Polar Bear Quest
Dates and Cost
Aboard M.S. Quest
9 days
QUE150608 15 to 23 Jun 2008
9 days
QUE220608 22 to 30 Jun 2008
9 days
QUE290608 29 Jun to 7 Jul 2008
9 days
QUE060708 6 to 14 Jul 2008
9 days
QUE130708 13 to 21 Jul 2008
9 days
QUE200708 20 to 28 Jul 2008
9 days
QUE270708 27 Jul to 4 Aug 2008
9 days
QUE030808 03 to 11 Aug 2008
9 days
QUE100808 10 to 18 Aug 2008
| Triple | Twin | Twin Superior | Double | Double Superior | Owners cabin | Single |
| €2,850 | €3,450 | €3,750 | €4,150 | €4,550 | €4,850 | €5,850 |
9 days
QUE140609 14 to 22 Jun 2009
9 days
QUE210609 21 to 29 Jun 2009
9 days
QUE280609 28 Jun to 6 Jul 2009
9 days
QUE050709 5 to 13 Jul 2009
9 days
QUE120709 12 to 20 Jul 2009
9 days
QUE190709 19 to 27 Jul 2009
9 days
QUE260709 26 Jul to 3 Aug 2009
| Triple | Twin | Twin Superior | Double | Double Superior | Owners cabin | Single |
| €2,950 | €3,750 | €4,150 | €4,550 | €4,950 | €5,250 | €6,450 |
Aboard M.S. Origo
9 days
ORI140609 14 to 22 Jun 2009
9 days
ORI210609 21 to 29 Jun 2009
9 days
ORI280609 28 Jun to 6 Jul 2009
9 days
ORI050709 5 to 13 Jul 2009
9 days
ORI120709 12 to 20 Jul 2009
9 days
ORI190709 19 to 27 Jul 2009
9 days
ORI260709 26 Jul to 3 Aug 2009
9 days
ORI020809 2 to 10 Aug 2009
9 days
ORI090809 9 to 17 Aug 2009
9 days
ORI160809 16 to 24 Aug 2009
9 days
ORI230809 23 to 31 Aug 2009
| Shared Facilities | Private WC | Private Facilities |
| Triple | Twin | Single | Twin | Twin | Superior |
| €2,950 | €3,550 | €5,550 | €4,150 | €4,450 | €4,950 |
Aboard M.S. Stockholm
11 days
STO220609 22 Jun to 2 Jul 2009
11 days
STO020709 2 to 12 Jul 2009
11 days
STO120709 12 to 22 Jul 2009
11 days
STO220709 22 Jul to 1 Aug 2009
11 days
STO010809 1 to 11 Aug 2009
11 days
STO110809 11 to 21 Aug 2009
11 days
STO210809 21 to 31 Aug 2009
| Main Deck Twin Cabin with private facilities |
| €6,950 |
What's included
- 1 Night at Radisson SAS Polar Hotel
- 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
- 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: | 25% of the expedition cost per person (costed in €) |
| 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 departure | 10% of the expedition cost per person (costed in €) |
| On or within 59 days prior to departure | 100% of the expedition cost |
If cancellation occurs within the 60 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 & conditions).