The Leader in Polar Adventures: Arctic & Antarctic Voyages 2013.14
New trips Get to know A day in the life, Adventure for 2013.14 the team Antarctic edition options Greenland Explorer, 23-day Unsurpassed in Step into a traveller’s boots Ramp up your expedition! Epic Antarctica, and more expertise and passion PAGE 28 PAGE 46 PAGE 5 PAGE 6 There a re no places quite li ke t hem anyw here on Eart h. And t her e’s no team bet ter e quipped to ta ke you t here.
Expedition voyages are designed for those travellers who wish to discover destinations that can only be found off the beaten path and on the road to discovery. To interact with and learn about flora and fauna, indigenous culture, and experience the unfettered wildlife in the world’s most remote and pristine locations, consider one of Quark’s unforgettable polar adventures.
CoNtENts “ThAnkS foR mAkinG my 3 letter from the President fAi Ry TAlE comE To lifE .” 4 What’s new for 2013.14 christine Glanfield, Quark Traveller 6 our Expedition Team 8 The Arctic 10 A Day in the life: Spitsbergen Explorer 12 Arctic Trip Extensions 14 Spitsbergen 18 north Pole 20 Greenland 26 Antarctica 28 A Day in the life: Antarctic Explorer 30 Antarctic Trip Extensions 32 Antarctic Peninsula 40 falklands (malvinas), South Georgia and Antarctica 46 Adventure options 50 our Ships 56 Arctic 2013 Dates & Rates 58 Antarctica 2013.14 Dates & Rates 60 Safety and Sustainability Paradise Harbour on the Antarctic Peninsula 62 Terms and conditions Penguinologist tom Hart Penguinologist Tom hart, of the Penguin Lifelines project at oxford This is our passion . University and the Zoological Society of london, monitors Antarctic wildlife using camera trapping, volunteer photos and population genetics. Dr. hart is one of Quark’s experts-in-residence on select This is our stren gth. Ocean Diamond departures in the 2012.13 Antarctic season.
50 tours of A LifEtimE, Dear Traveller: NAtioNAL GEoGrAPHiC trAvELLEr for: For over 22 years the team at Quark Expeditions Three Arctic islands, 20 11 has led thousands of passengers to the Polar Regions. You’ll discover, as you review our brochure, that Quark Expeditions offers its travellers unprecedented access to these magical environments. With our experts-in-residence programs and our enthusiastic expedition leaders, you can be confident that the team at Quark is ideally suited QuArk ExPEditioNs: to help you realize your once-in-a-lifetime dream tHE LEAdEr iN PoLAr adventure. This is our passion. This is our strength. AdvENturEs. As an avid traveller myself, I’m often seeking new adventures and new ways Quark has set many firsts in to see the world. Every year, we at Quark strive to offer our guests the most expedition travel by passenger extraordinary experiences, at either end of the Earth. vessels. here are just a few: This year we’ve brought our beloved Sea Spirit to the Arctic to show you the August 1991 north in the comfort of an all-suites ship. Travellers have told us of their desire to first ever tourism transit of the explore Greenland in more depth, so we’ve introduced a new Arctic adventure for northeast Passage, the historic the 2013 season: Greenland Explorer: valleys and fjords . In the Antarctic, we bring route across the Russian Arctic. you the quintessential “do it all” itinerary: Crossing the Circle via falklands November 1997 (malvinas) and south Georgia: Epic Antarctica . first circumnavigation of Quark Expeditions’ commitment to the environment grew stronger this year Antarctica for commercial with our introduction of the first-ever carbon neutral voyages to Antarctica. passengers completed. We have worked closely with the CarbonNeutral ® Company to establish this brand July 1999 new measure, and we’re excited to launch this on the newest member of our fleet, first circumnavigation the Ocean Diamond , with no added cost to our passengers. This is just another of the Arctic ocean. of the many ways we are trying to preserve the places we love to visit. January 2006 It has always been and continues to be our goal to listen to our travellers’ oCEANitEs PoLAr BEArs Quark Expeditions Broke Roald Amundsen’s feedback, and continuously improve your experiences with Quark and with the oceanites fosters conservation iNtErNAtioNAL record, set nearly 100 years ago, Polar Regions. If you have suggestions, I encourage you to contact me directly at supports the of the world’s oceans, islands, Polar Bears international attaining the most southerly conservation of the and their wildlife, as well as is dedicated to the worldwide latitude of any surface vehicle. [email protected] . I welcome your thoughts. a better appreciation of the conservation of the polar bear and Whether you choose our signature voyage to the North Pole — the trip that Polar regions by June 2008 sensitive connections we humans its sea-ice home through research, started it all — or one of our journeys around the Antarctic Peninsula, your Quark offers maiden voyage on helping these and have to our watery globe. education, and stewardship. experience with Quark will leave you breathless and wanting more. nuclear icebreaker 50 Years of other organizations. I hope you will let us show you the world like you’ve never seen it before. PENGuiN LifELiNEs CLEAN uP svALBArd Victory to north Pole. Quark Expeditions has been a proud Penguin lifelines researches The Governor of Svalbard, december 2011 ambassador of the Polar Regions since the threats to Antarctic through clean Up Svalbard, Quark launches first carbon neutral 1991. Together with our passengers penguins by using long-term enlists the aid of tourism voyages on “Super yacht” and staff, Quark’s on-board auctions monitoring in the field. findings are companies like Quark Expeditions Ocean Diamond for the 2012.13 have raised in the last two years alone used to inform policy and educate to collect refuse from beaches and Antarctic season. almost $300,000 for these charities the public on the impacts of wilderness areas. July 2012 Hans Lagerweij dedicated to sustainability and climate change. conservation. first ballooning at north Pole. President, Quark Expeditions
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Crossing the Circle via falklands (malvinas) and south Georgia: Epic Antarctica for those adventurers seeking the do-it-all Antarctic adventure. Join a select group of travellers who have crossed the imaginary line in the polar sea. En route, sail among calving glaciers, tabular icebergs and visit the wildlife playgrounds of the falklands (malvinas) and South Georgia. from £8,650 (see page 43 ) ToP RiGhT: Leopard seal. miDDlE RoW: King penguin, walrus, polar bear, and reindeer. BoTTom RoW: Musk oxen, humpback whale, albatross, and elephant seal.
Antarctic Express: Sea Spirit Joins Quar k’s Crossing the Circle Arctic fleet in 2013 Take a short flight over the legendary Drake Arctic expedition passengers will be able to travel Passage and join the ship on its expedition aboard Quark’s luxury all-suites adventure ship, the to the Antarctic continent, and across the Sea Spirit , on any of the Spitsbergen or Greenland Antarctic circle, on this 11 -day fly and cruise and iceland itineraries. Sea Spirit , previously used voyage. Enjoy all the benefits of a classic exclusively in our Antarctic season, boasts larger Antarctic expedition in less time. “suite-sized” cabins, from £7,050 (see page 36 ) in addition to private facilities and exterior views in every cabin. (see page 54 ) speak to someone who’s been there!
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Quark has assembled an extraordinary team of select and distinguished institutions around the “TRUly An AmAZinG ExPERiEncE, BUT polar experts. These are some of the most recognized globe. They have the knowledge and flexibility and respected scientists, naturalists, historians, to create new plans as conditions change or iT iS mADE ThAT mUch GREATER By ThE ornithologists and biologists anywhere. opportunities arise. PEoPlE ThAT knoW hoW To BRinG iT Our team leaders maintain the highest industry Most of all, they’re a fascinating group to spend All ToGEThER .” safety accreditations, including STCW, IAATO time with. Their greatest pleasure is sharing their Adam crowley, Quark Traveller and AECO and are members of some of the most passion for the Polar Regions with you.
LAuriE dExtEr roBErt HEAdLANd ALEx m cNEiL dAvid “dutCH” WiLLmott Born and raised in Scotland, laurie Robert (Bob) headland, is one of Quark’s Alex is one of the proud canadians Dutch has always loved the has made his home in canada’s most seasoned and knowledgeable working in the Polar Regions. he has ocean and unfettered wilderness, northwest Territories since 1970 . expedition team members from the year traveled extensively in the Arctic and living in Australia gives him he lived on Baffin island for 13 years, the company was founded. he joined and Antarctic, completing nearly 100 plenty of chances to pursue where he learned the survival skills and our very first voyage to the north Pole expeditions. A self-admitted generalist, these passions. language of the inuit (Eskimos). Since in 1991 as a lecturer and guide. Bob’s he has a keen interest in many fields in 2000 , after years of sailing 1993 laurie has made over 200 ship-based trips to Antarctica first encounter in Antarctica was in South Georgia as a including geology, ornithology and marine biology, but has the seas and exploring the world, he found the place and the Arctic as an expedition leader and lecturer. biologist with the British Antarctic Survey in 1977 . he focused most of his time reading about the great explorers. where his passions were perfectly aligned: Antarctica. laurie is also a daring outdoorsman, taking part in also journeyed to Svalbard in the Arctic in 1984 with the he is fluent in Spanish, currently learning Russian, and is Since then, Dutch has completed over 40 expedition many adventures including a 91 -day cross-country ski Scott Polar Research institute as a glaciological surveyor. a skilled boat driver and outboard engine mechanic. his voyages and has also turned his compass north to journey from Russia to canada through the geographic he is a senior associate of the Scott Polar Research future goals include: reclaiming his grandfather’s farm lead Arctic journeys. north Pole; skiing and sled hauling to the South Pole; and institute, University of cambridge. he is an advisor to in rural Zambia, masters study in iceland or cambridge, With a background in geography and environmental traversing the ice caps of Greenland, Baffin island, and several expeditionary organizations, departments of manufacturing solar panels in china, and making your sciences he enriched his learning further by acquiring king George island in Antarctica. government, a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, polar experience one you will never forget. his skipper ’s license in 2002 . last year, Dutch led his he has degrees in physical education, theology and and a member of the institute for historical Research of own two-week kayaking and camping trip starting anthropology, and an honourary Doctor of laws. he is a fellow the University of london. his published works include and finishing in ittoqqortoormiit, East Greenland. of the Explorers club, a fellow of the Royal Geographical books and numerous articles on his specializations of Dutch is clearly a polar addict and loves to share iAN stirLiNG Society, a member of the Arctic club, and in recognition history and geography. in 1984 , he was decorated with his polar passion with fellow adventurers. Dr. ian Stirling, our naturalist Guide of his international contribution the canadian Government the Polar medal and is a member of both the Arctic club and lecturer, is a marine mammal has honoured laurie with the order of canada. and the Antarctic club. scientist who has studied polar bears and polar seals (Arctic and Antarctic) dAvid “Woody” Wood for almost 50 years. Woody, as we call him here at sHANE Evoy CHELi LArsEN his particular interests include Quark, comes to the Polar Regions Shane was born and raised on Georgian A kiwi born and bred, cheli’s whole ecology, behaviour, relationships between predators and via a strange path. he has spent time Bay, ontario, canada. Destined to live life has been spent on water in both its prey species, and conservation of polar marine mammals working in a major pediatric hospital, on the water, Shane worked for liquid and solid states. She worked and ecosystems. he participates in a number of national and has degrees in political science 36 years at the family marina, which in the ski and scuba industries before and international committees on polar bears and marine and law. he loves to spend as much he eventually took over. Shane is an venturing into expedition cruising, mammals and has authored or co-authored many scientific time as possible on-board a ship heading into the ice. experienced leader with over 125 where she has spent the past 12 years articles and four books, including Polar Bears: The Natural Woody is a historian with an unquenchable passion expeditions and 15 years under his belt. his passion for working in the South Pacific, Japan, Russia’s far East, History of a Threatened Species , the definitive work on the for sharing the marvels of the Polar Regions. he firmly Antarctica and respect for the environment is evident Australia, new Zealand, Greenland, iceland, norway, natural history and biology of the iconic Arctic mammal. believes that leading Polar expeditions is not a job, but in his expedition leadership. his objective on any trip is Svalbard and the British isles. She managed new Zealand’s he is an Emeritus Research Scientist with the a special privilege and a pleasure. Woody invites you to make sure passengers have the “trip of a lifetime .” largest dive training facility, and skippered dive and canadian Wildlife Service and an Adjunct Professor to come and be astonished, amazed and enchanted by fishing charter vessels — invaluable experience when in the Department of Biological Sciences, University of the Polar Regions. leading polar expeditions. Alberta in Edmonton.
