| M/V Lyubov Orlova |
| Built in former Yugoslavia in 1976 and upgraded in 2002, the spacious, ice-strengthened Lyubov
Orlova underwent extensive renovations to the forward lounge, dining room and cabins in
2006. It carries a maximum of 110 passengers and has passive stabilizers for smooth
sailing. |
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The Russian Captain, officers and crew speak basic English. All are experienced in ice
operations and navigation under severe conditions in the Russian Arctic.
Views are excellent from the large open decks and Navigation Bridge. Passengers are welcome
nearly everywhere on the ship, including (conditions permitting) the bow and stern. As
often as maritime regulations and weather conditions allow, the Bridge is open for visits. |
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| CABINS AND AMENITIES |
  59 outside cabins, all featuring private facilities.
- Spacious dining room with unreserved seating: buffet-style breakfast with table service;
table-service lunch and dinner with main course choices from changing daily menu; cakes
served in mid-afternoon.
- Newly-renovated presentation room.
- Lounge and bar, open late afternoon and evening with a wide selection of wines and
spirits; coffee, tea available all day.
- Library with collection of polar-themed books.
- Ship-to-shore communications via satellite and Iridium phone and e-mail.
- Clinic with licensed doctor.
- Exercise room.
- Please note: there is no passenger elevator between decks.
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
| Staff & Crew: |
70 |
| Passengers: |
110 |
| Length: |
90.0 m |
| Breadth: |
16.24 m |
| Draft: |
4.65 m |
| Propulsion: |
2 Diesel ME 5,209-horsepower engines |
| Ice Class: |
L3 |
| Cruising Speed: |
12 knots in open water |
| Registered: |
Malta |
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| Deck Plan |
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Triple |
2 lower / 1 upper berth, private facilities, opening porthole (except 400, 401),
chairs |
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Lower Deck Twin |
2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole, chair |
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Main Deck Twin |
2 lower berths, private facilities, opening porthole, chair |
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Captain's Deck Twin |
2 lower berths, private facilities, 2 windows (one opens), TV |
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Superior |
2 lower berths, private facilities, 2 windows (one opens), table/chair, TV |
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Amundsen Suite |
2 lower berths, private facilities, 4 windows (two open), sofa, desk, table/chairs,
TV |
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