Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow, capable of breaking through ice up to 2.5 meters (9.2 feet) thick! This is one of the world’s largest, most-powerful nuclear icebreaker.
Ship Specifications
Staff and Crew
140
Draft
11.00 meters
Registration
In Russia by Rosatomflot
Guests
128
Propulsion
2 nuclear reactors 74,000 horsepower
Lifeboats
4 fully enclosed
Length
150.7 meters
Ice Class
LL1 (the highest rating possible)
Breadth
30 meters
Cruising Speed
18 knots in open water
Image by Quark passenger, John Weller
Amenities
Gym
Located on Bridge Deck 1, gym hours are posted at the door, with facilities available on a first come, first served basis.
Multi-purpose Sports Court
A multi-purpose sports court is available for your use, accessed through Bridge Deck 1.
Library
On Bridge Deck 2, you will find a library of polar books, reference and general reading materials in multiple languages covering subjects like wildlife, history, marine biology, ecology and geology. The library is open 24 hours a day and also includes a selection of games for your entertainment.
Lounge
Located on Bridge Deck 2, the Lounge offers a comfortable space to take a break, look over your photos and engage with your fellow passengers, taking advantage of the 24-hour coffee & tea station.
Victory Bar
The well-stocked bar on the ship is open to enjoy with your fellow shipmates in the late morning, afternoon and evening.
Polar Boutique
If you forgot any essentials or need a little souvenir from your voyage, the Polar Boutique on Bridge Deck 2 is our onboard gift shop.
Bridge
During your voyage you may be given access to the Bridge, where you can observe how the Captain and officers sail and navigate the ship.
Pool
50 Years of Victory features a small, heated saltwater plunge pool for guests to enjoy.
Sauna
The vessel also has a men's and women's sauna next door to the pool where guests can relax after a day of expedition activities.
Nuclear Powered Engine
75,000 horsepower generated by nuclear reactors makes 50 Years of Victory the one of the world's most powerful icebreakers.
Features of the Vessel
Helicopter
A helicopter for shore excursions and flight-seeing make 50 Years of Victory a ship unlike any other, with the ability to go where other ships cannot.
Spoon-shaped Bow
50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow, covered in a skirt of stainless steel, meaning she can crush through sea ice up to 9.2 feet (2.5 meteres) thick en route to its destination of 90°N.
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