Please keep in mind that this is a unique expedition to a remote and very little explored part of the globe. Our sample itineraries should therefore be read as a guide only, for they are heavily dependent on weather and ice conditions and other circumstances.

Your independent arrival at Helsinki international airport. Independent transfer to the hotel - our representatives meet you at the lobby of the hotel.

After a short Helsinki city tour we fly to Murmansk (duration of the flight is about two hours). Having boarded the "50 Years of Victory", one of the most powerful ships in the world, we leave the city port via the Kola Bay.

While our ship is heading northwards, we are instructed on safety rules:
- aboard the "50 Years of Victory"
- during operations in the High Arctic latitudes.
Getting familiar with the ship, learning of her incredible icebreaking abilities and of how the ice is negotiated - all of this is on the agenda. The engine room tour will amaze you!

In our case it's hard to say what is more exciting: this very special victorious feeling when the goal is achieved or actually the process of reaching the goal! The experience of being on open decks of the 75,000 horsepower "50 Years of Victory" battling her way through the hard Arctic ice is one of the most memorable. So are the views of enormous Arctic ice fields!

Things that might be done on the way to the North Pole:
- helicopter flights over the icebreaker while she is going through the ice;
- walking on the ice field - if time, ice and weather factors seem suitable to the Expedition Leader;
The lecturers of our experienced Expedition Team these days will be telling you a lot about the types of ice, the Arctic wildlife, history of the Arctic exploration and many more…

Today we expect to reach the North Pole. The Captain slowly maneuvers the huge ship to position her exactly onto the Geographical North Pole - this does require excellent navigation skills! After some time the GPS on the bridge shows "90° N"!

The celebration that started on the bridge will continue during North Pole barbecue - as soon as suitable ice-field is found. Now you know what it is like: standing on the top of the world. The most daring can take a plunge into the Arctic Ocean. You can literally have a round-the-world walk in our International round dance.

On the way back we plan to explore Franz Josef Land archipelago. If ice and weather conditions are favorable - we might have enough time to land onto the Northern Tip of Novaya Zemlya; and, maybe, Kolguev Island.

Franz Josef Land Archipelago in brief:
- home place to Polar Bears, walruses and plenty of the Arctic birds;
- consists of about 190 islands - most of them will remind you of Moon craters, therefore is called sometimes "Moon Archipelago";
- famous for its "mysterious" round boulders found only on one island of the archipelago (Champ Island);
- offers excellent exploration and photographic opportunities due to its vivid landscape and large number of historical sites;

At the northern tip of Novaya Zemlya we might visit Inostrantseva Bay. Photographers will appreciate the view!

You will have time to share your emotions with your companions and Expedition team and to comprehend that now you belong to a select group of people who have conquered the North Pole.
After disembarkation in the port of Murmansk we will fly to Helsinki to spend one more evening in the capital of Finland.

After breakfast independent transfer to the international airport for the flight home.

- 2 overnights in a 4-5* hotel in Helsinki, breakfast included (one night before the cruise and one night after);
- Airfares Helsinki - Murmansk - Helsinki;
- For charter-flight Helsinki-Murmansk-Helsinki only: group transfers hotel - airport and airport - hotel (in Helsinki), group transfers airport - ship and ship - airport (in Murmansk);
- Luggage transfers: hotel-airport-hotel and airport-ship-airport;
- Voyage aboard the vessel "50 Years of Victory" as indicated 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) and tea / coffee station with snacks and drinking water dispenser round the clock;
- Waterproof boots to borrow for 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;
- Special expedition parka;
- Personal complex medical insurance covering the risks of evacuation and repatriation (besides other risks). Coverage - 50,000-00 EUR. Insurance is provided by Closed Joint Stock Insurance Company "European Travel Insurance" - member of European Travel Insurance Group

- Passport and visa expenses (if required);
- Government arrival and departure taxes (if required);
- Meals ashore and supplement for single hotel accommodation (if required);
- Luggage and cancellation insurance, which is strongly recommended (may be purchased from us);
- Excess Luggage charges on regular international and local flights;
- Telecommunication services; laundry, bar and beverage charges aboard the vessel;
- Standard tips at the end of the voyage for stewards and other service personal aboard (at your discretion).
- Transfers to and from 4-5* hotel in Helsinki prior to and after the expedition cruise.

The nuclear-powered icebreaker "50 Years of Victory" is the largest and the most modern one in the world. This ship is the upgrade of the Arktika-class, the most powerful icebreakers ever built.
The Crew and Expedition Staff of the "50 Years of Victory" consists of 140 persons. Passengers aboard "50 Years of Victory" are lodged in 47 outside cabins (i.e., having windows or portholes) and 17 first class cabins with all conveniences including large portholes, desk, television, etc. All cabins are equipped with private facilities. For passenger convenience serves an elevator. Public areas include a large passenger dining room (that can accommodate all passengers at once), forward lounge, aft/lecture hall, bar, gym, sauna and an indoor swimming pool filled with heated seawater. The Bridge (open almost around the clock) and wide open decks at various levels provide splendid views from the ship. Our vessel is equipped with the most up-to-date satellite navigation system and communication equipment, including a telephone and e-mail.

Detail description: I/b "50 Years of Victory"

The programs are developed in the way to give to the passengers the maximum information about Arctic regions and the areas we visit. The lecturers will deliver lectures and answer all the questions. Landings are carried out by helicopters.

Reservations and payment
A deposit of 20% of the cabin rate is required to confirm a reservation with final payment due 90 days prior to departure. All prices and payments are in Euro and no other currencies can be accepted.