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“A oncE in A lifETimE ExPERiEncE — An AmAZinG AnD mAGicAl ADvEnTURE!” Robert laks and Debbie Bush, Quark Travellers
The unmistakable glow of an Arctic aurora borealis
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The Quark Expeditions’ Arctic experienc e.. .What’s a typical day like? Truth be told, there is no such thing as a typical day in the Polar Regions, but here’s just a taste of ‘a day in the life’ on a recent Spitsbergen Explorer voyage.
8:0 0 a.m. Enjoying a hearty breakfast with the 12:0 0 p.m. feels great to be back at home base. Starving! Expedition Team before setting out Just in time for a yummy BBQ on deck. for a Zodiac cruise. 3:0 0 p.m. Afternoon, and it’s time for a Zodiac landing 9:0 0 a.m. our fantastic Expedition Team members to hike on a polar desert. val, ian, Annie and Woody are ready for us 3:3 0 p.m. Anchored in a calm bay, and some of our to get into the Zodiacs. fellow passengers go kayaking. 9:3 0 a.m. With fellow travellers, cruising along the edge 6:3 0 p.m. We gather in the lecture theater to re-cap of a magnificent glacier. the day with the Expedition Team. 10:0 0 a.m. Polar bear in our sights! camera shutters click p.m. p.m. 9:3 0 p.m. After dinner it’s time for a nightcap in 12:0 0 3:0 0 as we all attempt to take National Geographic the bar, and then off to sleep in the silence quality shots. (note to self: remember to of an Arctic night. put the camera down and just take in the awesome animals).
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2 dAys Explore oslo package Enjoy an extra night in norway ’s vibrant capital city where you will get a guided tour of this modern, beautifully situated town. Extend the package to five days to include a trip to Bergen on the unforgettable flåm Railway. Extend your stay: Arctic pre- and post-trip options
In the not too distant past, polar travellers were left to their own 2 dAys devices when it came to making their ‘pre’ and ‘post’ travel arrangements. Comfort Explore Helsinki At Quark we’ll make sure that all aspects of your trip are a delight — or Luxury before, during and after your adventure! Contact our Polar Travel package packages Advisors for advice and to learn more about the best way for you to This package includes an extra night and experience these incredible places. tour of helsinki, a capital with an intriguing blend of eastern and western influences ALL PACkAGEs ArE AvAiLABLE iN tWo styLEs: and extraordinary architecture. Extend this Comfort style: Luxury style: package to five days to include a visit to Group tours and transfers with Private tours and transfers Tallinn, Estonia’s medieval, walled capital. four-star accommodations with five-star accommodations To book, for information regarding pricing, or for custom itineraries contact your preferred Trip extensions can be tailored for each individual client. travel agent or a Quark Polar Travel Advisor Alternate durations available for all trips. at 0.808.120.2333 or + 44.203.514.2712
2 dAys 2 dAys Experience reykjavik Longyearbyen package package from the charming city of Reykjavik to the Enjoy a two night package in the centre therapeutic waters of the Blue lagoon and of Svalbard, norway. longyearbyen is the the bubbling hot springs of Thingveller nP, largest settlement in Svalbard with just you will be mesmerized by the unique over 2,000 residents. learn about the beauty of this nordic island. unique culture, visit the local university centre and spend some time in the shopping mall. of course, no visit to longyearbyen would be complete without a dog sledding tour of the city.
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Spitsbergen: The Qui ntess ential Arct ic Desti nat ion “ThE WilDER nESS BEAUTy WE h AvE SEEn in T hE A RcT ic The perfect Arctic jumping off point. Spitsbergen, where polar bears, walrus, puffin and many other native species thrive. Continuous daylight offers endless RE Gi on WAS fAR BEyonD opportunities to revel in and explore this truly unique habitat. Any Ex PEc TATio n.” Dick verboom-Schellevis, Quark Traveller 2013.14 voyAGEs: Spitsbergen Explorer: Spitsbergen circumnavigation: Wildlife capital of the Arctic Big island, Big Adventure See page 16 See page 17
2013.14 ExtENsioNs: continue your polar adventure with our pre- and post-extension tours to iceland, norway and finland. See page 12
Kayakers enjoying Spitsbergen’s eternal sunshine
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spitsbergen Explorer spitsbergen Wildlife Capital of the Arctic Circumnavigation
An expedition to Spitsbergen will have you Big Island, Big Adventure experiencing everything Arctic: polar bears, walrus, icebergs and tundra. This Arctic paradise Be immersed in the complete Svalbard experience is perfect for first-time visitors or those who are that encompasses Spitsbergen, the Seven Islands, time-constrained. Experience the Arctic around- Edgeøya, Nordaustlandet and smaller outlying the-clock, because Spitsbergen lies above the islands. From polar deserts to polar ice caps, Arctic Circle where daylight is continuous. you’ll hike, cruise and wonder at the breathtaking vistas in this Arctic paradise. 11 dAys ExPEditioN iN BriEf • iconic Arctic wildlife: ExPEditioN iN BriEf 2 Departures: 13 dAys polar bears, walrus, • Enjoy the same highlights as Jun 14 and Jun 24 , 2013 2 Departures: arctic fox, and more Spitsbergen Explorer Jul 4 and Jul 16 , 2013 Ship: Sea Spirit • monaco Glacier • Experience the Arctic tundra Per person prices from • Tundra hikes and Ship: Sea Spirit and polar desert Zodiac cruising Per person prices from • optional kayaking and camping £3,170 * • continuous daylight See full itinerary at *See page 56 for detailed pricing. £4,120 * See full itinerary at *See page 56 for detailed pricing. QuarkExpeditions.com QuarkExpeditions.com AdvENturE oPtioNs AdvENturE oPtioNs “Seeing the polar bears on the kAyAkinG Talk with a Polar Travel Advisor: ice and in their natural habitat kAyAkinG SnoWShoEinG +4 4.203.514.2712 or 0.808 .120.2333 was a dream come true .” cAmPinG Elizabeth forslund, Quark traveller
lEf T: The atlantic puffin is a common sight RiGhT: An arctic fox on high alert lEf T: Svalbard reindeer congregate in small groups in the Arctic summer months ABovE: A typical Arctic photo-op BEloW: A polar bear cub coming up on sea ice
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North Pole: North Pole The World ’s Most Exc lusive The Ultimate Arctic Adventure ExPEditioN iN BriEf • crack through dense, multi-year ice Arctic Expedition aboard one of only two nuclear-powered icebreakers in the world Walk. Fly. Balloon. Celebrate at the top of the world. This is the stuff polar dreams • champagne toast at 90° north are made of. Located at 90° North, in the middle of the frozen Arctic Ocean, where only • Balloon at the top of the world 50 Years of Victory can take a select few passengers each year — the North Pole. • Aerial sightseeing aboard a helicopter See full itinerary at 2013.14 voyAGE: 2013.14 ExtENsioNs: QuarkExpeditions.com north Pole: continue your north Pole adventure with The Ultimate Arctic Adventure our pre- and post-extension tours to finland. See page 19 See page 12 “My experience of being on 14 dAys the voyage to the North Pole 2 Departures: was nothing short of a dream .” Jun 19 and Jun 30 , 2013 North Pole dates rahul manjar, Quark traveller already announced Ship: 50 years of victory for 2014 season! Jun 19 and Jun 30 Per person prices from See page 56 for details £14,190 * *See page 56 for detailed pricing.
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On top of it all at 90 ˚North lEf T: 50 years of victory reaches the pole ABovE: Ballooning: one step higher RiGhT: A quick refresher BEloW: Time to celebrate!
