Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.
| Category / Cabin | Deck | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triple (shared facilities) | 3 | 1 upper and 1 lower berth, sofa bed, washbasin in the cabin writing desk and porthole. |
| Twin (shared facilities) | 3 | 1 upper and 1 lower berth, washbasin in cabin, writing desk, porthole. |
| Twin (semi-private facilities) | 4 | 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, writing desk, window |
| Superior | 4, 5 | 1 sofa bed, 1 lower berth, writing desk, window |
| Superior plus | 6 | 2 lower berths, writing desk, window |
| Suite | 4 | 1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, 1 sofa bed |
| Cook Suite | 5 | 1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, 1 sofa bed |