50 Years of Victory

The 50 Years of Victory is a powerful ice-breaker, capable of pushing through ice up to 2.5 metres thick!

Maximum passengers: 128

This is one of the world’s largest, most-powerful nuclear icebreakers and as such can access areas not possible by other ships – hence she is used for our North Pole voyages. She is driven by two nuclear reactors that produce an incredible 75,000 horsepower, and can reach a top speed of 21.4 knots in open water. Her stainless steel ice belt hull is 5 metres (18ft) wide, enabling her to break through ice of 2.5 metres (9.2ft).

The onboard helicopter is essential for ice navigation and reconnaissance. It is also used for scenic flights and for landings at otherwise inaccessible areas. Viewing the icy landscape of the vast Arctic Ocean from the air – and watching your ship crashing through ice several metres thick – is a unique experience.

Public areas include an aft saloon, which is also used for presentations, and a forward lounge in addition to the dining room, bar and polar library. For relaxing there is an indoor swimming pool, exercise room with windows and two saunas.

Ship Features

• Cabins with private ensuite bathrooms and ocean views
• Lounge
• Saloon
• Restaurant
• Bar
• Gym
• Two saunas
• Heated swimming pool
• Library
• Passenger elevator
• Clinic
• On-board helicopter
• Expedition jacket – yours to keep
• Loan of rubber boots during voyage
• Optional scenic flights by helicopter and hot-air balloon available on selected North Pole voyages
• Registered Ice Class LL1

Why choose the 50 Years of Victory?
Choose the formidable 50 Years of Victory for an unforgettable adventure through the ice to the top of the world. Add on a helicopter or hot air balloon flight for unforgettable birds’ eye views over the Arctic Ocean and North Pole.

Cabin Options

Twin: one lower single berth, one sofa bed. Private bathroom, a window that opens, TV & DVD player and good storage

Mini Suite: sitting area with sofa bed, separate sleeping area with one lower single berth. Private bathroom, a window that opens, TV & DVD player and good storage

Suite: sitting area with sofa bed, separate sleeping area with one lower single berth, refrigerator, coffee-maker, safe. Private bathroom, a window that opens, TV & DVD player and good storage

Victory Suite: sitting area with sofa bed, separate sleeping area with one lower single berth, refrigerator, coffee-maker, safe, bathroom with bath tub. Private bathroom, a window that opens, TV & DVD player and good storage

Arktika Suite: sitting area with sofa bed, separate sleeping area with one lower single berth, refrigerator, coffee-maker, safe, bathroom with bath tub, daily selection of fresh fruit, drinks, and snacks. Private bathroom, a window that opens, TV & DVD player and good storage

Single travellers
Twin share cabins are available (on a same gender basis). Sole occupancy of a cabin incurs a supplement.