Wilderness Travel 2021 Cultural Cruises Brochure

North Pole ABOARD THE 50 YEARS OF VICTORY

GREENL AND

GREENLAND SEA

North Pole

SVALBARD (Norway)

Imagine standing at the North Pole, the one earthly spot where every direction is south! Aboard the 50 Years of Victory , the world’s largest and most powerful icebreaker, sail deep through the thick pack ice of the Arctic Ocean to the top of the world, where you’ll celebrate your achievement with a champagne toast on this vast frozen landscape. Along the way, admire flocks of soaring seabirds, and explore the wildlife-rich archipelago of Franz Josef Land, with its polar bears, walrus, and many species of whales, including humpbacks, belugas, and narwhals.

BARENTS SEA

ARCTIC OCEAN

Franz Josef Land

Murmansk

NOVAYA ZEMLYA

to/from Helsinki

A R C T I C C I R C L E

RUSSIA

500 mi

500 km

DAYS 1-6 MURMANSK, RUSSIA, TO THE ARCTIC OCEAN Your voyage begins in Murmansk, Russia. Being on board the 50 Years of Victory is an unforgettable experience and a true expedition. The crossing can take anywhere from four to six days, depending on ice conditions. Enjoy lectures and discussions led by an experienced team of experts, watch for seabirds and wildlife, and take advantage of the ship’s amenities including thrilling aerial views from the on-board helicopter. DAY 7 TOP OF THE WORLD, 90 DEGREES NORTH! Your anticipation of this moment reaches a climax as you arrive at the North Pole. Take photos, wave a flag, and enjoy your time at the top of the world! Celebrate your arrival

other marine life. Arrive in Franz Josef Land, so remote it was discovered after Antarctica. Visit historic places such as Cape Flora on Northbrook Island, home to structures and ruins from three ill-fated Arctic expeditions. Walrus and polar bears are residents here, and you may see them as you explore on Zodiac excursions and helicopter sightseeing rides. Franz Josef Land is the most northerly archipelago in Eurasia and lies entirely within the Arctic Circle. Return to Russia’s most northerly city on Day 14 and disembark.

with a champagne toast and barbecue on the ice. If opportunity allows, you have the option of taking a polar plunge into the icy waters around the North Pole. You may also have a chance to ride in a hot-air balloon to commemorate the incredible experience (weather permitting). DAYS 8-14 FRANZ JOSEF LAND TO HELSINKI As you head south, you’ll watch for polar bears hunting for seals and

DATES Jun 17-30, 2020 Jun 28-Jul 11 Jul 10-22, 2021 Jul 21-Aug 2 Aug 1-13

TRIP COST From $30,995

Price is per person and depends on cabin type

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