Arctic : Akademik Sergey Vavilov

Type: Expedition Ship Max capacity: 110 passengers

Once part of the Russian scientific fleet this ship was built in Finland in 1988 with an ice-strengthened hull, designed to be exceptionally stable, manoeuvrable and quiet. Taking up to 110 passengers plus a crew of 53 it utilises state-of-the-art technology.

 

Holidays on this Vessel

  • Around Spitsbergen
    Around Spitsbergen
    7, 10, 12 nights | June - August
    The aim of this expedition is to deliver the complete Spitsbergen experience, circumnavigating the Svalbard archipelago’s largest island. With superb wildlife encounters on offer, this voyage also delivers unparalleled photographic opportunities with spectacular scenery throughout. from £3,089
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  • Classic Antarctica Cruises
    Classic Antarctica Cruises
    9, 10, 11, 12 nights | Nov-Mar
    The Peninsula offers dramatic scenery and the greatest variety of wildlife in Antarctica. During the austral summer, large areas are ice-free and truly amazing photographic opportunities are afforded from curious penguins, seals hauled out on ice floes and vivid ice sculptures. from £2,993
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  • Crossing the Antarctic Circle
    Crossing the Antarctic Circle
    11, 13, 14 nights | Jan-Feb
    Offering all the highlights of the Classic Peninsula voyage, the extra days on this itinerary allow the chance to push further south and cross the elusive Antarctic Circle, something most visitors to the continent have not achieved from £4,479
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  • Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia
    Peninsula, Falklands and South Georgia
    18, 19, 20 nights | Oct - Feb
    Experience the abundant wildlife and dramatic landscapes of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia as well as the Antarctic Peninsula. Considered by many to be one of the most beautiful places on earth, South Georgia has a huge range of wildlife in its bays, harbours and fjords including vast colonies of king penguins. from £6,320
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  • Spitsbergen to East Greenland Cruise
    Spitsbergen to East Greenland Cruise
    13, 14 nights | Aug-Sep
    Three Arctic Islands in one memorable voyage! Covering many miles of extraordinary coastline, encounter wildlife such as narwhal, arctic fox, polar bear and musk oxen as you visit Spitsbergen, Greenland and Iceland. from £3,469
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  • Greenland Northern Lights Cruise
    Greenland Northern Lights Cruise
    13 nights | September
    This exciting new itinerary offers the chance to spend plenty of time ashore in Greenland, with a variety of walking, hiking, and trekking excursions included. Throw in a good chance of seeing the aurora borealis and this can’t fail to be a memorable adventure! from £4,620
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  • Spitsbergen Cruise and Snowshoeing Adventure
    Spitsbergen Cruise and Snowshoeing Adventure
    10 nights | June
    Departing early in the season, this expedition voyage includes plenty of time ashore, where conditions are perfect for exploring Spitsbergen on snowshoes. from £3,740
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  • Spitsbergen Explorer Cruise
    Spitsbergen Explorer Cruise
    10 nights | June-July
    This excellent expedition is an ideal introduction to Spitsbergen, offering frequent shore landings and zodiac excursions to maximise wildlife viewing opportunities. Polar bears and belugas may be among your wildlife highlights during this voyage. from £4,060
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  • Spitsbergen Family Adventure Cruise
    Spitsbergen Family Adventure Cruise
    7 nights | July and August
    This special voyage to northwest Spitsbergen has been designed for families to get the most out of their Arctic experience together – searching for polar bears, hiking on the tundra and learning how to take photos that will be the envy of the classroom! from £2,990
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The trip was extraordinary - and oddly seems to become more so each time I talk to someone about it.

Joanne Stone, North Pole Voyage
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