Adventure Canada 2014 Antarctica

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October 17 - November 6, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer

This year marks a milestone in exploration, as we celebrate the centenary of Sir Ernest Shackletons

Endurance Expedition to Antarctica. Join us as we explore the routes and landings of his epic adventure.

From the tip of Tierra del Fuego, to the Falkland Islands, the South Orkneys, South Georgia, and the

Antarctic continent, this is a trip like no other. Well revisit portions of Shackletons South Georgia Island

trek, and pay our respects at his grave in Grytviken.

Wildlife on these islands is almost beyond belief. Well encounter whales, albatross, sea elephants,

fur and leopard seals, whales galore, and literally millions of penguins. For the truly adventurous

traveller, Antarctica is the ultimate destination. Join us for this once-in-a-lifetime journey to the

great southern continent!

Antarctica

From $8,995 USD per person

For full pricing details see Page 56


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Dennis Minty

In remote Antarctic waterways, weather, sea

and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress.

Our actual route may vary from the proposed one.


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Cross the mighty southern continent off your bucket list

Walk in Shackletons footsteps on the centenary of his journey

Experience the teeming wildlife of the islands of the Southern Ocean

See the Antarctic ice rst-hand with our expertZodiac drivers

Join our personalized Tierra del Fuego extension programme

H I G H L I G H T S Antarctica

Day 1: Puerto Madryn, Argentina

Day 2: Puerto Madryn/embarkDay 3-4: At sea

Day 5-6: Falklands

Day 7-8: At sea

Day 9- 12: South Georgia

Day 13: At sea

Day 14: South Orkneys

Day 15: Elephant Island

Day 16: South Shetlands,

Antarctic PeninsulaDay 17-18: Antarctic Peninsula

Day 19-20: At sea

Day 21: Ushuaia, Argentina

SOUTH

AMERICA

NORTH

AMERICA

ANTARCTICA

Flights:Independent commercial

ights are required for joining in

Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia

Tierra del Fuego extension

Date: Nov 6 - 9, 2014

Rate: $1,759 USD per person double

occupancy

Single supplement: $380 USD

Pre and post accommodation available

at Puerto Madryn and Ushuaia upon

request.ENHANCE

YOUR ADVENTURE!

P R O P O S E D I T I N E R A R Y


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Y O U R S T A F F Antarctica

SARAH GUTOWSKY

Naturalist

Sarahs interest in biology

has taken her all over the

planet. She has adventured

with gulls, sea ducks and Polar Bears in the Arctic,

rediscovered extinct tree frogs in the Australian

rainforest, wrangled albatrosses, penguins and

elephant seals in the sub-Antarctic, and enjoyed

the great privilege of working on the remote atolls

of the Northwest Hawaiian Islands. Her specialtyis seabirds and conservation, and she currently

studies the complex spatial ecology of the North

Pacics albatrosses.

IAN TAMBLYN

Musician

Ian Tamblyn has been

working with Adventure

Canada for more than

twenty years as a musician, Zodiac driver and

guide. He began working in this eld as a writer-in-

residence on several scientic expeditions diving

the Chukchi Sea and off Ross Island, Antarctica.

Ian has recorded thirty ve albums and written 13

plays. He was awarded the Canadian Folk MusicAward for English Songwriter of the Year in 2010

for his CD Gyre. His latest album is Side by Each.

DENNIS MINTY

Naturalist

Dennis Minty has been with

Adventure Canada as a

naturalist and photographer

for more than a decade in the Arctic, Newfoundland,

Antarctica, New Zealand and Scotland. He has

travelled extensively. His career path includes more

than thirty years of work as an award winning wildlife

biologist and environmental educator; author of both

educational and photographic books and CD-ROMs;multimedia developer and eco-tour guide. His work

can be found in public and private collections around

the world.

Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

DAVID GERMAN

Expedition Leader

ELIZABETH SCHAEFER

Assistant Expedition Team

DEIRDRE GALBRAITH

Botanist

ROBERT READER

HistorianSUZANNE SOUTHON

Polar Photographer

DAVE HAHN

Explorer-in-Residence

TIM AND PAULINE CARR

Naturalists and Historians

MATTHEW JAMES

SWAN

Expedition Team


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2014 Antarctica

Day 1: Puerto Madryn

We arrive at our expedition hotel at the

end of the world in Puerto Madryn,

Argentina. Tonight, we meet the team and

enjoy our outstanding Explorer Dinner to

launch our expedition. Relax and savour

Argentinas delicious food and wines asyou watch the sunset over the surrounding

mountains. Hotel and Dinner included.

