Polar Voyages

polar voyages T he Ar A rctic & Antar Antarctica ctica 2010- 2011

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Polar Travel – Far from the Ordinary

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Iceland, Greenland and the Ca Canadia nadian n Arctic

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The First Word

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Arctic Dates and Rates

One Company – Two Styles of Vessels

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The Human Element

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the arctic

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Adventure Options End of an Era Special Guests

antarctica

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Weddell Sea and South Georgia: Celebrating Celebrating t he Heroes of Endurance

Emperor Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari Safari

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Epic Antarctica via the Phantom Pha ntom Coa Coast st and the Ross Sea Sea

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Antarctic Explorer: Discovering the Peninsula

Tanquary Fjord: Western Ellesmere Island

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Ellesmere Island and Greenland: Greenla nd: The High Arct ic

Crossing the Circle: Southern Expedition

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Explorers’ Quest via the Antarctic Peninsula, Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia

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Spitsbergen: 8 or 11 days in the Arctic

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Spitsbergen in Depth: 15 days days in the Arct ic

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North Pole Northwest Passage: West to East

Arctic Inclusions

Spitsbergen, Eastern Greenland, and Iceland

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Antarctic Dates and Rates Rates Antarctic Inclusions Our Environmental Commitment

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our fleet: icebreakers and ice-strengthened vessels

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50 Years of Victor y

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flights

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extend your stay: you have options

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the official quark expeditions parka

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terms and conditions of sale

Kapitan Khlebnikov Ocean Nova Akademik Sergey Vavilov Akademik Ioffe Clipper Adventurer Lyubov Orlova

polar tr t rav avel el far from from th t h e ordinar ordinary y There is no such thing as an average polar traveler. Choosing to sail to the Arctic or

Polar travelers appreciate appreciate the journey journey.. They They are open to change cha nge and are thrilled by the unexpected. They They share a passion for the wilderness. Encountering polar wildlife in

Ant arctica immediately sets sets you you apart. apart .

its natural habitat is often a fulfillment of a lifelong dream.

You become a member m ember of an uncomm uncommon, on,

Joining an expedition t o the Arct ic or Antarctica is a chance chance

well-t we ll-trav raveled eled fraternity fratern ity of adv ad vent enturers. urers.

to share the excitement excitement of expl explora oration tion w ith people who have hav e similar values. Conversation Conversation over dinner w ill be broad-ranging broadranging and alw alw ay ays s interest ing. Inevit ably you will make new friends, discover new ideas, and revel in the humbling beauty of the polar regions. Your introduction to the world of polar travel is here in the

Kapitan Khlebnikov at anchor off Amsterdamoya Northwest Spitsbergen National Park.

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pages of this brochure. Let us help you find the expedition that matches your polar dreams.

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the first word… is from our guests “Everyw Everywhere here you look the vista is more awesome awesome th an the t he

“First class expedition, very well organised, informative,

last – incredible. T hank you to th e entire crew and staff for

with very comfortable facilities.”

a momentous time in Antarctica.”

– Ian D., UK, Akade Akademik mik Serg Sergey ey Vavi Vavilo lovv

– M arg argare arett G., It aly, Clipper Clipper Adv ent nture urer r

“The best organised trip I have been on, all of the team have “So much fun! Everybody was awesome. Expedition leaders were great. An indescribable experience.”

been exceptional, exceeded exceeded all my expectations. expectations. M any thanks.” than ks.” – Kin Kings gsley ley L., UK, Akade Akademik mik Shoka Shokals lskiy kiy

– Claire C., Canada, Lyubov Lyubov Orlo Orlovv a

“Brilliant experience… experience… O ve verall rall an outstanding trip.” t rip.” – Be B ernard H., UK, Akade A kademik mik Sho Shokals kalskiy kiy

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PHOTO: JOAN M YERS, SCOTT’S HUT, CAPE EVANS

WO NDROU NDROUS S COLD: AN ANTAR ANTARCT CT IC JO URNEY In her ext raordina raordinary ry phot ography ography,, Joan Myers captures t he majestic beauty beauty of Antarctica Antarctica.. Her w ork documents the haunting haun ting beauty and the rare w ildli ildlife fe of these remote regions regions.. She also, perhaps most powerfully, captures the spirit of curiosity and perseverance that drew past explorers and continues to dra draw w adv adventurous enturous and remarkable remarkable people to «

The White Continent. Top Left: Waving hello from the North Pole. Top Right: Sunshine and smiles on deck.

At Quar Quark k Expeditions, Expeditions, w e understand t hat spirit. We’re proud to sponsor Wondrous Cold: An Antarctic Journey in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service. The exhibition opened at the Smithsonian’s National M useum of Natural History History in M ay 2006 2006 and will tour the US through 2010. 2010. We invite invite you to visit t he exhibit w hen it comes to a community near you. For dates and locations, visit w w w.sites.si.edu. A companion book is av avail ailabl able e in

“Fully up to t o expectat expectations. ions. An outstanding outst anding expedition.” – John John D., D ., UK, UK , Kapitan Khleb Khlebnikov nikov

bookstores everywhere. September 19, 2009 to November 29, 2009 Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture,

“Wonderful trip! tr ip! I never imagined so much time could be

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

spent so near n ear the th e E mperors! Couldn’t have gone gone bett er.

January 23, 2010 to February 28, 2010

Your staff members were professional, upbeat and friendly.”

Lore Degenstein Degen stein Ga Gallery, llery, Susquehanna University, University,

– Julie K., USA, Kapitan K apitan Khlebnikov Khlebnikov

Selinsgrove, PA M arc arch h 20, 201 2 010 0 to t o M ay 30, 2010 2010 The Wildlife Experience, Parker CO

Made possible through the generous support of

one company, two styles of vessels We began with a single ship in 1991; now we offer adventurers a choice of more ships and itineraries than any other polar operator. Every Ev ery vessel carries Zodiacs Zodiacs – inflat able landing craft craft – to t ransfer guests ashore and for oceanocean-level level cruising along bird cliff s and t hrough iceberg grav graveya eyards. rds. The The Expedition Team on every ship is experienced and passionate about sharing their knowledge of the pola polarr regions. Consider the style of vessel when making your choice of adventure, as this defines the expedition experience. Our fleet has two styles – Icebreakers and Polar Adventure Ships.

Icebreakers

Polar Adventure Ships

Icebreakers are purpose-built to crush through t hick,

These vessels have ice-strengthened hulls that allow them

polar ice. The They y have the ability t o go w here ordinary ships

to sail safely through waters in which thick chunks of polar

cannot, plus onboard helicopters provide access to the

ice float. Their small size – they carry no more than 122

highest latitudes and the most remote areas of the Arctic

passengers passenger s – is an import ant fact, because in Antarctica,

or Antarctic. Unique itineraries, in-depth education programs

opportunities to go ashore are controlled by vessel capacity.

and a roster of special guests make Icebreakers the

The smaller the number of travelers, the greater the number

ultimate polar expedition vessels.

of landing sites available.

“I enjoyed enjoyed my time on the Kapitan Khlebnikov and and of course

Also, optional activities – kayaking, kayaking, camping, cross-countr y

the exhilaration of trav tr aveling eling on the th e ice with with an icebreaker icebreaker is

skiing, and m ount aineering – are availa available. ble. Please see t he

beyond compare.” – Obe L., USA

Dates and Rates charts on page 28 and 44-45 to confirm which activity or combination of activities is available on a particular voyage.

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Top Left: 50 Years of Victory Top Right: Oc Ocea ean n N ova

“Activities on board and ashore in Z odiacs were were fantastic.” – N ic icki ki H., H. , UK


t h e h uman ele elem en t O ur Ex E xpedition Team Team M embers are Accomplished, Fun-Loving, and Experienced. Polar travelers often spend a year year or m ore preparing for

“Very professional and knowledgeable expedition

their adventure to the Arct ic or Ant arctica. The They y research

team made this a fantastic trip. Nothing was too

the destination, then compare vessels and itineraries.

much trouble, everything worked like clockwork.

One additional component that should be considered when

Will certainly recommend it.” – Carole W., UK

making your choice is t he hum an element . Expedition Team mem bers add zest and flavor to a voyage. voyage. They They make th e most of local conditions to enrich each day’s program with wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and just plain fun.

“A well organized and rewarding expedition, expedition, with helpful informative staff. Full marks for th e flexibility flexibility

Our people – Expedition Team, Hospitality Team, and Sales

shown in adjusting the itinerary to ice conditions

and Customer Service Team – are polar specialists w hose

and also to the t he concern for safety when when loading the t he

focus is to deliver the best expedition experience possible

Zodiacs. Impressive sights, excellent food and great

before you embark, and while you are sailing.

company.. It was a lot of fun. T hank you.” company – M ic ichae haell M ., USA

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Top Left: Em ily Schindler, Schindler, Assistant Assistant E xpe xpedition dition L eader Top Right: Tim Lane, Logistics

intensify the adventure Add an E xtra Rush R ush of Adrenaline Adrenaline

Adventure Adv enture O ption R ates

to Your Your E xpedition pedition..

Cost per person in US dollars.

arctic 2010 Kayaking and camping are available options on Polar Adventure Adve nture Ships in t he Arctic. In Antarctica Antarctica,, choose from

Kayaking: $495 Camping: $195

kayaking, kay aking, camping, moun taineering and cross-country

antarctica ant arctica 2010-11

skiing. Space is limited so reserve your adventure option

Kayaking Ka yaking on Ant arctic voyages: voyages: $795

at the same time as you book your expedition.

Camping: $195

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Skiing: $550

Climbing: $550 Not e: Kayaking Kayaking on 11-day 11-day voyages aboard aboard Lyubov Orlova: $595

kayaking

mountaineering

Experience is essential f or polar kayaking. kayaking. Im agine paddling

You w ill spend as m any as 10 10 hours hour s ascending and

in t emp emperature eratures s t hat range f rom -5°C (23°F) (23°F) to + 7° 7°C C (45°F) (45°F)

descending a peak using crampons and ice-axes. ice-axes. We

through crystal clear water while penguins and seals are

supply the gear, you supply the sense of adventure!

at play.

camping

cross-country skiing

No previous experience is needed to participate

This is not a ski in the park. Expect Expect ascents and descents

in our camping option. We provide the equipment:

that get your heart pumping. Experience Antarctica as the

You cont ribute a desire f or a personal and and intim ate

early explorers did.

connection connec tion w ith the continent.

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en d of an era

i t in e ra r i e s

date s

special guests

p r ic e

NORTHWEST PASSAGE:

JUL 18– AUG 5/10

Andrew Lambert , author of The Gates of Hell: Sir John Franklin’s Tragic Quest for t he North West Passage.

$16,490

AUG 3– AUG 18/10

BBC Film Crew , filming Frozen Planet the sequel to Planet Earth .

$13,990

WEST TO EAST

TANQU ARY FJORD:

WESTERN WESTE RN ELLESMERE I SLAND

Kapitan Khlebniko Khlebnikov v

ELLESMERE ELL ESMERE ISLAN D AND GREENLAND:

The legendary icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov w Khlebnikov w ill retire retire

AUG 16– AUG 31/10

$13,990

THE HIGH ARCTIC EMPEROR PENGUINS:

OCT 13– OCT 26/10

Julie Scardina, Animal Ambassador for Sea World

$15,290

SNOW HILL ISLAND SAFARI SAFARI EMPEROR PENGUINS:

OCT 25–

passenger ship.

NOV 7/10

Peter Fretwell, mapping expert for t he British Antarctic Survey, used satellite imaging to discover previously unknown Emperor Penguin rookeries.

$15,290

SNOW HILL ISLAND SAFARI SAFARI

The End of an Era emblem throughout this brochure

THE WEDDELL SEA

NOV 6– DEC 5/10

Jonathan Shackleton , Expedition Team historian and cousin of Sir Ernest provides a unique perspective.

$21,990

DEC 3– JAN 3/11

Doug Allan, Emmy and BAFTA BAFTA winning wildlife cameraman, who specializes in polar filming on and below t he ice. Shot Planet Earth and Blue Planet for the BBC.

$24,990

JUL 10– SEP 13/11

Peter Schmidt Schmidt M ikkelsen and John Murray

$65,990

as an expedition vessel in M arc arch h 2012. As Quark’s Quark’s fl agship, the vessel has garnered more polar firsts than any other

identifies expeditions and activities that mark the final

AND SOUTH GEORGIA:

tim e the polar polar-cla -class ss icebreaker will participate. Join us

CELEBRATING THE HEROES OF ENDURANCE

as we mark the End of an Era with special guests and

EPIC ANTARCTICA:

remarkable itineraries betw een 2010 2010 and 2012.

VIA THE PHANTOM COAST AND THE ROSS SEA

CIRCUMN AVIGATION OF THE ARCTIC NORTHEAST PASSAGE:

SIBERIA AND THE RUSSIAN ARCTIC GREENLAND

JUL 10– AUG 6/11

AUG 4– AUG 24/11

Peter Schmidt Schmidt M ikkelsen, author and former member of the SIRIUS Dog Patrol in Greenland.

$17,990

AUG 22– SEP 13/11

John Murray , producer, director, cameraman and explorer who has made 8 polar films, including one about Franklin.

$23,290

AM UNDSEN’S ROUTE TO TO ASIA

ROSS SEA

NOV 9– DEC 7/11

Nigel Watson, Director of the Antarctic Heritage Trust (New Zealand), responsible for preserving the historic Huts of Scott, Shackleton Shackleton and Borchgrevink.

$35,390

CENTENNIAL VOY VOYAGE: AGE:

Captain Petr Golikov, first Master of Quark’s Kapitan Khlebnikov and Khlebnikov and the only master m arine arinerr to hav have e circumnavigated Antarctica in an expedition vessel – tw ice.

$37,990

SEMI-CIRCUMNAVIGATION:

THE FINAL FRONTIER ARCTIC PASSAGE:

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FAREWELL TO THE EMPERORS OF ANTARCTICA ANTARCTICA’S FAR EAST—

To book, call 1-866-961-2950 1-866-961-2950 (+1 203 803 2666) or go online at quarkexpeditions.com/ERAKIT

$27,390

THE FAREWELL VOYAGE:

SALUTING THE 100TH ANN IVERSARY OF THE AUSTRALASIA ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION

DEC 6/11– JAN 5/12

spec ecial ial guest guest s Our Expedition Teams are comprised of some of the th e most ex experienced perienced polar specialists in the world. Yet, from time to time, t ime, we augment augment their t heir expert expertise ise by inviting uniquely qualified guests to sail with th em. The T he special special guests guests aboard aboard our

Julie Scardina Scardin a Julie Scardina is Animal Ambassador for SeaWorld, Busch Gardens and Discovery Cove. Julie has been a regular guest

voyages have international reputations

on The The Tonight Show w ith Ja Jay y Leno for f or the t he past 10 years years and

and a strong desire to share their special

appears appea rs monthly mo nthly on o n NBC’s Today oday.. A former fo rmer president of the

insights and an d skills with with our trav t ravelers elers..

International M arine Animal Trainers Association, Association, Julie mentors m entors up-and-coming up-a nd-coming leaders in conser vation as a board member with the Emerging Wildlife Conservation Leaders program. Julie will bring her passion for penguins and conservation to the October 13 t o 26, 2010 departure. departure. See page 32.

Andrew Lambert

Paul Golds G oldstein tein

Laughton Professor of Naval History and bestselling author

In the 19th century the British earned a reputation for

of Nelson: Brit annia’ annia’s s God of War , Andrew Lambert has

traveling trav eling to the ends of t he earth earth t o hunt big game. Now they

reinterpreted the reputation and legacy of Sir John Franklin.

are still tracking wildlife, but they have exchanged guns for

Andrew Andre w was inspired inspired to w rite The Gates Gates of Hell: Sir John

Canons – digital ones, and the trophies they hang on the wall

Franklin ranklin’s ’s Tragic Quest for the North West Passa assage ge while while

are photographs not animal heads. heads. Wildlife phot ographer and

sailing in the Canadian Arctic aboard Kapitan Khlebnikov .

guide Paul Paul Goldstein is a Brit w ho shares his passion and skill

Andrew returns to the Arctic as special guest, sailing from

w ith any polar polar traveler traveler w illi illing ng to keep up w ith him. He has

July 18 to August 5, 2010. During the voyage, the outstanding

spent 26 years in the t rav ravel el industr y and as a special special guest

naval historian of his generation will present two talks and

aboard aboa rd expeditions. Paul uses every hour of good light – and and

introduce a document ary about Franklin. Franklin. Only 112 112 adventurers

there are as many as 24 within the polar circles – to educate

w ill sail sail wit h Andrew Andrew on this End of an Era Era transit transit of the

and encourage all aboard to take photographs that they will

Northw est Passa assage. ge. See page 14.

be proud to show to friends and family. In the Arctic, Paul will be bringing his photographic expertise to the July 24 to August 3, 2010 Spitsbergen Explorer expedition, and in the Antarctic to Crossing the Circle, February 26 to March 12, 2011, aboard Akademik Sergey Vavilov . See pages 20 and 40.

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Peter Fretwe Fret well ll

Jonath onathan an Shack Sh ackleton leton

In 2009, Peter Fretwell, map expert for the British Antarctic

Jonathan Shac Shackleton kleton w ill be aboard when Khlebnikov Khlebnikov sails sails

Survey, participated in a satellite survey of Antarctica that

the Shackleton triangle from Elephant Island to the Weddell

identifie d the location of 38 Emperor Penguin Penguin rookeries.

Sea and South South Georgia Georgia.. He w ill bring a unique perspective

Ten had been unknown until the photos identified the

to the story of the Heroes of Endurance , as he is Sir Ernest

guano-stained snow where the birds congregate to raise their

Shackleton’s cousin. Sail with Jonathan from November 6 to

young. Join Peter Peter as he experiences a much closer encounter

December 5, 2010 on The The Weddell Sea and South Georgia Georgia::

w ith Emperors, Oct ober 25 to November 7, 7, 2010, 2010, on Emperor

Celebrating the Heroes of Endurance . See page 34.

Penguins: Snow Hill Island Safari. See page 32.

BBC Film Crew

D oug Allan Allan

When the BBC decided to produce a sequel to Planet Earth –

This wildlife cameraman has been responsible for some of

Frozen Planet , the fi lmmakers turned to Quark Expeditions Expeditions

the m ost mem ora orable ble marine marine mammal footage of t he past past 20

for logistical support. As a result, result, a BBC film crew w ill be

years. Doug specializes specializes in the polar regions, w orking on and

shooting foot age during the Tanqua Tanquary ry Fjord (August (August 3 – 18,

under the ice. He has contributed to BBC’s acclaimed Life

2010) expedition. During the voyage, the film crew will work

in the Freezer, The Blue Planet and Planet and Planet Earth as Earth as well as

in conjunction w ith landing operations, operations, deliver presentations,

the Disneynature film Earth . Doug has earned three Emmys,

and show dailies – raw footage captured during each day’s

three BAF BAFT TAs, tw o honorary doct orates, and the Polar

filming. The dailies will be filmed with the technology that

Medal from the Queen of England. As special guest aboard

enables the BBC’s Natural Natural History Unit to capture never-

Epic Antarctica from December 3, 2010 2010 to t o January 3, 2011, 2011,

before-seen footage of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Doug will be sharing behind-the-scenes stories, films and

See page 16.

photographs with travelers. See page 36.

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“ Great, Fantastic, Awesome… ” Jo o & D ave R., UK – J

“ I was always at ease and filled with the warmth of the Arctic light and an d the th e chef ’s cookies cookies – warm cookies!” ichar hard d B., USA US A – R ic

“ Amazing to be able to experience the Arctic, learn about the ecology and all aspects of the Far North. ” David avid C., Canada – D

Arctic iceberg.

n o o i i t t i d e x p e i e : f : e r b n i n

ld 9 0° N o r l d W e h h t o f e a k e r • T o p c e b r e i c d e e r e p o w - p e a r l e n g s e e i n • N u c g h t s s i g l a a i i r e • A n g s i n u i s c c r u a a i d e o Z • ld l i f if e i l d a n d w L f e s a n z J o s r s • F r a ld fl o w e i l d a n d w

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90° N – everything on Earth is south from here.


Greenland (Kalaallit (Ka laallit Nu naat)

A R C

Greenland Sea

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NORTH POLE

Svalbard

Arctic Ocean

Franz Josef Land

Barents Sea

Novaya Zemlya

MURMANSK

Russia

north nort h pol polee T he World W orld’’s M ost E xclus clusiv ivee Arctic Expedition

You could be one of only 128 people in the Universe w ho w ill sail sail to t he top of the w orld in 2010 2010.. Be sure to t ak ake e one of the included helicopter flights for a fascinating aerial view

Itinerary | J July uly 9 - 23, 2010 Day 1

Days 10 to 13

Overnight in

Franz Josef Land and

Helsinki, Finland

the Arctic Ocean

Day 2

Day 14

Embarkation Day,

Disembark in

Murmansk, Russia

Murmansk. Overnight

of 50 Years of Victor Victory y crushing through the formidable pack ice of the Arctic Ocean. Victory, driven by nuclear-pow nuclear-pow ered engines that generate 75,000 horsepower, can sail in conditions that would defeat ordinary vessels.

Days Day s 3 to 8 The Arctic Ocean Day 9

in Helsinki, Finla Finland nd Day 15 Depart Depa rt for hom e

90° N – Top The experience of standing where all directions are south –

of t he World World

90° N – is singular. singular. How w ill you mark t he occasion? After

Per person prices f rom $22,690 – see page 28 for details.

champagne and the shortest possible circumnavigation of the g lobe, you’ll sail to Franz Josef Land. Remote, massive flat-topped islands, with steep basalt cliffs where seabirds nest, are explored on foot . You’ll hike tu ndra dotted w ith vibrant, vibra nt, t iny wildflow ers that grow rap rapidly idly in continuous daylight, because you will sail where there is no night, well above the Arctic Circle. There is only one North Pole, one extraordinary icebreaker, icebreaker, and one departure in 2010! 2010!

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h w e s t t h r t o N e h h t o f t a n s i t r a kov a t r r a E n h l e bni a K f t o n a d t i b e r t • E n b y Kap w L a m e e e r g d a n s P a s h o r A t h a s t – a u e u g n s u l a l a c i a P e n i n a k k t • S p e o k a g o p e l a • C h u c h i p r c A c c i i t c c o x e n a n A r a d i a , m u s k • C a n s u u r r l a r, w n g a r b e a s e e i n • P o l a g h t s s i g l a a i i r e • A

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A female polar bear and her cubs on th e ice of the Arctic Ocean.


ANADYR'

PROVIDENIYA

Bering Strait

NOME

Alaska (USA) Ellesmere Island Beaufort Sea

ANCHORAGE

A R

Canada

C T I C C I R C L E

Wellington Channel

Banks Island

RESOLUTE HOLMAN

Lancaster Sound

Victoria Island

Boothia Peninsula King William Island

northwest passage Westt to Wes t o Eas E astt

Itinerary | J July uly 18 - Augus Augustt 5, 2010 Day 1

Days 12 to 14

Overnight in

Amundsen Gulf

The End End of an Era Era will occur in M arc arch h 2012, when

Anchorage, Alaska

Kapitan Khlebnikov retires as an expedition vessel. This

Days Day s 2 to 3

Victoria Vi ctoria Strait t o

west -to-to-eas eastt t ran ransit sit of the Northw est Passa Passage ge is the

Embarkation Day –

Lancaster Lanca ster Sound

final time the legendary icebreaker will sail from Anadyr,

Anadyr, Russia

Russia, Russi a, to Resolute, Canada. Canada. Join special guest author Andrew Lambert and fly high above the pack ice to capture memorable photographs of Khlebnikov crushing through ice. You’ll visit sit es synonymous w ith Sir John Franklin Franklin and Roald Amundsen. Under a midnight sun, you’ll stand watch for wildlife unique to the Arctic – musk oxen, walrus and polar bear be ar..

Days 15 to 17

Day 18

Days Day s 4 to 6

Disembarkation in

Russia’s Chukotka

Resolute. Overnight

Peninsula

in Ott awa, Canada Canada

Days Day s 7 to 9

Day 19

Beaufort Sea

Depart Depa rt for hom e

Days 10 to 11 Canadian Arctic

Learn more about Andrew Lambert, author of The Gates


of Hell: Sir John Franklin ranklin’s ’s Tragic Quest for the North West Passage on page 8.

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y u a r y o T a n q t o t t i s s i v a r a kov o f a n E hl e bn i K • E n d n n g a t i ap s e e i n g h t s s i g d b y K l a a i i o r d r F j o e A a n d s l a e w • r e o n I s v C e m m D l l • i F • B B C a u n a d o r d a n d f a a a r is e F j o o r i s fl G c c • i i t c c r • A a n d s l a g I s u r g • C o b T he still water of Tanquary Fjord Fjord reflects the landscape and the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov .

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TANQUA RY FJORD FJORD

Axel Heiberg Island

Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat)

Ellesmere Island

QAANAAQ

Wellington Channel

RESOLUTE

Coburg Island Devon Island Lancaster Sound

Baffin Island

Canada

tanquary fjord Western Ellesmere Island

Itinerary | Aug Augus ustt 3 - 18, 2010 Day 1

Day 12

Overnight in

Norwegian Bay

Ottaw a, Canada Canada

Days 13 to 14

Day 2

Lancaster Lanca ster Sound

During this End of an Era voyage, you’ll sail for two weeks

Embarkation Day –

and Beechey Island

above abov e the t he Arctic Circle, where whe re daylight is cont inuous. You’ll

Resolute, Canada

go ashore on Devon Island, an uninhabited island populated by musk oxen. Off the shore of Coburg Island, you’ll cruise

Day 3

Disembark in

Devon Island

Resolute. Overnight

in Zodiacs Zodiacs near seabird cliffs. At Grise Fjord, Fjord, t he local community comm unity w ill make you you welcome. w elcome. You’ll fl y in helicopters over Axel Heiberg Island, before entering picturesque

Days Day s 4 to 5 Coburg Island

Norwegian Bay. Why not make your own memories in

Days Day s 6 to 9

2010, because Kapitan Khlebnikov will never pass this

Tanquary Fjord

way again.

Days 10 to 11 Axel Heiberg

A BBC film crew w ill be shooting a documentary documentary during

Day 15

in Ott awa, Canada Canada Day 16 Depart Depa rt for hom e Per person prices f rom $13,990 – see page 28 for details.

Island

this expedition. Learn more on page 9.

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a n d s l a e I s e r e m s d e e l l l o r d n E is e F j o e r n e s • G r i • E a s t d a n e e n l a e r n G r e r n e t C o n g h h t t r o • F o r t • N n g y a s e e i n n B b i n g h t s l s i g a a i i • D o b r e A • a n d s l a e n c e e fi n I s e x p e r i i • B a f fi r e bnikov k a e n Khle c e b r e a t i • I c p a b y K a c a l l l r a E a n d n a f e e n l a o q, G r e a • E n d a n a o Q a t o

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Travelers are dwarfed by an iceberg on the coast of Greenland.


Lincoln Sea

FORT CONGER

Greenland (Kalaallit (Ka laallit Nu naat) Axel Heiberg Island

Ellesmere Island

Smith Sound

QAANAAQ

GRISE FJORD

Beechey Island

Booth Bay

Jones Sound

Devon Island

RESOLUTE

Lancaster Sound

Prince Leopold Island Baffin Island

Baffin Bay

Bylot Island

Canada

ellesmere island and greenland T he H ig igh h Arctic Arctic

Itinerary | Aug Augus ustt 16 1 6 - 31, 2010 Day 1

Day 9

Overnight in

Dobbin Bay

Ottaw a, Canada Canada Day 2 Embarkation Day – Resolute, Canada Day 3 Devon Island Day 4 Coburg Island

Tw o countries, one m idnight sun – this is the Arct ic few have visited. Midway through this expedition, you may find yourself about 10 degrees from the North Pole. Now that is

National Wildlife Area Day 5 Grise Fjord

Day 10 Skraeling Island Day 11 Qaanaaq, Greenland Day 12 M elville Bay Bay Day 13 Baffin Island Day 14 Beechey Island

the High Arct ic! You’ll soar in the ship’s helicopters to w atch

Day 6

the icebreaker crush crush the pack ice we expect t o find at this

Smith Sound

latitude. When the icebreaker calls at Qaanaaq, a plaque

Day 7

Resolute. Overnight

w ill be presented presented to t he community, community, to commemorate the

Kane Ka ne Basin,

in Ott awa, Canada Canada

ship’s final visit visit t o the capital of Nort hw estern Greenland. Greenland.

Farthest North

At t he Artist’s Co-op in Pond Pond Inlet, you w ill watch artisans craft internationally recognized recognized w orks of art. Join us on an

Day 8

Day 15 Disembark in

Day 16 Depart Depa rt for hom e

Fort Conger

End of an Era voyage voyage that cont rasts countries and cultures


of the High Arctic.

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a g o p e l a c h i p ic A r c i c t c c r A s e if e a y ’ s ld l i f • N o r w ic w i l d t i c c c r A n g e s i n q u u i s • U n i q a c c r u o d i a Z • k e s a h i k ig h t r a l i g • T u n d u s d a y o e – u n n i i u r e t t u p a r t e • C o n d d e o c u s o o o a p h y f y 2 4 t g r a o o t o n J u l y i n h e e t • P s d d l G o 1 0 h P a u l t h w i t t 3, 2 0 s u g u A

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Walrus communing on an ice floe.


Kvitøya

Phippsoya Arctic Ocean

Moffen

Nordaustlandet

ALKEFJELLET NY ALESUND

Spitsbergen Barentsøya

LONGYEARBYEN

Edgeøya

Greenland Sea

Svalbard

Hornsund

8 DAYS

spitsbergen 8 or 11 Days

11 DAYS

Spitsbergen: 8 days in the Arctic Itinerary | M ult ultiple iple D epar partt ure uress

Depending on where you live, this Norwegian Arctic archipelago is know n as Sv Svalbard, albard, Spitsberg en or Spitzbergen. No matter what you call it, choose an

Day 1

Day 8

Embarkation Day –

Depart Depa rt f or home

Longyearbyen

from Longyearbyen

expedition to Spitsbergen to experience everything Arctic:

Days Day s 2 to 7

polar bears, w alr alrus, us, icebergs and tundra. This This Arctic

Explore Western

paradis par adise e is perfect for fi rst tim e visitors or people who are

Spitsbergen


tim e-constrained. You’ll hike tundra and cruise in Zodia Zodiacs cs near cliffs w here t housands of seabirds nest. You’ll You’ll visit historic sites and a research community. Experience the Arctic around t he clock, because Spitsbergen lies above the Arctic Circle where daylight is continuous. The July 24 to August 3, 2010 2010 departure has a phot ography

Spitsbergen E xplorer: 11 days in the th e Arctic Arctic Itinerary | M ult ultiple iple D epar partt ure uress

focus. That’s That’s another reason t o visit Sv Svalba albard. rd. The The islands

Day 1

Day 11

provide unparalleled unparalleled vistas for p hotographers.

Embarkation Day –

Depart Depa rt f or home

Longyearbyen

from Longyearbyen

Days Day s 2 to 4 Western Spitsbergen

Your Next Steps

Days 5 to 10 Southern Spitsbergen

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ie n c e x p e r i e e d d r a b e S v a l b r e t e p l e m o a r b e a c o l a e P • • T h r n d e e e r t t • R e i n a r d e s o l a P • n g k i n u s r u • H i k • W a l r t h g g i i l d a y in u o u s t i n n g s i n u i s • C o n a c c r u a • Z o d i A hike through a H igh Arctic meadow. meadow.

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Kvitøya

Phippsoya Arctic Ocean

Moffen

Nordaustlandet

ALKEFJELLET

Spitsbergen

NY ALESUND

Barentsøya

LONGYEARBYEN

Greenland

Edgeøya

Sea

Svalbard

Itinerary | July 8 - 22, 2010 Day 1

Day 9

Embarkation Day –

Sundneset,

Longyearbyen

Dolerittneset

Day 2

Day 10

14th of July

Rosenbergdalen,

spitsbergen in de dept pth h

Glacier, Ny Alesund,

Diskobukta

15 days in the Arctic

Hornsund

People have have been visiting t he islands for 400 years to hunt , fish and mine. It wasn’t until 1925, when an international treaty recognized Norway’s claim to sovereignty, that concerted efforts were made to protect the islands’ unique creatures and habitat. Reindeer have been brought bac back k from the edge of extinction, polar polar bears are are now protected, and large tracts of tundra have been designated reserves

Lilliehookbreen

Day 11

Day 3

Hamburgbukta,

Smeerenburg

Isbukta

Day 4

Day 12

Monacobreen,

Gashamna,

Worsleyneset,

Isbjornhamna,

Moffen Island

Brepollen

Day 5

Day 13

Phippsoya, Parryoya

Bourbonhamna,

Day 6

Calypsobyen

Kramerpynten,

Day 14

Andreeneset

Poolepynten,

Day 7 Vibubukt a, Torelln orellnese ese

to prot ect t he native flora. You w ill be immersed in t he

Day 8

results resul ts of the preservation preservation efforts during this complete

Alkefjellet,

Sval valbard bard experience that encom passes Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen, the

Sparraneset

Alkhornet Day 15 Depart Depa rt for hom e from Longyearbyen Per person prices f rom $6,290 – see page 28 for details.

Seven Islands, Nordaustlandet, Kvitoya, Edgeoya and smaller outlying islands. From From polar desert s to polar ice caps, encounter the drama of human exploration and politics. See polar bear and and w alrus in their natural habitat. Hike, cruise and wonder at breath-taking vistas in this Arctic para paradise. dise.

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g e n s b e r g t s a n d S p i t c e l a d • I c n a a l n e e n g n G r e k i n i k e r n e • E a s t g • H n n i s s i u u r c h a c c a • Z o d i e w a t c if e ld l i f d l i w e c e e d g • I c •

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Greenland is home to 40% of the world’ss musk oxen populatio n. world’


Greenland Sea

Greenland (Kalaallit Nunaat)

Svalbard Spitsbergen LONGYEARBYEN

Scoresby Sund A

R C T I C C I R C

Atlantic Ocean

L E

Denmark Strait

REYKJAVIK

Iceland Westman Islands

spitsbergen, easst ern gr ea gree een n land and,, iceland Itinerary | J July uly 22 - Augu Augusst 4, 2010 Three countries, three versions of the Arctic – this is the

Day 1

Day 13

expedition exped ition to choose if you w ant to imm erse yourself yourself in

Embarkation Day –

Westman Islands

four centuries cent uries of Arct ic exploration. The voyage voyage will begin

Longyearbyen

(Vestmannaeyjar),

in Spitsbergen, Nor w ay ay,, the t he archetypal Arctic, a paradise paradise

Days Day s 2 to 4

of t undra and ice, inhabited inhabited by polar bears, bears, w alr alrus us and

Exploring

Day 14

seabirds. When you reach Eastern Eastern Greenland, you’ll

Spitsbergen

Depart Depa rt for hom e from

encounter the Arct ic on a grand scale. scale. The world’s highest concentration of musk oxen; the largest ice sheet in the Northern Hemisphere; and the longest fjord complex in the w orld await your visit. Your exploration of t he Westman Islands (Vestm ana anaeyjar eyjar)) of Iceland w ill be as shrouded in the m ists of tim e as a Norse saga. saga. The land land of fire and ice provides a sharp contrast t o Greenland and Spitsbergen, Spitsbergen,

Days Day s 5 to 6

Iceland

Reykjavik, Iceland

Greenland Sea Days 7 to 10 Eastern Greenland


Days 11 to 12 Denmark Strait

and a dramatic dramatic e nd t o your voyage.

