Aleksey Maryshev - Antarctic Cruise Ship

Research ships

These Russian-owned, ice-strengthened ships were built in Finland in the latter part of the twentieth century for research purposes and have since been refurbished to accommodate paying clients. Carrying between 46 and 56 passengers, in comfortable twin or triple cabins both with and without private facilities, they pride themselves on their relaxed and informal atmosphere, more akin to private expeditions than conventional cruises. All cabins have a porthole or window and ample storage space.

Facilities include a dining room serving international cuisine, lounge with bar, sauna and infirmary. There is an enthusiastic and extremely experienced Russian crew. Each ship has a large navigation-bridge and open-deck viewing areas and a fleet of Zodiac crafts, affording spontaneous wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas. The small number of passengers allows speedy and hassle-free landings.

The Aleksey Maryshev

46 passengers

The Russian-owned, ice-strengthened Aleksey Maryshev was built in Finland in the latter part of the twentieth century for research purposes and has since been refurbished. She can accommodate 46 passengers in comfortable twin and superior cabins. Facilities include a dining room, serving international cuisine, a lounge with bar, a sauna and an infirmary. There is an enthusiastic Russian crew and a knowledgeable and helpful team of expedition leaders and lecturers. The ship has a large navigation-bridge and open-deck viewing areas and a full complement of Zodiac crafts, which allow landings and wildlife viewing opportunities in otherwise inaccessible areas.

Our comment

"Small and manoeuvrable, these ships can get in close and personal".

Cabin types:

• Superior cabins with double-bed, sofa-bed and private facilities.
• Twin cabins with upper and lower berths and private facilities.
• Twin cabins with upper and lower berths and wash-basins; shared shower and toilet facilities.