Kapitan Dranitsyn

  • Onboard helicopters allow spectacular aerial sightseeing.
  • Fleet of Zodiacs allow intimate viewing of Arctic wildlife, icebergs and more.
  • Icebreaking capabilities bring you to remote locations not otherwise accessible.
  • Chefs pamper you with delicious meals, three times daily.
  • Onboard sauna, heated indoor pool, gym and library allow you to relax between shore visits.
  • Comfortable, friendly atmosphere: Just 100 guests.

The Russian icebreaker Kapitan Dranitsyn was built in Finland in 1980, and upgraded in 1999. The Kapitan Dranitsyn is virtually identical to her sister ship, the famous Kapitan Khlebnikov.

Ship Specification

Staff and Crew
60
Guests
100
Length
131 meters
Breadth
26.50 meters
Draft
8.50 meters
Propulsion
Six Wartsila Diesel-electric 24,000 hp
Ice Class
LL3
Cruising Speed
13 knots
Registration
Russia
Lifeboats
4 fully enclosed

Cabins and amenities

  • All cabins and suites have private facilities & exterior views.
  • 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, TV & VCR.
  • 24-hour coffee, tea and cocoa self-service station.
  • Lounge open 24 hours.
  • Bar staffed by a professional bartender.
  • Heated indoor swimming pool, exercise room and sauna.
  • Theater-style auditorium.
  • Ship-to-shore communications via satellite.
  • Passenger elevator.
  • Clinic with licensed doctor.

Interactive Deck Plans

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Triple Cabin
1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, 1 pull-down upper berth, private facilities, desk and chair.
Twin Cabin
1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, desk and chair.
Suite
1 wider bed and sofa bed, private facilities, separate sitting room, 2 opening windows, 2 desks/chairs, table, TV/VCR.
Corner Suite
1 wider bed, 1 sofa bed, private facilities, separate sitting room, 4 opening windows, 2 desks/chairs, table, refrigerator, TV/VCR.