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n o o i i t t i d e x p e i e : f : e r b n i n t t a r t n u i t • I n s g g r e h c e b • I c d e p t h n - d d i n n a a l n e e ic • G r e c t i c a n A r c i a d a n a • C

M oments of contemplation are inevitable inevitable when confronted by t he vast Arctic landscape.


Iceland Denmark Strait

Greenland (Kalaa (K alaallit llit Nunaat)

Baffin Bay

REYKJAVIK

UUMMANNAQ TASIILAQ

ILULISSAT

Baffin Island

Davis Strait SISIMUIT

PANGNIRTUNG NANORTALIK Atlantic Ocean

A RC TIC CIRCLE

IQALUIT

Monumental Island

Labrador Sea

iceland, greenland & the canad anadia ian n arc arctt ic

Itinerary | Aug Augus ustt 3 - 20, 2010 Day 1

Days 11 to 12

Overnight in

Baffin Bay

Reykjavik, Iceland

Days 13 to 16

The contrast between high-latitude Greenland and its

Day 2

Baffin Island,

lower latitudes will help you understand why t hat w ily real real

Embarkation Day

Canada

estate developer Erik Erik the Red named the ice-capped island

Day 3

Day 17

Greenland. Greenla nd. You’ll visit w hat rem ains of Erik’s estate and sail

At sea

Disembark Iqaluit.

Ilulissat Fjord, designated by UNESCO UNESCO as a World H eritage Site. The glacier at the head of the fjord produces more

Days Day s 4 to 6 Eastern Greenland

icebergs than any other in the Northern Hemisphere. The finale of the voya voyage ge is Canada’s Canada’s Baffi Baffi n Island, a mecca for art lovers and base-jumpers alike.

Day 7 At sea Days 8 to 10 Western Greenla Greenland nd

Overnight in Ottawa, Canada Day 18 Depart Depa rt for hom e Per person prices f rom $6,290 – see page 28 for details.

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arctic 2010 datees an d ra dat ratt es

0 1 0 2 c c i i t a r c e n t u e u r e v d a i s : n o o i t p o

4 9 5 n g : $ i n K a y a k 1 9 5 n g : $ p i n • C a m

Please note that these prices are guaranteed

•

against fuel price increases. No fuel surcharge will be applied.

pg

tr i p n a m e

da t e

da y s

price s

50 Years Years of Victor Victo r y 12

NORTH POLE

JUL 9 – JUL 23 / 10

15

Kapitan Khlebnikov

TW IN

M IN I SUITE

SUITE

VICTORY

ARKTIKA

CHARTER FLIGHT

$22, 690

$25, 290

$31, 390

$32,390

$33,390

$1,650

TRIPLE

TW IN

SUITE

CORNER SUITE

CHARTER FLIGHT

SPECIAL GUEST

14

NORTHW EST PASSAGE

JUL 18 –A – AUG 5 /1 / 10

19

$16,490

$21,990

$24,990

$28,290

$1,650

ANDREW LAMBERT

16

TANQUARY FJORD

AUG 3 –A –AUG 18 /1 /10

16

$13,990

$18,790

$21,390

$23,990

$1,650

BBC FILM CREW

18

ELL LLE ESMER MERE E ISLA ISLAND ND AND GREENLAND

AUG 16 –A – AUG 31 / 10 10

16

$13,990

$18,790

$21,390

$23,990

$1,650

N/A

TRIPLE SHARED FACILITIES

TWIN SHARED FACILITIES

TWIN SEMIPRIVATE FACILITIES

TWIN PRIVATE FACILITIES

SUPERIOR

SUITE

COOK SUITE

CHARTER FLIGHT

Akademik Ioffe 20

INTROD INTR ODUC UCTI TION ON TO SPITSBERGEN

JUN 14 – JU JUN 21 / 10 10

8

•

$2,690

$3,790

$4,190

$4,590

$4,990

$5,390

$5,690

N/A

20

INTROD INTR ODUC UCTI TION ON TO SPITSBERGEN

JUN 21 –J – JUN 28 / 10 10

8

•

$2,690

$3,790

$4,190

$4,590

$4,990

$5,390

$5,690

N/A

20

SPITSBERGEN EXPLORER

JUN 28 – JU JUL 8 / 10 10

11

•

$4,490

$5,890

$6,390

$6,890

$7,390

$7,690

$8,390

N/A

22

SPITSBERGEN I N DEPTH

JUL 8 –J – JUL 22 /1 / 10

15

•

$6,290

$8,190

$8,8 90

$9,590

$10,290

$10,790

$11,690

N/A

24

SPITSBE SPITS BERG RGEN, EN, EAS EASTE TERN RN GREENLAND & ICELAND

JUL 22 –A –AUG 4 /1 / 10

14

•

$4,990

$6,990

$7,390

$7,890

$8,390

$8,790

$9,490

N/A

26

ICELAND ICEL AND,, GREE GREENLA NLAND ND AND AND THE CANADIAN ARCTIC

AUG 3 – AU AUG 20 / 10 10

18

•

$6,290

$8,190

$8,890

$9,590

$10,290

$10,790

$11,690

$825





SUPERIOR

SUITE

COOK SUITE

Akademik Akad emik Sergey Vav Vavilov ilov 20


JUL 4 – JU JUL 14 / 10 10

11

•

$4,490

$5,890

$6,390

$6,890

$7,390 $7 ,390

$7,690 $7 ,690

$8,390

20


JUL 14 – JU JUL 24 / 10 10

11

•

$4,490

$5,890

$6,390

$6,890

$7,390 $7 ,390

$7,690 $7 ,690

$8,390

20


JUL 24 –A –AUG 3 / 10 10

11

•

$4,490

$5,890

$6,390

$6,890

$7,390 $7 ,390

$7,690 $7 ,690

$8,390

20


AUG 3 – AU AUG 13 / 10 10

11

•

•

$4,490

$5,890

$6,390

$6,890

$7,390 $7 ,390

$7,690 $7 ,690

$8,390

20

SPITSBERGEN EXPL OR ORER

AU G 13 – AU AU G 2 3 / 10 10

11

•

•

$4,490

$5,890

$6,390

$6,890

$7,390 $7 ,390

$7,690 $7 ,690

$8,390

The July 24, 2010 departure aboard Akademik Sergey Vavilov – Spitsbergen Explorer – has a phot ography

focus with special guest Paul Goldstein.

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arctic 2010 inclusions E xpedition Rates for Arctic 2010 include:

also included during expeditions on board akademik ioffe and akademik sergey vavilov: •

In Svalbard, if arrival is the day prior to embarkation, group transfer to a hotel, then to the ship from the hotel on the day

on all ships, rates include: •

Shipboard Shipb oard accommodation w ith daily housekeeping. housekeeping.

•

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your

of embarka embarkation. tion. •

to t he tow n of Longyearbyen Longyearbyen for independent exploration, exploration, t hen at 4 PM , a group transfer fr om a pre-arrange pre-arranged d location to the ship.

voyage. (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in

(Luggage (Lugg age will be delivered to the ship directly f rom t he airport.) airport.)

advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.) •

All shore landings per the daily program.

•

Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition

•

All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program.

•

Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and Special Guests as scheduled.

•

Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage.

•

A pair of w aterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings.

•

A Quark Expeditions parka – yours to keep.

•

Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.

•

Hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin.

•

Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and

•

•

•

All luggage handling aboard ship.

•

Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person.

•

In Resolute, Resolute, group transfer from the ship to t he airport. airport.

•

In Ottawa, group transfer from the airport to the host hotel.

•

1 night pre and 1 night post-expedition hotel accommodation during the Iceland, Greenland, and the Canadian Arctic voyage only.

rates do not include: •

•

flights must be purchased in conjunction with the expedition. The applicable per-person cost is indicated on the dates and rates and pages. •

Passport and visa expenses.

•

Government arrival and departure taxes.

•

Any meals ashore ashore wit h the exception of breakfast at the host hotel before embarka embarkation. tion. Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.

•

Excess baggage charges.

•

Laundry, bar, beverage and other per sonal charges.

each day’s day’s prog ram.

•

Telecommunications charges.

1 night pre- and and 1 night post-expe post-expedition dition hotel accommoda accommodation, tion,

•

The voluntary voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage voyage for Hospit ality

All helicopter transfers and aerial aerial sightseeing accord according ing to

Team members, ship’s crew and Expedition Team members.

including breakfast. •

On embarkation embarkation day, day, group transfer from t he host hotel t o the airport airpo rt and from the airport to t he ship.

•

Any airfare. For For some depa departures, rtures, economy seats on our charter

•

also included during expeditions on board kapitan khlebnikov and 50 years of victory: •

In Reykjavik, Reykjavik, group transfer from the ship t o the airport on day of disembarka disembarkation. tion.

All m iscella iscellaneous neous service t ax axes es and port cha charges rges throughout the program.

In Reykja Reykjavik, vik, group transfer from t he host hotel t o the ship on the day of embarka embarkation. tion.

an informative Arctic Reader. •

In Svalbard Svalbard,, group transfers fr om t he ship to t he airport airport on the day of disembarkation.

Leader, including shore landings and other activities. •

In Svalbard, if arrival is on the day of embarkation, group transfer

On disembarkation disembarkation day, day, group transfer from the ship t o the airport and from the airport to the hotel.

•

On icebreakers, icebreakers, any any helicopter fl ying tim e in excess of that off ered for t he group w ill be charged charged at an hourly rate rate t o be announced announced on board.

antarctica

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“ Everywhere you look the vista is more awesome than the lastt – incredibl las incredible. e. T hank you to the entire crew and staff for a momentous time in Antarctica. ” – M arg argare arett G., G. , USA

Awesome ome and inspiri inspiring. ng. Adds Ad ds “ Awes a whole new perspective to my understanding of the planet. ” – Terry W., U.K.

“ I would have to say that for me personally, the only grief was simply in leaving the Ice. I could have stayed for several months more m ore..” – Obe L ., USA

W hale bones lie lie bleaching bleaching on th e shore, unnot iced by human and penguins alike.


y o o k e r y r o n n i u g n o r P e o n g s e e i n E m p e r n g h t s a o o l s i g t a a i i t t i r s s e i v A e s • u r e t u e n d e d • E x t e v o y a g e a d v e n a a r r e E k a n e e o f a c e b r I c n a, • E n d d i n d e a • S l l l e ie S c a r d l i e u J t • W e d s a l g u e i a 0 1 0 • S p e c o 2 6, 2 3 t o l, 1 r e w e l l, b o e t w F r e O c t o r e e t e s t P 0 1 0 a l g u e i a e r 7, 2 b m • S p e c e v o N o 5 t o o b e r 2 O c t o

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Snow Hill Island Em peror Penguin rookery in th e Weddell Sea.


Argentina

USHUAIA

Drake Passage

A

N T A R C T I C C I R C L E Adelaide

Atlantic Ocean

Anvers Island

Island

South Shetland Islands

Antarctic Peninsula

Snow Hill Island Weddell Sea

emperor penguins Snow H ill Island Safari Safari

Kapitan Khlebnikov is sailing sailing tw ice to t he Snow Snow Hill Island rookery in 2010 2010 – and then never again. Due to t he thickness of the ice in the Weddell Sea at this time of year, only a polar-class polar-class icebreaker icebreaker m akes this visit possible. If you want to see fluffy Emperor Penguin chicks tended by adults marching to and from the sea, don’t delay. Book a cabin on one of these two End of an Era voyages.

