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Marina Svetaeva

Svetaeva was built in the famous Gdynia Poland ship yards in 1989 as an ice strengthened passenger vessel. Pronounced "Svetayva" and named after the famous Russian poet, contemporary of Boris Pasternak and Anna Akhmatova, she was built to transport people across frozen oceans in the Arctic and northern Pacific Oceans. She now spends the northern summers around the coast of the beautiful island of Sakhalin north of Japan. She was refurbished in early 2005 to provide comfortable but not luxurious accommodations for 100 passengers and 41 Russian crew. A helideck was added so that 2 helicopters could provide the magical key to unlock the secrets of the heavily iced coastlines of Deep Antarctica.

A fleet of Zodiacs with outboard motors will add to our ability to come to grips with Antarctica.

The ship is characterized by spacious cabins and large public spaces, including the bridge and outer decks, library, lecture room and bar.

Quad share Two lower berths, a desk, wardrobes and a wash basin. Showers and toilets are located in the companionway outside the cabin.	Triple Share Two lower berths and one upper, a desk, wardrobes and a wash basin. Showers and toilets are located in the companionway outside the cabin.
Twin Share Two lower berths, a desk, wardrobes and a wash basin. Showers and toilets are located in the companionway outside the cabin.	Twin Private Two lower berths, a desk, wardrobes and a private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.
Mini Suite Lounge with desk and settee. A separate bedroom has two single beds. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and wash-basin. Ample storage. TV monitor, video player, fridge, tea and coffee making.	Suite Large lounge with desk and settee. A separate bedroom has a double and a single bed. Private bathroom with shower, toilet and wash-basin. Ample storage. TV monitor, video player, fridge, tea and coffee making.