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Be one of only a handful of people to have ever traveled to the North Pole!
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Travel in comfort and safety aboard one of the world’s most powerful icebreakers—50 Years of Victory
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Watch for Arctic wildlife including polar bears, ivory gulls and other seabirds and marine mammals
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Make a landing at remote Franz Josef Land archipelago in Russia’s far north
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1 night pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki, Finland, with breakfast
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1 night post-expedition hotel accommodation in Helsinki, Finland with breakfast
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Day 2 group transfer from Helsinki hotel to airport
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Day 2 group transfer from Murmansk airport to ship
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Shipboard accommodation with housekeeping
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Shipboard breakfasts, lunches and dinners
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Shore landings included in daily program
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Group helicopter transfers and sightseeing flights included in the daily program
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Professional Expedition Leadership
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All Zodiac excursions and transfers
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Formal and informal educational presentations by the Expedition Team
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Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage
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The loan of a pair of waterproof boots for the duration of the voyage
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An official expedition parka to keep
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Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock
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Hair dryer and bathrobes in each cabin
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Day 14 group transfer from the ship to the Murmansk airport
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Day 14 group transfer from Helsinki airport to the hotel
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Comprehensive pre-departure package including Quark's meticulously researched Arctic Reader and map
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All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
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All shipboard luggage handling
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Emergency Evacuation Insurance to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person
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All Zodiac excursions and transfers included in the daily program
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Complimentary wine, beer, liquor and soft drinks at the bar and with meals
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Day 1
Helsinki, Finland
Your adventure begins with a one-night stay in magical Helsinki, Finland's capital.
Day 2
Embarkation Day
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.
Day 3-7
The Arctic Ocean
Watching Victory crush through the Arctic ice pack is a sight you'll never forget. Be sure to take one of the included helicopter flights for a thrilling aerial view of Victory's progress.
Sailing conditions on the Arctic Ocean are changeable, so the crossing from Murmansk to the North Pole can take anywhere from 5 to 8 days. Most of our guests enjoy the heightened sense of adventure that comes with this unpredictability. In 2008, Victory made the fastest recorded crossing between these two points: 4.5 days!
Day 8
90 North
Each traveler experiences this moment in his or her own way. Some hold special signs. Others wave their national flags. Still others stand on this mystical spot, holding a talisman brought thousands of miles for this one purpose. Later, everyone enjoys a champagne toast and a BBQ on the ice. How will YOU celebrate?
Day 9
Southbound
As Victory makes her way back through the churning pack ice, you may spot polar bears on the hunt with ivory gulls following close behind—eager to dine on leftovers.
Day 10-12
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, Zodiac trips beneath towering cliffs will explore remote seabird rookeries. Onboard helicopters again provide aerial sightseeing, and transfer you to otherwise inaccessible landing sites.
Day 13
Disembarkation in Murmansk, Russia
Your port of disembarkation is Murmansk, Russia's most northerly city. After you leave the ship, we'll transfer you to the airport, where you'll board your flight to Helsinki, Finland.
Day 14
Helsinki, Finland
After breakfast at your centrally located hotel, you are free to leave for home or extend your stay. Helsinki, Tallinn (capital of Estonia) and St. Petersburg (the "Venice of the North") are all fascinating cities, just waiting to be explored. Our Polar Travel Advisors are happy to help you arrange your extended stay.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to the nature of expedition cruising, itineraries are subject to change due to weather, ice conditions, natural and cultural events, wildlife viewing opportunities and other logistical considerations. In general, a ship's crew will endeavor to complete the itinerary provided, but the ultimate decision lies with the ship's captain and expedition leaders.
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06/25/12-07/08/12
| $22,790 | $25,290 | $31,490 | $32,490 | $33,490 |
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07/06/12-07/19/12
| $22,790 | $25,290 | $31,490 | $32,490 | $33,490 |
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A round-trip group flight from Helsinki to Murmansk must be purchased for an additional charge of USD $1,690 per person.
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There’s only one way to cruise to the North Pole and that’s aboard the world’s most powerful, most sophisticated and fastest expedition ship—the 50 Years of Victory. No other vessel on Earth compares to the 50 Years of Victory!
It’s hard to write about the 50 Years of Victory without throwing out some statistics on her immense size and power. Longer than a football field, the 50 Years of Victory creates 75,000 horsepower through two nuclear reactors—three times the power of any other  passenger ship in service today. The ship’s spoon-shaped bow is unique among ships of its class and it can crush through ice that is 2.5 meters thick. In open water, she can easily make 20 knots and witnessing her icebreaking capability—from a helicopter, the bridge or standing on her bow—takes your breath away. This is one impressive machine!
The 50 Years of Victory is not simply one of the most powerful ships around, she is also comfortably rich in amenities. The meals are sumptuous, the service is professional yet friendly and the atmosphere is convivial. As you make your way to and from the North Pole, you will definitely not be lacking in creature comforts. Onboard there’s a heated swimming pool, a sauna, gym, volley ball court and a theater-style auditorium for lecture presentations and feature-length movies.
All cabins and suites are outside with private facilities, windows that open, closed-circuit television, desks, hair dryers, robes and ample storage space.
The ship's library is stocked with books and DVDs. Passengers often congregate in the ship’s lounge where they can grab a snack and a drink, and visit with fellow passengers and expedition leaders. The atmosphere on the ship is relaxed and informal.
The very capable crew will teach you about the types of ice, the egg code, ice navigation, how global warming is effecting the arctic, history of exploration and clandestine submarine operations and more.
This is truly the world’s most powerful, sophisticated and fastest passenger expedition ship. No matter why you joined this ship, just to see her in action is awe-inspiring!
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
Staff and Crew: 140
Passengers: 128
Length: 117.04 meters
Breadth: 30 meters
Draft: 11.08 meters
Propulsion: 2 nuclear-powered steam turbines, 75,000 total horsepower
Ice class: LL1 (the highest possible rating)
Open water cruising speed: 21.4 knots
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TWIN Private
| 1 lower berth, 1 sofa bed, private facilities with shower, window that opens, TV and DVD player. |
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MINI SUITE Private
| Sitting area with sofa bed, bed separated from the sitting area, private facilities, with shower, window that opens, TV and DVD player. |
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SUITE Private
| 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. |
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VICTORY SUITE Private
Large bedroom and sitting room, sofa bed in sitting room, private facilities with bathtub, refrigerator, window that opens, TV and DVD player, coffee maker, safe
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ARKTIKA SUITE Private
| Very spacious bedroom and sitting room, sofa bed in sitting room, private facilities with bathtub, refrigerator, window that opens, TV and DVD player, coffee maker, safe, daily selection of fresh fruit, drinks, and snacks, unique cabin amenities. |
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