The nuclear-powered icebreaker "50 Years of Victory" is the largest and the most modern one in the world. This ship is the upgrade of the Arktika-class, the most powerful icebreakers ever built.
Among new features of this icebreaker there are:
- spoon-shaped bow - great improvement in icebreaking capabilities;
- new digital automated control system;
- modern complex biological guard system of nuclear energy installation.
Being also a working icebreaker this ship is a lot more suitable for passenger cruises than her predecessor - the icebreaker "Yamal": cabins are as spacious and comfortable as they are on the "Yamal", but there is more public room on "50 Years of Victory". Also, there is an elevator aboard.
Public areas include:
- large passenger dining room (accommodates all passengers at once),
- forward lounge,
- aft/lecture hall,
- bar,
- gym,
- sauna
- indoor swimming pool filled with heated seawater.
The Bridge (open almost around the clock) and wide open decks at various levels provide splendid views from the ship. The ship is equipped with the most up-to-date satellite navigation system and communication equipment, including telephone and e-mail. The "50 Years of Victory" also has a good library, a small hospital with qualified doctor.
Passenger cabins are all outside (with windows that open) and all with private facilities.
1. Standard Twin (46 cabins):
- 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, private facilities with shower, window that opens, TV and DVD player.
2. Mini Suite (6 cabins):
- Sitting area with sofa bed, bed separated from the sitting area, private facilities, with shower, window that opens, TV and DVD player, refrigerator.
3. Suite (6 cabins)
- Bedroom and sitting area, sofa bed in sitting room, private facilities with bathtub or shower, refrigerator, window that opens, TV and DVD player, coffee maker, safe.
4. Victory Suite (1 cabin)
- Large bedroom and sitting room, sofa bed in sitting room, private facilities with bathtub, refrigerator, window that opens, TV and DVD player, coffee maker, safe.
5. Arktika Suite (5 cabins)
- Very spacious bedroom and sitting room, sofa bed in sitting room, private facilities with bathtub, refrigerator, window that opens, TV and DVD player, coffee maker, safe, daily selection of fresh fruit, drinks, and snacks, unique cabin amenities.
Superb cuisine
Qualified chefs prepare varied international cuisine, and experienced waiters attend your needs. The bar has a large supply of alcoholic and soft beverages.
Technical characteristics
Length: 160 m
Breadth: 30 m
Draft: 11 m
Power plant: 2 nuclear reactors, two steam turbines rotating six generators
Total capacity: 75,000 hp
Cruising speed: 21 knots
Maximum fuel storage: 4 years approximately
Crew: 140
Passengers: 128
Registry: Russia
I/b "50 Years of Victory" belongs to the Russian State.
The qualified Expedition Staff, the experienced Captain and the Crew will do everything to make your voyage safe and unforgettable.
I/b "50 Years of Victory" deck plan: