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VOYAGE TO THE NORTH POLE
90° North The Top of the World
Start/Finish: Murmansk
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Aboard Yamal The world's most powerful and sophisticated expedition
vessel stands alone, as one of the few surface vessels
to repeatedly reach the North Pole.
100 guests
All prices are per person.
North Pole:
Expedition Dates and Rates
| Date | Days | Cabin | | | | Twin | Mini Suite | Suite | Jun 23, 08
-Jul 08, 08 | 16 | $22,900 |
$25,900 | $29,900 | Jul 06, 08
-Jul 21, 08 | 16 | $22,900 | $25,900 | $29,900 | Jul 19, 08
-Aug 04, 08 | 17 | $22,900 | $25,900 | $29,900 | | |
Back to Top Rates IncludeRates include:
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Flight from Helsinki, Finland to Murmansk, Russia
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Flight from Murmansk, Russia to Helsinki, Finland
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One night hotel accommodation prior to embarkation and one night following disembarkation, with buffet breakfast
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Group transfer between hotel and airport in Alaska and airport and hotel in Finland
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Group transfer from airport to ship and from ship to airport in Russia
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Loan of a pair of rubber boots for the duration of the voyage.
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Complimentary parka
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All shipboard breakfasts, lunches and dinners throughout the voyage
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Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities
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All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day’s program
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Education program delivered by our Expedition Team
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Day 1- 2: Helsinki, Finland, to Murmansk, Russia
Explore the charming Finnish capital, then rendezvous for an overnight
stay at the Radisson SAS Royal. Next morning we fly to Murmansk, the
home base for Russia's nuclear icebreaker fleet - including the Yamal.
Day 3: Barents Sea
On your first full day at sea, relax and explore the sophisticated vessel that
will be home for the next two weeks. Our specialists begin presentations
on Arctic wildlife, geology, history and other areas of interest. We provide
briefings on your upcoming helicopter flights, as well as environmental
guidelines for visiting this remote part of the planet. And of course you
have many opportunities to view seabirds and whales as we sail north.
Day 4-7: Into the Ice Pack
Surrounded by endless polar vistas, the Yamal begins breaking through
the multi-year pack ice, surging northward at speeds of up to 12 knots in
conditions that few vessels have the power to negotiate. You're welcome to
watch the ship's awe-inspiring progress around the clock, as helicopters
come and go on reconnaissance flights and our experienced Captain and
his officers review the latest ice charts transmitted via satellite. You also
have a chance to take your own helicopter flight, enjoying incredible aerial
views of the Yamal as it crashes its way toward the Pole, leaving massive
blocks of ice in its wake. At one point we plan to stop, lower the gangway
and invite everyone down onto the ice for an invigorating walkabout. And
as usual we'll keep watch for a diverse array of Arctic wildlife.
Day: The North Pole
This is the day we hope to reach our ultimate destination. The ship buzzes
with anticipation until the moment we've all been waiting for - when you
actually stand at the top of the world. You have plenty of time to wander out
onto the ice and survey the expanse of white and blue stretching hundreds
of kilometers in all directions. There are inevitable reflective moments as
you take in the reality of where you are and recall the past adventurers who
struggled in vain or lost their lives trying to reach the point where you now
walk so easily. As on all expeditions, we make time for a celebration on the
ice - and even, for those who dare, a brief plunge into the Arctic Ocean!
Day 9-11: Southward Bound
Your goal achieved, there's nowhere to head but south. Our exact route will
vary with local ice and weather conditions. As ever, the helicopter pilots
are always at the ready for reconnaissance flights and excursions over the spectacular, constantly changing ice
and sea. As you watch the fascinating
progress of the Yamal from one of the
decks, keep an eye out for more wildlife;
your chances of spotting polar bears in
particular are excellent as we near Franz
Josef Land. Meanwhile, the naturalists
and other specialists on the Expedition
Team continue to illuminate various
aspects of the vast polar wilderness.
Day 12-13: Franz Josef Land
A remote world of jagged mountains and massive icebergs, Franz Josef
Land was not discovered until 1873 and remains relatively unexplored.
The most northerly point in Russia, this archipelago of 191 islands is a
naturalist's paradise. Polar bears and Arctic fox often come very close to
our ship; seals are plentiful, and you can spot beluga whales and narwhals
offshore; and the high, rocky cliffs are home to huge colonies of seabirds.
We explore the dramatic coast via Zodiac (as local conditions permit) and
enjoy spectacular aerial views flying over glaciers and volcanic plateaus in
the helicopters. We also plan to go ashore at early exploration sites such as
Cape Norway, where Norwegian explorers Nansen and Johansen survived
the winter of 1896-97 after a bold attempt to reach the North Pole. (Please
note that all of our landings in Franz Josef Land are subject to government
permission, variable timing restrictions and weather conditions.)
Day 14-16: Barents Sea to Murmansk & Helsinki
On the final leg of our journey south across the Barents Sea, there are
seabirds and whales to look out for, and of course the Expedition Team's
presentations provide helpful context for your unique adventure. Then
it's time to say farewell to the Yamal and its crew as you disembark in
Murmansk, fly back to Helsinki for a final night at the Radisson SAS
Royal and, after breakfast on July 16, continue home independently.
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Some photos of these adventures
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