The Vessels
For the wildlife cruises we have featured this year, we have made a selection of vessels based on their size, comfort, speed and capability of exploring remote wildlife areas and isolated backwaters - as well as a few little extras such as onboard helicopters, adventure options and al-fresco bars!
The ships featured generally range from around 50 to 125 passengers although in some cases carry as few as 12 passengers. To help narrow down the choices and to identify the vessel that will best suit your comfort levels, style and sense of adventure, we have divided the ships into distinct areas. For each ship, you will find a description and a deck plan on the following pages.
Further details
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50 Years of Victory50 Years of Victory is the largest, most sophisticated and powerful icebreaker ever constructed. Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon... 
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Antarctic DreamThe Antarctic Dream (formerly Piloto Pardo) has 39 twin cabins on four decks including four suites, 16 superior cabins and 19 twin cabins. All cabins feature a private bathroom with shower or tub an...
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Kapitan KhlebnikovThe Kapitan Khlebnikov is a polar icebreaker built in 1981 by the Wartsila Corporation of Helsinki, and one of only a few in the world.
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MV PolarstarThe Polar Star was built in Finland and served in the icebreaker fleet of the Swedish Maritime Administration. In 2000, the vessel was purchased by Karlsen Shipping in Norway and completely refitted...
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Marina SvetaevaShe was refurbished in early 2005 to provide comfortable accommodation for up to 100 passengers in cabins ranging from triples and twins to suites, some with shared facilities some with private bat...
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NoorderlichtThe Noorderlicht has accommodation for 20 travellers in comfortable twin cabins. All cabins have upper and lower berths, a cupboard and wash basin.
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PlanciusA maximum of 112 passengers are accommodated in cabins ranging from triple to superior, all featuring an outside view and private facilities.
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Spirit of AlaskaThe shallow draft, spacious bow and comfortable cruising speed make the Spirit of Alaska perfect for wildlife viewing.
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Spirit of EnderbyThe recently refurbished Spirit of Enderby accommodates 48 passengers in comfortable cabins ranging from twin cabins with shared facilities to a suite. A sister ship to the Akademik Shokalskiy, this c...
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Spirit of OceanusThe Spirit of Oceanus is the perfect ship for relaxed small-ship cruising. The vessel accommodates just 120 passengers in comfortable outside suites, each with a sliding door, picture window or port...
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