Polar Pioneer

(56 Passengers)

Introduction

The Polar Pioneer was built in Finland in 1985 as an ice-strengthened research ship, and for many years she plied the treacherous waters of the USSR's northern coast. In 2000 she was refurbished in St Petersburg to provide comfortable accommodation for 56 passengers.

There is a combined bar/lounge/library area.

The bridge is always open to us and the decks are ideal for viewing. The chefs are Australian, and the dining room is attended by Russian stewardesses.

The Polar Pioneer is not a luxury vessel as such. The accommodations are simple yet comfortable, and the meals are wholesome and uncomplicated. A small fleet of inflatable Zodiacs with outboard motors enable you to travel from ship to shore.

TRAVEL AGENTS: Please note that we cannot take bookings from Travel Agents for voyages on the Polar Pioneer.

Itineraries may be subject to change.

Ship Photo Gallery

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Trips and Rates Arctic 2011

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Per Person USD Rates Arctic 2011	Triple Shared	Twin Shared	Twin Private	Mini Suite	Captain's Suite	Fuel Charge
Jul 11 - Jul 21, 2011 Spitsbergen Explorer Kayaking	$5,230	$6,580	$7,720	$8,480	$9,115
Jul 21 - Jul 31, 2011 Spitsbergen Explorer Kayaking	$5,230	$6,580	$7,720	$8,480	$9,115
Jul 31 - Aug 10, 2011 Spitsbergen Explorer Kayaking	$5,230	$6,580	$7,720	$8,480	$9,115
Aug 10 - Aug 23, 2011 Jewels of the Arctic-Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland Kayaking	$6,585	$7,955	$9,290	$10,300	$11,290
Aug 23 - Sep 02, 2011 Iceland and Greenland Explorer Kayaking	$5,315	$6,665	$7,805	$8,566	$9,198
Sep 02 - Sep 15, 2011 Jewels of the Arctic-Spitsbergen, Greenland, Iceland Kayaking	$6,585	$7,955	$9,290	$10,300	$11,290
Single occupancy rate is 1.7 times the twin share prices shown. Kayaking option $820/person on Explorer trips, $940 per person on Jewels of the Arctic trips and $735 on Iceland/Greenland Explorer trip. Airfare in not included.