Kapitan Khlebnikov

The Kapitan Khlebnikov is a powerful working icebreaker designed for the challenging conditions in the seas of northern Siberia. Completely refurbished in 1992-93, the ship boasts 56 outside cabins and suites, all spacious and comfortable, all with private facilities. Public areas include a lounge, two dining rooms, digitally-equipped lecture room, small heated indoor pool and gymnasium, library, and sauna. The Khlebnikov also features a good polar library, an elevator, a small infirmary, six Zodiac landing craft, and two helicopters used for ice reconnaissance.

Ship Specifications

• Built: 1981
• Gross Tonnage: 12,288
• Length: 435 feet
• Beam: 87 feet
• Draft: 28 feet
• Number of Guests: 112
• Crew Members: 60
• Crew Nationality: Russian
• Ship’s Registry: Russia

General

• Six decks of passenger facilities.
  • Deck 3 – sauna, gym, and pool.
    Deck 4 – dining rooms, doctor, and helicopter loading deck.
  • Deck 5 – passenger cabins, bar, lounge, library, and gift shop.
  • Deck 6 – passenger cabins and suites.
  • Deck 7 – passenger cabins, suites, and lecture room.
  • Deck 8 – passenger cabins.
• An elevator services all decks.
• Kapitan Khlebnikov has an open bridge policy, contingent upon weather and navigation conditions.
• Smoking is permitted in designated areas only. Smoking is prohibited inside the ship and on Zodiac and helicopter
  loading areas.

Cabins

• All cabins are outside with windows that can be opened for fresh air; private bathroom with shower, toilet, and wash-basin; ample cupboard and drawer space; and a large desk. Electrical outlets are 220 volts/50 hz and take European-style two round prong plugs.
• Each cabin has two lower beds, one of which is a sofa bed that will be made up for comfortable seating during the day.
• Standard cabins are approximately 135 square feet.
• All suites are approximately 285 square feet with a separated bedroom and living room. Corner suites have two large windows, one facing the side and one facing forward.

Dining

• There are two dining rooms on board. Breakfast is served buffet-style, while lunch and dinner have table service.
• Most diets can be catered for on board with special dietary requests made in advance. However, kosher meals cannot be provided.
• Coffee and tea are available 24 hours a day, and pastries are served in the afternoon.

Services

• Kapitan Khlebnikov carries a fleet of Zodiacs and two helicopters for both ice-reconnaissance and passenger excursions.
• Public spaces include a lecture room, bar, lounge, and library.
• Additional amenities include a sauna, small exercise room, indoor pool, and onboard shop carrying logo items, postcards, drug store items, and film.
• There is laundry service (no dry cleaning) and a small medical clinic. Prices will be available on board.
• The U.S. dollar is the currency used on board.
• Shipboard accounts can be paid by cash, traveler’s check, or major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or
  Diners Club).

Deck Plan