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Gree nland: The A rct ic’s “it” Desti nati on “i lE AvE WiTh A fAR BE TTER UnDERS TAnDinG of T hE Blue icebergs, the majestic polar bear and the indescribable Northern Light s…Greenland ARcTic AnD GR ATEf Ul f oR truly is a magical place. Quark offers three unique itineraries, each with unforgettable experiences. ThE E xPER iEncE.” 2013.14 voyAGEs: Jeanette morris, Quark Traveller Three Arctic islands: East Greenland: Greenland Explorer: iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen northern lights valleys and fjords See page 22 See page 23 See page 24
2013.14 ExtENsioNs: continue your polar adventure with our pre- and post-extension tours to iceland, norway and finland. See page 12
Red Island’s eastern shore, Scoresbysund
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three Arctic East Greenland islands Northern Lights Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen If your ‘bucket list’ includes gazing up at the brilliant green of the Northern Lights — this is Our award-winning expedition the tour for you. Greenland ’s eastern coast is is highly recommended for those renowned for some of the best Aurora displays who want to experience the diverse in the world. Active travellers can walk and hike beauty of the Arctic. Journey to across the pristine wilderness of Greenland. the northeast of Greenland, across Iceland and above the Arctic Circle in Spitsbergen, where you may encounter 14 dAys ExPEditioN iconic Arctic animals such as the iN BriEf 2 Departures: • view the northern polar bear, musk oxen and walrus. Sept 9 and Sept 21 , 2013 lights, Aurora borealis , Ship: Sea Spirit in all their glory* 14 dAys ExPEditioN iN BriEf Per person prices from • incredible hiking • voted one of the top opportunities 1 Departure: * 50 Tours of a Lifetime by £4,120 • visit the inuit Aug 4, 2013 National Geographic Traveller *See page 56 for detailed pricing. settlement of Ship: Sea Spirit • visit 3 Arctic countries ittoqqortoormiit Per person prices from • kayak past amazing icebergs AdvENturE oPtioNs *weather permitting * See full itinerary at kAyAkinG See full itinerary at £4,430 QuarkExpeditions.com *See page 56 for detailed pricing. QuarkExpeditions.com
AdvENturE oPtioNs “This was a magical experience! Every day was a perfect blend of kAyAkinG excitement, adventure, and ‘Arctic peace ’. ” Nancy and robert donlan, Quark travellers
lEf T: Walrus at Torrellneset come up for air ABovE: A tundra hike BEloW: A local tests the waters lEf T: The northern lights will amaze ABovE: Hiking Røde Fjord, Eastern Greenland BEloW: A puffin takes flight
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Earn mileagePlus ® Award miles with Quark Quark Expeditions offers its passengers United Airlines mileagePlus ® award miles when you book any of the Arctic or Antarctic voyages. Earn 1 award mile for every $1 you spend on a Quark Expeditions voyage, to a maximum of 80,000 award miles. Restrictions apply .*
Terms and conditions: standard Terms and conditions of Quark Expeditions will apply. one 1 mileagePlus award mile will be awarded for every $ 1US spent on eligible product booked directly with Quark Expeditions. valid on new bookings only. Award miles will be posted to the recipient’s account no sooner than 90 days prior to voyage departure upon receipt of full payment for services rendered. Any flights, travel insurance, as well as goods and services booked on board the vessel are excluded from the mileage program. Recipient of award miles must be a passenger traveling with Quark Expeditions and cannot receive miles beyond what their individual purchases make them eligible for. mileagePlus account number must be presented at time of booking. A maximum of 80,000 award miles can be awarded to any one recipient in a given calendar year. mileagePlus award miles are calculated based on total payments on eligible product. *may only be combined with past passenger discount, may not be combined with any other promotional offer.
Village life in Greenland ABovE: Musk oxen dot the rich tundra
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Adélie penguins: Antarctica’s expert swimmers
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A Day in the L ife : Antarctic Explorer 4:0 0 p.m. Trips to the Antarctic offer a myriad of daytime activities. Here’s just a snapshot of what may happen in a day on one of our Antarctic Explorer voyages, a great introductory trip to the 7th continent.
7:3 0a.m. A hearty breakfast (eggs made to order!) before 5:0 0 p.m. The Expedition leader announces there 4:0 0 p.m. we head to the Zodiacs for the first landing are humpback whales off the starboard side of the day. of the ship. february is prime time for whale 9:0 0 a.m. A gorgeous sunny day, perfect for a leisurely watching down here. morning hike at Paradise harbour. 9:0 0 p.m. lucky campers set up for a night to 11:0 0 a.m. Penguins everywhere! The curious chicks remember, sleeping under the stars on check out my waterproof pants. the 7th continent. 4:0 0 p.m. We partake in an Antarctic rite of passage: 12:0 0 a.m. The sun has set, and the beautiful full moon the famous Polar Plunge. followed immediately illuminates the Antarctic sky. i can’t believe my eyes! by a much needed beer in the hot tub. 11:0 0 a.m.
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2 dAys Extend your santiago Head start package in addition to a tour of the national capital, this package stay: Antarctic includes a day-long excursion to viña del mar — chile’s garden city by the sea, and historic valparaiso. your driver pre- and pos t-trip will journey via the casablanca valley to chile’s best known seaside resort. valparaiso, a port founded in the 16 th century, is a short drive from viña del mar. The old options town has been designated a UnESco World heritage Site. Valparaiso, Chile
Getting to the Antarctic can be just as much fun as being there. Quark offers multiple travel packages 3 dAys that enable you to see more of the world before and after your Antarctic adventure. Contact our friendly Experience iguazú falls package Polar Travel Advisors now for advice and to learn one of the great natural wonders of the world, the grandeur more about the best way for you to experience these of iguazú falls includes over 274 water cascades spread over incredible places. nearly two miles of the iguazú River. Enjoy a guided tour of the Argentinean side of the falls, with the additional option ALL PACkAGEs ArE AvAiLABLE iN tWo styLEs: to visit the Brazilian side. Comfort style: Luxury style: Group tours and transfers with Private tours and transfers four-star accommodations with five-star accommodations
Trip extensions can be tailored for each individual client. Alternate durations available for all trips. 4 dAys Easter island package Take a 5.5 hour flight from Santiago to Easter island, one of the world’s most remote inhabited islands off the coast of chile. Technically a single, massive (extinct) volcano rising over Extend To book, for information regarding pricing, 10,000 feet from the Pacific ocean floor, Easter island is famous your or for custom itineraries contact your preferred travel agent or a Quark Polar Travel Advisor for its enormous statues carved from the tough stone of the adventure! at 0.808.120.2333 or + 44.203.514.2712 Rano Raraku, the island’s volcano. your package includes tours of the statues, tombs and volcanoes. The luxury package offers guests three nights’ accommodation at Explora Rapa nui.
3 dAys 2 dAys introduction to montevideo package Buenos Aires package Board a short ferry ride from Buenos Aires to Uruguay’s capital city, montevideo, where there is much to see and Discover the elegant beauty of Buenos Aires, a city that do. Explore the city’s vibrant, eclectic and rich cultural melds European charm with the frenzied pace of latin life. life as well as its plazas and parks. montevideo is also This package includes a guided tour of all of the city’s impressive known for its interesting and diverse architecture, from highlights, from the quaint, cobbled plazas to its most colonial to art deco. sophisticated neighbourhoods. in the evening, you will enjoy a spectacular dinner and tango show with a live orchestra.
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Anta rctic Peni nsula: La nd of Power and Beauty
These voyages offer classic itineraries to the beautiful Antarctic Peninsula. There you’ll see magnificent icebergs, islands covered with chinstrap, gentoo, or adélie penguins, whales and seals. “ThE GRAnD EUR of ThE An TARcTic 2013.14 voyAGEs: lAnDScAPE c AnnoT BE P RoPE Rly Antarctic Express: Antarctic Express: Antarctic Express: cruise South, fly north fly the Drake crossing the circle DES cRi BED, BUT hAS To BE ExPERiEncE D.” fly South, cruise north See page 35 See page 36 chris Paduan, Quark Traveller See page 34
Antarctic Explorer: crossing the circle: Antarctic Peninsula Discovering the Southern Expedition East and West: 7th continent See page 38 Explorers’ Route See page 37 See page 39
2013.14 ExtENsioNs: continue your adventure with our pre- and post-extension tours to Argentina, chile, Uruguay and Easter island. See page 30
A humpback whale in the Penola Strait
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Antarctic Express Antarctic Express Cruise South, Fly North Fly the Drake or Fly South, Cruise North A short three-hour flight transports you from If you’re looking for a more efficient way to Punta Arenas, Chile, over the mythical Drake experience Antarctica, look no further. Fly one-way Passage to King George Island. Once on the continent, over the legendary Drake Passage, and still enjoy join the ship and be immersed in the wonders of the full benefits of exploring the Antarctic Peninsula. the Peninsula where you’ll spot penguins, seals, You must book flight interruption insurance for all Quark voyages, whales, and wondrous ice in all forms. due to possible weather delays. You must book flight interruption insurance for all Quark voyages, due to possible weather delays.
Cruise south, fly North ExPEditioNs iN BriEf • Enjoy optional camping 8dAys ExPEditioN iN BriEf 10 dAys on the Peninsula • Save time by flying 1 Departure: 1 Departure: • Daily Zodiac cruising over the Drake Passage Dec 17, 2013 Dec 10 , 2013 and landings • Enjoy all the benefits Ship: Sea Adventurer Ship: Sea Adventurer • Snap photos of Actual itinerary may vary based on of an Antarctic voyage Actual itinerary may vary based on conditions and voyage length. conditions and voyage length. Per person prices from penguins and seals Per person prices from • view penguins, seals and beautiful ice * See full itinerary at £5,100 * £4,750 See full itinerary at QuarkExpeditions.com *See page 58 for detailed pricing. *See page 58 for detailed pricing. QuarkExpeditions.com “The views from Zodiac cruises AdvENturE oPtioNs AdvENturE oPtioNs were very special, with the chance kAyAkinG kAyAkinG to get close to whales, nesting birds, seals and penguins .” cAmPinG cAmPinG Hilary Harty, Quark traveller SnoWShoEinG SnoWShoEinG
fly south, Cruise North 9dAys 1 Departure: Dec 30 , 2013 Ship: Sea Adventurer Per person prices from £4,450 * *See page 58 for detailed pricing.
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A local celebrity ABovE: Your transport over the Drake lEf T: Paradise Harbour ABovE: Chinstrap penguins BEloW: Crabeater seals
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Board a short three-hour flight and then cruise The perfect introductory trip to discover the best south of the Antarctic Circle — an achievement of the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll be delighted in itself. Skipping all the extra days at sea, by penguins, seals and seabirds as they accompany you’ll enjoy only the best scenery and wildlife you on your journey. Explore the iconic sights experiences of the Antarctic. that make this one of the world’s most pristine, You must book flight interruption insurance for all Quark voyages, exotic and unforgettable natural environments. due to possible weather delays.