Day 2: Embarkation South Atlantic,

Argentina

After a brilliant morning investigating

the town of Puerto Madryn, we board

our highly acclaimed ice ship, the MV

Sea Adventurer, destined to exploreour planets most remote and majestic

wilderness regions. We depart in the

afternoon bound for the amazing Falkland

Islands which are bursting with wildlife

at this time of year. Breakfast and dinner,

included.

Day 3-4: At sea - South Atlantic

Today, the expedition lecture team beginstheir comprehensive education series

covering the fascinating history, ora and

fauna of the remote Falkland Islands and

South Georgia. Up on deck and from the

bridge, wildlife watches identify local

dolphins, seabirds and whales as we

steam ever south.

Day 5: Carcass and Steeple Jason

Islands -Falklands

At the tiny outposts of Carcass Island,

we visit rolling, wind-swept settlementsthat support sheep, seabird colonies and a

number of charismatic Islanders. Here

we can see magellanic, gentoo and rock-

hopper penguins and an abundance of

shore birds. Enjoy tea with island owners.

The island of Steeple Jason is a wonder of

the world with the largest black-browed

albatross rookery on earth, astounding

scenery and gentoo penguins. The scenery

is unbeatable. One of the teams favouritelandings and a great way to kick-off our

cruise.

Day 6: Port Stanley-Falklands

Port Stanley is the capital of the Falkland

Islands and residents are recognized

for their warm hospitality and British

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traditions. We will spend the day visiting

the local museum, post ofce, shops and

pubs in this town reminiscent of a small

hamlet in England. Expedition guides willspin tales of the region, its fascinating

history and hearty settlers.

Day 7: At sea - Scotia Arc, Scotia Sea

As our ship sails towards South Georgia

Island, the Galapagos of the South, we

will begin our special Shackleton Centenary

program celebrating 100 years since the

famed Endurance Expedition. Explorationhistory comes alive as we enter the realm of

the great explorers. Wildlife watches are on

the lookout for the largest resident whales -

blue, n, sei and right whales - as we cross the

Scotia Sea. Our ship crosses into the Antarctic

Ocean and our rst icebergs begin to appear.

Day 8: At sea - King Haakon Bay,

Shackleton Gap, Pegotty Bluff and CapeRosa

Arrival to this most amazing island of South

Georgia, jewel of the Southern Ocean. We

make an historic arrival on South Georgia at

King Haakon Bay, the site of Shackletons

landfall almost 100 years ago. This rarely seen

side of the island features untouched beaches,

headlands, mountains & glaciers. If conditions

permit, we retrace Shackletons route ontoShackleton Gap to view the islands rugged

interior. We also offer an outing to see famed

Pegotty Bluff, where Shackleton and his men

stayed under their lifeboat after crossing from

Antarctica. Nesting Wandering Albatross are

sometimes seen here. We stop at Cape Rosa,

the rst landfall for Shackleton, on the way

out of the bay. Killer whales are also possible

to see here.

Day 9: Bay of Isles, South Georgia Island

South Georgias northern beaches have more

biomass of wildlife per square meter than

any other place on earth. At the Bay of Isles,

we visit a colony of endangered wandering

albatrosses - seabirds with a wingspan of up

to 3.5 meters (11 feet)! To see these creatures

on the nest is a true rarity and a spectacle tobehold. In the afternoon, we hope to stop at

Salisbury Plain, a vast eld of wildlife and

tussock grass. Here we can observe mating

and pupping Elephant seals, over 100,000

king penguins and two beautiful landings

featuring king and macaroni penguins, fur

and elephant seals, and grey-headed and

black-browed albatrosses. The sheer volume

of wildlife is astounding with a back-drop oftowering jagged peaks.

Day 10: Elsehul and Prince Olav Harbour,

South Georgia Island

Two incredible stops on the North Eastern

side of South Georgia. Elsehul introduces us

to the most beautiful Grey-headed Albatross

at an accessible rookery on the hillside. A

short walk from the beach takes you to theother side of South Georgia where we can

look out over a dramatic view from above.

