Introduction

Polar Star

(98 Passengers)

SPECIAL Booking Savings on the Polar Star!


Book select departures and save 25% or 15%. Book K2 or K3 Cabin on select Departures and save 20%! See pricing chart for specific trips.

Chucks Comments


"Having sailed on the Polar Star, I can honestly say she is an incredible vessel, perfectly suited for expedition travel in Antarctica. This ship was completely retrofitted for passenger comfort in 2000-2001. Owned and operated by a Norwegian shipping company, she lives up to her Scandinavian heritage. Not only is Polar Star a fast, extremely stable vessel, she has a touch of “Old World Class" with her polished wood, brass, and leather sofas in the public areas. She also meets all the international standards and regulations for safety and the environment.

The ship is comfortable, but not a luxury liner. Cabins are spacious and the chefs prepare a sumptuous and international variety of dishes for your dining enjoyment. There is also a nice selection of wines to accompany your meals. The ship features a comfortable dining hall, a large panoramic lounge, a lecture room, a library, and a saloon bar.

The cabins are bright and have large picture windows, not portholes, and except for a few triple share cabins have private facilities (Shower/toilets, no bath tubs). All the basic cabins(K3) are twin lower berths, approx. 115 sq. ft., while the mini-suites and suites are, 180 and 250 sq. ft. respectively. Mini-suites have double beds and one suite has a double and the other one has twin beds.

The ship has an ‘open bridge policy’, so passengers are always welcome. The bridge is a great place to learn about the working of an ice-breaker, navigation, and quite often it provides an incredible opportunity for story-telling.

The observation lounge is one of the best viewing areas of any vessel I have sailed on. Large picture windows on three sides, with a large aft deck. All the passengers can gather here for the many lectures, and functions."

Details


The Polar Star has an ice-breaker rating of 1A, and is 280ft. long, w/ Diesel-electric 12,000hp, and is 3500 tons gross weight. The M/V Polar Star carries 98 passengers in 46 cabins: 31 double, 4 superior cabins, and 6 suites, all with private facilities, and an additional 5 cabins with shared facilities.

Included.


Expedition Shell (Jacket) included in price.
Onboard boot rental cost included in price.
Service Charge (onboard gratuity) included in price

Itineraries may be subject to change.


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Trips and Rates 2010-2011
Click on the tour dates in the left column to view a trip itinerary.

Per Person USD
Rates 2010-2011
K1
Triple
K1
Double
K2
Standard
K3
Standard Plus
K4
Superior
K6
Mini Suite
K7
Suite
Fuel
Surcharge
Nov 22 - Dec 10, 2010
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands
$9,595 $11,640 $13,680 $14,360 $15,720 $16,535 $17,995
Dec 10 - Dec 19, 2010
Antarctic Peninsula
25% Discount K6-K7 Cabins
$5,260 $6,365 $7,470 $7,840 $8,580 $9,020 $9,835
Dec 19 - Dec 29, 2010
Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas
25% Discount K2, K4, K6, K7 Cabins!
$5,830 $7,060 $8,290 $8,695 $9,520 $9,995 $10,915
Dec 29, 2010 - Jan 07, 2011
Antarctic Peninsula
15% Discount on K2 Cabins!
$5,260 $6,365 $7,470 $7,840 $8,580 $9,020 $9,835
Jan 07 - Jan 16, 2011
Antarctic Peninsula
20% Discount - K2 & K3 Cabins!
$5,260 $6,365 $7,470 $7,840 $8,580 $9,020 $9,835
Jan 16 - Jan 26, 2011
Antarctic Peninsula
20% Discount - K2 & K3 Cabins!
$5,830 $7,060 $8,290 $8,695 $9,520 $9,995 $10,915
Jan 26 - Feb 06, 2011
Antarctica & the Polar Circle
20% Discount - K2 & K3 Cabins!
$6,720 $8,140 $9,560 $9,995 $10,980 $11,550 $12,595
Feb 06 - Feb 17, 2011
Antarctica & the Polar Circle
25% Discount - K2 & K4 Cabins!
$6,720 $8,140 $9,560 $9,995 $10,980 $11,550 $12,595
Feb 17 - Feb 28, 2011
Antarctica Peninsula and the Weddell Sea
25% Discount - all Cabins!
$6,720 $8,140 $9,560 $9,995 $10,980 $11,550 $12,595
Feb 28 - Mar 18, 2011
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands
20% Discount - K2 & K3 Cabins!
$9,595 $11,640 $13,680 $14,360 $15,720 $16,535 $17,995

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Trips and Rates 2011-2012
Click on the tour dates in the left column to view a trip itinerary.

Per Person USD
Rates 2011-2012
K1
Triple
K1
Double
K2
Standard
K3
Standard Plus
K4
Superior
K6
Mini Suite
K7
Suite
Fuel
Surcharge
Nov 07 - Nov 25, 2011
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands
$9,995 $12,195 $14,365 $14,995 $16,495 $17,365 $19,075
Nov 25 - Dec 13, 2011
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands
$9,995 $12,195 $14,365 $14,995 $16,495 $17,365 $19,075
Dec 13 - Dec 22, 2011
Antarctic Peninsula
$5,575 $6,745 $7,925 $8,315 $9,095 $9,570 $10,505
Dec 22 - Dec 31, 2011
Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas
$5,575 $6,745 $7,925 $8,315 $9,095 $9,570 $10,505
Jan 25 - Feb 04, 2012
Antarctic Peninsula
$6,180 $7,485 $8,790 $9,225 $10,095 $10,620 $11,660
Feb 04 - Feb 15, 2012
Antarctica & the Polar Circle
$7,125 $8,635 $10,140 $10,640 $11,645 $12,250 $13,455
Feb 15 - Feb 26, 2012
Antarctica Peninsula and the Weddell Sea
$7,125 $8,635 $10,140 $10,640 $11,645 $12,250 $13,455
Feb 26 - Mar 15, 2012
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands
$9,995 $12,195 $14,365 $14,995 $16,495 $17,365 $19,075

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Cabin Photos
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Triple Suite (K1) Double Suite (K2/K3) Superior Suite (K4) Mini Suite (K6) Suite (K7) Suite (K7) Another View
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Deck Plans

Polar Star Deck Plan

Polar Star Cabins

Polar Star | Ship Information
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