ExPEditioN iN BriEf ExPEditioN iN BriEf 10-12 dAys 11 dAys • See penguins, crabeater, • All the benefits of a 12 Departures: 1 Departures: leopard and fur seals 15 -day voyage in 11 days nov 4, 2013 to mar 1, 2014 Dec 22 , 2013 • Enjoy free snowshoeing • celebrate as you Ship: ocean Diamond, and photography programs Ship: Sea Adventurer cross the circle Sea Spirit, Sea Adventurer • camp under the stars • learn about Actual itinerary may vary based on Actual itinerary may vary based on Per person prices from conditions and voyage length. Per person prices from on the 7th continent* conditions and voyage length. the penguins in * *optional on select departures £7,050 these regions £2,950 * *See page 58 for detailed pricing. See full itinerary at *See page 58 for detailed pricing. See full itinerary at QuarkExpeditions.com QuarkExpeditions.com AdvENturE oPtioNs AdvENturE oPtioNs
kAyAkinG kAyAkinG “The expedition team truly love Talk with a Polar Travel Advisor: Antarctica themselves .” cAmPinG +4 4.203.514.2712 or 0.808 .120.2333 cAmPinG maralla david, Quark traveller SnoWShoEinG SnoWShoEinG
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The placid waters of Lemaire Channel lEf T: A humpback whale makes an appearance ABovE: Another way to take in the view BEloW: Gentoo penguins
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Crossing the Circle Antarctic Peninsula Southern Expedition East and West
This expedition offers the most in-depth exploration Explorers’ Route of the Antarctic Peninsula. Spending more time in the region allows you to venture south of the Circle, This extended voyage combines the best of the home to fantastic ice formations and wildlife. Western Antarctic Peninsula with the less visited, Enjoy more time for communing with penguins and more remote, eastern side. Be astounded by the and visits to less-frequented landing sites. abundant penguin rookeries and incredible icebergs. A perfect voyage if you’re looking for an in-depth and unique exploration of this majestic continent. 14-15 dAys ExPEditioN iN BriEf • Experience continuous daylight 3 Departures: • Daily Zodiac cruising ExPEditioN iN BriEf Jan 15 to feb 22 , 2014 15 dAys and landings • hike or sit on a rock 1 Departure: Ship: ocean Diamond • Experience an exhilarating watching penguins Jan 24 , 2014 and Sea Spirit climb on an Antarctic ice wall * Actual itinerary may vary based on • Take the ‘polar plunge’ Actual itinerary may vary based on conditions and voyage length. conditions and voyage length. Per person prices from *optional on select departures Ship: Sea Spirit • Drift past an iceberg while kayaking £4,450 * See full itinerary at Per person prices from QuarkExpeditions.com See full itinerary at *See page 58 for detailed pricing. £8,300 * *See page 58 for detailed pricing. QuarkExpeditions.com AdvENturE oPtioNs “This has been a wonderful experience. I would recommend it AdvENturE oPtioNs kAyAkinG to anyone. The scenery was magical!” kAyAkinG cAmPinG rita Graham, Quark traveller cAmPinG PhoToGRAPhy
lEf T: Minke whale, Enterprise Island RiGhT: Sunset at Deception Island lEf T: Kayaking, Antarctic style ABovE: Gentoo penguins, South Shetland Islands BEloW: Deception Island polar plunge
38 QUARkExPEDiTionS.com To Book oR foR moRE infoRmATion, cAll US AT +44.203.514.2712 or 0.808.120.2333 39 fAlklAnD iSlAnDS (iSlAS mAlvinAS), SoUTh GEoRGiA AnD A nTAR cT icA Falkla nds ( Malvinas ), South Georgia a nd A nta rct ica: A Wildli fe Wonder land Experience the awe-inspiring king penguin rookeries of the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) “i fEEl ES PEciAl ly lUcky To hAvE and South Georgia, the Galapagos of the Poles . You can choose from four of our most in-depth, do-it-all Antarctic voyages including our Crossing the Circle via Falklands (Malvinas) and TR AvElED To ThE fAlklA nDS, South Georgia, or our newest trip leaving from Buenos Aires. SoUTh GEoRGiA AnD An TARcTicA; 2013.14 voyAGEs: A mAGicAl, fAScinATinG AnD AmAZinG falklands (malvinas), South Georgia crossing the circle via falklands (malvinas) ExPERiEncE i Will nEvER foRGET!” and Antarctica: Explorers and kings and South Georgia: Epic Antarctica Rose Waldron, Quark Traveller See page 42 See page 43 falklands (malvinas), South Georgia and South Georgia and the Antarctic Antarctica via Buenos Aires: Explorers and kings Peninsula: Penguin Safari King penguin rookery, See page 44 See page 45 South Georgia 2013.14 ExtENsioNs: continue your adventure with our pre- and post-extension tours to Argentina, chile, Uruguay and Easter island. See page 30
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This extended expedition encompasses the wildlife This is the ‘do it all’ Antarctic adventure for those paradise of South Georgia, the remote Falkland Islands who appreciate a variety of landscapes, wildlife (Islas Malvinas), as well as the extraordinary beauty of and historic landing sites. Not only will you cross the Antarctic Peninsula. You’ll experience a great diversity the circle and travel further south than traditional of environments and landscapes, which will provide voyages, you’ll also visit the wildlife playgrounds unprecedented wildlife viewing opportunities. of the Falklands (Malvinas) and South Georgia.
19-20 dAys ExPEditioN iN BriEf 20 dAys ExPEditioN iN BriEf • Encounter the wildlife Actual itinerary may vary based on • The longest, most immersive Actual itinerary may vary based on 2 Departures: 1 Departure: paradise of South Georgia conditions and voyage length. Antarctic expedition conditions and voyage length. nov 14 and nov 23 , 2013 Dec 17, 2013 • marvel at thousands • visit a variety of Ship: ocean Diamond, of king penguins Ship: Sea Spirit landscapes and Sea Spirit, Sea Adventurer • Experience the calm Per person prices from historic landing sites Per person prices from of your sea kayak • Enjoy daily Zodiac £11,900 * cruising and landings * See full itinerary at £6,050 *See page 58 for detailed pricing. See full itinerary at *See page 58 for detailed pricing. QuarkExpeditions.com QuarkExpeditions.com AdvENturE oPtioNs
AdvENturE oPtioNs “Amazing! I want to go back and kAyAkinG kAyAkinG do it all again! A huge thank you to the expedition team!” SnoWShoEinG PhoToGRAPhy dan Arnold, Quark traveller SnoWShoEinG
lEfT: The blue-eyed shag RiGhT: King penguins soak up the attention ABovE: Reindeer were first lEf T: Wilhelmina Bay, Antarctic Peninsula ABovE: Black-browed albatross introduced by Norwegian whalers as a source of fresh meat and for sport
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Buenos Aires This is a journey for wildlife lovers, particularly Explorers and Kings those with a passion for penguins. In the ‘Galapagos of the Poles ’, you’ll start things off with four penguin species, including Arrive early for some wining and dining in Buenos Aires, hundreds of thousands of king penguins. then venture to the wildlife paradise of South Georgia, remote You’ll also experience a great diversity of Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) and the always impressive environments and landscapes. Antarctic Peninsula. On your way, enjoy the first-ever 3-day Floating Polar Film Festival , curated by Hot Docs. Diversity and discovery are the hallmarks of this voyage, which offers 17 dAys ExPEditioN iN BriEf unprecedented pristine landscapes and wildlife. • The ultimate 1 Departure: wildlife expedition Actual itinerary may vary based on Dec 2, 2013 Actual itinerary may vary based on conditions and voyage length. • A naturalist ’s conditions and voyage length. 22 dAys ExPEditioN iN BriEf Ship: Sea Spirit dream trip • Enjoy a tango show and Per person prices from • various species 1 Departure: Buenos Aires city tour of birds nov 2, 2013 • Watch for tabular icebergs £9,600 * See full itinerary at Ship: Sea Spirit • visit massive king penguin rookeries *See page 58 for detailed pricing. QuarkExpeditions.com Per person prices from • floating polar film festival * presented by hot Docs AdvENturE oPtioNs £8,950 “This was the voyage of our life. kAyAkinG *See page 58 for detailed pricing. You all made our dreams come true .” See full itinerary at SnoWShoEinG Alies van Nalta, Quark traveller AdvENturE oPtioNs QuarkExpeditions.com kAyAkinG Talk with a Polar Travel Advisor: SnoWShoEinG +4 4.203.514.2712 or 0.808 .120.2333
lEf T: Southern elephant seals, South Georgia RiGhT: Adélie penguins, Brown Bluff lEf T: Catching some sun with a friend ABovE: A Zodiac beach landing at Salisbury Plain BEloW: The distinctive crown of the rockhopper penguin
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Every Quark voyage includes great daily outdoor activities including hiking, Zodiac cruises, and even snowshoeing. But the more discerning adrenaline junkies can also choose from a range of optional adventure activities with varying exertion levels.
