Spirit of Enderby
Why travel aboard this boat?
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Only 48 passengers (max)
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Built in Finland in the 1984 and sister ship to the Akademik Shokalskiy
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Extensively refurbished and added to in 2004, including the cabins
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One of the best run ships of its kind
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Named after The Enderby Brothers, English captains at the forefront of Antarctic exploration for almost 40 years in the early 1800's
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Small and nimble, capable of reaching places many larger ships cannot
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Relaxed, informal and convivial atmosphere
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Staffed by extremely knowledgeable personnel
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Offers a very authentic and personalised expeditionary voyage
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Strong naturalist and birding emphasis
Technical specifications:
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Max. of only 48 passengers
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Staff & Crew of approx. 43
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Built in Finland in 1984 as a Russian scientific research vessel
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Ice strengthened (KM Class)
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Cruising speed: 10 knots
The 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow, the largest, most sophisticated and powerful icebreaker ever constructed. Twenty years in the making, boosting the ships efficiency is the all-new automated digital control system. The ship, designed with a stainless steel ice belt 5 meters (18 feet) wide, breaks through ice up to 2.5 meters (9.2 feet) thick. The icebreaker is driven by 2 nuclear reactors that produce 75,000 horsepower. In open water, top speed can be as much as 21.4 knots.
All 64 cabins have private facilities, with opening windows, lower berths, TV and DVD players. The suites have a separate sitting area with a sofa bed along with a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. There is one large dining room accommodating all guests with unreserved seating where a choice of meals are served. Other facilities include a presentation lounge for onboard lectures, a separate library / lounge and a bar, a gym, pool and two saunas.
There is a fleet of zodiacs for landings and exploration along with a helicopter that can be used to carry passengers into the interior and allowing access to regions not available on other expedition cruises. Parka jackets are provided to all expedition members (to keep at the end of the voyage) and wellington boots are available on loan. Ship to shore communications are available via satellite.
View Deckplan (JPG)