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Welcome Aboard the Polar Pioneer

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Welcome Aboard the Polar Pioneer

Overview

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  • Overview
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  • Deck Plan
  • Tech Specs
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Polar Pioneer was reborn in 2022 with a refurbishment and will be coming back to Antarctica for the 2023-24 season. Built in Finland in 1982 as an ice-strengthened research ship, for many years she plied the treacherous waters of the USSR’s northern coast. In 2000 she was refurbished in St Petersburg to provide comfortable accommodation for 54 passengers.A combined bar/lounge/library area (stocked with a good collection of polar books) was also created by simple internal restructuring.

This is one of the smallest ships traveling to Antarctica, and this class of vessel has a fine reputation for polar expedition cruising, due to its strength, maneuverability and small number of cabins. All cabins have outside portholes plus ample storage space.

The spacious bridge is always open to us and the decks are ideal for viewing. The chefs are European, and the dining room is attended by Russian stewardesses.

Polar Pioneer is not a luxury vessel as such, but the accommodation is simple yet comfortable, and the meals are wholesome and uncomplicated. A small fleet of inflatable Zodiacs with outboard motors enable us to travel from ship to shore.

Technical Specs

  • Maximum Passengers: 54
  • Staff & Crew: 25
  • Place built: Finland
  • Displacement: 2 140 tons
  • Length: 71.6 meters
  • Width: 12.8 meters
  • Draft: 4.5 meters
  • ISM and SOLAS certified as Ice Strengthened vessel
  • Speed: 12.5 knots
  • Refurbished: 2000

Cabins & Amenities

Triple Shared
Twin Shared
Twin Private
Mini Suite
Owners Suite
  • All cabins are exterior, with porthole windows
  • The public areas include a dining room which also act as lecture room.
  • Cozy bar with reference books and fresh coffee and tea available at all times.
  • Sauna that holds up to five passengers.
  • Open bridge policy
  • Email facilities available
  • 220 volts power
  • Laundry service available

Notes

  • International Airfare Not Included.
  • Flights included for Fly/Cruise itineraries.
  • Rates are per person, based on twin-share. Single costs are 1.7 times the twin rate.
  • Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance Required.
  • All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.

Adventure options

  • Must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.
  • Kayaking : from $1050
  • Camping  Free
  • Photography Free
  • Snowshoeing $250
  • Ski Touring $900
  • Climbing $900
  • South Georgia Alpine Crossing $2,150

 

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