Although named the same, the MS Mikhail Svetlov is in fact not the ship that brought “ordinary Soviet citizen” Semyon Gorbunkov (played by the renowned Yuri Nikulin) to Istanbul in the popular Soviet-era film “The Diamond Arm” (“Brilliantovaya Ruka”). Instead, this three-decker is one of the great river boats (Sergey Yesenin-class, type Q-065) that Austria built for the Soviets in 1985. It arrived on the Lena River in 1988 and has since made cruise ship history on Russia’s fourth longest river (11th longest in the world). With a capacity of 160, the Svetlov is designed for safe sailing in uncertain waters at a cruising speed of 21.5 kph (13 mph). Each room has a private shower and toilet. With an 82-seat restaurant, a welcoming 50-seat bar, music area, and reading salons, you’ll find comfort here in the Siberian wilderness. Of course you’ll never meet the deceased Nikulin on the ship, but then no one will try to smuggle diamonds on your person in an orthopedic cast (see the film).
Dates & rates
Amenities
- Dining Room
- Sauna
- Ironing room
- Restaurant (up to 82 seats)
- Panoramic saloon
- Cinema Theater
- The first-aid post
- Doctor's surgery
Services
Please check with your travel specialist about amenities associated with this cruise.Amenities
- Dining Room
- Sauna
- Ironing room
- Restaurant (up to 82 seats)
- Panoramic saloon
- Cinema Theater
- The first-aid post
- Doctor's surgery
Services
Please check with your travel specialist about amenities associated with this cruise.Double Cabin
Located on the Main and Boat decks of the MS Svetlov, these cabins contain a bed and a single sofa, a shower cabin, toilet, bedside table and wardrobe storage. As with all interior spaces, these rooms are air conditioned for passenger comfort.
Number of guests:
Cabin size: 114sq.ft
Junior Suite
Also located on the Main and Boat decks, Junior Suites are the same size as Doubles, but they also feature televisions and minibars in addition to the basics (double bed, shower, wardrobe, bedside table, chair) found in the lower cost option.
Number of guests:
Cabin size: 114sq.ft
Suite
These are the most luxurious and spacious cabins on the MS Svetlov, and they can be found on the Boat Deck. These feature separate day room and sleeping area (double bed), a shower cabin with toilet, mini-bar, television, coffee table, and storage.
Number of guests:
Cabin size: 212sq.ft
Single Cabin
Single cabins are located in the fore of the Main Deck, near the sauna. Perfect for solo travelers, Singles provide a single sleeping sofa, shower, toilet, wardrobe, and bedside table with chair. Air conditioned for passenger comfort.
Number of guests:
Cabin size: 70sq.ft
Ship plan
