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Since its first North Pole icebreaker cruise in 2001, Expedition Cruises has been leading expeditions into the Russian Arctic on its chartered icebreakers and expedition cruise ships. Today, Expedition Cruises are the market leader in Arctic-bound adventure tourism. Expedition Cruises is justifiably proud of their reputation as having assisted to open up Russia's magnificent and awe-inspiring Arctic territories, much of which are still virgin and unexplored.


Polar bears, arctic foxes, walruses and seals and snow owls are only a few of the species native to this wild, untamed land. A land so varied that it can be covered by ice so white it looks blue or with a carpet of mosses and lichens the colors of which would stir the imagination of even the most seasoned of artists. An expedition voyage to the Arctic or beyond is a sense arousing, heart-opening experience that touches the very soul of all who have ever ventured into this unique domain where beauty, silence, and awe all intermingle to create an image so intense it brands itself into the mind forever. Next port of call - the Arctic!

Ship Information

ICEBREAKER “50 YEARS OF VICTORY”  View Cabins and More Information Here (make sure popup blocker is turned off to view page) Power, state-of-the-art technology and comfort all rolled into one. Technical characteristics  Length:   160 m (525 feet) Breadth:   30 m (98 feet) Draft:   11 m (36 feet) Power plant:   2 nuclear reactors, two steam turbines rotating six generators Total capacity:   75,000 hp Cruising speed:   21 knots Maximum fuel storage:   4 years Crew:    140 Passengers:    128 Registry:    Russia

Expedition rates include:

Charter Airfares Helsinki–Murmansk–Helsinki ($1,350 per person );

Complimentary Travel Insurance;

2 nights in a 4-5* hotel in Helsinki, breakfast included (one night before the cruise and one night after);

Group transfer hotel – airport in Helsinki on 24 July; Group transfer airport – ship in Murmansk on 24 July; Group transfer ship – airport in Murmansk on 5 August;

Voyage aboard the ship as described in the itinerary;

All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by helicopters (as included in planned group excursions);

Program of lectures and informal talks by experienced Expedition Team and guest lecturers;

Four meals a day (including afternoon fresh bakery items every afternoon) and tea / coffee station and drinking water dispenser round the clock;

Special expedition parka;

Waterproof boots for the duration of the cruise;

In-cabin: bathrobe and hairdryer;

Informative pre-departure materials and expedition log with picture album on DVD;

All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program;

Letter of invitation. This document should be presented to the Russian Consulate in your area in order to obtain a Russian Visa. Please, contact the Russian Consulate to learn more about the procedure for obtaining a Russian Visa. Do not hesitate to contact Expedition Cruises if any questions appear. Let us know if you have any difficulties in the visa processing.

Not Included:

Travel expenses to and from Helsinki;

Transfers to and from your 4-5* hotel in Helsinki before and after the expedition;

Passport and visa expenses (if required); A RUSSIAN VISA IS REQUIRED FOR THIS TRIP! THIS VISA MUST BE OBTAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AND IS AT HIS / HER OWN EXPENSE.

State arrival and departure taxes (if levied);

Meals ashore and supplements in respect of single hotel accommodation (if required);

Excess Luggage charges on international and local flights;

Telecommunication services; laundry, bar and beverage charges aboard the vessel; Tips for stewards and other service personal aboard (at your discretion).