The Spirit of Enderby
Ice-strengthened expedition vessel
About The Spirit of Enderby
The Spirit of Enderby (Professor Khromov) is a fully ice-strengthened expedition vessel, built in 1984 for polar and oceanographic research and is perfect for Expedition Travel.
She carries just 50 passengers and was refurbished in May 2019 to provide comfortable accommodation in twin share cabins approximately half of which have private facilities. All cabins have outside windows or portholes and ample storage space.
On board there is a recently updated combined bar/library lounge area and a dedicated lecture room. 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 with maximum safety and comfort. Our Expeditions are accompanied by some of the most experienced naturalists and guides, who have devoted a lifetime to field research in the areas that we visit. The ship is crewed by a very enthusiastic and most experienced Russian Captain and crew.
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 1800s. It also celebrates Enderby Island, arguably the greatest Subantarctic Island in the world.
Deck Plan
Deck Plan
Cabin Categories
Cabin Categories
Main Deck Triple
Deck 3
One bunk (upper and lower berth) and on additional lower berth, wardrobe, drawers, desk, washbasin and outward porthole window. Bathrooms are shared with other Main Deck cabins.
Main deck double
Deck 3
Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private washbasin. Shared shower and toilet facilities nearby with other Main Deck cabins. These cabins have a porthole.
Superior
Deck 4
One bunk (one upper and one lower berth), writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows.
Superior Plus
Deck 4 & 5
Two lower berths, writing desk, wardrobe, and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. These cabins have windows.
Mini Suite
Deck 5 (Upper)
Separate bedroom with a double bed and a single bed or sofa in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe and drawers. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Mini Suites have windows.
Heritage Suite
Deck 5 (Upper)
Large lounge area, separate bedroom with double bed, single bed in the lounge, writing desk, wardrobe, drawers, and fridge. There is a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. Large forward and side facing windows with great views.
Ship Facilities
Ship Facilities
Lecture theatre
Our expeditions are accompanied by some of the most experienced naturalists and guides. They will provide entertaining and educational lectures in our theatre.
Top viewing deck
The top deck is a great place to take in scenery and watch for wildlife while we are traveling.
Bar Library
The cuisine on our voyages is excellent and is prepared by top New Zealand and Australian chefs.
Vessel Information
Cabin Amenities
- Outside Windows
- Wardrobe and Drawers
- Washbasin
- Writing Desk
Additional Facilities/Amenities
- Laundry
- Medical Clinic
- Sauna
