North Pole

The nuclear-powered 50 Years of Victory (128 passengers) is used to keep Russia’s frozen Northern Sea Route open for shipping in the winter months. This incredible ship can generate 75,000 horsepower and stay at sea for up to 4 years, she can travel through open water at over 20 knots and is the largest icebreaker ever built, the first of a new class. For this expedition the vessel will plough due north through the high Arctic pack ice to the Pole itself, 90 degrees north. Stand on the ice at the top of the world and, for the very brave, join the North Pole Swimming Club! The return journey is planned to include Franz Joseph Land, for scenery and wildlife such as Polar Bears, seals and seabirds. A totally unique voyage.

Sea Itinerary

Day 1: Embark vessel at Murmansk and sail.

Day 2: At sea, Barents Sea.

Days: 3-6 At sea, pack ice heading north

Day: 7 The North Pole

Days: 8-9 At sea, pack ice heading south

Days: 10-11 Franz Josef Land

Day: 12 – 14: At sea.

Day 15: Disembark Murmansk.

2009

Dates: 9th – 24th July, 22nd July - 6th August and 4^th – 19^th August

Twin share from £11,399 per person. Single cabins on request.

NB Compulsory charter flights required, from and to Helsinki, approx £829pp.

All our Arctic icebreaker voyages include a pre and post cruise hotel stay for one night with breakfast, group transfers to/from vessel, comprehensive pre-trip information, all meals aboard ship, free tea/coffee/bottled water aboard ship, services of expedition team, Zodiac and helicopter excursions and landings, voyage certificate, boot loan service, complimentary parka coat and post-trip CD with photos and video. Emergency evacuation insurance, US$100,000pp.

Prices exclude: International flights to and from indicated gateway cities, group charter flights (from and to cities indicated), gratuities (suggested US$10 pp per day aboard vessel), airport transfers, fuel surcharges, travel insurance and other drinks and items of a personal nature.

Previous Quark Expeditions passengers qualify for a 5% discount on these or other future voyages booked with WildWings.

These are guide prices only, please contact us for the best prices in the UK for these voyages!

Both ships have a bar and lounge, library, gift shop, lecture auditorium, pool, exercise room and sauna. All cabins are outside with window and private facilities (the stunning views will be free) and food onboard happens to be superb. World-class expedition teams, including naturalists and professional photographers, will accompany you on your voyage. Photographic opportunities will be superb. Single cabins are available on request but bookings can happily be made on a share basis. All prices are subject to exchange rates.

More detailed information and a full colour brochure for these voyages is available from us.