The North Pole is one of the most amazing places on our planet. Just imagine a trip to the Kingdom of Snow and Ice. Here you can breathe in the fresh polar air, see rare animals perennial drifting glaciers, and take unforgettable photos on the "Top of the World."
The polar expedition travels to the North Pole from Murmansk (Russia) on the largest and most modern Arctic nuclear ship. As part of the cruise, travelers reach the North Pole and go through the Arctic to the Northern point of Russia - the legendary archipelago of Franz Josef Land. On expedition boats Zodiac, you can land on the picturesque shores, encounter the original nature, explore the Arctic from a bird's eye view from a helicopter.
Polar nature is the most amazing, and polar animals are one of the rarest in the world. While traveling to the North Pole, you can see arctic flowers, whales, narwhals, lazy walruses, seal roosts, and, of course, polar bears. Moreover, you can go to the rocky shores inhabited by colonies of rare birds.
The unique cruise begins in Murmansk - the largest city in the world, located beyond the Arctic Circle. There, travelers board a powerful nuclear icebreaker, which will start its journey in the waters of the Kola Strait. Reaching the North Pole, you can fully enjoy the moment. Here all the meridians converge: wherever you look - everywhere in the south. This is where you can make the shortest trip worldwide, just by going around the point of 90 ° north latitude. Then the route leads to one of the most challenging regions of the Arctic - the Franz Josef Land archipelago. It is easy to meet polar bears here, which feel like full-fledged masters of the Arctic. They often approach the ship and allow you to take unique photos out of curiosity.
The 24-hour polar day allows you to observe animals at any time of day. In addition to natural resources, Franz Josef Land is rich in the history of Arctic exploration. You can walk through the places where the brave discoverers of the north went. The first Soviet polar station buildings are well preserved in Tykha Bay. Now the base of the Russian Arctic National Park is located here, from where you can send a postcard to friends from the northern post office in the world. The cruise ends with the passage of the icebreaker Barents Sea towards Murmansk.