To the Top of the World
« All 50 Years of Victory (PO) cruise options
| Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||
| Standard Twin | Mini Suite | Junior Suite | Grand Suite | Victory Suite | Arktika Suite | |
| Jul 14 '13 Jul 25 '13 Jul 14 '14 Jul 25 '14 |
$23,995 | $26,595 | $32,995 | $33,495 | $33,995 | $34,995 |
| Mandatory charter flights: $1690 Please note: 2014 rates are subject to change at any time. Please contact us for additional info Jul 14 '13 - Bilingual Cruise: English/German Jul 25 '13 - Bilingual Cruise: English/Chinese |
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Travel Insurance:
All passengers are covered by a medical travel insurance policy to the value of 100,000 EURO which includes medical emergency evacuation and reparation for the cruise portion of the tour only. Additional insurance is strongly recommended.
Solo Travelers:
All rates posted are per person based on double occupancy. Solo travelers can obtain the Twin Standard Cabin for 1.7 the posted rate. All additional categories can be reserved at twice the posted fare.
Deposit & Payment All passengers are covered by a medical travel insurance policy to the value of 100,000 EURO which includes medical emergency evacuation and reparation for the cruise portion of the tour only. Additional insurance is strongly recommended.
Solo Travelers:
All rates posted are per person based on double occupancy. Solo travelers can obtain the Twin Standard Cabin for 1.7 the posted rate. All additional categories can be reserved at twice the posted fare.
Day 1 Helsinki
Arrive in Helsinki, the cozy Finnish capital. Upon your arrival and subsequent transfer to your hotel, you will be greeted by your ship's representative in the lobby of your hotel.
Day 2 Helsinki-Murmansk Flight / Embark
After a group transfer from your hotel, board a chartered plane for the short two-hour flight to Murmansk. There you will board the 50 Years of Victory, one of the most powerful icebreakers in the world. After settling in, depart Murmansk and start your journey north via Kola Bay.
Day 3 Barents Sea
While continuing your journey north across the Barents Sea, you will be introduced to the safety instructions which have been put into place to ensure you complete protection. These instructions pertain to both life aboard the 50 Years of Victory as well as during your expedition in the higher Arctic altitudes. You will likewise have the opportunity to become familiar with the ship and learn all about its unique icebreaking capabilities and how ice fields are negotiated. One of the highlights of the day will be a tour of the engine room - amazing! All this and more are on the day's agenda.
Days 4-6 Voyage to the North Pole
As exciting as reaching the North Pole will be, the three days voyage there will leave you feeling no less so. Adrenaline and awe await you as you go up on deck and witness first-hand the sheer power of your ship as it battles its way through the mighty icefields that separate you from your arrival at the top of the world. No less inspiring will be the views and panoramas of the astonishing arctic landscape.
Off-deck adventure also awaits you on your way north. Time, weather and/or ice conditions permitting, you will experience breath-taking helicopter rides over the icebreaker as it plows its way through the ice. For those wishing to take some time away from their new-found sea legs, a walk on the ice pack will do the trick.
Day 7 The North Pole
Seven is more than just a lucky number; it's the day you can expect to reach the North Pole. With heart-pounding anticipation, the Victory will be slowly maneuvered into position at exactly 90 degrees North. Welcome to the Geographical North Pole.
But this is just the start of your adventure. Disembarking from the ship, you will experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of standing on top of the world. To celebrate this victory, you will join hands with the other passengers while everyone literally walks around the world during a special International Round Dance.
Topping off this day will be a North Pole barbeque and, for the more daring and adventurous, a plunge into the Arctic Ocean.
Days 8-10 Islands and Archipelagos of the Russian Arctic
During the many years your ship has been operating in the Arctic, your crew has gained a truly unique experience exploring the many arctic islands in this region, one of the most remote in the world. It is truly their pleasure to share it and their love for these vast lands with you.
Given favorable weather and ice conditions, exploration of the Franz Josef Land Archipelago is in the offering. It can be described as consisting of about 190 islands, most of which are more reminiscent of moon craters thus accounting for its more common name the "Moon Archipelago." It is home to polar bears, walruses and many species of arctic birds, and also is the location of Champ Island with its mysterious round boulders found no where else in the earth. Enjoy the unique and possibly never-to-be-had again opportunity to explore this vast landscape and photograph its natural beauty.
Days 11-13 Barents Sea / Helsinki
During the three day journey back to Murmansk, you will have ample opportunity to relive your arctic adventure sharing your favorite memories or all that has befallen you while on this voyage. And if you didn't do so before, take some time out to enjoy the facilities and amenities that have been provided for your onboard comfort - a game of volleyball, a visit to the gym, a dip in the pool and a sauna followed by a massage. Or simply relax in the ship's lounge, library or bar.
