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
Download Cabin Information PDF
- 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.

