to the local airport on disembarkation – plus all baggage handling aboard ship.

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