After disembarking in Murmansk, you will be returned to Helsinki where you will spend a last evening in the Finnish capital.
Day 14 Return Home
Following breakfast, you will depart for the airport and your journey home.
Itinerary Notes
Please note:This is a unique expedition to a remote and only sporadically explored part of the globe. This sample itinerary should therefore be considered as a guide only, as it is heavily dependent on both weather and ice conditions.
Included in Cruise Fare:
- 1 night pre & post expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki, Finland, with breakfast
- Group transfers when embarking/disembarking your charter flight
- Voyage aboard the ship as described
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by helicopter
- Shore landings included in daily program
- Program of lectures and informal discussions by experienced expedition team and guest lecturers
- An expedition parka to keep
- Waterproof boots for the duration of the cruise
- Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin
- Informative pre-departure materials and expedition log with picture album on DVD
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout program
- Shipboard meals and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
- All shipboard luggage handling
- Letter of invitation: to be presented to the Russian consulate in you area to obtain a Russian Visa.
Not Included in Cruise Fare:
- Airfare to and from your hometown
- Mandatory charter flights from Helsinki to Murmansk and back again, cost per person $1690
- Helicopter flying time in excess of what is offered for the group
- Passport and Visa expenses; a Russian visa is REQUIRED for the trip.
- State arrival and departure taxes (if levied)
- Meals ashore and single supplements at hotel accommodation
- Excess luggage charges on flights
- Telecommunication services; laundry; bar and beverage services aboard the vessel
- Luggage, cancellation and medical insurance
- Tips for stewards and other personal services aboard
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is 25%, 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 100 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 100 days prior to departure.
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50 Years of Victory (PO)
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 128
- Ice Breaker Ship
The 50 Years of Victory is the largest and most modern nuclear-powered icebreaker vessel in the world. For those with an appreciate for such vessels, the Victory is a new generation ship, an upgrade of the Arktika-class, the most powerful icebreakers in the world.
Among its state-of-the-art features are a spoon shaped bow designed for greater icebreaking ability, an automated, digitalized control system, and the most up-to-date nuclear safeguards and protection systems.
Ship Amenities
As a working Icebreaker, the Victory is vastly more suitable to life onboard than was its predecessors. Though its cabins and suites are as comfortable and spacious as those on previous ships, the Victory offers passengers much more room for socializing and get-togethers.
Among the public spaces on board there are a dining room (unreserved seating); Aft Saloon for lectures, presentations and socializing; Bar & Lounge with front views; Library & Lounge; Gym; two saunas and a swimming pool with heated sea water. There is also a clinic on board with a passenger (licensed) doctor.
Guest Accommodations
Cabins aboard the 50 Years of Victory are ample and comfortable. All the windows are opening so that travelers have the opportunity to not only see the Arctic but breathe it, or to hear it any moment. All the suites and cabins have private facilities with bathtub or shower.
Dining aboard the 50 Years of Victory
Nowadays to be Arctic explores does not mean to suffer privations. On the contrary, safe and comfort conditions enable travelers to explore the Arctic more completely with all five sense organs. Times when polar explorers had to eat dried biscuits and dried meat are gone. Only fresh products delivered for each cruise are used to prepare meals on board. All dishes are made with fresh natural ingredients.
Fine dining, deep in the Arctic might sound unlikely - yet you will find it aboard this icebreaker. Professional chef and crew creates a menu that draws on Italian, French and Russian influence. A wine list offers you the opportunity to experience a range of the finest French, Italian and Chilean wines. There is also a wide selection of spirits int eh bar including whiskey, gin, rum etc.
Registry:
The 50 Years of Victory is the property of the Russian Federation and has received maritime registration under the name "50 Let Pobedy"
| Cabins | |
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 | Standard Twin 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, private bath with a shower, TV, DVD player. |
 | Mini Suite Sitting Area with sofa bed, separate sleeping area, private bath with shower, TV, DVD player, refrigerator. |
 | Junior Suite Bedroom & sitting area, sofa bed, private bath with shower, refrigerator, TV, DVD player, coffee maker. |
 | Grand Suite Bedroom & sitting area, sofa bed, private bath with shower, refrigerator, TV, DVD player, coffee maker. |
 | Victory Suite Large Bedroom & sitting room, sofa bed, private bath with bathtub, refrigerator, TV, DVD player, coffee maker. |
 | Arktika Suite Large Bedroom & sitting room, sofa bed, private bath with bathtub, refrigerator, TV, DVD player, coffee maker. |
