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Feb 01, 2024 - 
Feb 20, 2024
All (sub-)Antarctic highlights in one voyage, with spectacular landing sites on the Falkland Islands and encounters with black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper pinguins. You’ll have the chance to meet at least six different penguin species. You’ll explore the transition fro...
Feb 02, 2024 - 
Feb 21, 2024
All (sub-)Antarctic highlights in one voyage, with spectacular landing sites on the Falkland Islands and encounters with black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper pinguins. You’ll have the chance to meet at least six different penguin species. You’ll explore the transition fro...
Feb 03, 2024 - 
Feb 13, 2024
This Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands cruise delivers you into a landscape of dark rugged rock, pure white snow, and a fantastic variety of wildlife. Come say hello to whales, seals, and thousands of penguins....
Feb 13, 2024 - 
Feb 25, 2024
“Base camp” is by definition a temporary storing and starting place, from which an activity starts. We offer “activity modules” which go beyond our normal shore program. The vessel will stay for two or three days at specific locations to serve our active passenge...
Feb 20, 2024 - 
Mar 13, 2024
All (sub-)Antarctic highlights in one voyage, with spectacular landing sites on the Falkland Islands and encounters with black-browed albatrosses and rockhopper pinguins. You’ll have the chance to meet at least six different penguin species. You’ll explore the transition fro...
Feb 25, 2024 - 
Mar 07, 2024
This voyage will take you further south of Antarctica, crossing the Polar Circle. This cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to hike, kayak, and dive in the iceberg-heavy w...
Mar 04, 2024 - 
Mar 16, 2024
“Base camp” is by definition a temporary storing and starting place, from which an activity starts. We offer “activity modules” which go beyond our normal shore program. The vessel will stay for two or three days at specific locations to serve our active passenge...
Mar 07, 2024 - 
Mar 21, 2024
This expansive expedition takes you into the Antarctic Circle, combining the rich animal life of the Weddell Sea with the surreal shores and islands of the Antarctic Peninsula. Such key landing sites as the legendary Elephant Island and Crystal Sound make this voyage truly exceptional....
Mar 13, 2024 - 
Mar 28, 2024
This voyage explores a number of historically significant Antarctic areas, such as the very rarely visited Bellingshausen Sea, Marguerite Bay, and Alexander Island. We focus on places discovered by Adrien De Gerlache on his Belgian Antarctic Expedition (1897 – 1899) and Jean-Bapti...
Mar 16, 2024 - 
Mar 29, 2024
This Polar Circle and Antarctic Peninsula cruise will take you further south of Antarctica, crossing the Polar Circe. This expedition cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance ...
Mar 21, 2024 - 
Apr 01, 2024
This voyage will take you further south of Antarctica, crossing the Polar Circle. This cruise passes through waters travelled by Humpback, Minke and Fin whales. Anchoring in various spots around the region, the expedition offers the chance to  dive in the iceberg-heavy waters....
Mar 28, 2024 - 
Apr 20, 2024
The Atlantic Odyssey cruise visits some of the remotest islands in the world, crossing the migratory paths of Arctic Terns, Long-tailed Skuas, other birds, and a variety of whales as they make their annual expeditions north for the breeding season....
North Pole icebreaker

The North Pole

Imagine standing at the top of the Earth, glass of champagne in hand, and everywhere you look is south. That is the essence of the 14-day North Pole: The Ultimate Arctic Adventure aboard the ship 50 Years of Victory. It is the most powerful nuclear icebreaker in the world perfect for crushing through multiyear ice on the Arctic Ocean. Sightsee the North Pole by helicopter on the lookout for walruses, seals, whales, and polar bears. Travelers may have the chance to take a tethered hot-air balloon ride at 90 degrees N, weather permitting. Possible stops at the island of Franz Josef Land will have you in awe of the flora and fauna. As you explore, watch for seabird colonies and retrace the footsteps of early explorers. Ask the Polar Holidays team about helicopter rides if you would like to see this region from the air – weather permitting.

Wildlife in the North Pole

While not many animals live at the North Pole itself, travelers may still see many animals on their cruise to the pole! Cruise guests should keep an eye out for polar bears walking along the ice, seals and walrus lounging about, and whales navigating the icy waters. Look through out Arctic Wildlife Guide for more information!

History

Led by William Edward Parry, a British Admiral, in 1827 the first exploration to the North Pole was launched. The first expedition to actually reach the region was led by Frederick Albert Cook in 1908. This American explorer did not supply any records to indicate that he and his team really did reach the pole, and his crew later stated that they fell short of reaching the pole. This expedition is controversial for this reason. The next year, Robert Peary who was backed by the National Geographic Society, claimed that he had reached the pole. His crew didn’t include anyone trained in navigational skills and therefore his claim has also been disputed. In 1926 the first legitimized expedition to the North Pole was led by Roald Amundsen of Norway. Using the airship Norge, the explorer and his crew were able to fly over the North Pole.

North Pole Weather

During summer months the average temperature remains around 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Always bringing layers is the best preparation for this region. The weather can change quickly and having options guarantees that you will have the best experience possible.

 

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