North Pole Voyage
15-day Icebreaker expedition to the North Pole July 23 - August 6, 2009

About 50 Years of Victory
The 50 Years of Victory is the world's most powerful and sophisticated icebreaker and one of the few surface ships ever to have reached the North Pole. The nuclear-powered vessel with its 75,000 horsepower has an armored steel hull designed to withstand the toughest polar conditions. Yet, the Victory offers passenger comfort with all the amenities you would expect of a top expedition ship.

About cabins and Amenities
There are 64 first-class outside cabins and suites with private facilities. All cabin/suites have large windows, a desk, a television, and large closets. The windows can be opened for fresh air. Passengers may control the flow of air into the cabin by adjusting the vent. The twin cabins have one fixed berth and one convertible sofa bed. All suites have a sitting room separate from the bedroom. The private bathroom has a shower, a toilet, a wash-basin, and is equipped with hairdryers, soaps and shower gels. Mini-suites are larger than standard cabins with two windows and a refrigerator. Suites are even larger with a sitting area and a seperate bedroom – most with double-beds.

Passenger cabins are all outside (with windows or portholes) and all with private facilities.
Standard Twin (46 cabins): 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, private facilities with shower, window that opens, TV and DVD player
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
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
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
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

In the dining room, you have a buffet-style breakfast while you are served lunch and dinner courses. Cakes are also served in mid-afternoon while coffee and tea is available all day. There is a lounge and bar with a wide selection of wines and spirits. On board you will also find a heated indoor swimming pool, an exercise room, a sauna, a shop and a library. In the theater-style auditorium, the expedition team makes presentations. This may include slide-shows, videos and other educational programs. There is a clinic with a licensed doctor on board.

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Other
Each cabin is equipped with a music system. Passengers will receive a robe for use onboard. All announcements, including wildlife sightings, disembarkation announcements and itinerary and weather updates, is made in English over the public address system. 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. The Victory carries helicopters for reconnaissance and passenger excursions. The vessel carries a fleet of sturdy Zodiac craft for leisurely cruising and landings.

Specifications
Staff and crew: 140
Passengers: 128
Length: 117 m
Breadth: 30 m
Draft: 11 m
Propulsion: 2 nuclear-powered steam turbines, 75,000 horsepowers
Ice Class: LL1 (the highest rating possible)
Cruising Speed: 21 knots (open water)
50 Years of Victory belongs to the Russian State

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