Trip Reviews
"Enjoyed the experience. 1st visit to Antarctica, intend to return again."
This expedition is offered on our icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov. The specifications for the ship are below. The departure schedule is available on the dates and rates page.
Kapitan Khlebnikov
A polar-class icebreaker, combining power and technology with creature comforts. Originally designed for the rigors of northern Siberia, Kapitan Khlebnikov is one of a few vessels of its kind in the world.
112 Guests.
Cabins and Amenities
- 54 first-class outside cabins and suites, all with private facilities, large windows, desk, hair dryer, robes and large closets.
- Twin cabins have one fixed berth and one convertible sofa bed.
- Triple cabins are identical to twin cabins, with a third pull-down berth.
- All suites have a sitting room separate from the bedroom, DVD player and television.
- Dining rooms with unreserved seating where an abundant breakfast is served with a wide choice of hot and cold items; and lunch and dinner with menus that change daily.
- 24-hour coffee, tea and hot chocolate self-service station.
- Lounge and bar staffed by a professional bartender; open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and spirits.
- Heated indoor swimming pool, exercise room and sauna.
- Theater-style auditorium for Expedition Team presentations.
- Onboard shop and library books and videos.
- Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
- Passenger elevator.
- Clinic with licensed doctor.
Ship Specifications
| Staff & Crew: | 70 |
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| Guests: | 112 |
| Lifeboats: | 4, fully enclosed, capacity of 184 |
| Length: | 122.50 m |
| Breadth: | 26.50 m |
| Draft: | 8.50 m |
| Propulsion: | Diesel-electric engines - 24,000 total horsepower |
| Ice Class: | LL3 |
| Cruising Speed: | 15 knots in open water |
| Registered: | In Russia by Far Eastern Shipping Company |
Deck Plans
| Triple | 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, 1 pull-down upper berth, private facilities, opening window, desk and chair |
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| Twin | 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, opening window, desk and chair |
| Suite | 1 wider bed and sofa bed, private facilities, separate sitting room, 2 opening windows, 2 desks/chairs, table, TV/DVD |
| Corner Suite | 1 wider bed, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, separate sitting room, 4 opening windows, 2 desks/chairs, table, refrigerator, TV/DVD |