Fur seals and leopard seals are common

sights. Optional, longer hikes will be on

offer and Zodiac cruises will take guests to

see Rock-hopper Penguins and the sealer

caves. Black-browed albnatross circle above

the hillsides gliding on the Ocean winds. At

Hercules Bay, we can experience a wonderof the world thousands of Elephant Seals

come here in October to breed and give birth

to their pups. Walking on the beach, we are

witness to incredible sights and experiences

as king penguins, mingle with south giant

petrels, skuas, elephant and leopard seals

and more. Reindeer, introduced by the

Norwegian whalers, can be seen on occasion

and enormous waterfall provides the perfectcomplement to the scene.

Day 11: Grytviken & Fortuna Bay, South

Georgia Island

On this trip, we have the honour to sail

with the South Georgia Museum curators,

Tim and Pauline Carr. They know virtually

everything about the island and will share

brilliant tales as we investigate their award-winning museum and the whaling station

ruins and church. The island maintains a

signicant whaling history from the early

1900s. Later, we travel to Fortuna Bay to

walk and hike the nal leg of Shackletons

famed crossing into Stromness Whaling

Station making us true explorers. Other

optional outings include Zodiac cruises to

the abundant waterfalls in Fortuna Bay.

Day 12: St. Andrews Bay & Gold

Harbour, South Georgia Island

Today we reach Gold Harbour and St.

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side. These magnicent landings are

alive with over 100,000 pairs of king

penguins which blanket the valley oor.

Battling elephant seals, nesting light-mantled sooty albatrosses, and a multitude

of seabirds also inhabit these shores.

Photography, exploration and hiking

activities will venture into the majestic

South Georgia wilderness while guides

tell of the islands natural history. A day

here is unforgettable.

Day 13: At sea - Antarctic OceanWe sail further south as the temperature

declines and huge tabular icebergs

appear. Sea Adventurer navigates

towards the South Orkney Islands, a

tiny archipelago that lies in Antarctica.

Lecturer/guides continue with

presentations on oceanography, science,

history and photography. All things

Antarctic are covered to prepare us forthe experiences to follow. Whales and

seabirds, including wandering albatrosses,

are common sights.

Day 14: Laurie Island, South Orkney

Islands

Welcome to Antarctica! We hope to visit

Orcada Science Base on this isolated

outpost. Orcadas is one of the oldestoperating bases in the Southern Ocean

and while ashore, we can visit the remains

of the stone wintering over hut and a tiny

museum from Scottish explorer, William

Bruces expedition. Guides will lead a

walk to the explorers cemetery at Jessie

Bay while interpreting local wildlife.

Day 15: Elephant IslandThe crown jewel of Antarctic landings

is rugged and exposed Point Wild,

Elephant Island. The unparalleled history

of the Endurance Crew, the enormous

chinstrap rookery and the towering spire

rock formations combine to create an

unforgettable introduction to Antarctica.

This island is truly wild and the scenery

is jaw-dropping. Southern Right Whaleshave been spotted here. A special

presentation by our leaders on the making

of the Shackleton IMAX will enhance our

experience.

Day 16: Danger Islands & Paulet

Island, Antarctica

This area features colossal city-block

sized icebergs from the recent collapseof the Larsen B ice shelf. A morning

landing at the spectacular Danger Islands

introduces us to an estimated one million

Adelie penguins. High point views of the

ice-lled Weddell Sea are breath-taking.

Continuing in the wake of explorers, our

afternoon adventure is at historic Paulet

Island, home to half a million penguins

and hut remnants from the 1901 SwedishNordenskjold Expedition. For the active,

we offer a hike to the top of this Antarctic

volcano with lecturer and Antarctic

explorer, David Hahn. Zodiac cruises and

photography workshops complement the

shore experience as our guides showcase

the many wonders.

Day 17: Neko Harbour, Paradise Bay,Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

Today we visit the heart of THE ICE

and set foot on the Antarctic Continent.