“ThE k AyAkinG E xcURSionS WERE my fAvoRiTE PART. EAch DAy A nD loc ATion WAS So DiffEREn T, AnD i fE lT i hAD A UniQUE oPPoRT UniTy To SEE An TARcTi cA By PADDlinG ThRoUGh i T.” carly yearsley, Quark Traveller
Climbing high above Orne Harbour
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kayaking Cross-Country skiing imagine gliding along the surface of a bay near Sublime, pure and intense. Experience endless blankets colossal icebergs, while playful penguins and seals of virgin snow in the same manner as Amundsen, swim past your kayak. Shackleton and the explorers of old. There is no better you’ll navigate these beautiful, clear polar waters, way to travel through these stunning environments. and explore areas out of the reach of our ships. you’ll Some experience required. get the rare chance to see Antarctica or the Arctic Per person: £ 370 Antarctic only from the same perspective as most of the wildlife — at the surface of the sea. Price includes multiple kayaking opportunities, depending on weather. Previous kayaking experience is required to participate; kayaking in polar waters is not an activity for novices. Per person: £ 380 Arctic / from £570 Antarctic Space is limited. Book early! Hot Air Ballooning Exclusive to Quark! if reaching the north Pole isn’t a big enough thrill, be one of a select group of Quark passengers to soar above the sea-ice in a hot air balloon, with a 360° view snowshoeing to all points south. This option brings you a whole A novel way to experience the beauty of the new perspective on the north Pole! polar landscape, and discover remote alcoves and Rising as high as 40 metres, your birds-eye view hidden valleys. The rewards of walking atop the of the ship and Arctic will be something you’ll snow are well worth the effort, allowing you to remember forever. visit new places that are inaccessible on foot. Per person: £ 190 North Pole only This traditional means of transport across the deep snow comes from the indigenous people of north America. While you can appreciate a connection with the past, the snowshoes we use today are much lighter and more forgiving than the old Photography wood-weave snowshoes used during the days of Antarctica is one of the most abundantly photogenic the north American fur trade. destinations in the world. Penguins amble across Cost included pebbled beaches, whales spy-hop from the crystal in select voyages blue sea and sparkling icebergs tower in this serene, Arctic and Antarctic yet dramatic environment. Ask about the Whether you own a serious SlR or a simple point-and- kayakin g/camping combo package shoot, our on-board photography expert provides you *only available with hands-on instruction and technical tips to ensure * on select Ocean £640 Diamond voyages that you capture the best of your Antarctica experience. Cost included in select voyages Antarctic only
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Travelling to some of the most remote regions on Earth places a unique set of demands on ships. Quark Expeditions’ fleet meets and exceeds the highest possible safety and environmental standards. “ThERE REAlly AREn’T WoRDS To DEScRiBE tHE WorLd’s most PoWErfuL iCEBrEAkEr ThiS ExPERiEncE. iT’S lARGER ThAn WoRDS. For many, the unique features of the icebreaker ThE cloSEST i cAn comE? BRE ATh TAk in G.” 50 Years of Victory are enough to want to sail Jamie Stowell, Quark Traveller aboard the vessel. The on-board helicopter is the workhorse of the Russian Arctic, taking passengers to the ice for landings and providing incredible aerial views of the high Arctic.
A divErsE fLEEt of iCE-strENGtHENEd vEssELs Our fleet of three polar vessels ranges from the elegant all-suites ship, Sea Spirit , to the carbon neutral voyage super-yacht, the Ocean Diamond , and the comfort ship, Sea Adventure r.
Breaking on through aboard the 50 years of victory
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The dining room and CABiNs & AmENitiEs CABiNs & AmENitiEs cabin amenities most powerful icebreaker on Earth • helicopter for outside cabins featuring en-suite facilities • aerial sightseeing • full fitness facilities including gym, sauna Tv and DvD player in every cabin • Polar Boutique • and small swimming pool • All-inclusive bar and beverages • fitness room • Wi-fi • library • All-inclusive All cabins have en-suite bath • Polar Boutique beverage packages available
sHiP sPECifiCAtioNs sHiP sPECifiCAtioNs Staff & crew 140 Staff & crew 80 Guests 128 Guests 120 lifeboats 4, fully enclosed lifeboats 4, partially enclosed ice class LL1 (the highest rating possible) ice class 1A, ice strengthened hull Registered russia Registered Bahamas year Built 2007 year Built 1975
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Twin Arktika Triple main Deck twin porthole Superior A cabin lounge and heli-landing victory Suite lower Deck twin main Deck twin window Deluxe mini Suite Suite
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The lounge features a grand piano; all cabins have exterior views CABiNs & AmENitiEs CABiNs & AmENitiEs All-inclusive bar and beverages • Every suite has an exterior All cabins have exterior views and en-suite bath • view and en-suite bath • in-room satellite phone • in-room in-room flat screen Tv and DvD • Expert-in-residence flat screen Tv and DvD • Bar • hot tub and workout room • program • Polar Boutique • Wi-fi • large library • oBSERvATion DEck Polar Boutique • Wi-fi • library • hot tub • Top suites with SUn DEck All-inclusive beverage packages available • heated pool View obstruction private balconies • yoga and wellness • Two restaurants including from lifeboats* wellness café • Suites with private balconies • sHiP sPECifiCAtioNs Glass observation lounge • Workout room Staff & crew 79 SPoRTS DEck cAPTAin’S DEck sHiP sPECifiCAtioNs View obstruction Guests 114 from lifeboats on deck 6* lifeboats 4, partially enclosed Staff & crew 106 ice class 1d, ice strengthened hull Guests 189 lifeboats 2, fully enclosed Registered Bahamas UPPER DEck clUB DEck year Built 1991 ice class 1d, ice strengthened hull Registered Bahamas 9 5 7 1 1 1 4 year Built 1986 4 4
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trip of a lifetime Twin obstructed view Triple Triple – classic Deluxe Suite today! Twin Window Sea Spirit comfort and the sun deck main Deck Suite Premium Suite classic Suite owner ’s Suite * A few window cabins may have partially obstructed views (eg. portion of life boat on the deck fore/aft, or view is obstructed looking down). Superior Suite 54 QUARkExPEDiTionS.com To Book oR foR moRE infoRmATion, cAll US AT +44.203.514.2712 or 0.808.120.2333 55 Arct ic 2013 Dates & Rates Arct ic 2013 Inclusions
Number Price per Charter oN ALL sHiPs, rAtEs iNCLudE: ALso iNCLudEd duriNG AdditioNALLy AvAiLABLE ABoArd Pg. Dates of Days Ship Embarkation Disembarkation Adventure Options Person* Flight • Shipboard accommodation with ExPEditioNs tHAt EmBArk ANd tHE 50 YEarS of ViCtorY : disEmBArk iN rEykJAvik: sPitsBErGEN ExPLorEr Wildlife Capital of the Arctic daily housekeeping. • All helicopter transfers and aerial sightseeing • All breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and •1complimentary night pre-expedition according to each day’s program. 16 Jun 14 – Jun 24, 2013 11 Sea Spirit longyearbyen longyearbyen £3, 170 • • snacks on board throughout your voyage. hotel accommodation in Reykjavik with • on embarkation day, a group transfer 16 Jun 24 – Jul 4, 2013 11 Sea Spirit longyearbyen longyearbyen • £3,480 (Please inform us of any dietary breakfast, as indicated in the itinerary. from the host hotel to the helsinki requirements as far in advance as (The number of guests per room is the airport and from the murmansk airport NortH PoLE The Ultimate Arctic Adventure*** possible. Unfortunately, the ships’ same as cabin occupancy on the ship. to the ship. 19 Jun 19 – Jul 2, 2013 14 50 years of victory helsinki helsinki • £14,190** £1,070 galleys cannot prepare kosher meals.) Due to limited availability, travellers who • on disembarkation day, a group reserve a suite on board are accommodated 19 Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2013 14 50 years of victory helsinki helsinki £14,190** £1,070 • All shore landings per the daily program. transfer from the ship to the murmansk • in standard rooms at the hotel.) 19 Jun 19 – Jul 2, 2014 14 50 years of victory helsinki helsinki • TBD TBD • leadership throughout the voyage by our airport and from the helsinki airport to • on embarkation day, a group transfer the host hotel. 19 Jun 30 – Jul 13, 2014 14 50 years of victory helsinki helsinki TBD TBD experienced Expedition leader, including • shore landings and other activities. from the host hotel to the ship. •1night pre- and 1 night post-expedition sPitsBErGEN CirCumNAviGAtioN Big Island, Big Adventure • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per hotel accommodation in helsinki as the daily program. ALso iNCLudEd duriNG specified in the itinerary. 17 Jul 4 – Jul 16, 2013 13 Sea Spirit longyearbyen longyearbyen • £4,120 ExPEditioNs tHAt EmBArk iN • formal and informal presentations by 17 Jul 16 – Jul 28, 2013 13 Sea Spirit longyearbyen longyearbyen £4,120 soNdrE stromfJord ANd • • our Expedition Team and Special Guests rAtEs sPECifiCALLy do Not iNCLudE: disEmBArk iN rEykJAvik: as scheduled. • for some specified departures, the tHrEE ArCtiC isLANds Iceland, Greenland, Spitsbergen •1complimentary night pre expedition • Photographic Journal on DvD, purchase of arrival transfer packages and hotel accommodation in ottawa with 22 Aug 4 – Aug 17, 2013 14 Sea Spirit longyearbyen Reykjavik • £4,430 documenting the voyage. charter or domestic flights in conjunction breakfast as indicated in the itinerary • A pair of waterproof expedition boots with the expedition is mandatory. The GrEENLANd ExPLorEr Valleys and Fjords*** (the number of guests per room is the on loan for shore landings. applicable per-person cost is indicated 24 Aug 16 – Aug 30, 2013 15 Sea Spirit Reykjavik ottawa £4,120 £880 same as cabin occupancy on the ship. on the Dates and Rates summary. • • An official Quark Expeditions parka Due to limited availability, travellers who • Passport and any applicable visa expenses. 24 Aug 28 – Sep 10, 2013 14 Sea Spirit ottawa Reykjavik • £4,120 £880 to keep. reserve a suite on board are accommodated • coffee, tea and cocoa available in standard rooms at the hotel.) • Government arrival and departure taxes. EAst GrEENLANd Northern Lights around the clock. • on embarkation day, group transfer • Any meals ashore with the exception 23 Sep 9 – Sep 22, 2013 14 Sea Spirit Reykjavik Reykjavik • £4,120 • A complimentary selection of alcoholic from the host hotel to the ship. of breakfast at the host hotel before embarkation, when applicable. 23 Sep 21 – oct 4, 2013 14 Sea Spirit Reykjavik Reykjavik • £4,120 and non alcoholic beverages. • on disembarkation day, group transfer • hair dryer and bathrobe in every cabin. from the ship to any downtown hotel. • Baggage, cancellation, interruption, * Price per person is based on triple occupancy. All prices in GBP. and medical travel insurance. ** This is a twin price — no triple accommodation on victory. • comprehensive pre-departure materials, *** Additional charter flight required. including a map and an informative ALso iNCLudEd duriNG • Excess baggage charges. Arctic Reader. ExPEditioNs tHAt EmBArk • laundry and other personal charges. ArCtiC 2013 AdvENturE oPtioNs • All miscellaneous service taxes and iN rEykJAvik ANd disEmBArk iN • Telecommunications charges. kayaking Camping Hot Air Ballooning snowshoeing port charges throughout the program. soNdrE stromfJord: • The voluntary gratuity at the end of £380 /person £140 /person £190 /person Included • All luggage handling aboard ship. •1complimentary night pre expedition the voyage for shipboard staff and crew. • on disembarkation day, group transfer hotel accommodation in Reykjavik • on icebreakers, any private helicopter from the ship to the airport, your hotel or with breakfast and 1 complimentary post flying time that may be available for other local designated drop-off location expedition hotel accommodation in optional flights can be purchased at an as specified. ottawa with breakfast (the number hourly rate to be announced on board. • Emergency Evacuation insurance for of guests per room is the same as cabin all passengers to a maximum benefit of occupancy on the ship. Due to limited USD $ 100,000 per person. availability, travellers who reserve a suite on board are accommodated in ALso iNCLudEd duriNG standard rooms at the hotel.) ExPEditioNs tHAt EmBArk ANd • on embarkation day, group transfer Questions? disEmBArk iN sPitsBErGEN: from the host hotel to the ship. • on arrival in ottawa, group transfer We’re here • Arrival transfer from longyearbyen to help! airport to your hotel if you arrive one day from the airport to the host hotel. prior to embarkation. • on embarkation day transfer from your hotel or longyearbyen airport to the ship. • on disembarkation day, a group transfer from the ship to your hotel or to the longyearbyen airport.
