Spitsbergen & East Greenland

Expedition Ship, the Ioffe

55 Cabins • 109 Guests • 53 Crew

Finnish-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 Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.

Amenities

• All cabins have exterior views
• One dining room with unreserved seating
• Theater-style presentation room
• Lounge and bar, open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits
• Library with a collection of polar-themed books
• Ship-to-shore communications via satellite
• Clinic with licensed doctor
• Gym, sauna and swimming pool
• One elevator up to passenger Deck 5

Cabins

Triple Shared Facilities: 1 upper and 1 lower berth, sofa bed, washbasin in the cabin writing desk, porthole
Twin Shared Facilities: 1 upper and 1 lower berth, washbasin in cabin, writing desk, porthole
Twin Semi-Private Facilities: 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, writing desk, window
Twin Private Facilities: 1 sofa bed, 1 lower berth, writing desk, window
Superior: 2 lower berths, writing desk, window
Suite: 1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, windows, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, TV/DVD
Cook Suite: 1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, 1 sofa bed, private facilities with bathtub, desk/chair, TV/DVD