Hemmed in by hanging glaciers and

incredible ice cliffs, we will make several

landings at Paradise Bay, Neko Harbour,

Cuverville Island and Spigot Peak. Within

this majestic ice-covered world, we offer

once-in-a-lifetime explore outingsand up close encounters with whales

from Zodiacs all surrounded by stunning

scenery.

Day 18: Deception Island & Hannah

Point, Antarctica

We awake as our ship enters the caldera

of geologically famed Deception Island.

Here we can choose between walks andhikes, an Antarctic swim in geothermic

waters, Zodiac cruises or exploring the

abandoned whaling station and, if weather

permits, a visit to the 200,000 - strong

chinstrap penguin rookery at Bailey Head.

During lunch, we sail to Hannah Point,

a common feeding ground for whales as

well as voracious penguin-eating leopard

seals. Natures Zoo, this landingfeatures three species of penguins, ve

species of seabirds, three species of seals,

ancient fossils and towering cliffs.


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Day 19: At sea - Drake Passage

As we sail the Drake Passage, we are

entertained with presentations on the

Antarctic Treaty, environment andexpeditions to the South Pole and beyond.

Our team of experts recaps this grand

journey as we celebrate the unparalleled

experience of having retraced the

footsteps of Shackleton and the Endurance

Expedition. Birding opportunities abound as

we cross the Antarctic Convergence.

Day 20: At sea - The cliffs of Cape Horn

Amid reeling ocks of black-browed

albatrosses, petrels and prions, our ship

approaches historic Cape Horn. Thisdramatic Cape is famed for the challenge it

posed to sailors making their way to the Far

East. We will cross from the Pacic to the

Atlantic Ocean just offshore of this famous

landmark. With evening approaching,

we enter the Beagle Channel and enjoy a

special Explorerss Farewell Dinner.

Day 21: Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego,

Argentina

In the early morning, we disembark in

Ushuaia and transfer to the local airportfor ights to Buenos Aires or we join the

optional three-day/four night extension to

discover the secrets of Tierra del Fuego, its

history, people, wildlife and tremendous

scenery.


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EXPEDITION COSTS INCLUDE:

*Pre-departure materials *Special access permits, entry and park fees *Team of expeditionstaff *Applicable taxes *Educational program * Interactive workshops *Eveningentertainment *Guided activities *Sightseeing and community visits *All Shipboard Meals*All Zodiac excursions *Port fees

EXPEDITION COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

*$250 Discovery fee *Commercial & Charter ights *Gratuities (suggested $15 USDper passenger, per day) *Personal expenses *Mandatory medical evacuation insurance*Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes *Possible fuel surcharges*Pre & post hotel accommodation *Optional excursions * Additional costs associated withpayments made by credit card. Please see credit card rates on the next page (57).

2014 Expeditions and Berth Prices (USD) PRICES ARE CASH/CHEQUE DISCOUNTED, AND IN US DOLLARS

Northwest PassageEast to West

Northwest PassageWest to East

$4,595

$7,295

$5,795

$8,795

$6,995

$10,295

Greenland &

Wild Labrador

$8,995 $9,995 $10,995Antarctica

ArcticExplorer

$7,595

$10,995

$8,795

$12,595

$9,295

$13,295

$10,295

$14,495

$10,795

$14,995

$11,795

$15,995

$12,795

$16,995

$11,695 $12,995 $13,995 $14,595 $15,995 $17,595 $19,995

Discovery Fee $250$250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250

$8,195 $9,695 $11,195 $11,895 $13,495 $14,195 $15,395 $15,895 $16,895 $17,895

Date 2014 Nights

Cabin Class Categories

1 2 3

ArcticSafari

$3,995 $5,495 $6,995

NewfoundlandCircumnavigation $3,995 $4,995 $5,995

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

$7,695 $9,095 $9,695 $10,895 $11,395 $12,395 $13,395

Newfoundland& Wild Labrador

$6,595 $7,595 $8,095 $8,995 $9,495 $10,195 $10,995

SableIsland

14

13

16

20

10

10

13

8

$3,595

Charterights

$1,889.00

10 $10,895 $11,395 $12,395 $13,395$3,995 $5,495 $6,995 $7,695 $9,095 $9,695$1,941.00

$2,258.00

$2,076.00

$1,130.00

$4,595 $5,595 $6,195 $7,395 $7,895 $8,895 $9,395 $10,395 $11,395

Aug 28 - Sep 11

Aug 12 - Aug 28

Sep 11 - Sep 24

Oct 17 - Nov 6

Aug 2 - Aug 12

Jul 23 - Aug 2

Jun 2 - Jun 12

Jun 29 - July 12

Jun 12 - Jun 20

Jun 20 - Jun 28$2,695 $3,695 $4,695 $5,295 $6,495 $6,995 $7,995 $8,495 $9,495 $10,495

$985.32


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SAILING SOLO?