Itinerary | Two departures Day 1

Days 8 to 11

Ushuaia,, Argent ina Ushuaia

The Antarctic

Day 2 Embarkation Day Days Day s 3 to 4 Crossing the Drake Passage Days Day s 5 to 7 Snow Hill Island

Animal Ambassador Julie Scardina Scardina of Sea World w ill be

Emperor Penguin

special guest aboard the Oct ober 13 to 26, 2010 2010 departure.

rookery

Peter Fretwell, mapping specialist for the British Antarctic

Peninsula Days 12 to 13 Crossing the Drake Passage Day 14 Disembark Ushuia, Argentina Per person prices f rom $15,290 – see pages 44-45 for 44-45 for details.

Survey, will be special guest aboard the October 25 to November Novem ber 7, 7, 2010 2010 departu re. Learn more mo re about Julie Juli e and Peter on pages 8 and 9.

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h e o t h g e t o a y o v a r a l l l S e a o f a n E W e d d e n n • E n d r e e t s a g i a e d e a G e o r g i t t e s s i h h t v v u o m S • d o s e l d a n d s l a a n d s n t I s a s l a h p e e c h I s c l i w • E d n h S a io n s t h a t i o • S o u c h s t a c r a e s e e e r o t e n g • R e m s e e i n g h t s s i g l o n a a i i r e t o e • A h a c k l e S n a h h t h J o n a l w i t t h • S a i l

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King Penguin s, St. Andr ew’ ew’ss Bay, South G eorgia.


Falkland Islands (Islas (Isla s M alvinas)

South Georgia Island

Atlantic Ocean

STANLEY

USHUAIA

Elephant Island

Princess Martha Coast

Weddell Sea

Antarctic Peninsula

Itinerary | November 6 D ecember 5, 201 2 010 0

weddell sea & sout outh h ge georgi orgiaa

Day 1

Day 23

Overnight in

At sea

Ushuaia,, Argent ina Ushuaia Day 2

South Georgia Georgia::

Embarkation Day

Drygalski Fjord,

Days Day s 3 to 4

Endurance C el elebra ebrating ting the t he H ero eroes es of Endurance

At sea Days Day s 5 to 7 Elephant Island and

In addition to being Kapitan Khlebnikov’s End of an Era voyage

Antarctic Peninsula

to the eastern coast of the Weddell Sea, this expedition will

Days 8 to 11

mark the 94th anniversa anniversary ry of rescue of the crew of Endurance .

The Weddell Sea

You’ll sail the “ Sha Shackleton ckleton triangle” from Elepha Elephant nt Island to the t he Weddell Sea and on to South Georgia. There, you will raise a glass to Ernest Shackleton Shackleton,, “ The Boss,” and his great failure that ult imately became became his greatest success success!!

Days Day s 24 t o 26

St. Andrew ’s Bay, Bay, Grytviken Days Day s 27 t o 28 At sea Day 29 Disembark in Stanley. Overnight in Santiago, Chile

Days 12 to 17 Princess M artha Coast Coast

Day 30 Depart Depa rt for hom e from Santiago

Days Day s 18 to 2 0

Opportunities to encounter wildlife in its natural habitat

The Weddell Sea

abound during t his voyage. You’ll visit remot e Emperor Penguin

Days Day s 21 t o 22

rookeries in t he Weddell Sea. Sea. On South Georgia Georgia,, you’ll you’ ll explore

South Sandwich

King Penguin Penguin rookeries ro okeries as well we ll as Macaroni and Chinst Chinst rap

Islands

Per person prices f rom $21,990 – see pages 44-45 for 44-45 for details.

Penguin colonies. colon ies. You’ll fly in helicopt ers and cruise in Zodiacs. You’ ll sip champagne and tramp t he sea ice. If you dre am of exploring an Antarctica few hav have e seen, or w ill again, again, this expedition is for you. Historian Jonathan Shackleton, Sir Ernest’s cousin, will be

Your Next Steps

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io n g a t i o i g u m n a v c c r r i c c i a s e m r a f a n E o ic a d c t i c n a s t a r c a • E o m C o o f A n t t o n a h P a • n s u l a S e a P e n i n c c i i t • R o s s c c r a a t a n g n e S • A s e e i n g h t s s i g n d s e n l a a i i r e • A m u • A la n a n d s l a A l l a ie I s e i r a u D o u g q – t s e • M a c a l G u c i a • S p e

M inke whales patrol the base of an ice shelf. shelf.


Falkland Islands (Islas (Is las M alvinas)

A

STANLEY

N T A R C

West Antarctica

T I C

C I R

C L E

Argentina Drake Passage

Antarctic Peninsula Bellingshausen Sea

Peter I Island

SOUTH POLE

Phantom Coast

East Antarctica Ross Ice Shelf

Bay of Whales

MCMURDO STN.

McMurdo Sound

Amundsen Sea Ross Sea

HOBART

Southern Ocean

Tasmania

epic antarctica via the Phantom Coast and the Ross Sea

Australia

Itinerary | December 3 January 3, 2011 Day 1

Days 16 to 24

Overnight in

The Ross Sea

Santiago, Chile This will be the last time that the icebreaker Kapitan

Day 2

Khlebnikov w ill sail half-w half-w ay around around Ant arctica. Only 112 112

Embarkation Day –

adventurers adv enturers w ill be able to participate in t his End of an Era

Falklands Fa lklands (M alvinas)

voyage voy age of t he most famous Antarctic passenger vessel in history. You’ll visit penguin rookeries and cruise in Zodiacs among ice floes w here seals seals lounge in the Antarctic summer sun. The icebreaker will push southward, across the Antarctic Circle, Circ le, to ent er a world of continuous daylight. In the Ross Sea,, you’ll visit t he historic huts of the golden age of Sea Antarctic exploration.

Days Day s 3 to 4 At sea Days Day s 5 to 8 Antarctic Peninsula Days 9 to 15

Days Day s 25 t o 27 At sea Days Day s 28 t o 29 M acqua acquarie rie Island Days Day s 30 t o 31 At sea Day 32 Depart Depa rt for hom e from Hobart, Australia

The Phantom Coast and Amundsen Sea

Emmy-winning wildlife cinematographer Doug Allan will


be aboard this expedition. Learn more on page 9.

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a n s u l a i n ic P e n i c t c c r a a t h e A n s o f t h ig h t s g i p s l h g g i l l l s h i p • H n g, i n • S m a c a m p , g n n i in g k a n e e r i n a i n a l k a y t a n n o o u i i t o p m • O n g a n d n r y s k i i i r ie s t i e n u o c o o k e r r o n n i o s s - c u c r o g • P e n n g s i n u i s c r u c a a i d o • Z

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In Ant arctica, the view from a summit of a hill rewards the active traveler.


Argentina

USHUAIA Atlantic Ocean

Drake Passage

A

N T A R C T I C

Adelaide Island

C I R

C

L E

Anvers Island

Antarctic Peninsula South Shetland Islands

antarctic explorer Discovering the Peninsula

This is the Ant arctic expedition to choose if you have have never visited Ant arctica arctica.. You’ll lea leave ve t he ship usuall usually y t w ice a day to explore t he highlights of the Peninsula. Peninsula. Visit Visit penguins

Itinerary | M ult ultiple iple depar departt ure uress Day 1

Days 9 to 10

Overnight in a hotel

The Drake Passage

in Ushuaia, Argentina Day 2


Embarkation Day

Ushuaia,, Argent ina Ushuaia

rookeries, watch for w hales and and admire seals lazing lazing on ice floes. You’ll feel salt spray on your f ace as the Zodia Zodiac c w eav eaves es around grounded icebergs. You could take a polar plunge or

Days Day s 3 to 4 The Drake Passage

climb a craggy hill for a panoramic panoramic view of an icy harbor. harbor. This This

Days Day s 5 to 8

voyage lets you choose the level of activity and the adventure

The Antarctic

option t hat m eets your expectations. You have multiple

Peninsula and the

departures from w hich to choose and and a selection of ships

South Shetland

unequaled in the Antarctic.

Day 11


Islands

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e c l e r c ic C i r c t i c r c a a t n A s h e ig h t s g h l i g o s s t h h i g • C r o a a l u s n n io n s i o ic P e n i c t i c a r c n g o p t n i p • A n t a m a c n g s i n u i s n g a n d k i n a c c r u o d i a Z • • K a y a 2 0 1 1 – e B a y it e g u e r i t g c h 1 2, c r a • M a r M o y 2 6 t o u a r y u o c u s • F e b r p h y f o a a r g o o t P h o

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Cross the Antarctic Circle and enter a world of continuous daylight.


Argentina

USHUAIA

A N T A R C T I C C I R C L E

Atlantic Ocean

Drake Passage

Anvers Island

Adelaide Island


Antarctic Peninsula

Weddell Sea

crossing the circle Southern Expedition

Enjoy Enj oy an extended Peninsula Peninsula expedition that w ill cross the Antarctic Circle into the southern land of the midnight sun. You’ll visit a research st ation and explore M arguerite Bay. Bay.


Days 11 to 12


Northbound along

in Ushuaia, Argentina

the Peninsula

Day 2

Days 13 to 14

Embarkation Day

The Drake Passage

Days Day s 3 to 4

Day 15

The Drake Passage


Denizens of penguin rookeries will amuse you. Seals will show you how to relax as they laze on ice floes in bays defined by walls of ice.

Days Day s 5 to 8 Crossing Cross ing the Ant arctic Circle Circle is an achie achievement vement w orthy of

Exploring the

recognition, as m ost Peninsula expeditions expeditions do not reac reach h

Peninsula and South

66°33’ S. You w ill receive a certifi certificate cate to com mem orate your

Shetland Islands

accomplishment and a glass of champagne to sip! There is

Days 9 to 10

a story behind every name on the map of Antarctica. The

The Antarctic Circle

Ushuaia,, Argent ina Ushuaia Per person prices f rom $6,490 – see pages 44-45 for 44-45 for details.

Expedition Team will recount many of them. Choose this expedition exped ition if you want t o be the hero of your own st ory! Photographer Paul Paul Goldstein w ill be aboard the February 26 to March 12, 2011 departure. See page 8 to learn more

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ic a c t i c a r c a ia l A n t a i t n e s e s n t e a g i a r g • Q u i n h G e o t h n a s ) v i n • S o u a l v M s a a l s s I I n g s i n a n d s ( u i s s l a d I s c c r u n a a i a a l d k k o l Z a • • F k o k a y a t o n n s o o i i t g u i n p • O n g P e n • K i n An adolescent Gentoo turns its back on the past.

42 | 43


Argentina

USHUAIA

Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)

Drake Passage

A N T A R C T I C C I R C

L E

STANLEY

Adelaide Island

Anvers Island


Antarctic Peninsula

Atlantic Ocean

Weddell Sea

South Georgia

explorers’ quest via the th e Antarctic An tarctic Peninsula, Falkla Falkland ndss (Malv (M alvinas inas)) and South Sout h G eorg eorgia ia


Days 12 to 13


At sea

in Ushuaia, Argentina

Days 14 to 17

Three different environments, seven penguin species and

Day 2

The Antarctic

diverse landscapes landscapes make make t his expedition t he quintessent ial

Embarkation Day

Peninsula and South

Antarctic experience. Antarctica’s diversity is best appreciated on longer voyages. In the Falklands (Malvinas), Zodiacs will

Day 3 At sea

zip you ashore to hike w here Kelp Geese graze graze and M agella agellanic nic Penguins guard their burrow s. On South Georgia Georgia,, you’ll visit King Penguin Penguin rookeries and the grav grave e of Sir Ernest Ernest Sha Shackleton. ckleton. Abandoned whaling stations will become subjects of

Days Day s 4 to 5

Shetland Islands Days 18 to 19 The Drake Passage

Falkland Fa lkland Islands Isl ands

Day 20

(Islas Malvinas)


photographs. Deception Island, Neko Harbour and Paradise

Days Day s 6 to 7

Harbour are names that conjure iconic images of the Antarctic

At sea

Peninsula. You’ll be awestruck by the towering, glacier-capped

Days 8 to 11

mountains rising from a brilliant blue sea, dotted with ice

South Georgia

Ushuaia,, Argent ina Ushuaia Per person prices f rom $7,890 – see pages 44-45 for 44-45 for details.

floes. If you plan plan t o visit the sev seventh enth continent only once, this is the expedition to choose, because you do and see more than on shorter voyages.