Cancellation and Refunds
All requests for cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellations received 90 days prior to departure are fully refunded less an administrative fee of 5% of the cabin rate per person. Please note that within the 90 days limit all deposits and tariffs are forfeited.
For these and other reasons mentioned below, the passengers are strongly encouraged to obtain trip cancellation insurance.
Prices quoted are based on group parcticipation, and no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which passengers choose not to parcticipate, including any helicopter flying time (if applicable and which at the discretion of the captain and expedition leader may or may not be utilized) It is understood that refunds cannot be made to the passengers who do not complete the tour for any reason whatsoever.
Cruise Operator also reserves the right to cancel any departure up until the date of that departure due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond the control of Cruise Operator that prevent the operation of the tour (this also includes the governmental and administrative decisions).
Cruise Operator or its agents are not responsible for costs or penalties related to air transport or other services that are cancelled. Cruise Operator is not liable for failure to provide the services or accommodations offered to the extent that such services or accommodations cannot be provided due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond its control.

Itinerary
The itinerary described is subject to change at the discretion of the expedition leader of Cruise Operator. This is an expedition to a remote and scarcely populated part of the world, and we expressly reserve the right to change the itinerary, the date or place of departure due to weather conditions, availability of anchorages, political conditions and other factors beyond our control without consulting the parcticipants. It is understood that such decisions will be made in the interests of all passengers aboard and with regard to the safety of the vessel. parcticipants have no right to any refund or other considerations in the event of these inevitable itinerary changes. Nothing in this Itinerary is meant to signify the use of any specific design or model of helicopter or of inflatable boat. If a passenger misses any scheduled sailing of the vessel from any port or place, including any stopover, Cruise Operator shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or damages incurred by the passenger as a result of his/her action and no refund of fare shall be granted. Passengers and staff members who parcticipate in tours, operated by Cruise Operator, agree that any photographs, that include their person, may be used by Cruise Operator and its associates for promotional purposes. Passengers may not charge for their appearance in any photographs.

Responsibility
The payment of a deposit of any part or full payment for a reservation on this tour shall constitute consent to all the provisions contained herein.
Cruise Operator acts as a general sales agent on behalf of the shipping company and as a sales agent on behalf of transport companies, hotels, and other supplying services included in the program. However, Cruise Operator, its subsidiaries and/or its associated agents, shall not be held responsible for property loss or damage and /or any damages resulting from illness, personal injury or death which may be sustained by reason of, or while engaged on, any tour whether due to the ownership, maintenance, use, operation or control of any aircraft, helicopter, automobile, bicycle, boat, vehicle, hotel, state carrier or any other conveyance used in carrying out these tours. We can assume no liability due to any cause whatsoever whether caused by failure or delay or other irregularity, acts or omissions occurring during a tour under which the means of transportation or other service provided thereby is offered or supplied by owners, operators or public carriers for whom Cruise Operator acts only as agents.
Cruise Operator reserves the right (at its discretion) to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change any reservation, feature and/ or means of conveyance without notice and for any reason whatsoever and without allowance or refund. Cruise Operator reserves the right to cancel any tour prior to departure, in which case payments will be refunded without further obligation on Cruise Operator's part.
Cruise Operator shall not be responsible for any injury to person (whether or not resulting in death) or damage to property arising out of any act of war, insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or military action in the countries of origin, destination or passage. The passenger is fully liable for damage (to self, other passengers, ship, staff or other) caused by improper behavior. Cruise Operator renders to all the passengers a medical insurance coverage in amount of 50.000 EUR per person, provided and implemented by "Closed Joint Stock Insurance Company EUROPEAN TRAVEL INSURANCE" in accordance to the Insurer's general terms and conditions. Nevertheless, it is understood by passengers that the insurance company is independent provider and Insurance Policy is made between the passenger and the insurance company. Cruise Operator is not liable for any tensions and misunderstandings that might appear between the passenger and the insurance company. Passenger is fully responsible for solving any issues that might arise from his/her interrelations with insurance company.
Passengers are not permitted to bring or have onboard any pets or animals, firearms, flammable or hazardous items, controlled or prohibited substances or drugs, contraband or items prohibited by any country or port to be visited. Baggage is at the owner's risk entirely.
In case of medical problem arising during the voyage, either on board or on shore, which results in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft or repatriation, the responsibility for payment of these costs belongs solely to the passenger and his/her Insurer. Onboard medical personnel (doctor) are independent contractors and work directly for the passenger.

Insurance
All passengers are covered by medical travel insurance policy by "Closed Joint Stock Insurance Company EUROPEAN TRAVEL INSURANCE" that includes emergency evacuation and repatriation with coverage of 50.000 EUR per person. All passengers must carefully read his/her police's terms and conditions prior to the beginning of the voyage and sign the appropriate insurance police duly on board. All risks, not covered by the insurance policy of "Closed Joint Stock Insurance Company EUROPEAN TRAVEL INSURANCE", are to be covered by passengers at his/her disposal and at his/her own expense.
The published rate is based on the prices, exchange rates, duties and taxes as known to Cruise Operator at the time of publication of materials and at the time of travel confirmation. Cruise Operator reserves the right to raise the published rate (on the grounds of among other things, unforeseeable increases of e.g. exchange rates, duties, taxes, port fees and fuel prices) if considered necessary by Cruise Operator. Cruise Operator will inform passengers, tour operators or agents at least 30 days prior to departure. In the case of a price increase of more than 15% of the total price of the trip, passengers, tour operators or agents are entitled to cancel the trip without incurring any costs.

By forwarding of deposit the passenger certifies that he/she does not have any mental, physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for him/herself or other passengers. Cruise Operator reserves the right to cancel or withdraw any person as a member of a tour at any time.