Single travellers not requiring private accommodation on shipboard

programs can be matched with another single traveller at no extra

charge. Single-occupancy cabins are also available at 1.6 times the

regular cost. Please call us for pricing & availability.

WE ARE FAMILY

FRIENDLY

Family is important!To promote multi-generational

travel, we are offering a 30%

discount to travellers under 30

years of age. Please call us for

details!

DISCOVERY FEE

Each area we visit has rich cultural experiences and wild treasuresto offer. As guests, we have made a point to source and supportlocal projects in the areas through which we travel. A contributionfrom each passenger, billed separately as the Discovery Fee,

represents a portion of the money we donate to ensure thelongevity and success of educational, environmental and culturalinitiatives in these regions. Our Discovery Fee is $250 USD perperson for all Shipboard Expeditions.

PRICING

Rates are in US dollars, per person, per voyage based on doubleoccupancy. Discovery fee and charter and commercial airfareare not included in the Berth price. Single occupancy cabins areavailable in categories three through seven at 1.6 times the doubleoccupancy rate. Please call for availability.

CURRENCYAlthough we are a Canadian company, most of our operating costsare paid in U.S. dollars. For this reason all tour prices are in U.S.dollars. We will accept Canadian dollars at our current exchangerate, please call for details. We are not responsible for bankexchange rates on credit card transactions.

TOUR FARES

Published prices are based on exchange rates and tariffs in effectat the time of printing (December 2013) and are subject to changewithout notice. Once the deposit has been received changes willnot be made to the base price. No refund will be given if costs are

reduced. The company reserves the right to amend all or part ofany tour price for any reason including, without limi tation: increasedfuel costs, airfares, airport charges or increases in ground operatorservice fees. If the price increase is more than 7% (except increasesresulting from an increase in retail sales tax or Federal Goods andServices Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax) the customer has the rightto cancel the contract and obtain a full refund. Tour fees quoted arebased on group participation. Prices are cash/cheque discounted,and in US dollars.

2014 CREDIT CARD PRICING IS AS FOLLOWS:

Newfoundland Circumnavigation: C1 $4,155 C2 $5,195 C3

$6,235 C4 $6,859 C5 $7,899 C6 $8,419 C7 $9,355 C8 $9,875C9 $10,603 C10 $11,435 Sable IslandC1 $2,803 C2 $3,843 C3$4,883 C4 $5,507 C5 $6,755 C6 $7,275 C7 $8,315 C8 $8,835 C9$9,875 C10 $10,915 Newfoundland & Wild LabradorC1 $3,739C2 $4,779 C3 $5,819 C4 $6,443 C5 $7,691 C6 $8,211 C7 $9,251C8 $9,771 C9 $10,811 C10 $11,851 Arctic Safari C1 $4,155 C2

$5,715 C3 $7,275 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,459 C6 $10,083 C7 $11,331 C8$11,851 C9 $12,891 C10 $13,931 Arctic Explorer C1 $4,155 C2$5,715 C3 $7,275 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,459 C6 $10,083 C7 $11,331C8 $11,851 C9 $12,891 C10 $13,931 Northwest Passage (East

to West) C1 $8,523 C2 $10,083 C3 $11,643 C4 $12,371 C5$14,035 C6 $14,763 C7 $16,011 C8 $16,531 C9 $17,571 C10$18,611 Northwest Passage (West to East)C1 $7,587 C2 $9,147C3 $10,707 C4 $11,435 C5 $13,099 C6 $13,827 C7 $15,075 C8$15,595 C9 $16,635 C10 $17,675 Greenland & Wild LabradorC1 $4,779 C2 $6,027 C3 $7,275 C4 $7,899 C5 $9,147 C6 $9,667C7 $10,707 C8 $11,227 C9 $12,267 C10 $13,307 AntarcticaC1 $9,355 C2 $10,395 C3 $11,435 C4 $12,163 C5 $13,515 C6$14,555 C7 $15,179 C8 $16,635 C9 $18,299 C10 $20,795

