Why we like the Akademik Ioffe
- Superior stability and quietness through water, contributing to a more comfortable voyage
- High 1A ice class rating with outstanding manoeuvrability from both bow and stern thrusters, and a captain who has been sailing this vessel for over 20 years
- Authentic expeditionary-style ship on the outside, 5* customer service on the inside
- Just 96 passengers and a high staff to passenger ratio (1:4/5) mean small groups on landings
- Dedicated Adventure Concierge personnel on each cabin deck, ensuring everyone is comfortable
- Spacious interior public areas and exterior decks provide everyone with plenty of space
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What our customers think
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Cabin Categories

*Note that the above measurements are approximate averages and exact cabin size can vary
All cabins come with a writing desk and chair, a clock radio with iPod connector, and bathrobes.
Captain's Suite (1)
- Located on Deck 5 with double bed, bathtub and opening windows overlooking the bow
- Separate lounge area with sofa-bed, mini-bar and mini-fridge, and tablet with polar literature and various media
- Up-graded bed linen, tea- and coffee-maker and arrival gift basket with wine and healthy snacks

Shackleton Suite (5)
- 3 cabins on Deck 4 and 2 on Deck 5
- Double bed and opening windows
- Separate lounge area with sofa-bed, mini-bar, and tablet with polar literature and various media
- Up-graded bed linen, tea- and coffee-maker and arrival gift basket with wine and healthy snacks

Superior (10)
- All 10 cabins are on Deck 6
- 2 lower berths, windows
- Tea- and coffee-maker, up-graded bed linen

Twin Private (18)
- 2 cabins on Deck 3, 7 on Deck 4, and 12 on Deck 5
- Two lower berths, private bathroom, opening window
- Tea- and coffee-maker

Twin Semi-Private (12)
- All 12 cabins are on Deck 4
- Single bed with full-length sofa-bed
- Opening window
- Bathrooms shared 1 between 2 cabins
- Tea- and coffee-maker

Triple Share (2)
- Both of these cabins are on Deck 3
- Bunk bed, sofa-bed and porthole
- Private, in-cabin washbasin and shared bathroom facilities

Onboard Communications
If you wish to stay in touch, even in Antarctica, you can choose from the options below:
- Satellite and VoIP phone card: $30/60minutes
- Ship-based email service: one-time $30 set-up fee (Email can be accessed through wifi using your own device). Please note that the service only supports text, uploading images is unfortunately not possible.
Please note that this is only for light data traffic and that the above prices are only approximate.

Customer Tips
A word about the choice of cabins. Being on Deck 5 was good advice - we had enough privacy, with easy access to the bridge, spa and library, which we frequented throughout the trip.
Chow, Singapore Customer
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