Vessel : Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia Islands

The Grigoriy Mikheev/Professor Molchanov

Grigoriy Mikheev & Aleksey Maryshev

The ‘Grigoriy Mikheev’ and its sister ship, the 'Aleksey Maryshev', are a modern and comfortable research vessels of the Hydrographic Institute of St. Petersburg. Built in 1990 in Finland, and designed as  ice-strengthened vessels, the ships have now been converted in the Netherlands for passenger use. The vessels are ideally suited to expedition cruising.

The vessels are built of steel with an ice-strengthened hull, perfect for the polar seas. They are manned by an enthusiastic Russian crew of around 20, all highly experienced in ice navigation. Russian captains are recognized experts in polar navigation. All our international expedition leaders and lecturers are highly knowledgeable, helpful and dedicated to the protection of the environment.

Both 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 inaccessible areas. Excellent cuisine, prepared by international chefs, is 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.

Professors Molchanov & Multanovskiy

The ‘Professor Molchanov’ and the 'Professor Multanovskiy' are modern and comfortable oceanographic research vessels. Built in 1983 in Finland, they were designed as ice-strengthened vessels. They have been converted for passenger use and are ideally suited for expedition cruising. They have a good anti-roll system, a range of 70 days independent operation and is ISM certified.

The vessels are strongly built of steel with an ice strengthened hull, perfect for polar seas. Both ships are manned by enthusiastic Russian crews of around 20, all highly experienced in ice navigation. Russian captains are recognised experts in polar navigation. All our 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 inaccessible areas. Excellent cuisine, prepared by international chefs, is 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.