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Akademik Ioffe

Type of Ship: Expedition Ship

Number of passengers: 118

Type of Cabins: Main Deck Triple - bunk beds, a sofa bed and shared facilities. Main Deck Twin - bunk beds and shared facilities, Upper Deck Twin - lower berth, sofa bed and semi-private (one bathroom between two cabins) facilities. Superior - sofa bed, and lower berth and private facilities. Superior Plus - two lower berths, sofa and private facilities. Peregrine Suite - double berth, sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters and private facilities, fridge, TV and VCR, writing desk, windows. Cook Suite - double berth, sofa bed, separate sleeping quarters and private facilities, bathtub, fridge, TV, VCR and windows overlooking the bow.

Onboard Facilities: Spacious dining room where presentations are also held, lounge and bar, library, video room, gymnasium, sauna and swimming pool, shop and clinic. The bridge is open virtually 24hrs and there is a spacious top deck for viewing. A passenger elevator operates between decks.

The Experts: Onboard presentations and frequent Zodiac landings with your onboard guides.

Our Opinion: Not luxurious, but comfortable and practical. This is a working scientific vessels boasting state-of-the-art technology. Extensive outside viewing areas and an open bridge where you can chat with the Captain and officers.