The first tourist cruise to the North Pole left Murmansk

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The first tourist cruise to the NorthPole left Murmansk with touristsfrom Vietnam, Iceland and othercountries. The travelers went to theArctic on the nuclear icebreaker "50years of Victory". There are 141tourists on the cruise, six of themare foreign. The voyage will take place along the route Murmansk –Franz Josef Land Archipelago -North Pole – Franz Josef LandArchipelago – Murmansk.

As reported on the official websiteof the tour operator, prices for a 12-day cruise range from 2.6 to 3million rubles. The price includesthe flight itself, transfer toMurmansk and hotelaccommodation.

A similar Arctic route will be organized for tourists in 2025,according to Marine News of Russia.

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