PAYMENT POLICY

A deposit of $1,000 USD per person is required upon booking to

confrm participation. Adventure Canada strongly advises allpassengers to obtain trip cancellation insurance at the time

of deposit. The balance of the payment is required 120 daysprior to your departure date. The Company reserves the right tocancel reservations if payments are not received in time. Prices arecash/cheque discounted, if you wish to pay by credit card pleaserefer to our credit card pricing. Please make cheques payable to:

ADVENTURE CANADA. Please review our Cancellation & RefundPolicy for a full outline of our cancellation terms.

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HOW TO REGISTER

To register for an Adventure Canada expedition each

participant must complete the registration form and returnalong with a $1000 USD deposit. THE REGISTRATIONFORM IS DOUBLE SIDED AND YOUR SIGNATURE

IS REQUIRED ON BOTH SIDES. By returning the

registration form and deposit you are acknowledging and

agreeing to the Terms and Conditions and release required

for participation on any Adventure Canada excursion. All

cheques must be made out to: Adventure Canada. Full

payment by credit card is subject to credit card pricing.

ITINERARIES

Weather, ice and government regulations may require

changes to be made to the itineraries and/or the cancellation

of certain shore excursions. Every attempt, within the limits

of law, time and safety, will be made to adhere to theitineraries described. There may be a planned alternate

for your route, please inquire at the time of booking. In the

event of changes, passengers are not entitled to any refund

or other compensation. Expedition fees are based on group

participation. Should you choose not to take part in any

activity or make use of services provided, no refund will begiven. Vessels and dates are subject to change.

SINGLE TRAVELLERS

On shipboard expeditions travellers willing to share their

accommodations will be guaranteed the double occupancy

rate even if a roommate is not available. Single travellers

who wish to guarantee single accommodations may do soat 1.6 times the published rate in categories 3-7, subjectto availability.

PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

Prior to your tour we will send you a pre-departure packageincluding a statement of account, log in details to access

your online prole, a booklet describing life aboard theship, reading list, packing suggestions and other useful

travel tips.

ONLINE PROFILE

Adventure Canada collects personal information from

our passengers via a secure online account. You will berequired to provide select medical and personal information

and acknowledgement of select liabilities. Online accounts

are set up by booking reservation. This means that all

passengers on a given reservation will have access to eachothers information. You will be asked to acknowledge this

process on our reservation form by checking off the box

I/we agree that all passenger details will be viewable by

all persons on this registration/reservation. If you prefer

to have individual access to the online account please do

not check this box on the reservation form and advise yourAdventure Specialist by calling or communicating your

request by email. If you prefer to provide your personal

information to Adventure Canada by mail or fax please

contact us and we will send you paper copies. We ask that

your personal information be completed at your earliestconvenience, but at least 120 days prior to departure. Youwill not receive your nal documents until these forms arecompleted and submitted.

INSURANCE

Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain

travel insurance at the time of deposit. If you have not yetpurchased your commercial airfare you may increase your

insurance coverage afterwards. By not purchasing coverage

at the time of booking you are not fully covered. Adventure

Canadas cancellation terms apply to all passengers.

Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance is required

for participation in all Adventure Canada expeditions.

PASSPORTS & VISAS

PASSPORTS ARE MANDATORY. Participants areresponsible for obtaining personal Visas, passports and

inoculations if required at their own expense.

ACTIVITY LEVEL

Adventure Canada expeditions are intended for people in

reasonably good health. Zodiaccruises and transfer timescan be lengthy. There are no elevators on board ship, and

you must be able to climb stairs between decks. You must

also be able to climb the external gangway stairs to transferbetween the ship and theZodiacs. Our guides and ship crew

are available to assist you in and out of the Zodiacs, both on

shore and at the gangway. Adventure Canada expeditions

may involve extensive walking in variable weather over

sometimes sandy or uneven terrain. Wherever possible

on shore excursions, we break into smaller, guided groupsaccording to interest and physical ability. This may mean

one small group going off on a strenuous, two hour hike on

steep terrain, while another explores the area in and around

the landing beach, keeping to relatively level terrain andshort distances. Generally speaking, once a few people are

ready to return to the ship, the Zodiacsare usually availableto take you back at the time of your choosing.

