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Professor Molchanov
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The Finnish ships, Professor Molchanov and Professor Multanovskiy, are modern, comfortable, 236-ft oceanographic research vessels that have been converted for Antarctica cruises. These steel ice-strengthened vessels have a stabilizing system and travel at 12.5 knots in open water, making them well suited for Antarctic expedition cruising. Each ship accommodates forty-nine passengers.

The Professor Molchanov and the Professor Multanovskiy are manned by enthusiastic Russian crews of around 20, all highly experienced in ice navigation. Russian captains are recognized experts in polar navigation. Their international expedition leaders and lecturers are highly knowledgeable, helpful and dedicated to the protection of the environment.

The ships have a large bridge (where you are almost always welcome) and good open deck-viewing areas. They carry a full complement of Zodiac craft, excellent for landings and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise in-accessible areas. 3-Star meals, prepared by international chefs, are served in the dining room, which also acts as the lecture room. Other public areas include a lounge and bar, small library, infirmary, and sauna.

The ships have good open deck-viewing areas. They carry a full complement of Zodiac craft, excellent for landings and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise in-accessible areas. The deck spaces give you first class wildlife viewing and great opportunities to spot whales, birds and other interesting sightings. It’s an awesome feeling to sit in bright sunlight on the top deck in the middle of the night and enjoy the beautiful scenery around you.

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Rates

Professor Molchanov Rates 2011-12
Range: from $6,160 to $21,490 per person
Single Supplement: starting at $5,590
Scuba Diving: from $1,190

Departure Schedule

Season: Nov 03-24 Mar
Departure Schedule
Antarctica Master Cruise Schedule 2011-12 (all boats)

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Deckplan

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Cabin Details

All cabins have portholes or windows. Accommodations range from triples and twins with shared bathroom facilities and in-room sinks to twins with private facilities and suites with sitting rooms, TV/DVD and private facilities.
Triple non private cabins: 2 Triple cabins on deck 3 with two lower and one upper berth.; Desk, a small washbasin, storage and hanging space and portholes.; Shared shower and toilet facilities are conveniently located on the same deck.
Twin non private cabins: 9 Twin non private cabins on deck 3 with two lower berths.; Desk, small washbasin, ample storage and hanging space and portholes.; Shared shower and toilet facilities are conveniently located on the same deck.
Twin private cabins: 4 Cabins on deck 5, 8 Cabins on deck 4 with upper and lower berths (2 cabins on deck 4 have lower berths).; Desk, ample storage space and windows.; Private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet.
Superior cabins: 2 Superior cabins on deck 5 with a double bed and a single sofa-bed.; A sitting area with a desk, video player and TV, coffee and tea facilities, refrigerator, and windows.; A private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet.
Suite: The large Suite has a double bed and a single sofa-bed.; A large lounge area with a desk, video player and TV, coffee and tea facilities, refrigerator and large forward and side facing windows.; A private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet.

Amenities

The ships have a large bridge (where passengers are almost always welcome) and ample open-deck viewing areas. Other public areas include a lounge and bar, small library and sauna.

Dining

Three-star meals are prepared by international chefs and served in a dining room that doubles as a lecture room.

Services

The ships are manned by a highly experienced Russian captain and crew of about twenty. The international Antarctic expedition leaders and lecturers are very knowledgeable, helpful and dedicated to the protection of the environment. A doctor with infirmary is available. Each vessel carries a full complement of Zodiac craft for landings and Antarctica wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas.