Akademik Shokalskiy was originally designed and built in Finland for polar and oceanographic research. The ship is small, nimble, and ice-strengthened, capable of reaching the nooks and crannies of Antarctica that many larger ships cannot. The vessel is equipped with Zodiacs. On select departure camping, kayaking, cross-country skiing and mountaineering adventure options are offered.
| Category / Cabin | Deck | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Triple (shared facilities) | 3 | 2 lower/1 upper berth, shared facilities, cabin, sink, opening porthole, desk/chair |
| Twin (shared facilities) | 3 | 2 lower berths, shared facilities, cabin sink, opening portholes, desk/chair |
| Twin (private facilities) | 4, 5 | 2 lower berths or 1 upper and lower berth, private facilities, opening window, desk/chair, sofa in some cabins |
| Superior | 5 | 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, 3 opening windows, table/chairs, TV/VCR/DVD |
| Amundsen Suite | 5 | 1 double bed, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, 5 opening windows, table/chairs, TV/VCR/DVD |