North Spitsbergen, Polar Bear Special

Dates and Cost

Antarctic Dream - 8 Days 24 Jun - 1 Jul 2012

Twin Private Inside	Twin Private	Superior	Suite
US$4,400	US$5,050	US$5,600	US$6,250

Plancius - 8 Days 19 - 26 Aug 2012

Quadruple	Twin + Porthole	Twin + Window	Twin Deluxe	Superior
US$3,900	US$5,050	US$5,250	US$5,600	US$6,250

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Ortelius - 8 Days 17 - 24 Jun 2013
Ortelius - 8 Days 24 Jun - 1 Jul 2013

Quad	Twin	Twin + Porthole	Twin + Window	Superior	Suite
US$3,850	US$4,550	US$5,300	US$5,500	US$6,500	US$7,400

What's included

Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the final itinerary
All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
Programme of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced staff
transfers and baggage handling between the hotels, airports and ship only for those passengers on the group flights in Longyearbyen-Spitsbergen, and Narsarsuak-Greenland
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme, and comprehensive pre-departure material.

What's not included

Any airfares, whether on scheduled or charter flights
Pre-and post land arrangements
Transfers to/from the vessel outside Spitsbergen, passport and visa expenses
Government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended)
Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
Customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

How to book

To initiate your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible to place an option on the voyage and cabin grade of your choice. The Booking Form in the brochure is to be signed, completed and returned to Adventure Associates along with your deposit. Reservations are established only when you receive written confirmation and acceptance of the deposit payment and Booking Form.

Deposit required:	10% of the expedition cost per person (costed in US$)
Balance due:	30 days prior to departure.
If booking within 29 days of departure:	full payment must be made

For deposits in EUROS or US Dollars, your local bank will be able to arrange a EURO or US Dollar bank draft to be made payable to “Adventure Associates. Alternatively you may make payment by telegraphic transfer. Contact us for our bank details. Deposits only may also be made in Australian dollars (contact us for the applicable amount) which will be converted to Euros or US Dollars at the applicable exchange rate. All final payments should be made in EUROS or US Dollars.

Cancellations and Refunds

Written instructions only will be accepted by Adventure Associates to cancel a reservation. Cancellation charges are subject to regulations or airlines, cruise companies, coach and tour operators, hotels and any other Principals involved. If it is necessary to cancel your arrangements, the following non-refundable provisions will apply.

More than 60 days prior to departure	10% of the expedition cost per person (costed in €)
Between 59 and 30 days prior to departure	30% of the expedition cost per person
Between 29 and 15 days prior to departure	45% of the expedition cost per person
Between 14 and 6 days prior to departure	75% of the expedition cost per person
On or within 5 days prior to departure	100% of the expedition cost

If cancellation occurs within the 5 day period and full payment has not yet been received, the full penalty will still apply and unpaid monies are due immediately. For these and other reasons it is mandatory that you obtain trip cancellation insurance (see Terms & conditions).