Antarctic & Arctic Adventures - 2009/2010
Australia’s first adventure tour operator to the Antarctic and Arctic, Adventure Associates, is proud to announce the release of their all-new polar adventurers for 2009,2010. Early Booking is essential as cabins fill quickly.
Adventure Associates offer three ways to explore Antarctica.
- 'Ice-breaker Adventures' aboard a purpose-built icebreaker deep into icy waters, beyond the reach of all other shipping.
- 'Small Ship Adventures' aboard three ice-strengthened former research vessels offering flexible access to places larger ships cannot reach.
- 'Expedition Ship Adventures', offer a perfect balance of adventure and comfort, if you prefer small-group access with the amenities of a slightly larger vessel
Icebreaker Adventures:
The Snow Hill Island programme includes a return of the popular Emperor Penguin expeditions - this time with three departures. Commencing Ushuaia- Oct 12,22 and Nov 3 2009.
The largest of the penguins, Emperors are the only birds that breed on the frozen sea. During this extraordinary voyage visits are made to their colonies located on endless expanses of pack ice, surrounded by stunning, sculpted tabular icebergs. Prices begin at US$13,890 per person triple share. A fourth icebreaker expedition is the ‘ Emperors and Kings’ departing Ushuaia 15 November 2009 disembarking in Santiago, Chile on December 6th. Prices from US$21,800 per person triple share for this spectacular 22 day journey.
The fifth expedition aboard the icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov is a 31-day voyage to the fabled Phantom Coast and Ross Sea region, which will include visits to the famous, preserved huts of Scott, Shackleton and Borchgrevink. Prices start at US$22,490 per person triple share. The expedition commences in Santiago, Chile on December 4th 2009, ending in Lyttelton New Zealand on 3 January 2010. Something extraordinary!
Small Ship and Expedition Ship Adventures:
The 2009/10 Antarctic Peninsula season features 32 separate departures from November 2009 through to March 2010 aboard three superbly-equipped ice-class vessels. Choose from a variety of itineraries ranging in length from 11 to 20 days. The shorter "Classic Antarctica" expeditions concentrate on the rich wildlife and scenic areas of the Peninsula, while the longer "Explorer’s Route” expeditions include fabulous South Georgia and the Falkland Islands. "Classic Antarctica" cruises begin at just US$3,890 per person, low season, triple share and "Explorer’s Route” cruises start from US$7,890 per person, low season, triple share.
North to the Arctic:
During the northern season commencing June 2009, there are no less than 18 voyages planned. Seven spectacular Icebreaker journeys commencing with three voyages to the North Pole aboard the world’s newest and largest icebreaker- ’50 years of Victory’. Prices for this once in a lifetime experience are from US$22,690 per person twin share. Other voyages include the Northwest Passage, Canada and Greenland and fabled Ellesmere Island aboard icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov. With prices from US$10,900 triple share for the Canada &and Greenland adventure.
For those seeking a true adventure in search of the Polar bear, we have many spectacular voyages around Spitsbergen eastern Greenland and Iceland, cruises are from US$4,490 per person triple share.
