Ship Information - Arctic Passage: Amundsen's Route to Asia

Khlebnikov became an expedition vessel in 1991. Since that date, the icebreaker has earned a reputation unequalled by any other expedition vessel. Kapitan Khlebnikov has garnered more polar firsts than any other passenger ship. Khlebnikov circumnavigated the Antarctic continent, twice. The ship was the platform for the first tourism exploration of the Dry Valleys. The icebreaker has transited the Northwest Passage more than any other expedition ship in history.

Kapitan Khlebnikov retires as an expedition vessel in March 2012, returning to escort duties in the Russian Arctic. This End of an Era is marked by special guests and remarkable itineraries.

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• Akademik Sergey Vavilov Departures between: Feb 2012 to Sep 2012

  Built in Finland in the late 1980s for the Russian Academy of Science, Akademik Sergey Vavilov's original mission was to perform sensitive hydro-acoustic ocean research. As such, she is exceptionally quick, quiet and stable.

  • Intimate viewing of Arctic wildlife, icebergs and more
  • Kayaking and camping options ramp up the adventure quotient
  • 2 fully enclosed lifeboats for safety in all conditions
  • Unmatched stability and superior speed means efficient time at sea
  • Onboard gym, two saunas and library allow you to relax between shore visits
  • Comfortable, friendly atmopshere: Just 107 guests

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  Akademik Sergey Vavilov

  • Intimate viewing of Arctic wildlife, icebergs and more
  • Kayaking and camping options ramp up the adventure quotient
  • 2 fully enclosed lifeboats for safety in all conditions
  • Unmatched stability and superior speed means efficient time at sea
  • Onboard gym, two saunas and library allow you to relax between shore visits
  • Comfortable, friendly atmopshere: Just 107 guests

  

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  Twin Cabin 401, with Semi Private Facilities.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  Ship Specification

  Staff & Crew

  53

  Guests

  107

  Length

  117 meters

  Breadth

  18.2 meters

  Draft

  6.0 meters

  Propulsion

  Diesl Twin Engines 6,700 horsepower

  Ice Class

  L1

  Cruising Speed

  13 knots in open water

  Registered

  Russia

  Lifeboats

  2 fully enclosed

  Cabins and amenities

  • All cabins have exterior views.
  • One dining room with unreserved seating.
  • Lounge and bar, open in the afternoon until late evening.
  • Library with a collection of polar-themed books.
  • Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
  • Clinic with licensed doctor.
  • Exercise room, sauna and plunge pool.
  • One elevator between decks 1 and 5.

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  Triple Cabin - Shared Facilities

  1 upper and 1 lower berth, sofa bed, washbasin in the cabin writing desk and porthole

  Twin Cabin - Shared Facilities

  1 upper and 1 lower berth, washbasin in cabin, writing desk, porthole

  Twin Cabin - Semi-private Facilities

  1 sofa bed, 1 lower berth, writing desk, window

  Twin Cabin - Private Facilities

  1 sofa bed, 1 lower berth, writing desk, window

  Superior Cabin

  2 lower berths, writing desk, porthole

  Suite

  1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, windows, 1 sofa bed, private facilities with bathtub, desk/chair, TV/DVD

  Cook Suite

  1 double berth in a separate sleeping area, 1 sofa bed, private facilities with bathtub, desk/chair, TV/DVD, windows

  

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