Adventure Associates
Around Iceland

Around Iceland

Dates and Cost

Molchanov - 9 days
MOL240508 24 May to 1 Jun 2008
with shared facilitieswith private facilities
tripletwintwinsuperiorsuite
US$2,790US$3,210US$3,860US$4,310US$4,830
All Departures: Fuel surcharge applicable per person US$120.

As covered in major newspaper headlines this past year, the price of oil has increased dramatically. In the same way, the price of marine fuel has recently reached historic highs. Fuel represents a significant portion of the operating costs of Arctic expeditions. The ships load fuel in remote locations where there are only a few suppliers and they are unable to contract fuel rates in advance. Because of this, Oceanwide Expeditions cannot hedge against such fuel increases. The company has contingencies in place for unforeseen situations such as this, but what they face today is an extraordinary case. Please call us for any clarification or assistance that you may require. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during these extraordinary times.

What's included

  • Voyage aboard the indicated vessel as indicated in the final itinerary
  • All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship including snacks, coffee and tea
  • All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
  • Programme of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced staff
  • transfers and baggage handling between the hotels, airports and ship only for those passengers on the group flights in Longyearbyen-Spitsbergen, and Narsarsuak-Greenland
  • All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme, and comprehensive pre-departure material.

What's not included

  • Any airfares, whether on scheduled or charter flights
  • Pre-and post land arrangements
  • Transfers to/from the vessel outside Spitsbergen, passport and visa expenses
  • Government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended)
  • Excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar, beverage charges and telecommunication charges
  • Customary gratuity at the end of the voyages for stewards and other service personnel aboard (guidelines will be provided).

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 in the brochure 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:10% of the expedition cost per person (costed in US$)
Balance due:60 days prior to departure.
If booking within
59 days of departure:
full payment must be made

For deposits in EUROS or US Dollars, your local bank will be able to arrange a EURO or US Dollar bank draft to be made payable to “Adventure Associates. Alternatively you may make payment by telegraphic transfer. Contact us for our bank details. Deposits only may also be made in Australian dollars (contact us for the applicable amount) which will be converted to Euros or US Dollars at the applicable exchange rate. All final payments should be made in EUROS or US Dollars.

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 60 days prior to departure10% of the expedition cost per person (costed in €)
Between 59 and 30 days prior to departure30% of the expedition cost per person
Between 29 and 15 days prior to departure45% of the expedition cost per person
Between 14 and 6 days prior to departure75% of the expedition cost per person
On or within 5 days prior to departure100% of the expedition cost

Group tour costs shown are per person, quoted in US Dollars and are subject to change due to exchange rate variations and other factors. Please check with us at the time of booking.

Puffin Fumerole

The itinerary descriptions reflect the plans for this expedition and should be read as general guides only. These are expeditions to remote and rarely visited regions of the world, and flexibility is required. Our exact program will vary based on local weather and ice conditions, availability of local permissions, and government orders.