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Tour Dates
South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula
Antarctic Peninsula - Spring
Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas Trip
Antarctic Peninsula - New Year's Trip
Weddell Sea Explorer
Across the Antarctic Circle
Shackleton Odyssey
Polar Pioneer
(56 Passengers)Polar Pioneer
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. A combined bar/lounge/library area (stocked with a good collection of polar books) was also created by simple internal restructuring.
This class of vessel has a fine reputation for polar expedition cruising, due to its strength, manoeuvrability and small number of cabins. All cabins have outside portholes plus ample storage space. The Russian captain and crew are among the most experienced ice-navigators in the world and their enthusiasm is legendary.
The Polar Pioneer is not a luxury vessel. The accommodations are simple yet comfortable, and the meals are wholesome and uncomplicated. The ship has 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. A small fleet of inflatable Zodiacs with outboard motors help you get from from ship to shore.
TRAVEL AGENTS: Please note that we cannot take bookings from Travel Agents for voyages on the Polar Pioneer.
Included:
Ship accommodation and use of all public areas (open to all passengers)
All meals on board the ship.
All shore excursions from the ship.
Lectures, videos, slide and film shows and guide services.
Medical services, basic infirmary onboard.
Port taxes and port charges imposed by government authorities.
Pre-departure information
Not Included:
Air transport and airport transfers before and after the voyage.
Visa, passport and vaccination charges and airport departure taxes.
Hotels and meals not included in ship cruise itinerary.
Laundry, postage, personal clothing, medical expenses, personal travel insurance, bar charges and phone calls.
Emergency evacuation charges.
Optional end of voyage tips.
Itineraries may be subject to change.
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Trips and Rates 2010-2011
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Per Person USD
Rates 2010-2011 |
Triple Shared | Twin Shared | Twin Private | Mini Suite | Captain's Suite |
Fuel
Charge |
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Nov 08 - Nov 26, 2010
South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula Kayaking |
$9,760 | $11,690 | $13,790 | $14,890 | $15,890 | TBD | |||
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Nov 26 - Dec 06, 2010
Antarctic Peninsula - Spring Camping, Kayaking, Ice Climbing |
$5,990 | $7,190 | $7,990 | $8,990 | $9,890 | TBD | |||
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Dec 06 - Dec 17, 2010
Antarctic Peninsula - Spring Camping, Kayaking, Ice Climbing |
$6,090 | $7,590 | $8,590 | $9,590 | $10,390 | TBD | |||
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Dec 17 - Dec 27, 2010
Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas Trip Camping & Kayaking |
$6,290 | $7,350 | $8,390 | $9,480 | $10,480 | TBD | |||
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Dec 27, 2010 - Jan 06, 2011
Antarctic Peninsula - New Year's Trip Camping & Kayaking |
$6,290 | $7,350 | $8,390 | $9,480 | $10,480 | TBD | |||
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Jan 06 - Jan 24, 2011
South Georgia & the Antarctic Peninsula Kayaking |
$9,955 | $11,965 | $14,400 | $15,500 | $16,500 | TBD | |||
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Jan 24 - Feb 04, 2011
Weddell Sea Explorer |
$6,400 | $7,970 | $9,100 | $9,990 | $10,910 | TBD | |||
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Feb 04 - Feb 15, 2011
Across the Antarctic Circle |
$6,400 | $7,970 | $9,100 | $9,990 | $10,910 | TBD | |||
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Feb 15 - Feb 26, 2011
Across the Antarctic Circle |
$6,400 | $7,970 | $9,100 | $9,990 | $10,910 | TBD | |||
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Feb 26 - Mar 17, 2011
Shackleton Odyssey Crossing S. Georgia |
$9,955 | $11,965 | $14,400 | $15,500 | $16,500 | TBD | |||
| Airfare Not Included. Rates are per person, based on twin-share. Single costs are 1.7 times the twin rate. Optional Activities: Kayaking $825 / $1145 S. Georgia, South Georgia Alpine Crossing $750, Climbing $250. Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance Required. | |||||||||
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