Join Australian’s premier small-ship cruise line Coral Princess Cruises to discover the remarkable Kimberley coast, one of Australia’s most remote and spectacular wilderness areas. Cruise in unrivalled style and total comfort aboard the award-winning ‘Coral Princess’ or the state of the art flagship ‘Oceanic Discoverer’. Both small-ships feature the facilities and amenities you have come to expect from much larger vessels, yet allow access to spectacular landscapes inaccessible to bigger ships. Experience the friendly and attentive service of our all-Australian crew and enjoy the finest of local dining as you explore the many natural highlights, stunning landscapes and ancient cultures of this seldom visited part of Australia. This truly is the cruise experience of a lifetime!
Our 10 night Kimberley expeditions cruise between Darwin and Broome and depart regularly between April and October 2010. Join us to explore the remote river gorges, rarely seen Aboriginal art, towering waterfalls and natural rugged beauty of this ancient coastline and our expert, all-Australian team of experienced guides and naturalists will acquaint you with the region’s stunning natural scenery unique marine, bird and wildlife.
Cruise The Ring Of Fire
Kamchatka And Beyond
Including the Kamchatka Peninsula, Kuril and Commander Islands
Book before 30 April 2009 and receive US$1,000 discount off your selected option!
Cruise these little known and seldom visited regions on board the polar class passenger vessel Spirit of Enderby. Cruise accompanied by a world-class team of biologists and historians ensuring an experience of a lifetime. Limited to 50 passengers.
CRUISE ONLY:
10-21 July 20009
Priced from US$5,436
Airport and hotel transfers is Russia – One night’s accommodation/meals prior to the cruise – 10 Night cruise – Free Russian Visa invitation letter (required for obtaining visa).
ESCORTED TOUR OPTION:
9-22 July 2009
Priced from US$8,367
Ex Seoul (South Korea)
Return flights to/from Seoul & Petropavlovsk – Two night’s accommodation/meals prior to cruise (Additional cost if flight schedule requires additional nights) – 10 nights cruise – One night’s accommodation/meals after the cruise – Airport/hotel transfers in Seoul and Russia – Free Russian Visa invitation letter (required for obtaining visa) – Services of Russian/English speaking escort.
ESCORTED TOUR AND CRUISE:
7-24 July 2009
Priced from US$10,997. Includes additional days in Vladivostok and Kamchatka Regions – Fully escorted.
Return flights to/from Seoul & Petropavlovsk – 7 nights pre and post cruise accommodation – 10 nights cruise – All meals except 5 dinners and 5 lunches – Airport/hotel transfers in Seoul and Russia – All admissions as per final itinerary – Free Russian Visa Invitation letter (required for obtaining visa).
*All prices are twin share per person in US$ and subject to change without notice.
Contact our Expedition Cruise Experts on 1800 222 141 for complete details, itinerary and bookings.
New Life for Ms. Tydeman
Artists impression of rebuilt vessel
MV Plancius started her life in 1976 as an oceanographic research vessel for the Royal Dutch Navy and was named Hr. Ms. Tydeman. In June 2004, the vessel was taken out of active service for rebuilding.
Still under construction, but available for Polar expeditions in June 2009, the vessel will be completely rebuilt as a 112-passenger vessel and shall comply with the latest SOLAS-regulations (Safety Of Life At Sea), is classed by Lloyd’s Register in London and will fly the Dutch flag.
The vessel will be comfortable and nicely decorated, but is not a luxurious vessel. Its voyages in the Arctic and Antarctic regions are and will still be primarily defined by an exploratory educational travel program, spending as much time ashore as possible. This vessel will fully meet the demands to achieve this.
M/V “Plancius” can accommodate 112 passengers in 54 passenger cabins with private toilet and shower in 4 triple private cabins, 40 twin private cabins (ca. 15 square meters) and 10 twin superior cabins (ca. 21 square meters).
The vessel is manned by 30 international crew members (inc. 10 stewardesses/cabin cleaners), 6 hotel staff (4 chefs, 1 purser and 1 steward-barman), 6 expedition staff (1 expedition leader and 5 guides-lecturers) and 1 doctor.
MV Plancius is operated by Oceanwide Expeditions and represented in Australia by Adventure Associates
IMMEDIATE antarctic NEWS : 20 January 2009
SEIZE THE MOMENT!
An amazing one-time offer subject to availability and until cabins are
sold, act now.
US$2,000 Air Credit
Travel to Antarctica has never been more attractive, call us for
information about this special end of season incentive. Book and pay
in full on any of the voyages mentioned below (subject to
availability) and receive a US$2,000 per person Air Credit towards the
cost of your flight to Ushuaia, South America to join the cruise.
Offer applies to NEW Bookings only made directly with Adventure
Associates. This special offer cannot be combined with any other
special offer/s available at this time.
