Vessels
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50 Years of Victory
Icebreaker - Max capacity 128 passengers
The newest addition to the fleet is the largest, most sophisticated, and powerful icebreaker ever constructed. Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow. Boosting efficiency is the all-new digital automated control system.find out more »
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Lyubov Orlova
Expedition Ship - Max capacity 112 passengers
Built in former Yugoslavia in 1976 and refurbished in 2006, the Orlova is an ice-strengthened ship taking a maximum of 112 passengers. The highly experienced crew of 53 are joined by expedition staff and international chefs.find out more »
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Akademik Shokalskiy
Adventure Fleet - Max capacity 48 passengers
Built in Finland, this comfortable ex-research vessel is ice-strengthened. Refitted to provide accommodation for 48 passengers, it is manned by skilled Russian crews of around 20 persons working with the expedition team.find out more »
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Kapitan Dranitsyn
Icebreaker - Max capacity 100 passengers
New for 2012, we’re delighted to introduce the Russian ice-breaker Kapitan Dranitsyn. Sister ship to the legendary Kapitan Khlebnikov, the Dranitsyn offers the chance to reach less accessible parts of the polar regions with her impressive ability to power through the ice.find out more »
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Akademik Sergey Vavilov
Expedition Ship - Max capacity 104 passengers
Once part of the Russian scientific fleet this ship was built in Finland in 1988 with an ice-strengthened hull, designed to be exceptionally stable, manoeuvrable and quiet. Taking up to 110 passengers plus a crew of 53 it utilises state-of-the-art technology.find out more »
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M/S Expedition
Superior Vessel - Max capacity 126 passengers
The most recent addition to our fleet of vessels is the Danish-built M/S Expedition. Newly refurbished, this eye-catching ship offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to 126 passengers.find out more »
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