The "Professor Multanovskiy" is modern and comfortable vessels. She was built in 1983 in Finland as an ice-strengthened vessel dedicated to polar and oceanographic research. With a displacement of about 2,000 tons, she measures 71,6 m long and 12,8 m wide, and is equipped with two engines that allow a speed of up to 12 knots. The ship has been continuously refurbished since its conversion for passenger use and is ideally suited for expedition cruising. The "Professor Multanovskiy" has a capacity of 52 passengers, who can be accommodated in twin and double cabins with outside window (standard, superior and suite). In addition to a dining room, lounge/bar/library, she has an infirmary and a sauna. The ship has Zodiac boats that are well suited for disembarking and wild life watching. The "Professor Multanovskiy" is manned by an experienced and friendly Russian crew.