56 QUARkExPEDiTionS.com To Book oR foR moRE infoRmATion, cAll US AT +44.203.514.2712 or 0.808.120.2333 57 Anta rct ica 2013.14 Dates & Rates Anta rct ica 2013.14 Inclusi ons
Number Adventure Options Price per oN ALL sHiPs, rAtEs iNCLudE: ALso iNCLudEd iN ANtArCtiC ALso iNCLudEd oN tHE Nov 2, 2013 – Pg. Dates of Days Ship Embarkation Disembarkation or Special Interest Person* • one night pre-expedition hotel ExPrEss ProGrAms tHAt Nov 23, 2013 ExPEditioN tHAt dEPArt from ANd rEturN to dEPArts from BuENos AirEs: ANtArCtiC ExPLorEr Discovering the 7th Continent accommodation with breakfast in Ushuaia, Buenos Aires or Punta Arenas as indicated PuNtA ArENAs: • one night pre expedition accommodation 37 nov 4 – nov 13, 2013 10 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia • £2,950 in the itinerary. (The number of guests per • All flights between Punta Arenas (PUQ) with included breakfast in Buenos Aires. 37 nov 22 – Dec 3, 2013 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • £4,800 room is the same as cabin occupancy on and Antarctica (kGi) as specified in • Group transfers in Buenos Aires from the 37 Dec 1 – Dec 11, 2013 11 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • • £3,200 the ship. Due to limited availability, the itinerary. airport to the group hotel. 37 Dec 10 – Dec 20, 2013 11 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • • £3,400 travellers who reserve a suite on board are • one night pre-night and one post-night • Group transfers from the group hotel accommodated in standard rooms at the expedition hotel accommodation with 37 Dec 19 – Dec 29, 2013 11 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • • £4,200 to the port for embarkation. hotel. Triple rooms may not be available.) breakfast in Punta Arenas. • Buenos Aires package including a city 37 Dec 28, 2013 – Jan 7, 2014 11 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia £4,200 • • • • • • Shipboard accommodation with • A group arrival transfer in Punta Arenas tour and evening tango show with dinner. 37 Jan 4 – Jan 15, 2014 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • £6,400 daily housekeeping. from the airport to the included hotel. 37 Jan 6 – Jan 16, 2014 11 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • • • £4,200 • All breakfasts, lunches and dinners • included lunch in Punta Arenas prior ALso iNCLudEd duriNG ExPEditioNs to boarding, or on the charter flight 37 Jan 14 – Jan 25, 2014 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia £6,400 on board throughout your voyage. (Please oN tHE SEa adVENturEr : • • to Antarctica. inform us of any dietary requirements as • Snowshoes available on loan for shore 37 feb 6 – feb 17, 2014 12 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • £5,100 • Group transfers between the hotel and far in advance as possible. Unfortunately, excursions on designated voyages. 37 feb 13 – feb 23, 2014 11 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • £3,400** the ships’ galleys cannot prepare airport in conjunction with the charter flight to/ from Antarctica. 37 mar 1 – mar 11, 2014 11 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • £4,450 kosher meals.) ALso iNCLudEd duriNG ExPEditioNs • All shore landings per the daily program. ALso iNCLudEd iN ANtArCtiC oN tHE oCEaN diamoNd : ANtArCtiC ExPrEss Cruise South, Fly North • leadership throughout the voyage by our ExPrEss: CruisE soutH, fLy NortH • Snowshoes available on loan for shore 34 Dec 10 – Dec 19, 2013 10 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Punta Arenas • • • £4,750 experienced Expedition leader, including excursions on designated voyages. shore landings and other activities. • Pre-expedition night hotel in Ushuaia including breakfast. • headsets available on loan for listening ANtArCtiC ExPrEss Fly the Drake • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per • Group transfers in Ushuaia from the to staff presentations and commentary. 35 Dec 17 – Dec 27, 2013 8 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Punta Arenas £5,100 the daily program. • • • airport to any local hotel. • Access the world’s largest floating • formal and informal presentations by • Group transfers from a designated location collection of polar books and DvD’s ANtArCtiC ExPrEss Crossing the Circle our Expedition Team and guest speakers in Ushuaia to the ship on embarkation day. in many languages. 36 Dec 22, 2013 – Jan 1, 2014 11 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Punta Arenas • • • £7,050 as scheduled. • flight from Antarctica to Punta Arenas • yoga classes and onboard wellness program. • Photographic Journal on DvD, as specified in the itinerary. • A comprehensive photography program ANtArCtiC ExPrEss Fly South, Cruise North documenting the voyage. • Group transfer between the airport that includes the services of a resident 34 Dec 30, 2013 – Jan 7, 2014 9 Sea Adventurer Punta Arenas Ushuaia • • £4,450 • A pair of waterproof expedition boots and hotel in conjunction with the charter photography instructor, a program of on loan for shore landings. flight from Antarctica. lectures on photography and digital CrossiNG tHE CirCLE Southern Expedition • An official Quark Expeditions parka to keep. • one night post expedition hotel image manipulation, photography 38 Jan 15 – Jan 28, 2014 14 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • £5,600 • coffee, tea and cocoa available around accommodation in Punta Arenas with focused excursions at landing sites. the clock. breakfast as indicated in the itineraries. 38 feb 16 – mar 2, 2014 15 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • £7,300 • hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin. rAtEs sPECifiCALLy 38 feb 22 – mar 8, 2014 15 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia £4,450 • • • comprehensive pre-departure materials, ALso iNCLudEd iN ANtArCtiC do Not iNCLudE: ExPrEss: fLy soutH, CruisE NortH ANtArCtiC PENiNsuLA EAst & WEst Explorers’ Route including a map and an informative • Any airfare unless otherwise specified Antarctic Reader. • Pre-expedition night hotel in Punta Arenas in the itinerary. 39 Jan 24 – feb 7, 2014 15 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia £8,300 • • • A group transfer upon disembarkation in including breakfast. • Passport and visa expenses. • A group transfer in Punta Arenas from Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport. • Government arrival and departure taxes. fALkLANds (mALviNAs), soutH GEorGiA & ANtArCtiCA viA BuENos AirEs Explorers and Kings the airport to the included hotel. • All miscellaneous service taxes and port • Any meals ashore with the exception 44 nov 2 – nov 23, 2013 22 Sea Spirit Buenos Aires Ushuaia £8,950 • A group transfer from your hotel to the • • charges throughout the program. airport in conjunction with the charter of breakfast at the host hotel before • All luggage handling aboard ship. embarkation and lunch on specified fALkLANds (mALviNAs), soutH GEorGiA & ANtArCtiCA Explorers and Kings flight to Antarctica. • Emergency Evacuation insurance for fly and cruise programs. 42 nov 14 – Dec 2, 2013 19 ocean Diamond Ushuaia Ushuaia • • • £6,050 • flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica all passengers to a maximum benefit of as specified in the itinerary. • Baggage, cancellation and medical 42 nov 23 – Dec 11, 2013 19 Sea Adventurer Ushuaia Ushuaia £6,400 • • USD $ 100,000 per person. • A group transfer upon disembarkation in travel insurance. Ushuaia from the ship to the local airport. • Excess baggage charges. soutH GEorGiA & tHE ANtArCtiC PENiNsuLA Penguin Safari ALso iNCLudEd duriNG • laundry, bar, beverage and other 45 Dec 2 – Dec 18, 2013 17 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • £9,600 ExPEditioNs tHAt EmBArk ALso iNCLudEd duriNG ExPEditioNs personal charges unless specified. iN usHuAiA: ABoArd tHE SEa SPirit : • Telecommunications charges. CrossiNG tHE CirCLE viA fALkLANds (mALviNAs) & soutH GEorGiA Epic Antarctica • Group transfers in Ushuaia from • A four-star hotel in Ushuaia for the • The voluntary gratuity at the end of the 43 Dec 17, 2013 – Jan 5, 2014 20 Sea Spirit Ushuaia Ushuaia • • £11,900 the airport to any local hotel. pre-expedition night, including breakfast. voyage for shipboard staff and crew. • Group transfers from a designated • A five-star hotel for guests in Deluxe, * Price per person is based on triple occupancy. All prices in USD. • massage services. ** 11 days via cape horn. location in Ushuaia to the ship on Premium and owner suites class cabins for embarkation day. the pre-expedition night, including breakfast. • fine dining and an “open bar” offering ANtArCtiCA 2013.14 AdvENturE oPtioNs unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. kayaking Camping Cross-Country skiing snowshoeing mountaineering Photography • A 10mB card providing internet access from £570 /person £140 /person £370 /person Included £380 /person Program via the ship’s wireless connection. Included
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• Having our vessels burn Marine Gas Oil • Making all our voyages virtually paperless Fleece lined (MGO) — a clean burning fuel with a by 2014 , and having any paper used be glove liners low emission factor 100 % recyclable • Conforming to all international regulation s/ • Using recycled paper and acid free inks OUTER LAYER policies governing disposal of waste at sea in the manufacture of our brochures Make sure to wear top quality waterproof and windproof • Carbon offsetting of all Quark Expeditions’ pants to keep the elements team and staff air travel out. You’ll receive Quark’s • Serving only sustainable seafood signature yellow parka when • Using only eco-friendly laundry chemicals you embark for your voyage. Fleece and room amenities pullover • Removing disposable water bottles from the ships Waterproof mitts Micro eece- lined pants
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60 QUARkExPEDiTionS.com Pre and Post travel Quark Expeditions reserves the right to foR cAncEllATion DUE To All oThER Pre and Post travel options arranged by prohibit transfers on any of its voyages. EvEnTS of foRcE mAJEURE, ThE Ter m s a nd Condi tions of Sale: Quark Expeditions may not be refundable Should a transfer request be granted, STAnDARD TERmS AnD conDiTionS of after booked, please consult with your a fee of $ 25 0 USD, $ 25 0 AUD, £ 15 0 GBP, QUARk ExPEDiTionS ShAll APPly. Polar Travel Advisor for full terms and €20 0 EUR per will be charged. Please book your travel insurance at Arctic 2013 and Anta rct ic 2013.14 conditions on the product you booked. http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel- cancellations received less than 120 days 2013.14 QuArk’s insurance or with your Polar Travel Advisor. before departure are 100 % non refundable. ANtArCtiC ExPrEss (fly south, Cruise North; fly the drake; mEdiCAL forms the purchase of any travel services offered BookiNG oNLiNE proof of coverage prior to embarkation. The CANCELLAtioN By and Cruise south, fly North) Programs medical forms will be sent to you via e-mail by Quark Expeditions, inc. (hereinafter with deposits travel insurance policy should also cover trip QuArk ExPEditioNs Contingency Plan for “ANtArCtiC link once the deposit has been received. its affiliates, owners, officers, agents and To conf昀irm reservations on all Quark products cancellation insurance, trip delay (interruption Quark Expeditions begins planning our ExPrEss (fly south, Cruise North; fly the you must review and complete the forms and employees collectively referred to as “Quark” a deposit of 20 % (minimum $ 100 0 USD, or after departure coverage), baggage voyages many months in advance of departure. drake; and Cruise south, fly North)“ oNLy. immediately return them. Questions that or “QEi”) creates a contractual relationship $100 0 AUD, £ 65 0 GBP € 80 0 EUR per person) and repatriation. Quark Expeditions will occasionally, we have to make changes Quark Expeditions