North Pole cruise 2025
North Pole cruise 2025
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Stand on top of the world - Travel aboard the most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker in the world
- Take the polar plunge into the Arctic Ocean
- See polar bears and their cubs on Franz Josef Land
- Get a bird’s-eye view while flying in a helicopter and see the icebreaker in action
- Visit inspiring onboard lectures by our experts
- Take a break from civilization
Why travel to the North Pole with the Polar Travel Club?
You’ll reach 90 Degrees North – guaranteed! Regardless of ice conditions.
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24 years of polar experience
Over 5,000 travelers have reached 90° North with Polar Travel Club aboard the 50 Years of Victory icebreaker. All 48 attempts to reach the Pole to date have been successful.
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50 Years of Victory icebreaker
Cruising aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker is an adventure in and of itself! Visit the captain’s bridge, engine room and stand on deck while the ship breaks through up to 3-meter thick ice.
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Bonus stop: Franz Josef Land
The North Pole is not your only stop on this trip. Discover Franz Josef Land and see iconic wildlife such as polar bears, walruses and whales. Visit Tikhaya Bay with its peculiar stone spheres and the Russian Arctic National Park.
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Helicopter tour included
Get a bird’s-eye view and see the mesmerizing Arctic landscapes from above. Flightseeing is included in your cruise.
4 - Education and edutainment
program aboardSpecial guests, experts and like-minded people from all over the world make this expedition an unforgettable adventure. Many travelers stay in touch and make friendships for a lifetime on this cruise!5 - Perfect itineraryYou’ll explore the North Pole and Franz Josef Land and enjoy spectacular vistas on the open sea from aboard the icebreaker over the course of 13 days.6
Conquer the North Pole aboard the world’s most powerful nuclear-icebreaker.
As the most powerful nuclear-powered icebreaker in the world suited for passenger travel, the 50 Years of Victory can break up to 3-meter thick ice, features 2 nuclear reactors and 75,000 horsepower engines. With only 120 passengers, the ship is perfectly suited for small-scale expedition cruising, allowing us to pay special attention to each passenger.
Relax in one of the two onboard saunas and swim in the heated ocean water pool.
- DatesJuly 13th – 25th, 2025
- Duration
13 days/12 nights
- DestinationThe North Pole aboard a nuclear-powered icebreaker
- Expedition ship
50 Years of Victory icebreaker
- Embarkation
Murmansk (Russia)
- DisembarkationMurmansk (Russia)
Day 2: All aboard
Day 3-6: En route to the North Pole
Enjoy your days on the open sea with spectacular views from deck, visit the bridge and join lectures by our polar experts. Experience the icebreaker in action and see how it breaks through 3-meter thick ice. Depending on weather conditions, we’ll organize flight-seeing with our onboard helicopter offering the best views of the Arctic!
Witness how the captain slowly maneuvers the ship to exactly 90 Degrees North: the geographic North Pole. Celebrate this special moment with a photoshoot, polar barbecue and our special dance around the North Pole.
Step ashore knowing you are now part of a small and very exclusive group of travelers who have conquered the North Pole! Enjoy a last breakfast before disembarking from the ship. We’ll transfer you to the airport (included in the price) and hope to welcome you on one of our expeditions in the future!
Bonus stop: Franz Josef Land
*Single occupancy is charged with a coefficient of 1.7 for the per person cost in a Standard cabin and a coefficient of 2 for the Mini-Luxe, Junior, Suite, Grand Suite, Victory Suite and Arctic Suite categories. Shared accommodation is available in the Standard cabin category.
- One night hotel accommodation in Murmansk (breakfast included) before the cruise begins
- Group transfer from the airport to the hotel on the first day
- Group transfer from the hotel to the ship on the day the cruise starts
- Travel aboard the 50 Years of Victory icebreaker as indicated in the itinerary
- All shore excursions and other activities by helicopter (scheduled group excursions, depending on weather conditions and the decision of our expedition leader)
- All shore excursions and other activities with Zodiac boats during the cruise (scheduled group excursions, depending on weather conditions and the decision of our expedition leader)
- Support and information by polar experts, the expedition team and its leader
- Four meals a day (including fresh pastries for afternoon tea), 24/7 coffee/tea/water and snack station
- Rubber boots for landings for the duration of the cruise
- Information materials provided prior to the cruise
- Electronic travel diary with photos
- Group transfer from the ship to the airport or Murmansk city center at the end of the cruise
- Port fees throughout the program
- Signature expedition parka (yours to keep)
- Personal medical insurance for accidents on board (100,000 EUR coverage, includes emergency evacuation and repatriation)
- Airfare
- Passport and visa expenses (if applicable)
- Any state fees for entry/exit (if applicable)
- Meals ashore and additional nights of accommodation (if applicable)
- Alcoholic beverages
- Luggage insurance and travel cancellation insurance
- Excess luggage/excess luggage weight charges
- Telecommunication services aboard, laundry and bar services
- Medical tests such as COVID-19 checks and vaccinations (if applicable)
- Tips for the expedition team, staff and crew
- You won’t need to bring a water- and wind-proof jacket. You’ll receive our signature expedition parka to keep warm!
- Waterproof trousers are a must and you’ll need them for landings, Zodiac cruises and hikes on land. Choose Gore-Tex and similar materials that are both waterproof and breathable.
- At least two sets of thermal underwear, including three pairs of socks.
- Shirts and T-shirts for everyday activities.
- Jeans or other comfortable trousers for your time aboard (several pairs).
- Turtleneck shirts and pullovers that you can wear during leisure time aboard, as well as a warm base layer for outings.
- Wool or polar fleece sweaters to keep you warm.
- At least one smart-casual outfit for the captain’s dinner and onboard parties.
- Sunglasses
- Sun-block lotion
- Camera, battery charger
- Extra pair of prescription glasses
- Bathing suit
- Medicines
- Binoculars
- Earplugs
- Mittens and under-gloves
- Woolen cap or fleece cap
- Scarf