Antarctica, Falklands & South Georgia

Additional Information

2009-10 Season Dates & Rates:
All rates per person in US dollars, based on shared occupancy (unless otherwise listed).
Single occupancy of selected twin cabins is available for 70% of the cabin cost.

Aboard the AKADEMIK SHOKALSKIY
SF= Shared Facilities/ PF= Private Facilities

Date             Days        Triple(SF)    Twin(SF)    Twin(PF)    Superior      Suite

Nov 3-22,      20          $9,590       $11,390      $13,590      $15,690      $16,790

2009

Dec 1-20,      20          $9,890       $11,690      $13,890      $15,990      $16,990

2009

Jan 21-         20          $12,890     $15,390      $17,490      $19,690      $21,590

Feb 9, 2010

Aboard the OCEAN NOVA
* Denotes that options for Kayaking and Camping are offered
~ Denotes that options for Cross-Country Skiing & Mountaineering are offered

Dates                                  Days           Triple              Twin               Single

Nov 2-21, 2009*                   20             $9,890          $13,990          $19,990
Jan 22-Feb 10, 2010~          20             $12,690        $17,990          $25,290
Feb 22-Mar 13, 2010~          20             $10,990        $15,390          $21,990

Aboard the SERGEY VAVILOV (SV)
SF= Shared Facilities, S/PF= Semi-Private Facilities, PF=Private Facilities
~ Denotes that kayaking and camping are offered

       ~Jan 29- Feb 17, 2010    ~Dec 9- Dec 28, 2009   ~Jan 29- Feb 17, 2010

Days                     20                                        20                                    20
Triple(SF)          $8,890                               $8,890                            $11,690
Twin(SF)           $10,690                             $10,690                          $14,190
Twin(S/PF)        $11,390                             $11,390                          $14,790
Twin(PF)           $13,190                             $13,190                          $16,790
Superior            $13,790                             $13,790                          $17,890
Suite                 $14,890                             $14,890                          $18,990
Cook Suite        $15,990                             $15,990                          $20,790

Fuel Surcharge may apply

SHIP INFORMATION

Adventure Ships: Akademik Shokalskiy, Akademik Ioffe, Akademik Sergey Vavilov & Ocean Nova
Exploring Antarctica on our Adventure Ships is the perfect travel experience for the active traveler. Nimble and ice-strengthened, these ships provide exclusive access to the Antarctic Peninsula’s nooks and crannies. Traveling with a tightly-knit group, you can see more and do more. Optional adventures: cross-country skiing, camping, mountaineering, kayaking, and kayak-camping are available on selected departures.

About the AKADEMIK SHOKALSKIY
Small ice-strengthened vessels offering an experience more like a private expedition than a traditional cruise ship. The 72 meter ships were built in Finland in 1983 for polar and oceanographic research. Continuously refurbished since their conversion for passenger use these ships are ideally suited for expedition cruising. They carry a maximum of just 48 passengers in comfortable twin and triple cabins, some with shared facilities, some with private facilities. All cabins have a window and each has a writing desk and ample storage space. The atmosphere aboard is relaxed and informal, more like a private expedition than a conventional cruise. To explore such a region with just a small number of fellow passengers is a real luxury and will help make your Antarctic voyage of discovery and adventure a truly unforgettable experience.

About the AKADEMIK IOFFE & SERGEY VAVILOV
The Akademik Ioffe (and sister ship the Sergey Vavilov) is a modern, ice strengthened vessel that is very comfortable and ideally suited for polar exploration. There is a bar, lounge, library, video room, and dining space for the full passenger complement in one seating, as well as smaller presentation and meeting rooms. There is also a gymnasium, sauna and plunge pool, and an infirmary with a crew doctor. As a relatively new Scandinavian-built exploration vessel, the Akademik Ioffe is very comfortable. All passenger areas are thoroughly heated and air-conditioned. The vessel is maintained to the highest standards and is kept immaculately clean. This vessel has external stabilizers on her hull, a built-in trimming system and a modern hull design, which make for a very stable ship. The Akademik Ioffe carries all current certifications required by law for ensuring passenger safety and wellbeing.

About the OCEAN NOVA (aka. Sarpik Ittuk)
The Ocean Nova was built in 1992 at the Yrskov Shipyard in Frederikshavn, Denmark, to navigate the ice-choked waters off Western Greenland. The ship was upgraded in 2000 and significantly refurbished in 2006 to include a glass-enclosed forward observation lounge on the top deck - and to offer travelers even more of a comfortable retreat after days of exploring ashore. The 73-meter vessel is guided by Danish officers with deep experience in polar navigation. With outside cabins only (all with private bathroom facilities) accommodating up to 68 passengers, the Ocean Nova is a perfect expedition ship for discovering Antarctica.