will make every effort to relate to your physical or mental suitability between QEi and you, the customer/participant is required at time of booking. The deposit not be held responsible for delays due to both before and after bookings have been ensure the Antarctica Express programs takes must be completed by a medical practitioner. in the travel package by QEi and represents must be paid by major credit card. for any force majeure. Any additional costs accrued conf昀irmed. Quark reserves the right to cancel place, but due to weather conditions, flying in Quark Expeditions cannot offer medical your acceptance of the terms and conditions of bookings within 120 days of departure full will be the responsibility of the traveller. any service prior to departure, in which case this region can be difficult and is beyond the advice. medical forms must be f昀illed out in your travel package set out herein (the “terms payment is required. Please book your travel insurance at payment will be refunded without further control of Quark Expeditions. We strongly full, honestly and accurately, and disclose all and Conditions”). Please read the following http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel-insurance obligation on our part. Please note that in recommend that all expedition guests medical history and information. Should your final Payments information carefully. in order for your tour or with your Polar Travel Advisor. the event of cancellation Quark Expeditions purchase a travel insurance policy including medical situation change after submitting the Balances are due 120 days prior to departure. reservation to be completed, you must indicate will not be responsible for the cost of any trip delay, cancellation and interruption medical forms, it is your responsibility to final payment can be made by calling Quark your acceptance of the terms and Conditions CANCELLAtioNs ANd rEfuNds additional travel arrangements beyond the insurance. Please ask your Polar Travel advise Quark Expeditions immediately. Expeditions (f昀inal payment cannot be made by checking the appropriate box when paying All requests for cancellation must be received voyage or other items not purchased through Advisor about travel insurance. Quark Expeditions will review the information your deposit for online reservations, or, for online) and may be paid by major credit card, in writing. cancellations received 180 days or Quark Expeditions. Due to the nature of in the unlikely event that the charter flight is submitted and reserves the right to ask for reservations made by telephone, by signing bank wire or check. more prior to departure, are refunded less an Quark’s Antarctic Express (fly south, cruise unable to fly on day 2 due to weather delays, further information, clarity on information, and returning the Acknowledgment form Deposits and payments for pre-expedition and administrative fee of minimum $ 100 0 USD, North; fly the drake; and cruise south, fly Quark Expeditions will provide an additional or for documentation from your medical sent to you by Quark. you are advised to post-expedition services are specif昀ic to each $100 0 AUD, £650 GBP, €800 EUR per person. North) programs QUARk ExPEDiTionS Will night hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas practitioner. Quark Expeditions reserves the check on the Quark website located at item and are explained and communicated at if cancellation is received between 179 days noT offER PASSEnGERS A REfUnD in ThE and a ½ day tour. right to deny passage to any traveller on www.quarkexpeditions.com or to request the time of purchase. and 120 days, the deposit is forfeited. if EvEnT of TRiP cAncEllATion if ThE reasonable medical grounds. for travellers that on day 3 should the charter flight not be able latest version of the terms and Conditions from Late Payments cancellation occurs less than 120 days prior to chARTER fliGhT iS noT ABlE To TAkE book within 120 days of departure, completed Quark prior to booking your travel package. departure, all payments are forfeited. if full to take off by 1400 hrs, Quark Expeditions will All late payments are subject to a penalty of off By 1400 hRS on DAy 3 (Travel insurance medical forms must be received within 7 days payment has not yet been received, the full officially cancel the voyage and provide letters 1.5 % interest per month, or 18 % per annum. is STRONGLY recommended. The Travelex Travel of making payment. Quark Expeditions penalty will still apply and any unpaid balance for all clients to submit to their travel insurance rEsErvAtioNs ANd PAymENt Quark reserves the right to cancel any booking insurance sold via Quark Expeditions would cover reserves the right to deny boarding, without is due immediately. To protect the traveller’s providers under trip delay/interruption and Currency that is not paid within 120 days of departure a cancellation due to weather on the charter refund or resulting expenses, to any traveller investment, we recommend that you obtain cancellation clause. Quark Expeditions accepts payment in or deny boarding on any unpaid balances. flight.) cancellation policy for Quark’s Antarctic at the pier for any reason at its sole discretion, 4 currencies: US dollars ($USD), Australian adequate trip cancellation insurance. Express (fly south, cruise North; fly the QUARk ExPEDiTionS Will noT including but not limited to in the event that Special requests Dollars ($AUD), Euro (€EUR) and Pound cancellations cannot be made online. drake; and cruise south, fly North) programs offER PASSEnGERS A REfUnD in the on board medical officer determines that Quark Expeditions will always try to Sterling (£GBP). The currency applied is based are set forth in the contingency Plan below. ThE EvEnT of TRiP cAncEllATion. the traveller has not disclosed accurate accommodate special requests, but will not adventure options on location of the client. All subsequent fees Prices quoted are based on group participation Please book your travel insurance at QUARk ExPEDiTionS Will noT offER medical information. guarantee such things as cabin number, bedding will be applied in the same currency. Quark and no refunds will be made for any part http://www.quarkexpeditions.com/travel- PASSEnGERS comPEnSATion in ThE type, special meals and airline seats. Please reserves the rate to adjust prices based on of the program in which you choose not insurance or with your Polar Travel Advisor. EvEnT of A DElAy. AdvENturE oPtioNs ensure all special requests are conveyed to exchange rates without notice. to participate, including kayaking, camping, if ThE chARTER fliGhT iS noT ABlE To All adventure options require a signed your booking agent at time of reservation. skiing, mountaineering or ballooning (if AmENdmENts to BookiNGs TAkE off By 1400 hRS on DAy 3. Quark Adventure option waiver, which will be sent rEsErvAtioNs By tELEPHoNE to you once you have booked and paid for EmErGENCy EvACuAtioN applicable and which, at the discretion of Quark Expeditions will make every effort to Expeditions will make every effort to assist your adventure option. This form mUST be deposits iNsurANCE the captain and Expedition leader, may assist in changing your reservation; however, passengers with rebooking hotels or flights, or may not be used). it is understood that changes must be submitted in writing but this will be at the cost of the passengers, completed prior to you taking part in the To conf昀irm reservations on all Quark products Emergency evacuation insurance, to a refunds cannot be made to travellers who a minimum of 120 days prior to departure. and Quark Expeditions strongly recommends adventure option. The Expedition staff reserve a deposit of 20% (minimum $ 100 0 USD, maximum benef昀it per paying traveller of do not complete the services for any reason if the amendment is possible it will be subject that all clients contact their insurance the right to deny participation to any client $100 0 AUD, £65 0 GBP, €80 0 EUR per person) $100,000 USD, is included in the cost of Quark whatsoever. to minimum $ 10 0 USD, $ 10 0 AUD, £6 5 GBP, provider prior to changing any reservations. who has not signed the adventure option is required at time of booking. The deposit Expeditions voyages from Travelex insurance €80 EUR per person fee per person plus Passengers on board the ship during these waiver, does not follow the rules set out by may be paid by bank wire transfer, check, company. included coverage is applicable only Children any difference in fare if applicable. delays will remain on board with no additional expedition staff or is not medically/physically money order or major credit card. for any to travel occurring between the f昀irst and last Quark Expeditions welcomes passengers above cost until the time in which the charter able to participate safely. booking within 120 days of departure full day of program purchased from Quark the age of 10 and under the age of 16 at time of trANsfErs of dEPosits or flight is able to arrange transport. Quark payment is required. Expeditions. Additional days of travel prior to travel with a signed waiver by a parent prior to PAymENts to ALtErNAtE voyAGEs Expeditions advises all clients to book itiNErAry final Payments the expedition and/or after the expedition embarkation on any Quark vessel and provided Should travellers be unable to take the changeable airlines tickets along with The itinerary described is subject to change at Balances are due 120 days prior to departure. purchased from suppliers other than Quark they meet height and weight requirements expedition they originally booked, but would cancellation and interruption insurance to the discretion of the ship’s master and Quark final payment can be made by calling Expeditions are not covered by the included (weight of 64 lbs or 29 kg and 48 " or 1.2 m. tall) as like to travel on an alternate date, it may be assist with additional airline change fees. Expeditions’ Expedition leader. This is an Quark Expeditions and may be paid by emergency evacuation insurance. well as the adult child ratio on board. children possible to transfer deposits or payments We advise all passengers to have flexible expedition to a remote part of the world and bank wire transfer, check, money order or under 10 years old are not allowed to participate from the original booking to an alternate travel arrangements upon disembarkation Quark Expeditions reserves the right to change major credit card. trAvEL iNsurANCE in the trip and children under 18 years old booking, subject to the following conditions: of the voyage if delays arise. Quark the itinerary due to weather conditions, it is a condition of the booking that you cannot participate in adventure options. Parents Deposits and payments for Pre and Post The new expedition must occur within one Expeditions will not be held responsible availability of anchorages, political conditions, and all members of your party have must be on board with children under the age travel options are specif昀ic to each item year of the original expedition date and a for any change/cancellations fees due to ability to obtain necessary permits or other comprehensive travel insurance coverage. of 18 at all times, so participation in adventure and are explained and communicated at request to transfer must be made in writing to weather related delays or any other delays factors beyond its control, without consulting Due to the remoteness of the areas in which options may be limited. if children do not time of purchase. Quark Expeditions more than 120 days prior arising from force majeure. the travellers. it is understood that such we travel, travellers must have a minimum meet these requirements on embarkation to the departure of the original voyage. decisions will be made in the best interests of $50,00 0 USD (or equivalent) of emergency Quark Expeditions reserves the right to refuse medical coverage. Quark Expeditions requires boarding without compensation or refund.
