Motor Vessel Professor Molchanov @ Tucan Travel

Motor Vessel Professor Molchanov
Antarctica Region - Expedition Cruises

MV Professor Molchanov is named after Professor Pavil Alexandric Molchanov, a famous USSR meteorologist, born in 1893. Built in 1983 in Finland, and originally designed as an ice-strengthened oceanographic research vessel, MV Professor Molchanov has been refitted and converted into a modern and comfortable expedition cruise vessel under long-term contract by Oceanwide Expeditions.

The vessel has a good anti-roll system perfect for polar seas and a range of 70 days independent operation. The ship features a large bridge (where passengers are almost always welcome) and good open deck-viewing areas. MV Professor Molchanov also has a sister vessel MV Professor Multanovskiy.

Click here to visit the M/V Professor Molchanov picture gallery

Itineraries
Antarctica
Weddell Sea - In Search of the Emperor Penguin 11 Day (CANO05)
Weddell Sea - Antarctic Peninsula 13 Day (CANO06)
Falklands, South Georgia & Antarctic Peninsula 19 Day (CANO07)
Polar Circle & Antarctic Peninsula 12 Day (CANO08)
Falklands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Island and Antarctic Peninsula 22 Day (CANO09)
Antarctic Peninsula 11 Day (CANO10)

Cabin Types
We offer the following cabin types aboard the MV Professor Molchanov.

NOTE: For safety reasons the ship has an ‘open door’ policy, which means that you do not receive a key to lock your cabin. You can give any valuables to the purser who will keep them in the safe.

	Twin Non-private cabins	Lower and upper berths, a desk, a small washbasin, storage and hanging space and portholes. Shared shower and toilet facilities are conveniently located on the same deck.
	Triple Non-Private Cabin	Lower and upper berths, a desk, a small washbasin, storage and hanging space and portholes. Shared shower and toilet facilities are conveniently located on the same deck.
	Twin Private Cabin	Private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet, upper and lower berths, a desk, ample storage space and windows.
	Superior Cabin	Double bed and a single sofa bed. A private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. A sitting area with a desk, video player and TV, coffee and tea facilities, refrigerator, windows.
	Suite	Double bed and a single sofa bed. A private bathroom with shower, washbasin and toilet. A large lounge area with a desk, video player and TV, coffee and tea facilities, refrigerator and large forward and side facing windows.

 Deck Plan
Click here to open a deck plan for M/V Professor Molchanov (pdf)

Vessel Amenities
 - Open deck viewing areas offering first class wildlife viewing opportunities
 - Full complement of zodiac craft, excellent for landings in otherwise inaccessible areas
 - Large bridge (where you are almost always welcome)
 - Bar/library with many interesting books about the history, flora and fauna of the area
 - Lecture/dining room
 - Infirmary
 - Sauna

Vessel Specifications