Polar Pioneer

Polar Pioneer was built in Finland in 1985 as an ice-strengthened research ship, and for many years she plied the treacherous waters of the USSR's northern coast. In 2000 she was refurbished in St Petersburg to provide comfortable accommodation for 56 passengers.

A combined bar/lounge/library area (stocked with a good collection of polar books) was also created by simple internal restructuring.

This class of vessel has a fine reputation for polar expedition cruising, due to its strength, manoeuvrability and small number of cabins. All cabins have outside portholes plus ample storage space. The Russian captain and crew are among the most experienced ice-navigators in the world and their enthusiasm is legendary.

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Triple

2 CABINS: 300, 301

SIZE:
Total Cabin: 423cm x 241cm = 10.2 sqm

CABIN:
Two lower bunks and one upper bunk, a desk, a small washbasin, ample storage and hanging space and portholes. Showers and toilets are very close by and are shared with other Main Deck cabins.

Twin Public

12 CABINS: 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 313

SIZE:
Total Cabin: 400cm x 245cm = 9.8 sq m

CABIN:
Two lower bunks, a desk, small washbasin, ample storage and hanging space, a couch and a porthole. Showers and toilets are very close by and are shared with other Main Deck cabins.

Twin Private

12 CABINS: 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 407, 408, 504,505, 506, 507

SIZE:
Deck 4:
Bedroom/Bathroom – 411cm x 260cm = 10.7 sqm
Bathroom – 120cm x 256cm = 3 sqm

Deck 5:
Bedroom/Bathroom – 494cm x 243cm = 12 sqm
Bathroom – 110cm x 170cm = 1.9 sqm

CABIN:
Two lower bunks, a desk, windows and private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin. #402 and #403 have upper and lower bunks and a couch.

Mini Suite

2 CABINS: 502, 503

SIZE:
Living Room/Bedroom/Bathroom – 453cm x 370cm = 16.8 sqm
Bathroom – 120cm x160cm = 1.92 sqm

CABIN:
Double bed in a separate room, foldout couch that can be used as a single bed, TV, video player, windows, desk, table area, fridge, and private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.

Captain's Suite

1 CABIN: 501

SIZE:
Living Room/Bedroom – 450cm x 500cm = 22.5 sqm
Bathroom – 120cm x160cm = 1.92 sqm

CABIN:
Double bed in separate room, plus foldout couch that can be used as a single bed, forward and port windows, lounge and table area, fridge, TV, video player, and private bathroom with shower, toilet and washbasin.