HIGHLIGHTS
- Be
one of only a handful of people to have ever traveled to the North Pole!
- Travel
in comfort and safety aboard one of the world’s most powerful
icebreakers—50 Years of Victory
- Watch
for Arctic wildlife including polar bears, ivory gulls and other
seabirds and marine mammals
- Make
a landing at remote Franz Josef Land archipelago in Russia’s
far north
DATES / RATES
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
Start Date | End Date | Twin | Mini Suite | Suite | Victory Suite | Arktika Suite |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Price:
$1,995 per person
- Pre-
and post-expedition hotel night in Helsinki and breakfast
- Return
flight from Helsinki to Murmansk
- Transfer
to and from the ship
- Transfer
from airport to hotel in Helsinki
Rates are listed per person in USD
|
Start Date | End Date | (Starting from) Twin | (Mid-range) Suite | (High-end) Arktika Suite |
Mandatory Transfer Package Details:Price:
$1,995 per person
- Pre-
and post-expedition hotel night in Helsinki and breakfast
- Return
flight from Helsinki to Murmansk
- Transfer
to and from the ship
- Transfer
from airport to hotel in Helsinki
ITINERARY
Day
1: Helsinki, Finland
Your
adventure begins with a one-night stay in magical Helsinki, Finland's
capital.
Day
2: Embarkation Day in Murmansk
From
Helsinki, take our charter flight to Murmansk, Russia, where you'll
join 50 Years of Victory, the world's largest and most powerful
icebreaker.
Days
3–6: Northbound in the Arctic Ocean
Being
on board Victory and feeling the icebreaker as it crushes through the
arctic pack ice is an experience you’ll never forget. Just as
memorable is boarding the ship’s helicopter for a thrilling
aerial view over the ship and the expansive Arctic Ocean. You can
expect variable sailing conditions this far north. The crossing from
Murmansk to the North Pole can take us anywhere from four to six days
depending on the ice conditions. This means you’ll have
plenty of time to get to know your shipmates and be treated to lectures
and discussions by our Expedition Team while looking out for birdlife.
There are also many wonderful amenities on board, such as the
ship’s lap pool or basketball court.
Day
7: 90° North
The
anticipation reaches a climax as you arrive at the North Pole! Many
travelers find themselves overcome with emotion, while others are in a
festive and celebratory mood. Take photos, call your family, wave a
flag— just be sure you enjoy your moment at the top! Later,
everyone will celebrate with a champagne toast and a barbecue on the
ice. If the opportunity allows, you have the option of taking a polar
plunge into the icy waters around the North Pole. We’ll also
attempt to launch passengers high above the Pole in our hot air balloon
to commemorate this great moment (this is highly weather dependent).
Day
8: Southbound in the Arctic Ocean
On
our return voyage, you can sit back and relax. As you head farther
south, you may get lucky and spot polar bears hunting for seals.
Days
9-10: Franz Josef Land and the Arctic Ocean
This
group of 191 islands forms the most northerly archipelago in Eurasia
and lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. Here, you’ll
explore Cape Flora and discover historic remains from three ill-fated
arctic expeditions. When conditions permit, we’ll launch the
Zodiacs and cruise beneath towering cliffs to explore remote seabird
colonies. The 50 Years of Victory helicopter will provide aerial
sightseeing, and our Zodiacs will transfer you to seldom-visited
landing sites.
Day
11-12: Southbound at Sea
Enjoy
your time on deck or reminisce with your shipmates and new friends as
you cross the Arctic Ocean back to Murmansk. Expedition staff will be
on hand to answer any remaining questions and point out wildlife during
the return journey.
Day
13: Disembarkation in Murmansk, Russia
Returning
to Russia’s most northerly city, it will be time to bid
farewell to 50 Years of Victory. You’ll be transferred to the
airport for your charter flight to Helsinki, Finland, to enjoy one
final night with your newfound friends.
Day
14: Helsinki, Finland
After
breakfast, your journey comes to an end. We do encourage you to spend
time exploring Helsinki, Tallinn (the capital of Estonia) and Saint
Petersburg.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Shipboard
accommodation with housekeeping
- Shipboard
breakfasts, lunches and dinners
- Shore
landings included in daily program
- Group
helicopter transfers and sightseeing flights included in the daily
program
- Professional
Expedition Leadership
- All
Zodiac excursions and transfers
- Formal
and informal educational presentations by the Expedition Team
- Photographic
Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage
- The
loan of a pair of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage
- An
official expedition parka to keep
- Coffee,
tea and cocoa available around the clock
- Hair
dryer and bathrobes in each cabin
- Comprehensive
pre-departure package including a meticulously researched Arctic Reader
and map
- All
miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
- All
shipboard luggage handling
ADVENTURE
OPTIONS
- Hot
Air Ballooning: USD 495 subject to weather conditions
- Helicopter
Flightseeing: FREE