Pelorus, which organizes experiential travel, has announced a collaboration with the Swedish
According to the press release, Pelorus will conduct extensive research, planning and logistics to use OceanSky airships for travel to the North Pole.
OceanSky Cruises models are equipped with separatecabins and living quarters. Airships can hover at a height of 300 meters above the ground. “Travelers will see the polar world and its amazing diversity of flora and fauna from a whole new perspective thanks to 360-degree panoramic viewing platforms,” Pelorus said. The company also promises “lots of additional entertainment on board.”
OceanSky Cruises airships are characterized by lowimpact load, they also do not need a runway. Thanks to this, the model will be able to carefully land on the geographic North Pole.
The first flights are expected to beginin 2024 . The ticket will cost about $200 000. The tour begins in Longyearbyen on Spitsbergen, the northernmost city in the world, where travelers board an airship. He will fly north to the Pole along a new route; participants will be able to observe polar bears and whales. The last point is the North Pole, one of the most isolated places on the planet. The round trip will take 36 hours. The number of stopping points may be increased.
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On the cover: “High-Tech” collage, photo sources: Pelorus/OceanSky Cruises