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AKADEMIK SHOKALSKIY FACTS
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Description
MV Akademik Shokalskiy is a ship with strengthened hull for sailing arctic and Antarctic waters. She is a sister ship to the Polar Pioneer. The ship has a Russian crew. Onboard is a fleet of inflatable Zodiacs for sightseeing and shore access.
Destinations
Cruises include the Russian arctic coast And Antarctica.
History
Akademik Shokalskiy was built in Finland in 1982 and was originally a research ship. In 1998 it was refitted as a cruise ship catering for up to 54 passengers, and cruises to the Arctic and Antarctic.
Dining
There is a dining room aboard providing wholesome food prepared by Western chefs.
Entertainment
The ship has a library, lounge bar and sauna.
Cabins
Cabin accommodation includes twin cabins, triple cabins, quad cabins , mini suite and Captain's suite. All cabins have outside port holes.
Related Cruise Ships
Polar Pioneer (Aurora Expeditions)
Ship Summary
| Operator: | Aurora Expeditions | | Built by: | Oy Laivateollisuus Ab, Turku, Finland | | Date Completed: | 1982 | | Gross Tonnage: | 1764 | | Length: | 71 m | | Width: | 12.8 m | | Passengers: | 54 | | Crew: | 30 | | IMO: | 8010336 |
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