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North Pole Expeditions FAQ

Is the North pole expedition history long?

From the early 16th century that it is estimated that the North Pole is located in a sea. The North pole expedition history has a few centuries of adventures stories and endeavors since the first open polar sea expedition and several journeys are carried out between 1853 and 1876. The explorers, who decide to venture into these distant lands, hoped to find an accessible cruise to the North Pole route in the ice at a favorable time of the year.

When was the first North Pole expedition

The first approved record of the first North Pole expedition and for such a northern human presence dates from June 16, 1596. Willem Barentsz and his Dutch expedition reached latitude 79 ° 49 ’North. Willem Barentsz died the following year. Years later, in 1895, a Norwegian explorer called Nansen, approached the North Pole aboard a new kind of ship, the Fram. The rounded hull of this new kind of ship allowed it to be lifted by the ice, not crushed. They are the first to come so near to the North Pole.

How much a North Pole expedition cost?

The north pole expedition cost may vary depending on many variables. Normally, the best prices can be achievable by buying in advance during the early-bird promotions, usually one year before departure. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates regarding this subject. All the north pole expedition costs can be checked on the individual pages of each expedition date.