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Lyubov Orlova

The Lyubov Orlova has gone through extensive renovations to make the forward lounge, dining room and cabins more comfortable and up to date. This ice-strengthened ship voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands.

Cabin Configuration 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.

    Ship Specifications

    Staff & Crew: 70
    Guests: 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

    Cabin Plans

    Triple 2 lower / 1 upper berth, private facilities, opening porthole (except 400, 401), chairs
    Lower Deck Twin 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole, chair
    Main Deck Twin 2 lower berths, private facilities, opening porthole, chair
    Captain's Deck Twin 2 lower berths, private facilities, 2 windows (one opens), TV
    Superior 2 lower berths, private facilities, 2 windows (one opens), table/chair, TV
    Amundsen Suite 2 lower berths, private facilities, 4 windows (two open), sofa, desk, table/chairs, TV