ZODIACCRAFT

Zodiacs are the favoured means of transportation in

the Arctic for all our expeditions and, indeed, wherever

shallow waters and beaches ring the shoreline. Theyare stable, versatile craft which cruise at an approximate

speed of four knots, and in windy weather can make forrather splashy rides. We therefore recommend wearing

wet weather gear for Zodiac transfers. Life preserversare absolutely compulsory. Zodiaclandings will generally

entail disembarking onto rocky or gravelly beaches. Thebeach landings may be wet, meaning that there may be

some spray en route to shore, and that you may have tostep into water up to 25 cm/10 inches deep. Rubber bootsare highly recommended.

MEDICAL FACILITIES

This expedition is intended for persons in good health.

Passengers who are not t for long trips for any reason,including disability, heart or other health conditions, are

advised not to join the tour. Should any such condition

become apparent, we reserve the right to decline

embarkation. Our vessel is not equipped to handle seriousmedical conditions. Medical and Emergency Evacuation

insurance is mandatory and may be purchased through

Adventure Canada at the time of booking. All passengersmust carry a minimum of $75,000 USD per personemergency medical and evacuation coverage. This may

not cover the full cost of a medical emergency. Additionalexpenses are the full responsibility of the passenger

A ships doctor will be in attendance in the ships small

medical clinic on most cruises to administer to passengers

basic health needs. If you require specic medications,please ensure that you bring a supply adequate to lastyou for the duration of the journey. Any applicable fee for

medical services rendered or medicines supplied will be

debited from your account.

GRATUITIES

Our ships crew work hard to please and tips are heartilyappreciated. In fairness to all of those who work together

to make your cruise enjoyable, tips are collected at the end

of the voyage and distributed equitably among the crew.

Although we leave tip amounts to your discretion, in the

past many passengers have asked for a recommended

amount. We suggest a rate of $15USD per day, perpassenger, as a kind and generous offering. Gratuities will

be automatically added to your shipboard account, you may

advise the purser onboard of you would like to increase or

decrease the tip amount. Adventure Canada staff does not

accept tips.

Important Information


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RELEASE, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Please read this important information carefully. The delivery by the passenger of the deposit together with a signedcopy of this document to Adventure Canada (AC) Eagle Eye Tours (EET), shall constitute the passengers consentand agreement to all of the provisions contained herein. (Signature required on both sides)

CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Upon Adventure Canada receiving a written notice ofcancellation at least 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a full refund of itstour fees, less an administrative penalty of $500 per person. If a written notice of cancellation is received by Adventure

Canada between 91 and 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a refundof 35% of its tour fees. Please note that within the 90-day limit, all fees, deposits and tariffs received by AdventureCanada are forfeited. For these and other reasons mentioned below, passengers are strongly advised to obtain tripcancellation insurance at the time of deposit. No refunds shall be made to passengers who do not participate in anypart of, or otherwise do not complete, the tour for any reason whatsoever.

DELAYS

In the event of a delay, passengers will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated therewith, including,without limitation, any additional food, lodging or transportation costs resulting from such delay. We recommend youobtain full travel insurance coverage and purchase refundable air tickets.

BAGGAGE

Baggage is solely at the passengers risk and expense. Baggage is limited to a maximum weight of 20 KG for allexcursions involving an Adventure Canada charter ight. Also, commercial airline luggage allowance is typically two

pieces per passenger and one piece of carry-on luggage, subject to weight restrictions, but please check with yourairline for current standards. Excess baggage is not permitted on charter ights. Any excess baggage charges for

commercial ights are the responsibility of the passenger.

INSURANCE

Due to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating, passengers should have in place priorto departure, comprehensive insurance coverage including without limitation medical, emergency evacuation, tripcancellation and interruption, accident and baggage insurance. Emergency medical and evacuation coverage ismandatory for trip participation and policy documentation will be required. Any losses sustained by the undersignedpassenger as a result of its failing to obtain proper insurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger.For full coverage, including cancellation coverage prior to departure, passengers are strongly recommended to obtaininsurance at the time of deposit.

