M/V Ushuaia Cruise Information

Classic Antarctica

Antarctic Expedition Cruises 2009

Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands

Port of embarkation and disembarkation: Ushuaia, Argentina

Voyage Code

A071109*

A101209

A201209

A301209**

A090110

A190110

A290110

A080210

A180210

A280210

A100310

A200310

Embarkation

November 07, 2009

December 10, 2009

December 20, 2009

December 30, 2009

January 09, 2010

January 19, 2010

January 29, 2010

February 08, 2010

February 18, 2010

February 28, 2010

March 10, 2010

March 20, 2010

Disembarkation

November 16, 2009

December 20, 2009

December 30, 2009

January 09, 2010

January 19, 2010

January 29, 2010

February 08, 2010

February 18, 2010

February 28, 2010

March 10, 2010

March 20, 2010

March 30, 2010

Duration: 10 nights / 11 days (*9 nights / 10 days)
** This cruise is currently booked.

Early Bird Rates ($USD)

Per person based on twin share occupany; for bookings received by 11/30/09

Voyage Code	C	B	A	Superior	Suite
A071109	3,950	5,080	6,350	6,710	7,060
A101209	4,390	5,640	7,050	7,460	7,840
A201209, A301209, A090110, A190110, A290110, A080210, A180210, A280210	5,480	6,740	8,470	8,940	9,410
A100310, A200310	4,390	5,640	7,050	7,460	7,840

Regular Rates ($USD)

Per person based on twin share occupany; for bookings received by 11/30/09

Voyage Code	C	B	A	Superior	Suite
A071109	4,310	5,540	6,920	7,330	7,700
A101209	4,790	6,160	7,690	8,140	8,560
A201209, A301209, A090110, A190110, A290110, A080210, A180210, A280210	5,980	7,360	9,240	9,760	10,260
A100310, A200310	4,790	6,160	7,690	8,140	8,560
All rates are subject to change and may include fuel surcharges. However, there will be no fuel surcharge for the 2009-10 season if the price of the barrel of crude oil is US$100 or lower.

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Terms and Conditions

Rates

All rates are quoted per person in US Dollars, based on twin occupancy. Twin cabins (except suites) are available for single occupancy at 1.5 times the share rate. Suites may be reserved at 2 times the share rate. A third berth in two of the suites maybe occupied at 50% of the published twin share rate. Shared accommodation can be arranged on request.

Included in the cruise price:

Voyage aboard the Ushuaia as indicated in the itinerary
All meals throughout the voyage
All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by Zodiac
Program of lectures by noted naturalists and leadership by experienced expedition staff
All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program
Comprehensive pre-departure material
Detailed post-expedition log

NOT included in the cruise price:

Any airfare, whether on scheduled or charter flights; pre- and post-land arrangements; transfers to/from the vessel; passport and visa expenses; government arrival and departure taxes; meals ashore; baggage, cancellation and personal insurance (strongly recommended); excess baggage charges and all items of a personal nature such as bar and beverage charges and telecommunication charges; and the customary gratuity at the end of the voyages (guidelines will be provided).

Reservations and Payments

A deposit of 30% of the cruise fare is required per person to confirm reservations with final payment due 90 days prior to departure.

Cancellations

All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Cancellations received 90 days or more prior to departure are fully refunded, less an administrative fee of US $500 per person.

From 89 days up to and including the day of departure, all deposits and tariffs are forfeited. If cancellation occurs within the 89 day period and full payment has not yet been received, the full penalty will still apply and unpaid monies are due immediately.

For these and other reasons mentioned below, you are strongly encouraged to obtain trip cancellation insurance.

Antarpply Expeditions reserves the right to cancel any voyage prior to departure in which case payments will be refunded in full without further obligation on our part.

Itineraries

The itineraries published are for reference only, and are subject to change due to weather and ice conditions, or due to any other reason beyond our control, at the Master's and Expedition Leader's discretion without prior notice. Passengers have no right to any refund, any other consideration or claim whatsoever in the event of inevitable itinerary changes.

Insurance

Antarpply Expeditions strongly urges their passengers to purchase comprehensive travel insurance, including medical evacuation and repatriation, and trip cancellation. Antarpply Expeditions shall not be responsible for any injuries to persons (whether or not resulting in death) or damage or loss to property. In case of a medical problem arising during the voyage, either on board or on shore, which results in costs for evacuation, use of aircraft or repatriation, the responsibility for payment of these costs belongs solely to the passenger and Antarpply Expeditions specifically decline any responsibility whatsoever (also if not covered by travel insurance).

Passenger Contract

The passenger must sign a passenger contract which constitutes the sole contract and his/her agreement to all the terms and conditions relative to the cruise. By accepting the cruise ticket the passenger also agrees to its terms & conditions.

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