Limited Cabin categories available on:-
Crossing the Circle –
15 Day cruise February 9 to 23, 2009 aboard Ocean Nova
Classic Antarctica –
12 Day cruise February 11 to 22, 2009 aboard Clipper Adventurer
12 Day cruise Feb 20 to March 3, 2009 aboard Lyubov Orlova
Antarctic Peninsula,South Georgia & Falkland Islands
20 Day cruise February 15 to March 6, 2009 aboard Akademik Ioffe
20 Day cruise February 21 to March 12, 2009 aboard Clipper Adventurer
20 Day cruise February 22 to March 13, 2009 aboard Ocean Nova
Call our Polar consultants NOW for availability and ask about the
Special Air Credit.
Contact Adventure Associates on 1800 222 141 for information or visit
www.adventureassociates.com
Early Booking offer for specific Antarctic Expeditions during the 2009-2010 season.
Save US$500* per person
and also receive
A complimentary night’s accommodation
in a first class hotel with breakfast, in either Buenos Aires or Santiago en-route to Ushuaia to join your cruise of choice.
A complimentary half day tour to the Tierra Del Fuego National Park,
departing from Ushuaia prior to joining your cruise.
The Hon. Alexandra Shackleton is Sir Ernest Shackleton’s only granddaughter. Her father was Shackleton’s younger son, Edward, who became Lord Shackleton.
Alexandra, a history graduate, is president of the James Caird Society, dedicated to preserving the memory of Sir Ernest Shackleton and honoring his leadership. She is a member of several Antarctic and Southern Ocean societies. Alexandra was a consultant on the television drama Shackleton, starring Kenneth Branagh. She has written several prefaces to books about her grandfather, and has spoken about his accomplishments around the world.
We are pleased to announce that Alexandra will be guest lecturer aboard Epic Antarctica: Semi-Circumnavigation aboard the giant icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov. She will share her insights into her grandfather’s life and the drive to preserve the hut he built in the Ross Sea.
This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of this historic adventure. The 31-day expedition departs Ushuaia on 13 November ending in Lyttelton (Christchurch NZ) on 13 December 2008. Prices are from US$19,900 per person triple share.
Exalted adventurers truly captured the spirit of Antarctic exploration, with Scott and his crew perishing on that fateful return journey from the pole in 1912 and Shackleton performing his miraculous 1916 rescue – now the stuff of legend.
It is in this spirit that Adventure Associates has offered voyages to the frozen continent for nearly two decades. Thousands of expeditioners have enjoyed a true journey of a lifetime, often retracing the steps of these intrepid pioneers in the process.
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Adventure Associates introduces two new ‘top-end’ products to its extensive Latin American portfolio.
The superb M.V. Atmosphere, a state-of-the-art expedition cruise vessel offers guests an unique opportunity of exploring Patagonia by air, land and water. Thanks to a first rate crew and a cutting edge air and water transport system, M.V. Atmosphere can deliver the thrill of fly-fishing, the majesty of whale-watching as well as bird-watching, nature photography and a varied selection of soft outdoor adventures in the southernmost corner of the world.
She was designed and carefully built to be the perfect means to explore the unseen Chilean Patagonia. Exclusive and intimate, she is manned by 32 crew and has a capacity limited to only 28 passengers. It carries aboard a six-passenger Bell 407 helicopter to airlift explorers to otherwise unreachable spots, six jet-boats to conquer the most recondite rivers of the Chilean Patagonia, a top-of-the-line Zodiac Hurricane boat to scout the coastline and an array of specialized watercraft such as portable zodiacs for heli-fishing operations and kayaks. Deluxe cabins for an 8-day cruise are from US$10,115 per person twin share, with complimentary transfers to and from Puerto Montt.
In tandem with this, is the new M.V.Aqua, the first luxury vessel ever to cruise the northern Amazon. She has 12 oversized guest suites, including four 180° panoramic master suites, featuring en suite sitting areas and generous outward-facing panoramic windows. The handsomely decorated, air-conditioned suites were designed by noted Peruvian architect Jordi Puig. Guests can socialise in the dining room, indoor lounge, on the observation deck and in the outdoor lounge. Gourmets, can enjoy fine dining deep in the Amazon jungle. Sound unlikely? Yet you will find it aboard the M.V. Aqua. You can gaze out at the great wilderness from the elegant comfort of the ship’s dining room. Executive chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino, one of Lima’s culinary stars, has created a menu that draws on both Peruvian and European influence. There are 3, 4 and 7 day cruise itineraries departing from Iquitos, with transfers provided from the airport to the wharf. Seven day cruises are from US$4,550 per person twin share.
Adventure Associates offerings range from exploration tours for the first time visitor and myriad choice for return travellers. For further information intending passengers should contact Adventure Associates on 1800 222 141 or visit their website at www.adventureassociates.com
Contact Davyyd Bressington for further information on (02) 8916 3007