Expedition Ships: Lyubov Orlova & Clipper Adventurer
Traveling to the farthest reaches of the world doesn’t mean you can’t be comfortable. Our Expedition Ships offer adventure combined with the service and many of the amenities of a classic passenger vessel. The outstanding cuisine may vie with the landscape and wildlife for your attention. You’re traveling in the wake of history’s greatest explorers, with steak in place of pemmican. These expeditions provide quality and value at a good price.

About the LYUBOV ORLOVA
The Lyubov Orlova is an ice-strengthened motor vessel offering a comfortable and affordable way to experience Antarctica. Built in Yugoslavia in 1976 and refurbished in 1999, the Orlova is a 90-meter ice-strengthened passenger ship, accommodating up to 110 passengers. Ship features include a fully equipped lecture hall and theatre, attractive bar and lounge, and also a well-stocked Antarctic library. Accommodation onboard ranges from triple and twin cabins to superiors and suites. All cabins have two lower berths and private facilities with either a porthole or window, and feature a writing desk, sitting space and ample storage.

About the CLIPPER ADVENTURER
A handsome expedition ship, the Clipper Adventurer combines travel to remote locales with superior onboard comfort. Equipped with stabilizers, state-of-the-art sonar, and an ice-hardened hull, the ship can easily navigate the most rugged environments. All-outside staterooms have lower beds, private bathrooms, in-room music, and individual temperature controls, providing a supremely comfortable sailing experience for the 122 guests that can be accommodated on board. A staff of 72 provides gracious hospitality throughout each voyage. Two lounges and a library provide additional restful areas to gather or socialize. You’ll also enjoy the convenience of an onboard hair salon, gift shop, infirmary staffed by a registered physician, laundry, E-mail accessibility, and workout room.

Optional Adventure Activities
**Confirmed at booking on a first-come, first-served basis.**

KAYAKING: Exploring the Peninsula by kayak is an unforgettable experience: plying inlets and waterways, you encounter penguins at water level and glide past massive icebergs, raising your paddle to hear the intense silence. We provide ideal kayaks for this environment: 5 m (16 ft) rudder-equipped Prijon tandem models, which are stable, tough and surprisingly comfortable. Up to 10 travelers per voyage will enjoy at least four kayak excursions, each led by two highly qualified instructors - with a Zodiac safety boat in constant communication, ready to assist if necessary. Possible kayaking sites include Hannah Point/Aitcho Islands, Deception Island, Port Lockroy, Neko Harbor, Paradise Bay and Lemaire Channel. On some voyages a combination of kayaking and ice camping is also available. ($695 per person, subject to change)

ICE CAMPING: Join the select few who’ve camped overnight on the pristine ice shelf of Antarctica. In keeping with our commitment to leave no trace, this is camping at its simplest: an expedition tent and sleeping bag; no fire or meals (you eat aboard the ship before we land); and around you the deepest silence imaginable, broken only by the call of a boastful penguin or the crack of ice breaking in the distance. Your Expedition Team handles all logistics for up to 20 campers on a single night ashore (as always, ice and weather permitting). We generally camp near Port Lockroy on the Neumayer Channel, carefully selecting the site to avoid disturbing wildlife or contaminating vegetation. (free of charge)

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING: Another unforgettable way for 10 passengers to experience the spectacular landscapes of Antarctica is on a pair of cross-country skis. Traveling quickly and quietly under your own power, you can explore deeper into the White Continent than you’d be able to reach on foot, while taking advantage of the long hours of daylight. We supply the equipment and expert guides, you provide the energy, enthusiasm and ideally a bit of previous experience - and together we break trail (subject to weather conditions) through an incredible pristine world of snow and ice. ($350 per person, subject to change)

MOUNTAINEERING: If gazing up at spectacular Antarctic icebergs isn't awe-inspiring enough, you can always put your mountaineering skills to work and try climbing one of the ice cliffs. Our expert guides provide detailed briefings and all the equipment you need, then offer helpful direction as you climb. Maximum 10 participants. ($350 per person, subject to change)