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antarctica 2010–11 dates and rates

c a i c i t c c r a a t a n n t u e u r e e v d a o n s : i o o p t i

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P lea lease se note that t hat th es esee prices are guaranteed guaranteed against fuel price pr ice increases. increases. N o fuel surcharge willl be applied. wil app lied.

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$15,290

$19, 790

$23,590

$24, 990

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JULIE SCARDINA

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14

$15,290

$ 19, 790

$ 23,590 $2

$ 24, 990 $2

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PETER FRETWELL

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NOV 6 – DEC 5 / 10

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$28, 990 $2

$34,790 $3

$36, 690 $3

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JONATHAN SHACKLETON

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DEC 3 – JAN 3 / 11

32

$24,990

$ 33, 790 $3

$ 39,890 $3

$ 41, 990 $4

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12

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40

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JAN 26 26 –F –FEB 9/ 9 / 11 11

15

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$10,190

$10,790

$12, 190

$12,890

$13, 790

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DEC 29 –J –JAN 17 / 11

20

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$14,190

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$16, 890

$17,890

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FEB 8 –F –FEB 27 / 11

20

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SUPERIOR

SUITE

COOK SUITE

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ANTARCTIC EXPLORER

DEC 4 –D – DEC 15 /1 /10

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JAN 1– 1– JA JAN 12 12 /1 / 11

12

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$9, 390

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JAN 11 11– JA JAN 22 22 / 11

12

•

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$7, 790

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$9, 390

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FEB 3 –F – FEB 14 / 11

12

•

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40

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FEB 26 –M – M AR AR 12/ 11 11

15

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$9, 490

$10,190

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40

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JAN 21 21– FEB 4/ 4/ 11 11

15

•

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$10,790

$12, 190

$12,890

$13, 790

$14,990

40

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FEB 13 – FE FEB 27 / 11 11

15

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$12, 190

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NOV 16 –D –DEC 5 /1 /10

20

•

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$10, 690

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$13, 190

$13,790

$14, 890

$15,990

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DEC 14 –J –JAN 2 /1 /11

20

•

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$14, 890

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The February 26, 2011 departure aboard Akademik Sergey Vavilov – Crossing the Circle – has a photography

focus with special guest Paul Goldstein.

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NOV 11– NO NOV 22 /1 / 10

12

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$10,990

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ANTARCTIC EXPLORER

FEB 24 –M –M AR AR 7/ 11 11

12

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$8,590

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40

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FEB 11– FE FEB 25/ 11 11

15

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$12,990

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EXPLORERS' QUEST

NOV 21– DEC 10 / 10

20

$9,890

$13, 990

$19,990

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JAN 24 – FEB 12/ 11

20

$12,690

$17, 990

$25,290

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LOW ER DECK TWIN

C lipper Adventurer Adventurer

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NOV 5 – NOV 16 / 10

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DEC 13 – DEC 23 / 10

11

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JAN 9 – JAN 19 / 11

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JAN 18 – JAN 28 / 11

11

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JAN 27 – FEB 6 / 11

11

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FEB 5 – FEB 15 / 11

11

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FEB 14 – FEB 24 / 11

11

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FEB 23 – M AR 6 / 11

12

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NOV 25 – DEC 14 / 10

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DEC 22 – JAN 10 / 11

20

$11, 290

$14,590

$15, 290

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$16, 990

$18,490

$21,990

LOW ER DECK TWIN

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CAPTAIN'S DECK TWIN

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NOV 9 –N –NOV 20 /1 /10

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11

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DEC 18 – DE DEC 28 / 10 10

11

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11

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11

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11

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11

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$10,690

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12

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20

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20

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* Ka Kayaking yaking on Orlova’s 11 11-day -day voyages $595

new year’s eve at the end of the world Welcome in 2011 2011 in Ushuaia at at a party op en only t o

champagne toast at midnight, followed by a dessert buffet.

adventurers aboard aboard Quark voyages: voyages: Decem ber 18 t o 28,

To learn more about Quark’s exclusive December 31, 2010,

2010 and and January 1 t o 12, 2011 2011. Part Part y goers w ill enjoy a

New Year’s Year’s Eve Eve Party Party at t he End of the World visit

w elcome cocktail, cocktail, three-cours three-course e dinner w ith w ine, and and a

quarkexpeditions.com/party2010.

antarctica 2010-2011 inclusions E xpedition R ates for for Antarc Ant arctica tica 2010-2011 include:

also included during expeditions on board kapitan khlebnikov: •

All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day’s program.

on all ships, rates include: •

•

An additional hotel night in Santiago on the final night of The

One night pre-expedition pre-expedition hotel accomm oda odation tion w ith breakfast,

Weddell Sea and South Georgia: Celebrating the Heroes of

as indicated indicated in t he itinerary. (The (The number of guests per room

Endurance ,

is the same as cabin occupancy occupancy on the ship. Due t o limit ed

to t he hotel.

including a group transfer from Santiago airport

availability, travelers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated accommoda ted in st anda andard rd rooms at the hotel.)

rates do not include:

•

Shipboard Shipb oard accommodation w ith daily housekeeping. housekeeping.

•

•

All breakfasts, lunches and dinners on board throughout your

flights must be purchased in conjunction with the expedition.

voyage. (Please inform us of any dietary requirements as far in

The applicable per-person cost is indicated on the dates and

advance as possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ galleys cannot

rates pages.

Any airfare. For some departures, economy seats on group

prepare kosher meals.)

•

Passport and visa expenses.

•

All shore landings per the daily program.

•

Government arrival and departure taxes.

•

Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition

•

Any meals ashore ashore wit h the exception of breakfast at the host

Leader, including shore landings and other activities.

hotel before embarka embarkation. tion.

•

All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program.

•

Baggage, cancellation and medical travel insurance.

•

Formal and informal presentations by our Expedition Team and

•

Excess baggage charges.

•

Laundry, bar, beverage and other per sonal charges.

•

Telecommunications charges.

•

The voluntary voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage voyage for Hospit ality

guest speakers as scheduled. •

Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage.

•

A pair of w aterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings.

•

A Quark Expeditions parka – yours to keep.

•

Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock.

•

Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin.

offered for t he group will be charged charged at an hourly rate rate t o be

•

Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and

announced on board.

Team members, ship’s crew and Expedition Team members. •

On icebreakers, icebreakers, any any helicopter fl ying tim e in excess of t hat

an informative Antarctic Reader. •

Group transfers transfers from the hotel t o the ship at the em barka barkation tion port, and from the ship t o the local airport on disembarkation. disembarkation.

•

All m iscella iscellaneous neous service t ax axes es and port cha charges rges throughout the program.

•

All luggage handling aboard ship.

•

Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of $100,000 per person. person.


our co our comm mmiit ment t o environmental responsibility As an active member of the t he Ass A ssocia ociation tion of Arctic Arctic Ex E xpedition C ruis ruisee O pera perators tors

Through fund-raising effort s aboard our vessels, our t rav ravelers elers provide thousands of dollars of financial support to a number of not-for-profit organizations that work to protect polar

(AECO (AEC O ) and of the Int erna ernational tional

heritage sites, w ildli ildlife fe and the envir environment. onment. Also, w e provide

Associa Ass ociation tion of Antarctica Ant arctica Tour

logistical support for research research studies designed to cont ribute

O perators (IAA (IAAT T O ), we we adhere to

to our scientific understanding of the Arctic and Antarctica.

stringent guidelines designed to ensure

Polar Ambassador Program

that the polar regions will remain

You needn’t hav have e traveled to the Arct ic or Antarctica t o

pristine for generations to come.

be a Polar Polar Ambassador. Ambassador. Anyone Anyone w ho underst ands that t he polar regions are a bellwether for the health of the planet, and who takes action to protect its unique biological and geological attributes, is a Polar Polar Ambassador. Ambassador. It is only the cumulative cumula tive effect of indivi individual dual efforts that w ill ensure ensure t he protection and conservation conservation of the highest la latitudes titudes for future generations.

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The following st atement corresponds with the paper used in the manufacturing of this brochure, Chorusart: acid free and element al chlorine chlorine free , Chorusart Chorusart and Burgo shine bright in their commitment to t he environment. environment. Proof Proof is the award of FSC certification which identifies raw materials originating in forests run according to correct principles in full respect for high environmental, social and economic standards at all stages of production. Chorusart contains 50% recy recycled cled content including including 25% post consumer waste.

our fleet: icebreakers & ice-strengthened vessels For many, the unique fe atures of t he icebreaker 50 Years

Polar Adventure Ships: Ice-strength Icestrength ened vessel vesselss

of Victory are Victory are reason enough t o sail aboard aboard t he vessel.

Our fleet of five Polar Adventure Ships ranges from the

Nuclear power drives 75,000 horsepower through ice up

Scandinavian cool of Ocean Nova to Nova to the elegance of Clipper

to t hree met ers (10 (10 feet ) thick. The onboard helicopter is

Adventurer . The The sist er ships Akademik Sergey Vavilov and Vavilov and

the workhorse of the Russian Arctic – an MI-8. Although

Akademik Ioffe are Ioffe are renowned for their stability. Lyubov

the ship is Arkt ikaika-class, class, Victory Victory is is unlike any of her

Orlova provides Orlova provides comfort at the end of a day of adventure.

sister ships. She is without equal.

Each Ea ch vessel has has a character character all its ow n, making no t w o

Icebreakers

Kapitan Khlebnikov , on the other hand, has a storied

expeditions alik alike. e.

reputation at both ends of the planet. Since this icebreaker was outfitted as an expedition vessel, the ship has accrued a string of unpara unparalleled lleled first s. The first and only passenger vessel vess el to circu circumnavi mnavigate gate the Antarctic continent – t w ice – will return to icebreaking escort duties in March 2012. Until then, the legendary expedition expedition vessel will participate participate in End End of an Era voya voyages ges t o rem ote locales in the Arct ic and Antarctica.

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50 years of victory BRIDGE

Icebreaker

RADIO ROOM

BRIDGE DECK 4

4 8 6 4 2 10 1 1 1 1

The largest largest and m ost soph isticated nuclear-powered nuclear-powered

8

ELEVATOR CAPTAIN’S

icebreaker ever ever launched crushes crushes ice up t o 3 m eters

SALOON

7

5

CAPTAIN’S OFFICE

(10 feet) thick, yet you’ll hardly feel a thing. However, the

BRIDGE DECK 3

sound of mammot h slabs slabs of ice colliding with t he hull is 4 4

absolutely unforgettable!

2 0 8 6 4 2 0 8 6 4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2

22

LOUNGE

SHOP

BAR

ELEVATOR AFT MASSAGE

SALOON

VICTORY BAR

LIBRARY

C abi abins ns & Amenities 64 cabins

Single dining room

•

•

Victory Bar Bar w ith views

1 4

9 3

5 3 1 9 7 5 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2

6 6

4 2 0 6 6 6

8 6 5 5

4 5

2 0 5 5

19

BRIDGE DECK 2

48

GYM

of the bow

•

Aft Saloon is a multipurpose presentation

46

ELEVATOR

CHIEF

and party room

•

Lounge

Gym with w ind indows ows Elevator

•

•

Helicopter

Shop •

Indoor pool

• •

•

Tw o saunas

Massage therapist

CHIEF

SUPERINTENDENT

ENGINEER

• 1 6

9 7 5 5 5 5

3 1 5 5

9 4

7 4

•

Zodiacs

BRIDGE DECK 1

8 6 4 2 0 8 6 4 2 0 8 8 8 8 8 7 7 7 7 7

CLINIC RECEPTION VOLLEYBALL COURT

Ship Specifications

ELEVATOR

3 1 9 7 5 8 8 7 7 7

Staff & Crew:

140

Lifeboats: 4 fully enclosed

Passengers:

128

Propulsion: 2 nuclear

Length (m):

159.0

reactors – 75,000

Breadth (m):

30.0

Draft (m):

11.01

Ice Class:

LL1

1 9 7 6

BOW DECK

STERN

BOW POOL SAUNAS

horsepower MIDDLE DECK

Registered: In Russia by Rosatomflot

D ec eck k Pla P lan n i

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TWIN

M INI SUITE

VICTORY

ARKTIKA

SUITE

kapitan khlebnikov Icebreaker

BRIDGE & RADIO DECK

Kapit pit an Khlebnikov will retire as an The legendary Ka

expedition vessel in M arc arch h 2012. Look for the End of DECK 8

an Era Era icon. It denot es a voyage voyage or an element of a voyage that will never be repeated.

