Introduction
Tour Dates
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands
Nov 22, 2010 - Dec 10, 2010 (19 Days)
Feb 28, 2011 - Mar 18, 2011 (19 Days)
Nov 07, 2011 - Nov 25, 2011 (19 Days)
Nov 25, 2011 - Dec 13, 2011 (19 Days)
Feb 26, 2012 - Mar 15, 2012 (19 Days)
Feb 28, 2011 - Mar 18, 2011 (19 Days)
Nov 07, 2011 - Nov 25, 2011 (19 Days)
Nov 25, 2011 - Dec 13, 2011 (19 Days)
Feb 26, 2012 - Mar 15, 2012 (19 Days)
Antarctic Peninsula
Dec 10, 2010 - Dec 19, 2010 (10 Days)
Dec 29, 2010 - Jan 07, 2011 (10 Days)
Jan 07, 2011 - Jan 16, 2011 (10 Days)
Jan 16, 2011 - Jan 26, 2011 (11 Days)
Dec 13, 2011 - Dec 22, 2011 (10 Days)
Jan 25, 2012 - Feb 04, 2012 (11 Days)
Dec 29, 2010 - Jan 07, 2011 (10 Days)
Jan 07, 2011 - Jan 16, 2011 (10 Days)
Jan 16, 2011 - Jan 26, 2011 (11 Days)
Dec 13, 2011 - Dec 22, 2011 (10 Days)
Jan 25, 2012 - Feb 04, 2012 (11 Days)
Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas
Antarctica & the Polar Circle
Jan 26, 2011 - Feb 06, 2011 (12 Days)
Feb 06, 2011 - Feb 17, 2011 (12 Days)
Feb 04, 2012 - Feb 15, 2012 (12 Days)
Feb 06, 2011 - Feb 17, 2011 (12 Days)
Feb 04, 2012 - Feb 15, 2012 (12 Days)
Antarctica Peninsula and the Weddell Sea
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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Ship Photo Gallery
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Trips and Rates 2010-2011
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Per Person USD
Rates 2010-2011 |
K1
Triple |
K1
Double |
K2
Standard |
K3
Standard Plus |
K4
Superior |
K6
Mini Suite |
K7
Suite |
Fuel
Surcharge |
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Nov 22 - Dec 10, 2010
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands |
$9,595 | $11,640 | $13,680 | $14,360 | $15,720 | $16,535 | $17,995 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | $17,995 | ||
| For Singles wishing a private cabin, multiply the cabin rate by 1.6 Prices in US$/person in cabin categories. All prices and fuel surcharges subject to change. All passengers are required to carry $50,000 in Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all Antarctica voyages. Please note that there is a $12 per night Service Charge included in price. | |||||||||
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Trips and Rates 2011-2012
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|
Per Person USD
Rates 2011-2012 |
K1
Triple |
K1
Double |
K2
Standard |
K3
Standard Plus |
K4
Superior |
K6
Mini Suite |
K7
Suite |
Fuel
Surcharge |
|
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Nov 07 - Nov 25, 2011
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands |
$9,995 | $12,195 | $14,365 | $14,995 | $16,495 | $17,365 | $19,075 | ||
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Nov 25 - Dec 13, 2011
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands |
$9,995 | $12,195 | $14,365 | $14,995 | $16,495 | $17,365 | $19,075 | ||
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Dec 13 - Dec 22, 2011
Antarctic Peninsula |
$5,575 | $6,745 | $7,925 | $8,315 | $9,095 | $9,570 | $10,505 | ||
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Dec 22 - Dec 31, 2011
Antarctic Peninsula - Christmas |
$5,575 | $6,745 | $7,925 | $8,315 | $9,095 | $9,570 | $10,505 | ||
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Jan 25 - Feb 04, 2012
Antarctic Peninsula |
$6,180 | $7,485 | $8,790 | $9,225 | $10,095 | $10,620 | $11,660 | ||
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Feb 04 - Feb 15, 2012
Antarctica & the Polar Circle |
$7,125 | $8,635 | $10,140 | $10,640 | $11,645 | $12,250 | $13,455 | ||
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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 | ||
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Feb 26 - Mar 15, 2012
Antarctica & Sub-Antarctic Islands |
$9,995 | $12,195 | $14,365 | $14,995 | $16,495 | $17,365 | $19,075 | ||
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For Singles wishing a private cabin, multiply the cabin rate by 1.6 Prices in US$/person in cabin categories. All prices and fuel surcharges subject to change. All passengers are required to carry $50,000 in Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all Antarctica voyages. Please note that there is a $12 per night Service Charge included in price.
Expedition Shell (Jacket) included in price. Onboard boot rental cost included in price. Service charge (onboard gratuity) prepaid, included in pricing and is non commissionable; $12 per passenger per night. Prices are Retail Rates, per person in US Funds; T = triple occupancy and D = double occupancy. PSE reserves the right to levy a fuel charge should fuel prices increase over US$75/barrel. Consecutive trip discount: 5% (cannot be combined with other specials or discounts; Antarctic exempt). |
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