Since its first North Pole icebreaker expedition cruise in 2001, Poseidon Arctic Voyages has been leading expeditions into the Russian Arctic on its chartered icebreakers and expedition cruise ships. In the time that has passed since this first expedition cruise, Poseidon Arctic Voyages has been the market leader in Arctic-bound adventure tourism. In moving to the forefront of the adventure tourism industry, Poseidon Arctic Voyages is justifiably proud of its reputation as having helped to open up Russia\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s magnificent and awe-inspiring Arctic territories, much of which are still virgin and unexplored. Today, Poseidon Arctic Voyages is credited with operating the only expedition cruises to Franz Josef Land archipelago and with having opened up and developed the spectacular, not to mention unique, Transpolar Bridge route from Murmansk to Pevek by way of the North Pole and back again. Poseidon Arctic Voyages is also responsible for having organized special expeditions to some of the most remote and untamed lands found in the Russian Arctic. Its expert guides have led expedition cruises to such faraway places as the archipelagos of Novaya Zemlya and Severnaya Zemlya as well as to the islands of Vaigach, Oranskiye and Vise. They have been responsible for bringing to life the no-less-than-stunning landscapes of Russia\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'s northern continental coastline and for taking their expedition ships to the edge of Kamchatka and on to the Commander Islands and have even ventured out to the Ring of Fire to lead expeditions to Kuril Islands. With experience like this, it is easy to understand how Poseidon Arctic Voyages has established its unique and enviable market position today as being first, best and most authoritative in organizing adventure cruises to destinations in the Russian Arctic and beyond. True adventure awaits you with Poseidon Arctic Voyages. DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY The sample itinerary should be considered as a guide only, as it is heavily dependent on both weather and ice condition. Day 1. Welcome to Helsinki, the cozy Finnish Capital. Following your arrival in Helsinki and subsequent transfer to your hotel, you will be greeted by our representative in the lobby of your hotel. Day 2. Helsinki-Murmansk flight and embarkation. Following a short tour of Helsinki, you will board a chartered plane for the short two hour flight to Murmansk. There, you will board “50 Years of Victory”, one of the most powerful icebreakers in the world, after which time you will depart Murmansk and start your journey north via Kola Bay. Day 3. The Barents Sea. While continuing your journey north across the Barents Sea, you will be introduced to the safety instructions which have been put in place to ensure your complete protection - while aboard the “50 years of Victory”, - during the expedition in the higher arctic altitudes. You will likewise have the opportunity to become familiar with the ship and learn all about its unique icebreaking capabilities and how ice fields are negotiated. One of the highlights of this day will be a tour of the engine room- amazing! All this and more are on the day’s agenda! Day 4-6. Voyage to the North Pole. As exciting as reaching the North Pole will be, the three days voyage there will leave you feeling no less so. Adrenaline and awe await you as you go up on deck and witness first-hand the sheer power of the ship as it battles its way through the mighty ice fields that separate you from your arrival at the top of the world. No less inspiring will be the views and panoramas of the astonishing arctic landscape. Off-deck adventure also awaits you on your way north. Time, weather and/or ice conditions permitting, you will experience breathtaking helicopter rides over the icebreaker as it plows its way through the ice. For those wishing to take some time away from their new-found sea legs, a walk on the ice pack will do the trick. Day 7. The North Pole. Seven is more than just a lucky number; it’s the day we expect to reach the North Pole. With heart-pounding anticipation, the “Victory” will be slowly maneuvered into position at exactly 90? N. Welcome to the Geographical North Pole. But this is only the start of your adventure. Disembarking from the ship, you will experience the once-in-a-lifetime thrill of standing on the top of the world. To celebrate this victory, you will join hands with the other passengers while everyone literally walks around the world during our special International Round Dance. Topping off the day will be a North Pole barbecue and, for the more daring and adventurous, a plunge into the Arctic Ocean. Day 8-11. The Islands and Archipelagos of the Russian Arctic. Given favorable weather and ice conditions, exploration of the Franz Josef Land Archipelago is in the offering. The Franz Josef Land Archipelago can be described as, - consisting of about 190 islands most of which are reminiscent of moon craters thus accounting for its more common name the ‘Moon Archipelago’, - home to polar bears, walruses and many species of arctic birds, - the location of Champ Island with its mysterious round boulders found no where else on earth, - a unique and possibly never-to-be-had-again opportunity to explore this vast landscape and photograph its natural beauty Day 12-14. Barents Sea Revisited. During the three day journey back to Murmansk, you will have ample opportunity to relive your arctic adventure sharing your favorite memories of all that has befallen you while on this voyage. After disembarking in Murmansk, you will be returned to Helsinki where you will spend a last evening in the Finnish capital. Day 15. Farewell to Helsinki. Following breakfast, you will depart for the airport and your journey home. Mission accomplished!
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