IMAGES AND PRIVACY

On these trips we take many photos, some of which we use for promotional purposes. If you would not like photoswhich include you to be used, please let us know in advance. We may also celebrate your birthday or special event,let us know if you would like to abstain.

ITINERARYThe itineraries/programs described are subject to change at the discretion of the ships master. These are expeditionsto remote parts of the world. Adventure Canada, reserves the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to alter or omit any

part of the itinerary or change any reservation, staff member, feature and/or means of conveyance without notice andfor any reason whatsoever including but not limited to weather and sea conditions, availability of anchorages, forcemajeure, political conditions and other factors beyond our control and without allowance or refund and with any andall extra costs resulting there from paid by the passengers. Adventure Canada, expressly reserves the right to cancel,without prior notice to the passengers, any tour prior to departure, in which case tour fees will be refunded withoutfurther obligation on the part of Adventure Canada, including, but not limited to the payment of interest accruedthereon. Decisions to alter then itinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all passengersaboard the vessel. Adventure Canada, expressly reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel the reservation of,or remove from the tour, any passenger at any time.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION

Adventure Canada is a sub-charterer of the Sea Adventurer. Adventure Canadas registration serves as thePassage Contract Ticket, which is the standard passenger contract and liability waiver of the vessel mentionedherein. Passengers are encouraged to read this document upon receipt. In accepting this Passage Contract Ticket,passengers agree to be bound by its terms and conditions

RELEASE

The undersigned hereby agrees with these terms and conditions and further agrees that Adventure Canada shallhave no liability or responsibility whatsoever for damages to or loss of property, or injury which may be sustainedby reason of, or while engaged on, any Adventure Canada tour, whether due to Adventure Canada (AC), Eagle Eye(EET), ownership, maintenance, use, operation or control of any manner of conveyance used in carrying out the tour;(ii) the use of transportation or other services of owners, operators, or public carriers for whom AC/EET acts only as

agent; (iii) passengers lack of proper travel documentation (such as visas, passports, etc.); (iv) any act, omission orevent occurring during the time that passengers are not aboard AC/EET carriers or conveyances; or (v) any act of war,insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or military action occurring in the countries of origin, destination or passage,or changes caused by sickness, weather, strike, quarantine or other causes beyond the control of AC/EET. Theundersigned hereby waives any claim it may have against Adventure Canada for any such damage, loss or injury. Thepassenger understands and acknowledges the ticket in use by the carriers concerned (when issued) shall constitutethe sole contract between the transportation companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passage. AdventureCanada of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Ontario Registration No. 0400 1400) acts only as agent for all servicesdescribed herein. AC/EET and its sponsoring organizations do not assume any responsibility or liability whatsoeverfor any claims, damages, expenses or other nancial loss related to the operation of this tour. All legal questions and

actions against Adventure Canada must be brought in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and by its acceptance hereofthe passenger waives any right to bring an action in any other forum.

The passenger hereby certies that he/she does not have a mental, physical or other condition or disability that

would create a hazard for him/herself or other passengers. The passenger agrees to honestly complete the personalinformation request from AC/EET via our website or by requesting paper copies, prior to departure. AdventureCanada reserves the right to request further information from your physician. The undersigned passenger clearlyunderstands that the liability of AC/EET is denitively limited as aforesaid. The undersigned passenger has carefully

read the terms and conditions set out herein as well as the materials regarding the tour provided by AC/EET and isaware that such tour involves the risk of personal injury or death and damage or loss of property. In consideration ofthe benets to be derived from participation in the tour, the undersigned voluntarily accepts all risk of personal injury

or death and property damage or other loss arising from participation on the tour and hereby agrees that he/she andhis/her dependents, heirs, executors and assigns, do release and hold harmless AC/EET and its employees, ofcers,

directors, trustees and representatives from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, illness, personalinjury, death or property damage or loss, however caused, arising from or related to this tour. The undersignedhas read carefully this agreement, and will abide by the conditions set by AC/EET and in the terms and conditions

hereof or elsewhere published. The undersigned afrms that he/she has not received or relied on any oral or writtenrepresentation of Adventure Canada as a basis for executing this Release.

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