Antarctic Expedition Fleet – Clipper Adventurer: Polar Expedition Ship

The facilities were impeccable and comfortable…

H. V., Namibia

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Overview

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.

Expeditions

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