Old Ship Cemetery
Old Ship Cemetery in Russia Tours
The Old Ship Cemetery is a distinctive maritime landmark in the Murmansk Region, where the remains of abandoned and decommissioned vessels can be seen along the Arctic coastline. The site reflects the region’s long connection with shipping, fishing and maritime activity.
Set against the rugged northern landscape, the weathered ships create a striking contrast with the surrounding sea and rocky shores. The area has become an atmospheric attraction for visitors interested in photography, maritime history and the remote character of the Russian Arctic.
A visit to the Old Ship Cemetery offers a glimpse into the region’s seafaring past while providing memorable views of the Arctic coastline and Barents Sea surroundings.

What is included & excluded
- Entry: The Old Ship Cemetery near Teriberka is an outdoor coastal site and generally does not require an entrance ticket.
- Booking: No booking is required for an independent visit. If included in a guided Teriberka excursion, advance booking with the tour operator may be required.
- Opening Hours: As an outdoor location, it generally has no fixed visitor opening hours.
- Duration: Visitors can explore and photograph the site according to their tour itinerary and local conditions.
- Photography: Photography is generally permitted for personal use.
- Weather Conditions: Arctic weather can change quickly and may affect road conditions, visibility, and access to the site.
- Accessibility: The area may involve uneven, rocky, muddy, or unpaved terrain and may not be suitable for visitors with limited mobility.
- Safety: Visitors should keep a safe distance from abandoned vessels and unstable structures and follow any local signs or guide instructions.
- Cancellation: There is no cancellation policy for the site itself because there is generally no admission ticket or reservation. If included in a paid tour, the tour operator's cancellation and refund policy applies.
- Changes to Itinerary: A tour operator may modify or skip the visit due to weather, road conditions, safety concerns, or local restrictions.
- Important: Visitors should not climb on, enter, dismantle, or remove parts from abandoned vessels. The site should be treated as a potentially hazardous area.
Cancellation policy
Terms & conditions
- General access is normally free of charge when visiting independently.
- Access may depend on weather, road conditions, coastal conditions and local safety requirements.
- The site may be temporarily inaccessible or omitted from an organised excursion because of heavy snow, strong winds, poor visibility or unsafe conditions.
- Visitors must follow the instructions of tour guides, drivers and local authorities.
- Visitors should remain in safe and accessible areas and must not climb on, enter or otherwise interfere with abandoned vessels.
- The old vessels may have unstable, sharp, rusty or deteriorated structures and should be viewed from a safe distance.
- Visitors should exercise particular caution near the coastline, rocks, water and slippery surfaces.
- Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
- Visitors must not remove metal, equipment or other objects from the abandoned vessels.
- Littering, vandalism and damage to the remaining vessels or surrounding environment are prohibited.
- Photography for personal use is generally permitted from safe public areas; commercial photography or professional filming may require permission.
- The location may be visited as part of a Teriberka sightseeing excursion, in which case the tour operator may change or omit the stop for safety or operational reasons.
- If included in an organised tour, the tour operator's cancellation and refund policy applies to the excursion.
- Late arrival or failure to join a booked excursion may result in no refund, subject to the operator's terms.
- If the tour operator cancels the excursion because of weather, road or safety conditions, refund or rescheduling will be handled according to its booking policy.
- Since the Old Ship Cemetery itself is not normally ticketed, there is no separate admission cancellation or refund policy.
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