The North Pole
Dates and Cost
- 50 Years of Victory - 14 days 25 Jun - 8 Jul 2012
- 50 Years of Victory - 14 days 6 - 19 Jul 2012
| TWIN | MINI SUITE | SUITE | VICTORY SUITE | ARKTIKA SUITE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AU$22,745 | AU$25,290 | AU$31,620 | AU$32,640 | AU$33,660 |
| ADDITIONAL PORT CHARGES | AU$510 |
|---|---|
| CHARTER FLIGHT | AU$1,725 |
Optional Activity: Hot Air Ballooning, AU$255 per person.
Charter flight must be purchased at the same time as the expedition.
What's included
- One night pre-voyage hotel accommodation in Helsinki
- One night post-voyage hotel accommodation in Helsinki
- Transfers to charter flights only
- Complimentary expedition parka - yours to keep
- Shipboard accommodation
- Port taxes
- Highly experienced expedition leader, crew and lecturers
- All meals including afternoon teas on most days
- Access to public viewing areas
- All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing according to each day's program
- On-board lectures, videos, slide and film shows
- On-board medical officer
- Comprehensive pre-departure booklet and expedition manual
- Rubber boots
What's not included
- All airfares including international flights and charter flight from Helsinki to Murmansk and Murmank back to Helsinki
- Arrival and departure transfers from international airport
- Visa and passport fees, airport departure taxes
- Laundry, postage, telephone calls, drinks, medical expenses
- Travel insurance, emergency evacuation charges
- Gratuities to staff and crew
How to Book
To initiate your reservation, please contact us as soon as possible to place an option on the voyage and cabin grade of your choice. The Booking Form is to be signed, completed and returned to Adventure Associates along with your deposit. Reservations are established only when you receive written confirmation and acceptance of the deposit payment and Booking Form.
| Deposit required: | AU$2,500 |
|---|---|
| Cruise balance due: | 90 days prior to departure |
| If booking within 89 days of departure: | full payment must be made. |
All cruise balances must be made in Australian Dollars (AU$) by cheque made payable to “Adventure Associates”. Please contact us for our account details should you wish to pay by telegraphic transfer.
Cruise deposits may be made by credit card for direct bookings only.
Cancellations and Refunds
Written instructions only will be accepted by Adventure Associates to cancel a reservation. Cancellation charges are subject to regulations or airlines, cruise companies, coach and tour operators, hotels and any other Principals involved. If it is necessary to cancel your arrangements, the following non-refundable provisions will apply.
| More than 90 days prior to departure | Full loss of cruise deposit |
|---|---|
| 90 days or less prior to departure | Loss of 100% of total booking cost |
If cancellation occurs within the 90 day period and full payment has not yet been received, the full penalty will still apply and unpaid monies are due immediately. For these and other reasons it is mandatory that you obtain trip cancellation insurance (see terms and conditions).
Prices quoted are based on group participation and no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which you choose not to participate, including any helicopter flying time (if applicable and which, at the discretion of the captain and expedition leader, may or may not be utilised). It is understood that refunds cannot be made to passengers who do not complete the tour for any reason whatsoever.
