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North Pole
Top of the World
10 Jul - 22 Jul 2022
13 days
Activities:
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Itinerary
Day 1: Murmansk, Russia (hotel night)
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We also take advantage of 24-hour daylight to offer helicopter flightseeing tours. From the air you can
observe the ship crushing a path through the ice. You also have a unique vantage point from which to
witness the stunning beauty of this vast polar icescape.
After our memorable time at the North Pole we turn around and head south. But the adventure is not over
yet. The High Arctic archipelago of Franz Josef Land is still to come!
Franz Josef Land is home to some interesting geological features, such as the mysterious stone spheres on
Champ Island. Collectors of geographical extremes may take note that Cape Fligely on Rudolf Island is
the northernmost point of land in the Eastern Hemisphere.
Franz Josef Land also offers visitors the opportunity to walk in the footsteps of famous polar explorers at
well-preserved historical sites. The journals of explorers such as Julius von Payer, Benjamin Leigh Smith,
Frederick George Jackson, and Fridtjof Nansen come alive at Cape Norway, Cape Flora, Eira Harbour,
and Cape Tegetthoff. Memorials, monuments, crosses, and the remains of dwellings are testimony to
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incredible historical events that are further illuminated by our expert lecturers.
Tikhaya Bukhta is currently a Russian Arctic National Park ranger station occupying Soviet-era research
buildings and was also a major base for polar expeditions. Nearby, the fascinating columnar basalt cliffs
of Rubini Rock are home to thousands of nesting seabirds.
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Standard Twin
Passengers: 2
Mini Suite
Passengers: 2
Junior Suite
Passengers: 2
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Grand Suite
Passengers: 2
Victory Suite
Passengers: 2
Arktika Suite
Passengers: 2
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Photography
Free option
The Polar Regions are perhaps the most photogenic
on earth, with countless beautiful scenes
presenting themselves every day. Endless
expanses of ice, beaches crowded with seals or
penguins, sunsets over unbroken horizons, starlit
skies, and even the majestic northern lights – they
all present fantastic photographic opportunities –
and in order to make sure that you come home with
some spectacular images we offer you the chance
to learn and practice your photography alongside
an experienced professional.
Our expert Photographer will be on hand to answer your questions and give advice, both in the form of on-
board lectures and workshops on shore. Explore the key elements of photography in a fun and relaxed
setting, with plenty of opportunities for questions and feedback. Learn how to see light in a new way and
experiment with the techniques of composition and framing.
Helicopter sightseeing
Free option
A helicopter aboard the 50 Years of Victory in our
North Pole cruises lets our passengers be more
than just spectators in this intrepid mission.
Time, weather and/or ice conditions permitting, you
will experience breathtaking helicopter rides over
the icebreaker as it plows its way through the ice.
Just imagine how amazing photo ops this adventure
provides!
The helicopter is also used to land on wild Franz
Josef Land islands where we cannot use Zodiacs. So
our North Pole passengers are never far from the
action.
The helicopter landings and rides during the North Pole cruise are included.
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Rates
Standard Junior Grand Victory Arktika
Mini Suite
Twin Suite Suite Suite Suite
US$ 36 US$ 42 US$ 43 US$ 46 US$ 48
US$ 31 995
995 995 995 995 995
US$ 35 US$ 40 US$ 41 US$ 44 US$ 46
US$ 30 395
145 845 795 645 545
Early Booking Savings of 5% from the official rates for all bookings confirmed before October 31, 2021.
Cruise rates are quoted per person and based on passengers sharing a cabin. Single supplement: 1.7 for
Standard cabin; 2 for Mini Suite, Junior Suite, Grand Suite, Victory Suite and Arktika Suite.
Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Transfers from the airport to the hotel if
Murmansk on the day prior to embarkation; arriving prior to Day 1 of the program;
Transfer from the hotel to the port in Helicopter flying time in excess of that offered
Murmansk for embarkation on Day 2; for the group;
Transfer from the port to the airport or central Passport and visa expenses (if required); a
location in Murmansk upon disembarkation; Russian visa is required for the trip. The visa
must be obtained by the customer and is at his
Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping;
or her expense. Please, contact your local
Shipboard breakfasts, lunches and dinners; Russian Consulate to learn more about the
procedure for obtaining a Visa.
Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the
clock; State arrival and departure taxes (if levied);
All shore excursions and activities throughout Meals ashore and supplements in respect of
the voyage by helicopter; single hotel accommodation (if required);
All shore excursions and activities throughout Excess luggage charges on international and
the voyage by zodiacs; local flights;
Shore landings included in daily program; Telecommunication services; laundry, bar and
beverage charges aboard the vessel;
Program of lectures and informal discussions
by experienced Expedition Team and guest Luggage, cancellation insurance (strongly
lecturers; recommended).
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Itinerary, landings and all other activities during the cruise depend strongly on ice and weather conditions
and are subject to the decisions of the Expedition Leader and the Captain of the vessel. Encounters with
any mentioned wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
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