MV Orlova

Why travel aboard this boat?

Configured for a max. of 124 passengers, but takes only up to 110 passengers
Extensive renovations in 2006 to the lounge, dining and cabin areas
A spacious and stable expeditionary vessel, with a air of authenticity
Good value set against some other polar ships
Choice of 4 different cabins types from shared triple to suite, with private and shared bathrooms

Technical specifications:

110 passengers (max)
Staff & Crew of 70
Built in Yugoslavia in 1976
90m long x 16.24m wide

Built in 1976 and refurbished in 1999, the M/V Orlova is a 90-meter ice-strengthened passenger ship. On board The Orlova there is an attractive bar and lounge, and an polar library. It sleeps a total of 110 passengers, with 62 cabins and suites all with two lower berths and private facilities with either a porthole or window as well as a writing desk, sitting space and ample storage. International chefs serve delicious international cuisine and there is a comfortable, well-stocked bar.

The Russian officers and crew are all highly experienced in polar navigation and an international team of naturalists and lecturers offer a unique educational program-covering subjects such as natural history, ornithology, marine biology, geography, geology, history and the environment. The Orlova is a very comfortable ship to explore the majestic Antarctica.

View Deckplan (JPG)