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The parties waive the strongly recommends flight times and traveller also agrees to its terms and conditions. and shall arrange such vaccinations as are or instrumentality under the control of tour or any activity on the tour. you further right to rely on any state law or statute which numbers be verif昀ied or reconf昀irmed at least 72 normally recommended for the countries independent suppliers. in issuing tickets for acknowledge that you are the best judge of creates an exception to enforcement of the hours prior to departure. 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ExCLusivE GovErNiNG LAW airline tickets: once issued, all airline tickets on the part of Quark Expeditions. corporations, owner, public carriers or you also realize and acknowledge that risk and ANd JurisdiCtioN are non-transferable and are valid only for the persons providing or offering the means of dangers may be caused by the negligence of rELEAsE of LiABiLity These Terms and conditions and any actions dates and routings shown. if an airline ticket rAtEs transportation and accommodation. you further the owners, directors, employees, contractors, in consideration of the services and and proceeding brought hereunder shall be is lost, the client is responsible for the full All fares are quoted in US dollars ($USD), understand that QEi neither owns not operates subcontractors, officers or agents of QEi or the arrangements provided by QEi, you, for governed by the laws of the State of Delaware cost of a new ticket and any changes that may Australian Dollars ($AUD), Euro (€EUR) and such third party suppliers and accordingly, negligence or participation of other participants, yourself and for your heirs, personal without regard to conflict of laws principles. if occur in replacement. 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Rates for voyages, agree to seek remedies directly and only against contractors and/or subcontractors to QEi. representatives or assigns, do hereby release, the right to seek arbitration is for any reason flights, as well as optional pre-expedition and airline, airport or weather delays: Quark those suppliers and not hold QEi responsible you also recognize and acknowledge that risk waive, discharge, hold harmless and agree waived by both parties, or if judicial review of post-expedition extensions are based on Expeditions will not be held responsible for for their acts or omissions. in no event will QEi and dangers may arise from foreseeable and to indemnify QEi, and its owners, officers, any arbitration decision is sought, any action tariffs and exchange rates in effect at the time any additional expenses or loss that may arise be responsible for incidental, consequential or unforeseeable causes, including weather and directors, employees and affiliates from any and or legal proceeding to enforce any provision of printing and are subject to change prior from airline, airport or weather delays. Quark special damage or loss suffered by any person. other acts of nature. you fully understand and all claims, actions, or losses for bodily injury, hereof, or based on any right arising out of, to departure. Substantial changes in tariffs, Expeditions will not reimburse for any additional QEi’s maximum liability, for any reason acknowledge that the aforementioned risks, property damage, wrongful death, loss of these Terms and conditions shall be exclusively exchange rates and the price of fuel, services expenses incurred by the client as a result. whatsoever, will be limited to the amount paid dangers and hazards are a potential in services, lost prof昀its, consequential, exemplary, in the courts of the State of Delaware, or if it and labor sometimes increase the cost of Quark Expeditions will not refund any unused to QEi for its services. Without limitation, QEi connection with recreational activities which indirect or punitive damages or otherwise has or can acquire jurisdiction, in the United expedition arrangements signif昀icantly. Quark portion of air tickets purchased in the event of is not responsible for any negligent acts, or acts may take place during your journey. which may arise out of or occur during your States District court for the District of reserves the right to alter prices or introduce such delays due to conditions beyond its control. which are beyond its control, including but not travel in connection with the scheduled travel Delaware, and all of the parties hereto hereby By payment of your deposit, you certify that surcharges accordingly, even if payment has limited to acts of God or force majeure, package and any activities conducted in consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such for scheduled flights, the fare rules of the you do not have any mental, physical or other been received in full. All travellers are required weather emergencies, breakdown, or failure of conjunction therewith. yoU SPEcificAlly courts and of the appropriate appellate courts airline carrier, including payment and condition or disability that would create a to pay for their excursion and additional diving or mechanical equipment, government UnDERSTAnD AnD AGREE ThAT yoU ARE in any such action or legal proceeding and cancellation conditions apply. hazard for yourself or other travellers and you purchases in conjunction with their excursion actions, inclement weather, sickness, attacks RElEASinG, DiSchARGinG AnD WAivinG waive any objection to venue or jurisdiction conf昀irm that you are physically and mentally in the same currency. by animals, availability of medical care or the Any clAimS oR AcTionS ThAT yoU mAy in connection therewith. CHArtEr fLiGHts capable of participating in the activity and adequacy of the same, criminal activity of any hAvE PRESEnTly oR in ThE fUTURE foR charter flights are at an additional cost unless willingly and knowingly elect to participate in disCouNts ANd PromotioNs kind, terrorism, war, civil disturbance, sanitary ThE nEGliGEnT AcTS oR conDUcT WAivEr of Jury triAL otherwise stated. Quark Expeditions reserves your travel package in spite of the potential Quark Expeditions has the right to limit, conditions, quality or sanitation of food, of ThE oWnERS, DiREcToRS, officERS, in connection with any action or legal the right to change charter flight costs based on risk of danger. By payment of your deposit, withdraw or change any and/or all discounts quarantine, customs, regulations, epidemics, EmPloyEES, AGEnTS oR AffiliATES of QEi. proceeding arising out of this agreement, fuel surcharges or increased charter hire rates. you certify that you willingly and voluntarily and promotions without notice and/or strikes, hotel overbooking, safety and/or security the parties hereby specif昀ically and knowingly assume full responsibility for any injury, loss compensation. standards at hotels or other accommodations, or ExPrEss WAivEr of waive any rights that either party might have ComPENsAtioN or damage suffered, whether caused in whole for any other reason beyond the control of QEi. CoNsEQuENtiAL, PuNitivE to demand a jury trial. compensation for personal injury is limited or in part by the negligence of the owners, sCHEduLEd fLiGHts you understand, agree with, and agree to be or ExEmPLAry dAmAGEs in accordance with the provisions of any directors, agents, officers, employees, Any tour does not include international legally bound by the terms of the release and Regardless of the situation or circumstances usE of LikENEss applicable international conventions. These contractors or subcontractors of QEi. QEi airfare or any other flights unless mentioned waiver of liability set forth herein. giving rise to a claim, you waive any right Travellers extend Quark Expeditions include, for example, in the course of road reserves the right to remove a passenger or in the inclusions. to seek consequential, punitive or exemplary permission to take their photograph during travel, air travel, rail travel, sea travel, or hotel QEi reserves the right (at their discretion) cancel or withdraw any reservation at any damages against QEi its owners, officers, the voyage, and release all rights over those Quotes: All quotes are in USD dollars, accommodation and are limited to the to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or time at its sole discretion. unless otherwise stated. provisions of, respectively, the Geneva change any reservation, feature and/or means directors, agents, contractors and employees, images understand and consent that QEi may for any reason whatsoever. use any likeness taken of you and any of Price changes: Until the tickets are issued, convention 1973 , the Warsaw convention as of conveyance without notice and for any ExPrEss AssumPtioN your comments while on your tour for future the Quark Expeditions reserves the right amended by the hague Protocol 1955 , the reason whatsoever, without allowance or of risk ANd rEsPoNsiBiLity/ ArBitrAtioN publicity and promotional material. Travellers to change prices in the event of any price 1961 Berne convention, the 1974 Athens refund and with extra costs, if any, resulting, PArtiCiPAtioN Any controversy or claim arising out of or who do not wish to be photographed during increase for any reason including, but not convention and the 1962 Paris convention. said changes being paid by the travellers. We in recognition of the inherent risk of the travels relating to these Terms and conditions or the the voyage must inform Quark Expeditions limited to, airfares wrongfully quoted due to reserve the right to cancel any services prior and related activities in which you are intending performance there under, including without in writing prior to the voyage. system error, the price of fuel and/or currency LimitAtioN of LiABiLity to departure, in which case payment will be to engage, you conf昀irm that you are physically limitation any claim related to bodily injury, fluctuations or government taxes or levies, or QEi purchases transportation, hotel refunded without further obligation on its and mentally capable of participating in the imPortANt — PLEAsE rEAd: property damage or death, shall be settled by any other reasonable cause. accommodations, and other services from part. QEi shall not be responsible for any activity, that you are willingly and knowingly your purchase is subject to your acceptance binding arbitration in Atlanta, GA, USA in various independent suppliers that are not injury to person (whether or not resulting in electing to participate in this tour in spite of the of these terms and Conditions. if you full payment: full payment must be received accordance with the rules of the American subject to its control. neither QEi, its death) or damage to property arising out of potential risk of danger, and you willingly and do Not AGrEE to tHE tErms ANd by Quark Expeditions before the option Arbitration Association then existing, and affiliates, owners, officers, agents, employees, any act of war, insurrection, revolt or other voluntarily assume full responsibility for any CoNditioNs you WiLL Not BE ABLE period expires to guarantee the reservation judgment on the arbitration award may be nor any associate organization shall be held civil uprising or military action occurring in injury, loss or damage suffered by you or caused to PArtiCiPAtE iN your tour. at the quoted price. 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