North Pole
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| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | ||||
| Standard Twin | Mini-Suite | Suite | Victory Suite | Arkita Suite | |
| Jun 19 '13 Jun 30 '13 |
$23,995 | $26,595 | $32,995 | $33,995 | $34,995 |
| Charter Flight: $1690 per person Hot Air Balloon: Add $295pp |
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| Deals, Discounts... Savings! | ||
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| Savings | Dates | |
| 30% | Jun 19, 13 Jun 30, 13 |
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| These special offers are applicable only to new bookings. Discounts are subject to availability, so contact us for more details. | ||
Single Travelers: OPTIONAL single supplement of 70% for Standard Twins. There is no single supplement for travelers willing to share.
Deposit & Payment Day 1 Arrive Helsinki, Finland
Staying up to the wee hours is easy in Helsinki, as daylight fades to twilight for only a few hours during the summer. You'll spend the night at a centrally located hotel.
Day 2 Embarkation Day
From Helsinki, take your charter flight to Murmansk, Russia, where you'll join 50 Years of Victory, the world's largest and most powerful icebreaker.
Days 3-7 The Arctic Ocean
Watching the Vicotry crush through the Arctic ice pack is a sight you'll never forget, made even more memorable by taking a helicopter flight for a thrilling aerial view of the Vicotry and expansive Arctic Ocean.
You can expect the days, and hours, to present variable sailing conditions this far north. The crossing from Murmansk to the North Pole can take us anywhere from 5 to 8 days. This means you’ll have plenty of time to get to know your shipmates, stare out at the horizon, enjoy some drinks at the bar or go for a swim in the ship’s lap pool.
Day 8 90° North
All the anticipation of the prior days reaches a climax as you reach the North Pole! Many travelers find themselves overcome with emotion, while others are in a festive and celebratory mood. Take photos, wave a flag, enjoy your moment! Add an exclamation to your success by rising high in a hot air balloon to commemorate this great moment. Later, everyone enjoys a champagne toast and a BBQ on the ice.
Day 9 Southbound
Now you can sit back and relax, everything from here on out is a bonus! Expect more great memories, as you head further south, you may get lucky and spot Polar Bears hunting for seals.
Days 10-11 Franz Josef Land
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, Zodiac trips beneath towering cliffs will explore remote seabird rookeries. Onboard helicopters again provide aerial sightseeing, and transfer you to otherwise inaccessible landing sites.
This part of the Arctic Ocean is so remote that Franz Josef Land was discovered after Antarctica. It is the most northerly archipelago in Eurasia and lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. Here you'll visit historic places like Cape Flora on Northbrook Island, home to buildings and ruins from three ill-fated Arctic expeditions. Walrus and Polar Bear are numerous on these islands, which you’ll explore on Zodiac excursions and helicopter sightseeing rides.
Day 12 Southbound at Sea
Crossing the Arctic Ocean back to Murmansk.
Day 13 Disembarkation in Murmansk
Returning to Russia's most northerly city, it will be time to bid farewell to your ship, 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.
Itinerary Notes
This expedition includes- 1 night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki, Finland, with breakfast.
- 1 night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki, Finland with breakfast.
- Day 2 group transfer from Helsinki hotel to airport
- Day 2 group transfer from Murmansk airport to ship
- 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 parka to keep.
- Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin.
- Day 14 group transfer from the ship to the Murmansk airport.
- Day 13 group transfer from Helsinki airport to the hotel.
- Comprehensive pre-departure package a meticulously researched Arctic Reader and map
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.
- All shipboard luggage handling.
- Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.
- All Zodiac excursions and transfers included in the daily program
- Complimentary wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks at the bar and with meals
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 20% of cruise fare, with a minimum of $1000, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: https://www.adventure-life.com/forms/fourways.php
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure.
Final payment by bank transfer, check or Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or AmEx. Credit Card payments subject to 3% convenience fee and maximum $15,000 charge.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
Click here to see a copy of our Terms and Conditions.
Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 180 Days or more | $1200 per person |
| 179-120 Days | Entire deposit |
| 119 Days or less | 100% total cost |
50 Years of Victory
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 128
- Ice Breaker Ship
Designed for Arctic cruises to the North Pole, the "50 Years of Victory" is the largest, most sophisticated, and powerful icebreaker ever constructed. Twenty years in the making, 50 Years of Victory is the first Arktika-class icebreaker to have a spoon-shaped bow. Boosting efficiency is the all-new digital automated control system. The ship, designed with a stainless steel ice belt hull 5 meters (18 feet) wide, breaks through ice up to 2.5 meters (9.2 feet) thick. It is driven by 2 nuclear reactors that produce 75,000 horsepower. In open water, top speed can be as much as 21.4 knots. 50 Years of Victory provides ample public space: featuring an Aft Saloon and Forward Lounge, in addition to a bar and library.
The Aft Saloon converts from a presentation room during the day to a place to dance and socialize in the evening. For relaxing, there is an indoor pool and two saunas. The gym has windows. While you exercise you won’t miss a moment of passing scenery. A shop and massage services provide other diversions.
The vessel has five cabin categories, all with facilities en suite and a window that opens to an ocean view:
• The very spacious Arktika Suites have bathtubs
• The large Victory Suite has a bathtub
• The Suites offer a choice of bathtub or shower
• Mini Suites feature a sitting area that is separated from the bed.
• All Standard Twin Cabins have a lower berth plus a sofa bed.
| Cabins | |
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 | Standard Twin • 1 lower berth,1 sofa bed • Private facilities, with shower •Window that opens • TV and DVD player |
 | Mini-Suite • Sitting area with sofa bed • Bed separated from the sitting area • Private facilities, with shower •Window that opens • TV and DVD player |
 | Suite • Bedroom and sitting area • Sofa bed in sitting room • Private facilities, with bathtub or shower • Refrigerator •Window that opens • TV and DVD player • Coffee maker • Safe |
 | Victory Suite • Large bedroom and sitting room • Sofa bed in sitting room • Private facilities, with bathtub • Refrigerator •Window that opens • TV and DVD player • Coffee machine • Safe |
| Arkita Suite • Very spacious bedroom and sitting room • Sofa bed in sitting room • Private facilities, with bathtub • Refrigerator •Window that opens • TV and DVD player • Coffee machine • Safe • Daily selection of fresh fruit, drinks, and snacks | |
