Spitsbergen and Svalbard Explorer

,Both the Vavilov and Ioffe ships are amazing vessels. They are sister ships, so very similar in many ways.  Please see below for specifics for each ship. Akademic Vavilov The Scandinavian-built Vavilov sails like a silent dream out on the water. Highly maneuverable yet remarkably stable, the Vavilov was built for both science and adventure. It can endure voyages of any arctic condition while maintaining a cruising speed of 14.5 knots. The Vavilov and the Ioffe together are two of the most capable adventure vessels around. From Peter Grubb - Founder of ROW Adventures "The Vavilov and it's sister ship, the Ioffe, are 2 of the most advanced research vessels afloat. The Vavilov is impressive and neat as a pin,..which is refered to as 'Bristol Condition' in sailing terms. The ship is operated by one of the largest and oldest shipping companies. Our team has sailed on this ship many times and are always impressed with the service and the ship." Ship Specifications: Staff & Crew: 53 Guests: 92 Length: 117.04m Breadth: 18.28 m Draft: 6.09m Propulsion: 5,000 KW diesel twin engine Ice Class: KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B Cruising Speed: 14.5 knots in open water Amenities: One dining room with unreserved seating. Theatre-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 between passenger deck levels and to the Bridge level. Akademic Ioffe Primed for polar research, the Ioffe is an up-to-date, safe, spacious and all-around solid vessel. The common areas on board this boat are crafted with ultimate comfort in mind, whether you're attending an informative lecture or simply hanging out. With a fully stocked bar and variety of films available in the lounge, you can relax and unwind after a day of adventure just the way you want. Other fabulous onboard facilities include an exercise room, ship store, massage room, sauna and pool. Then of course there's the great dining offered up in our superb dining room. An expert and professional staff member is always at the ready to tend to any need. As it was originally crafted as a research vessel hailing from Finland, the Ioffe is a very graceful, peaceful and accommodating ship. You'll marvel at how quietly and smoothly she sails and appreciate the transformation she's undergone in order to shift her focus from science to adventure. The last thing you'll want when you're trying to enjoy an Antarctic cruise is a rocky and noisy ship; such things are unheard of on the Ioffe thanks to her clever design. A ballast trimming system ensures that sea sickness is kept to a minimum, while noisy engines are situated far out of earshot. Ship Specifications Staff & Crew: 63 Guests: 93 Length: 117m Breadth: 18 m Draft: 6m Propulsion: 5,000 KW diesel twin engine Ice Class: KM*L1(1)A2, Canadian Type B Cruising Speed: 14.5 knots in open water Cabins and Amenities: All cabins have exterior views. Cabins have either shared, semi-private or private facilities (See deck plan). 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 between passenger deck levels and to the Bridge level.