Detailed Trip Information

Dates	Dec 10 to Dec 29, 2008, Clipper Adventurer Jan 6 to Jan 25, 2009, Vavilov Jan 14 to Feb 2, 2009, Orlova Jan 19 to Feb 7, 2009, Shokalskiy Feb 15 to Mar 6, 2009, Ioffe Feb 21 to Mar 12, 2009, Clipper Adventurer Feb 22 to Mar 13, 2009, Ocean Nova Nov 2 to Nov 21, 2009, Ocean Nova Nov 3 to Nov 22, 2009, Akademik Shokalskiy Nov 21 to Dec 10, 2009, Akademik Sergey Vavilov Dec 1 to Dec 20, 2009, Akademik Shokalskiy Dec 9 to Dec 28, 2009, Akademik Sergey Vavilov Jan 21 to Feb 9, 2010, Akademik Shokalskiy Jan 22 to Feb 10, 2010, Ocean Nova Jan 29 to Feb 17, 2010, Akademik Sergey Vavilov Feb 22 to Mar 13, 2010, Ocean Nova
Duration	20 days
Land Cost	$7,900-$23,500 See above for details Fuel surcharge: $58 per person, per night aboard, subject to change
Single Supplement	$13,430-$39,950 twin cabins at 70% the cabin cost; no supplement if willing to share
Lodging	- depends upon cabin choice
Grade	I-II
Group Size	48-122 Akedemik Shokalskiy (48 passengers); Ocean Nova (68 passengers); Lyubov Orlova(110 passengers), Akademik Ioffe (110 passengers),Clipper Adventurer (122 Passengers)

Trip Terms & Conditions

Please note that this trip operates under different payment and cancellation policies than those described in our Terms and Conditions as noted in our Global Expedition Catalog, on our website and elsewhere. Please request these if you do not have them before advancing a deposit.

Insurance: All travelers must be covered by Travel Insurance that includes Emergency Evacuation coverage, and in these remote regions of travel we recommend that the benefit be higher than the minimum available. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel and cancellation insurance for all of our trips, which should be purchased at the time of booking for complete coverage. Please contact us for a recommended policy.

Included in costs: Emergency Evacuation insurance for all passengers to a maximum of $100,000 per person (for departures in late 2009 and beyond); shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping, and one night hotel with breakfast prior to embarkation; welcome service at airport on Day 1 of tour in Ushuaia; group transfers from hotel to ship at port of embarkation, and from ship to local airport on disembarkation; all meals on board (please inform us of dietary requirements at the time of booking or as soon as possible; unfortunately the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals), coffee, tea, cocoa, and bottled water 24-hours a day; rubber boots on loan for shore landings; a free Expedition Parka (unless traveling on the Lyubov Orlova); access to public viewing areas; highly experienced expedition leader, crew and lecturers; shore and Zodiac excursions as per the daily program; all miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program, plus all baggage handling aboard the ship; comprehensive pre-departure materials, and toll-free pre-departure phone assistance.

Not included in costs: Visa and passport fees; airfare to or from gateway city whether on scheduled or charter flights; government arrival or departure taxes; any additional accommodation required; any meals ashore other than breakfast at hotel on the day of embarkation; laundry, postage, telecommunications charges, bar and beverages, excess baggage charges or other personal charges; medical expenses; travel insurance (please note emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory); customary gratuities to staff and crew (guidelines are provided on board for tipping); fuel surcharge; changes to the itinerary after confirmation, changes to itinerary after arrival at destination, or other costs as are more fully described in JOURNEYS Terms & Conditions.

Trip-specific payment & cancellation schedule: A deposit of $2,500 per person is required to confirm a reservation on Kapitan Khlebnikov. To confirm reservations on Clipper Adventurer, Lyubov Orlova, Akademik Shokalskiy, Ocean Nova, Akademik Ioffe, and Akademik Sergey Vavilov, a deposit of $1,500 per person is required for all 11 to 15-day expeditions, and a deposit of $2,000 per person is required for 20-day expeditions. The deposit may be made by Visa, Master Card or check, and the Reservation Form may be submitted by fax, mail or via our website. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure and can be made by Visa, Master Card, or check. All prices and payments are in US dollars and no other currencies can be accepted. Airlines require full payment when tickets are issued. Cancellations must be made in writing. Cancellations made up to 150 days prior to departure will be refunded less an administrative fee of $800 per person. Cancellations made 149 to 90 days prior to departure forfeit the full deposit. Cancellations made less than 90 days prior to departure are subject to cancellation fee of 100% of the trip cost; if full payment has not yet been received, the full penalty will still apply and unpaid monies are due immediately. It is understood that refunds cannot be made to passengers who do not complete the tour for any reason whatsoever. Please note that this trip operates under different payment and cancellation policies than those described in JOURNEYS’ Terms and Conditions as noted in our Catalog, on our website and elsewhere. Please request these if you do not have them before advancing a deposit.

Airfares: JOURNEYS can make complete air arrangements applicable to your trip as noted in this itinerary. If you wish to redeem frequent flyer mileage or arrange flights directly with the airline, you may do so on your own at no penalty. If you do, please consult with us on exact arrival and departure dates and times before having your tickets issued to avoid errors.

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