C abi abins ns & Amenities 54 cabins

•

Dining Dinin g room w ith unreserved seating seating

Lounge and Bar Shop

•

DECK 7

•

Indoor pool, gym, sauna

Helicopters

•

•

•

Auditorium

•

Zodiacs DECK 6

Ship Spec Specific ifications ations Staff & Crew:

70


Passengers:

112

Propulsion: Diesel-electric –

Length (m):

122.5

24,000 horsepower

Breadth (m):

26.5

Registered: In Russia by Fa Farr

Draft (m):

8.5

Ice Class:

LL3

DECK 5

Eastern Shipping Company

DECK 4

DECK 3

D ec eck k P la lan n i

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TW IN

SUITE

CORNER CORNER SUITE

ocean nova Polar Adventure Ship This Scandinavian vessel has parked in the ice of t he Weddell Sea and navigated navigated th e Antarctic Peninsula w ith unpara unparalleled lleled success. Cabin interior, lounge.

C abi abins ns & Amenities 38 cabins, some dedicated for single occupancy

•

Glass-enclosed Gla ss-enclosed observation lounge and present ation AUDITORIUM

room

•

Lounge and bar

•

BAR

Gift shop

OBSERVATION DECK

ZODIAC DECK

TOP DECK

Ship Spec Specific ifications ations

CAPTAIN LOUNGE

Staff & Crew:

38


Passengers:

73

Propulsion: Diesel – 2,000-

Length (m):

73.0

horsepower

Breadth (m):

11.0

Draft (m):

3.7

Ice Class:

1B

LIBRARY

6 1 4

4 1 4

2 1 4

0 1 4

8 0 4

6 0 4

4 0 4

2 0 4

5 1 4

3 1 4

1 1 4

9 0 4

7 0 4

5 0 4

3 0 4

1 0 4

BRIDGE

BRIDGE DECK 0 2 3

8 1 3

6 1 3

OFFICE

4 1 3

2 1 3

0 1 3

8 0 3

6 4 0 0 3 3

2 0 3

DINING ROOM

Registered: Bahamas

1 2 3

9 1 3

317

5 3 1 9 7 1 1 1 0 0 3 3 3 3 3

BUFFET

305

303

301

UPPER DECK BOOT ROOM

ZODIAC ACCESS

OFFICERS’ CABINS CLINIC

CHIEF ENGINEER

OFFICERS’ CABINS

MAIN DECK SHOP

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STERN

BOW

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LOWER DECK

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D ec eck k P la lan n TRIPLE

TWIN

DEDICATED SINGLE

akademik sergey vavilov Polar Adventure Ship These sister ships, Akademik Sergey Vavilov and Vavilov and Akademik Ioffe , w ere built to sail quietly quietly and to

Cabin interior, dining room.

be exceptionally stable, making them excellent expedition platforms.

C abi abins ns & Amenities RADIOROOM

50 cabins

•

Two presentation rooms

lounge and bar

•

•

Panoramic

Exercise Ex ercise room, sauna and and plunge pool

An elevator between decks 1 and 5

•

OBSERVATION LOUNGE/BAR

BRIDGE

•

DECK 6 METEOROLOGICAL LAB

Unparalleled stability 1 0 5

6 0 5

CHART ROOM

9 0 5

0 1 5

3 1 5

4 1 5

6 3 5

5 3 5

2 3 5

1 3 5

516 521

POOL SAUNA


LIBRARY

MEDICAL CLINIC

Staff & Crew:

53


Passengers:

104

Propulsion: diesel – 7,00 7,000 0

117.0

horsepower

Breadth (m):

18.03

Registered: Russia

Draft (m):

6.10

529

1 3 4 6 7 0 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Length (m):

Ice Class:

DECK 5

419 422

FORWARD OBSERVATION DECK

2 0 9 7 6 4 3 1 0 7 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

L1

434

DECK 4

331 STERN

AFTOBSERVATION DECK

EXPEDITION MUDROOM

330

6 0 3

329 328

0 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3

WC(F)

332

PASSENGER MUD ROOM

WC(M)

BOW RECEPTION

7 6 5 4 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

DININGHALL

DECK 3

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D ec eck k P la lan n TRIPLE (SHARED FACILITIES)

SUPERIOR

TWIN (SHARED FACILITIES)

SUITE

TWIN (SEMI-PRIVAT (SEMI-PRIVATE E FACILITIES)

COOK SUITE

TWIN (PRIVATE FACILITIES)

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akademik ioffe Polar Adventure Ship C abi abins ns & Amenities 55 cabins

•

and bar

Exercise Ex ercise room, sauna and and plunge pool

•

Two presentation rooms

An elevator between decks 1 and 5

•

Lounge •

•

Cabin interior, lounge.

Unparalleled Unpara lleled st ability

Ship Spec Specific ifications ations 0 8 6 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 6 6 6 6 6

Staff & Crew: Passengers:

53 109


BRIDGE 9 7 5 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 6 6 6 6

Propulsion: diesel – 7,00 7,000 0

117.0

horsepower

Breadth (m):

18.03

Registered: Russia.

Draft (m):

6.11

Ice Class:

L1

Length (m):

RADIOROOM

DECK 6 METEOROLOGICAL LAB

1 0 5

6 0 5

CHART ROOM

9 0 5

0 1 5

3 1 5

4 1 5

6 3 5

5 3 5

2 3 5

1 3 5

516 521

POOL SAUNA

LIBRARY

MEDICAL CLINIC

529

DECK 5

1 3 4 6 7 0 1 4 5 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

419 422

FORWARD OBSERVATION DECK

2 0 9 7 6 4 3 1 0 7 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

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434

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DECK 4

STERN

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6 0 3

BAR

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AFTOBSERVATION DECK

EXPEDITION MUDROOM

LOUNGE

PASSENGER MUD ROOM

WC(M) WC(F)

0 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 3 3 3

BOW RECEPTION

7 6 5 4 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3

DININGHALL

DECK 3

D ec eck k Pla P lan n TRIPLE (SHARED FACILITIES)

SUPERIOR

TWIN (SHARED FACILITIES)

SUITE

TWIN (SEMI-PRIVAT (SEMI-PRIVATE E FACILITIES)

COOK SUITE

TWIN (PRIVATE FACILITIES)

clipper adventurer Polar Adventure Ship These sister ships, Clipper Adventurer and Adventurer and Lyubov Orlova , have the same DNA, but are slightly different. Clipper Adventurer is Adventurer is elegant and sophisticated. Lyubov Orlova is Orlova is sporty, providing opportunities to camp and

Cabin interior, dining room.

kayak in the Antarctic Peninsula.

C abi abins ns & Amenities BRIDGE

61 cabins

•

Decks 4 and 5 hav have e ext erior access

with outside seating

•

Window-lined dining room

BRIDGE

• CLINIC

Multipurpose lounge and presentation room 2 bars

•

Shop

Exercise room

• •

•

Email and wireless Internet access

S UI TE

S UI TE

SUITE

401

OBSERVATION DECK

LIBRARY

•

Massage therapist

CAPTAINS DECK

PURSER’S

Ship Spec Specific ifications ations 72

Passengers:

120

Length (m):

100.1

Breadth (m):

16.3

Draft (m):

4.5

Ice Class:

1A

OFFICE

300

ROOM MAIN LOUNGE

DINING ROOM

Lifeboats: 4 fully enclosed Staff & Crew:

302

CLUB

304

311

309 307 307

RECEPTION

305 303 301

GIFT SHOP/

Propulsion: diesel – 5,280

UPPER DECK

MASSAGE ROOM

horsepower ZODIAC

8 6 4 2 0 8 6 4 2 0 8 6 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 2 2 2

BOARDING ROOMS

Registered: Bahamas

5 3 1 M 1 9 7 0 0 0 Y 1 9 7 5 3 1 9 7 5 1 0 0 2 2 2 G 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

MAIN DECK 6 4 0 8 1 1 2 4 1 1 0 6 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 STERN

BOW

3 1 0 5 0 5 1 9 7 9 7 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1

LOWER DECK

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D ec eck k P la lan n TRIPLE

SUPERIOR

LOWER DECK TWIN

DELUXE

M AIN DECK TWIN PORT PORTHOLE HOLE

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M AIN DECK TWIN WINDOW

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lyubov orlova Polar Adventure Ship C abi abins ns & Amenities 59 cabins

•

seating

M ultipurpos ultipurpose e presentation room

•

Spacious dining room with unreserved

Exercise room

•

•

2 bars

•

Gift shop

Cabin interior, library.


BRIDGE

Staff & Crew:

70

Lifeboats: 6 open

Passengers:

112

Propulsion: Diesel – 5,209

Length (m):

90.0

horsepower

Breadth (m):

16.2

Registered: Cook Islands

Draft (m):

4.67

Ice Class:

L3

BRIDGE

OUTDOOR POOL AFT OBSERVATION

CHIEF ENGINEER

7 5 3 0 0 0 6 6 6

DECK

6 4 2 0 0 0 6 6 6

CLINIC

CAPTAIN

CAPTAINS DECK

506

LIBRARY/

BAR

EXERCISE

ROOM

ROOM

505

503

SHOP

LOUNGE

DINING

502

OFFICE

501

AUDITORIUM/ LOUNGE

RECEPTION

UPPER DECK

i

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1 9 7 5 3 1 9 7 5 1 9 7 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 0 0 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 5 3 1 0 0 0 4 4 4

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8 6 4 2 0 8 6 4 2 0 8 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 0 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

4 2 0 0 0 0 4 4 4

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MAIN DECK 7 1 5 1 9 7 5 1 0 0 3 1 3 1 3 3 3 3 0 3 0 0 3 3 STERN

BOW

2 0 0 0 3 3 2 0 8 6 4 4 1 0 0 0 1 3 1 3 3 3 3 3

LOWER DECK

D ec eck k Pla P lan n TRIPLE

CAPTAIN' CAPT AIN' S DECK TWIN

LOWER DECK TWIN

SUPERIOR

M AIN DECK TWIN

AM UNDSEN SUITE

flights Seamless, worr worry-free y-free travel t ravel,, now available from your nearest international airport! That same care and attention that we pay to our guests onboard our ships is now available en route to and from your expedition. We offer round-trip air transportation to and from the port of departure and arrival, via commercial airlines or private charter service, from most airports in the world. Our airline partners in South America are LAN and Aerolineas Argentina; as well as, Icelandair and SAS Scandinavian to get you to the Arctic. When you book your flights through Quark you can fly your preferred airline, w hile collecting val valuable uable Frequent Frequent Fly Flyer er points, where applicable. To book your flight from home at the same time as you book your expedition, just ask your Quark representative. Or – when you book online, click the appropriate box and we’ll send you flight information.

Air Partner - Private Charter Partnership Air Partner Partner is proud t o provide private charter services to any port of depa departure rture from anywhere in the world for Quark Expeditions Expeditions travelers. Add a private private cha charter rter to your expedition for a unique polar adventure.

