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VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY
Antarctica, Galapagos, South & Central America, South Pacific, Scandinavia, Baltic, Greenland, Iceland, North Cape, Spitsbergen, Mediterranean, Red Sea,  Black Sea

DISCOVERY
Passenger Capacity: 650         
Built: 1972; refurbished 2003
Former Name: Island Princess
Length: 553 ft
Elevator: 4
Officers: Europe
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Staff and Crew: 300.
International
Wheelchair Access



  •  Itineraries: Cruises to Antarctica, the Galapagos, South & Central America and South Pacific during winter. After a spring transatlantic, summer itinerary includes Scandinavia, the Baltic, Greenland, Iceland, North Cape and Spitsbergen, with Harwich as home port. Fall cruises visit a variety of ports in the Mediterranean, Northern African ports along the Red Sea, and Black Sea ports in Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Turkey.
  • Cabins: 350. Cabins sleep 2 to 4 passengers, plus 2 single cabins. The cabins have twin beds or a double bed, and some cabins have an upper berth which can be folded away when not required or a sofa-bed for a third or fourth person. There are two wheelchair-accessible cabins, and most of the ship is accessible by wheelchair, although many ports require tenders to go ashore and may not be accessible to wheelchair passengers. All cabins have private bathroom, air-conditioning, TV, and many have a tub and shower. Most are outside.
  • Dress: For days: casual sportswear. Although some passengers prefer formal dress at nighttime, a dark suit or blazer for men and a cocktail dress for women is acceptable. In Antarctica, an expedition parka is provided. In many destinations, particularly in the Mediterranean and Middle East, there are religious monuments and buildings where short pants and bare shoulders are inappropriate.
  • Facilities and Activities: There are two swimming pools, one with a retractable roof and two Jacuzzis. Decks have teak steamer chairs for relaxing. Facilities include a health and beauty spa, three restaurants, library, showroom, and Internet center. Entertainment is low-keyed, provided by a team of musicians and entertainers. In Antarctica, inflatable landing crafts are used for sightseeing and landings ashore. In the Galapagos, the ship anchors off the coast of San Cristobal and passengers are taken ashore by tenders and local boats for shore excursions. There is a lecture and enrichment program, with guest lecturers from the world of television, politics, science, publishing and business. Expedition team members in Antarctica include working biologists, glaciologist, ornithologists and others active in scientific research.

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