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.
| Per Person USD Rates 2013-2014 |
Triple Shared
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Twin Shared
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Twin Private
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Mini Suite
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Captain's Suite
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Kayaking Option
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Charter Flight
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Photography Ushuaia - Falklands Charter Flight Falklands/Punta Arenas | $9,990 | $11,500 | $13,200 | $14,200 | $14,900 | $660 | |
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Kayak Begins Falklands, ends Ushuaia Charter Flight Punta Arenas-Falklands | $11,440 | $13,485 | $15,875 | $16,525 | $17,735 | $1,295 | $660 |
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Camp, Kayak Fly Antarctica to Punta Arenas | $6,700 | $8,200 | $9,400 | $10,500 | $11,800 | $995 | $1,200 |
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Camp, Kayak Fly Punta Arenas to Antarctica | $6,700 | $8,200 | $9,400 | $10,500 | $11,800 | $995 | $1,200 |
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Camp, Kayak | $7,920 | $9,360 | $10,500 | $11,735 | $12,990 | $995 | |
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Kayak Embark Ushuaia, Disembark Port Stanley Charter Flight Falklands/Punta Arenas | $11,900 | $13,975 | $16,350 | $17,350 | $18,975 | $1,250 | $660 |
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Kayak Embark Port Stanley, Disembark Ushuaia | $11,900 | $13,975 | $16,350 | $17,350 | $18,975 | $1,250 | |
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Kayak Fly Antarctica to Punta Arenas | $7,200 | $8,700 | $10,025 | $11,085 | $12,200 | $995 | $1,200 |
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Kayak Fly Punta Arenas to Antarctica | $7,200 | $8,700 | $10,025 | $11,085 | $12,200 | $995 | $1,200 |
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Kayak | $8,200 | $9,700 | $11,025 | $12,080 | $13,200 | $995 | |
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Mountaineering Shackleton Crossing | $12,415 | $14,700 | $17,195 | $18,800 | $19,990 |
Airfare Not Included. Rates are per person, based on twin-share. Single costs are 1.7 times the twin rate.
Mandatory Flight for Fly/Cruise (Punta Arenas to Antarctica) and Cruise/Fly (Antarctica to Punta Arenas) - $1200
Optional Flight Punta Arenas / Falklands or Falklands / Punta Arenas $660
Adventure options must be pre-booked and paid for prior to start of the trip. Space is subject to availability. Some activities require experience.
Optional Activities: Kayaking $995-1295, South Georgia Alpine Crossing $1250, Photography $250, Camping is Free.
Mandatory Emergency Evacuation Insurance Required. All trips subject to possible fuel surcharge.