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Your Next Steps Visit ww w.qua w.quarkex rkexpeditions. peditions.com/flights com/flights to learn about our range of packages. packages. To book, call 1 8 66 961 2950 (+1 203 803 2666).

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extend your stay: you have options Each of these four examples of the Extended Stays that we offer is a private, escorted experience.

El Calafate and Adventure Domes

Iguazu Falls

3 NIGHTS, 4 DAYS / Minimal environment impact – Major

Iguazu River drops 70 met ers (229 2 NIGHTS, 3 DAYS / The Iguazu

Adventure. Attune yourself yourself t o the specia speciall conditions of

feet) over a stretch of 23 km (1 (14 4 miles). Of t he 270 w aterfall aterfalls s

Antarctica in a Patagonian Patagonian w ilderness camp w here you

along the river, the Falls of San M artin and t he Devil’s Throa Throatt

w ill trek across the Perito Perito M oreno glacier. glacier. Sleep in rustic

are the most often phot ograp ographed. hed. About 70% of the river’s

Adventure Domes, in a wilderness setting, in western

water flows through the Devil’s Throat. The Falls have been

Patagonia.

designated a World Herit age Site by UNESCO. UNESCO.

Cost per person, based on twin occupancy starting at USD$1,060.00.

Cost per person, based on twin occupancy starting at USD$410.00.

Argentina’s Wine W ine Count C ountry ry and Andes Mountains

Santiago and Wine Country

Crafted since t he 19th century, M endoza 3 NIGHTS, 4 DAYS / Crafted

capital, this package includes an overnight in t he Colchagua Colchagua

w ines have earned an international reputation. You w ill visit a

Valley alley,, Chile’s Chile’s w ine count ry. Known as t he next Napa Napa,, t he

winery, where a sommelier will lead you through a tasting of

valley val ley has a microclimate very m uch like the M editerranean.

the regional wines; tour the city of Mendoza stopping atop

Taste w ine and to ur vineyards. Relax Relax in a climate m uch like

Cerro Cerr o de la Gloria, Gloria, for a panoramic view of the t ow n. During

the M editerra editerranea nean. n.

the included t our of t he Andes, you will visit Potrerillos and and a

Cost per person, based on twin occupancy starting at USD$1,065.00

3 NIGHTS, 4 DAYS / In addition to exploring the national

number of other small mountain communities. Cost per person, based on twin occupancy starting at USD$1,070.00.

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Your Next Steps Visit www.quarkexpeditions.com/extend-your-stay to learn about our range of packages. packages. To book, call 1 866 961 2950 (+1 203 8 03 2666).

the official quark expeditions parka As a guest traveling aboard any of the expedit ex peditions ions in th is brochure, you you will receivee a complim receiv compliment entary ary Quark Q uark parka.

When you wear the vibrant yellow parka you will be distinct from other polar travelers. The Quark parka parka reflects our attention to det ai aill and concern concern for t he safety and comfort of our guest s. We have have applied the same know ledge and care to the design and manufacture of the parka as we do to the planning of our expeditions. An inner fleece which can can be worn w ithout t he outer shell offers versatility onboard the ship or when you return home.

Your Next Step Visit quarkexpeditions.com quarkexpeditions.com /gear for polar merchandise, to purchase parkas for gifts or to outfit yourself for an expedition.

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terms & conditions of sale Arctic 2010 and Antarctica 2010-2011

reservations and payment To confirm reservations on Clipper Adventurer, Lyubov O rlova, Ocean Nova, Nova, Akademik Iof fe, and Akadem ik Sergey Vavilov, Vavilov,

a deposit of $1,000 per person is required for all 8–15 day expeditions, and and a deposit of $1,500 per person is required for 16–20 day day expeditions. A deposit of $2,000 per person Years of Victory and is required to confirm a reservation on 50 Years Kapitan Khlebnikov . The deposit may be paid by bank wire

transfer, check, check, money order or major credit card. Deposits for reservations made online at www.quarkexpeditions.com must be paid by credit card. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Prices and payments are in U.S. dollars. Deposits and payments payments for pre-e pre-expedition xpedition and post-expedition services are specific to each item, and are explained and communicated at tim e of purcha purchase. se.

emergency evacu evacuation ation insurance Emergency evacuation evacuation insurance insurance to a maximum benefit per

who do not complete the services for any reason whatsoever.

itinerary The itinerary itinerary described is subject to change at at the discretion of the ship’s master and Quark Expeditions’ Expedition Leader. This is an expedition to a remote part of the world, and we reserve the right t o change change the itinerary due t o weather conditions, availability availability of anc anchora horages, ges, political conditions or ot her factors beyond our control, without consulting the passengers. It is understood that such decisions decisions w ill be made in the best interests of all passengers passengers aboard aboa rd and w ith regard to the safety of t he vessel. Passengers Passengers have ha ve no right t o any refund or other considerations in the event of these inevitable itinerary changes. changes. Nothing in this broch brochure ure is meant to signify the use of an any y specific design or model of helicopter. The images featured in this brochure are inspirational in character and do not necessarily depict the exact people, animals and places encountered by passengers.

paying pa ying passenger passenger of $1 $100,000 00,000 is included in t he cost of Quark

The passenger must be in possession of a valid passport and any

Expeditions voyages. Included coverage is applicable only to

visas, permits and certificates that are required for the duration

travel between t he first and last last day of travel that is purchased purchased

of the services provided by Quark Expeditions, and shall arrange

from Qua Quark rk Expeditions. Additional Additional days of t rav ravel el prior t o the

such vaccinations vaccinations as are are normally recomm ended for t he countries

expedition and/or and/or after t he expedition purchased purchased from suppliers

through w hich they intend to travel including including those vaccinations vaccinations

other t han Quark Quark Expeditions are not covered by the included

recommended by Quark Expeditions. Expeditions. Information as to these

emergency evacuation evacuation insurance. insurance. As w e t rav ravel el to remote

matters and as to climate, clothing, baggage, gear, and similar

regions of t he w orld, and passengers passengers travel great great distances

matters is given in good faith but without responsibility on the

to join our expeditions, w e advise passengers passengers to purch purchase ase

part of Quark Expeditions. Expeditions.

medical, cancellation and baggage insurance, and additional emergency evacuation insurance.

cancellations and refunds

rates Rates Ra tes for voya voyages, ges, fl ights, and pre-expedition pre-expedition and post-expedition extensions are based on tariffs and exchange rates in effect at

All requests for cancellations cancellations must be received in writing.

the t ime of printing and are are subject t o change change prior to departure.

Cancellations received up to 180 days prior to departure

Substantial changes in tariffs, exchange rates and the price of

are refunded less an administrative fee of $750 per person.

fuel, services and labor sometimes increase the cost of expedition

If cancellation is received between 179 and 90 days prior

arrangements arra ngements significantly, and we reserve t he right t o alter our

to departure, the deposit is forfeit ed. Please Please note that for

prices or introduce surcharges accordingly, even if payment has

cancellations cance llations received wit hin 89 days prior to departure,

been received in full.

all deposits deposits and tariffs are forfeited. If cance cancellation llation occurs

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It is understood that ref unds cannot cannot be m ade to passengers passengers

w ithin t he 89-day 89-day period and full payment has not yet been

compensation

received, the full penalty w ill still appl apply y and unpaid unpaid monies

Compensation Compensa tion f or personal personal injury is limited in accord accordance ance wit h

are due immediately. For For t hese and other reasons ment ioned

the provisions of any applicable International Conventions. These

below, you are strongly encoura encouraged ged to obtain tr ip cancellation cancellation

include, for example, in t he course of road travel, travel, air travel, rail

insurance. Prices quoted are based on group participation,

travel, sea travel, travel, or hot el accommodation and are are limit ed to t he

and no refunds will be made for any part part of the program in

provisions of, respectively, the Geneva Convention 1973, the

w hich you choose choose not to participate, including any helicopter

Warsaw Convention as amended by the Hague Protocol 1955,

flying tim e (if applicable applicable and which, at at t he discretion of t he

the 1961 Berne Convention, the 1974 Athens Convention and

Captain and Expedition Leader, may or may not be utilized).

the 1962 Paris Convention.


responsibility Please Plea se read this im portant inform ation carefully. carefully. By reading these Terms and Conditions of Sale, the passenger understands and acknowledges ac knowledges t hat travel in connection wit h and participation participation in t he tour arranged arranged at t he request of the passenger by Quark Expeditions Expeditions may involve risk and potential exposure to injury and possibly death. The passenger recognizes and acknowledges that risk and dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes, including weather and other acts of nature, and and fully understand and and acknowledge ac knowledge t hat t he aforementioned risks, dangers and hazards hazards are a potential in connection w ith recreational activit activit ies w hich may take place during the services.

for any act, omission or event during the time passen passengers gers are not aboard their carriers or conveyances. The passenger contract in use by the carriers concerned (w (w hen issued) shall shall constitut e the sole contract betw een the t ransp ransportation ortation companies and the purchaser purchaser of t hese services and/or passage passage.. By accepting the t icket, the passenger passe nger also agrees agrees to it s t erms and conditions. By for w ardin arding g of deposit, the passenger certifies t hat he/she does not have any any mental, physical physical or ot her condition or disability that w ould create create a hazard for himself/herself or other passengers, and he/she confirms they are physically and mentally capable of participating in the activity and willingly and knowingly knowingly elect to participate in the services in spite of the potential risk of dan danger. ger. By forw ardin arding g the deposit, the passenger certifies t hat he/she willingly and voluntarily

The Th e payment of a deposit of an any y part or f ull payment payment for services shall constitute consent t o all the provisions contained herein. herein. Quark Expeditions Inc. (QEI) and Supernova Expeditions Ltd. (SEL) act as general sales agents for the vessels, and also act as sales agents for the passengers with respect to other transportation, hotels, etc., and as such exercise every possible care. However, QEI and SEL, their subsidiaries and/or associated Agents shall not be held responsible for property loss or damage and/or any damages resulting from illness, personal personal injuries or death that m ay be sustained by reason of, or w hile engaged engaged on, any services w hether

assumes full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage suffered, whether caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the owners, directors, agents, officers, employees, contractors or subcontractors of Quark Expeditions. QEI and SEL reserve the right to cancel or w ithdraw any person as as a member of t he services at any any tim e. Regardle Re gardless ss of the situation or circum stances giving rise to a claim, a passenger waives any right to seek consequential, punitive or exemplary exempla ry damages against against Quark Expeditions its owners, of ficers, directors, agents, contractors, subcontractors and employees, for any reason whatsoever.

due to t he ownership, m aintena aintenance, nce, use, operation operation or cont rol of any aircraft, aircra ft, helicopter, automobile, automobile, boa boat, t, vehicle, hotel, com mon carrier

photography

or any other conveyance used in carrying out these services. We can

Passengers extend QEI and SEL permission to take their photograph

assume no liability liability due t o any cause cause w hatsoeve hatsoeverr w hether caused

during the voyage, and release all rights over those images. Passengers

by failure or delay or other irregularity, acts or omissions occurring

w ho do not w ish to be photographed during during the voyage voyage must inf orm

during a services under which the means of transportation or other

QEI and SEL in writing prior to the voyage.

service provided thereby is offered or supplied by ow ners, operators operators or public carriers for whom QEI and SEL act only as Agent. QEI and

scheduled flights

SEL SE L reserve the r ight (at their discret ion) to alter or omit an any y part

For scheduled flights, the fare rules of the airline carrier, including

of the itinerary or change any reservation, feature and/or means

payment and cancellation conditions apply.

of conveyance conveyance w ithout notice and for any reason whatsoever and w ithout allowance or refund, and with ext ra costs, if any, any, resulting therefrom paid by by the passengers. We reserve t he right t o cancel any an y services prior t o departure, departure, in w hich case case payment w ill be refunded w ithout f urther obligation on our part. QEI and and SEL SEL shall not be responsible for any any injury t o person (whether or not resulting in death) or damage to property arising out of an any y act

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