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Spirit of Enderby
(Professor
Khromov)
Heritage Expeditions'
vessel, the 'Spirit of Enderby' is perfect for Expedition Travel:
it is unique in that it is the only expedition ship in the world
to be equipped with Zodiac's (Naiad's), All Terrain Vehicles
(ATV's) and a Hovercraft for Antarctic voyages.
She carries just 48 passengers in very comfortable accommodation
(Refurbished Nov '04), with private Twin Share cabins, (some of
which have ensuites others with shared facilities). The cuisine
is excellent and is prepared by top NZ and Australian chefs. The
real focus and emphasis of every expedition is getting you ashore
as often as possible for as long as possible. Our Expeditions are
accompanied by some of the most experienced naturalists, who have
devoted a lifetime to research in this region.
The Spirit of Enderby
is a sister ship to the Akademik Shokalskiy which we have operated
for 10 years. This class of vessel is ideally suited for Expeditoin
cruising the southern ocean. The Spirit of Enderby will be refurbished
in Lyttelton (NZ) prior to the start of the 2004/2005 season.
The Spirit of Enderby is younger than the Shokalskiy and it is still
involved in Oceanographic Research work during the northern summer
but will travel to New Zealand each October to work in the Sub Antarctic
Islands and the Ross Sea region of Antarctica. The Spirit of Enderby
measures 72 metres in length and is fully ice-strengthened. Powered
by two, 1,156 horse power, diesel engines. It is capable of speeds
of up to 12 knots.
What will make this Expedition Vessel absolutely unique is the equipment
we are placing on it including:-
a) our fleet of RIB’s, (rigid inflatable boats) sometimes
referred to as zodiacs. These extremely safe and stable craft will
land you at some of the most amazing places.
b) our ATV’s (amphibious all terrain vehicles) which we have
used very successfully to cross fast ice – that even the most
powerful icebreaker couldn’t penetrate.
The name Spirit of Enderby honours the work and the vision of the
Enderby Brothers of London. The Enderby Captains were at the forefront
of Antarctic exploration for almost 40 years in the early 1800’s.
It also celebrates Enberby Island, arguably the greatest Sub Antarctic
Island in the world.
Spirit of Enderby
- DECK PLAN
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| Deck Plan courtesy of Heritage Expeditions |
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Heritage Suite
has a large lounge area, a separate bedroom with double bed,
a single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, fridge.
There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. There
are large forward and side facing windows with great views.
Mini Suite
has a small bedroom with a 3/4 bed and a single bed in the lounge,
wardrobe, drawers, a desk and a private bathroom with shower. toilet
and washbasin. This suite has windows.
Superior Plus
Cabins have two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers, a private bathroom
with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows.
Superior
Cabins have one bunk, wardrobe, drawers, a desk, a private bathroom
with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows.
Main deck
Cabins have two lower berths, wardrobe, drawers, a desk, washbasin.
The nearby showers and toilets are shared with other Main deck cabins.
Main deck triple
This cabin has one bunk and one lower berth, wardrobe, drawers,
a desk and washbasin. The nearby showers and toilets are shared
with other Main deck cabins.
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