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Customized,
Personalized
Dive Odysseys
Arctic and Antarctic |
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You
can be one of just a handful of divers to dive with Arctic Penguins and
Leopard Seals. It's a new frontier - and a world of incomparable beauty.
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A note from Dom |
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There are scientists who tell us that both the Arctic &
the Antarctic may be fast disappearing, which gives all
of us
good reason to glimpse them while they are still
at their finest - and then to spread the word, based on
personal experience, about why it's so important to act
responsibly to protect this fragile environment.
There are now more than 20
vessels that offer programs to the Antarctic Peninsula .
. . and several that go to the
Arctic . . . but if you only venture to either
destination once in a lifetime, then you want to make
sure you are on
the right boat, with a small group and the best guides
available.
I've been lucky to have long-term relationships
with the operators listed on this page & I know beyond
the shadow
of a doubt that I'm recommending only the best to you.
If your interests lie strictly with naturalist
trips, you may want to choose Oceanwide Expeditions.
For dedicated diving voyages, I recommend either
Waterproof Expeditions . . . .or for the
truly intrepid &
avid wildlife photographers, a trip with our
friend,
Amos Nachoum, on one of
his heart-pounding
Big Animals Epic Wildlife
Expeditions might be just the ticket.
Read more about Waterproof Expeditions below and visit
our page dedicated to Amos's trips by clicking here
>>>
Cheers, Dom |
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ARCTIC AND ANTARCTIC
An Overview |
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Waterproof Expeditions
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We have just received this update from Waterproof
Expeditions. This is the latest information
about their 2010 Arctic & Antarctic seasons.
ANTARCTIC
Antarctica offers unique experiences for
adventurers, explorers, divers, photographers and
exploring land excursions.
Incredible
scenery, icebergs, penguins, whales, Leopard Seals
chasing penguin chicks and an amazing underwater
world is waiting to be explored.
Exclusive Expeditions
On board the 'Hanse Explorer' For the Antarctica season 2010,
exclusive expeditions for only
12 persons with
private Polar Dive and Expedition Guides on board
the luxury
vessel
Hanse Explorer.
Dive & Photography Expeditions
Waterproof Expeditions exclusive charters:
Waterproof Diving & Photography Expedition will take
place from
on board the Professor Molchanov.
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On the Antarctica expeditions in 2010 we have the
following availability:
02
12 |
Feb
Feb |
2010
2010 |
Antarctica Dive &
Photography Expeditions
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Twin Standard cabin |
5350 |
EUR |
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Twin Private cabin |
6050 |
EUR |
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Dive package |
825 |
EUR |
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27 |
Feb
Feb |
2010
2010 |
Antarctica Dive &
Photography Expeditions
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Double cabin de luxe
with private
facilities |
10200 |
EUR |
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28
10 |
Feb
Mar |
2010
2010 |
Antarctica Dive &
Photography Expeditions
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Double cabin de luxe
with private
facilities |
10200 |
EUR |
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02
12 |
Mar
Mar |
2010
2010 |
Antarctica Dive &
Photography Expeditions
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Triple Cabin |
3950 |
EUR |
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Twin Standard Cabin |
4650 |
EUR |
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Twin Private Cabin |
5350 |
EUR |
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Superior Cabin |
6150 |
EUR |
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Suite |
6650 |
EUR |
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Dive package |
825 |
EUR |
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Rates
include |
Full board and
shipboard accommodation. All dives
or shore landings and excursions by
Zodiac according to the daily
onboard program; Dive compressor,
tanks, weights and belts (you need
to bring your own dive gear);
Leadership throughout the voyage by
our experienced Expedition Leader
and Polar Dive Master; All
miscellaneous service taxes and port
charges throughout the program; |
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Rates do
not include |
Your personal
dive equipment · Airfare & Airport
tax and arrival/departure taxes ·
The customary gratuity to the ship‘s
crew · Excess baggage · Pre-and post
voyage packages with air, hotel are
available upon request. |
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General
Notes |
Rates are per
person based on twin occupancy.
Single cabins are available at 1,8
rate. All cabins are smoke-free.
Emergency evacuation insurance and
dive insurance is mandatory. |
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Photo credits below: Walrus, Magnus Elander;
Photographer & Seal, Goran Ehlme; Hydrozoaires,
Francois Deriberolles;
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SPITSBERGEN
The Arctic is a place where everything seems bigger,
glaciers mirror the sunset, setting fire to mountain
tops and nothing can prepare the traveler for his or
her first sight of the indisputable King of the
Arctic on the sea ice: the Polar Bear.
Waterproof is
offering
ten-night
circumnavigations of
Norway’s Svalbard
archipelago and the
trips are designed
for both the diver
and
exploration-oriented
non-diver, as well.
All excursions
provide incomparable
experiences above
and below water.
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18 |
Jul
Jul |
2010
2010 |
Circumnavigating Svalbard
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Triple Cabin |
3435 |
EUR |
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Standard Cabin |
4265 |
EUR |
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Twin Private Cabin |
4920 |
EUR |
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Superior Cabin |
5515 |
EUR |
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Suite |
5930 |
EUR |
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Diving Package |
625 |
EUR |
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Kayaking Package |
560 |
EUR |
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18
28 |
Jul
Jul |
2010
2010 |
Circumnavigating Svalbard
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Triple Cabin |
3435 |
EUR |
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Standard Cabin |
4265 |
EUR |
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Twin Private Cabin |
4920 |
EUR |
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Superior cabin |
5515 |
EUR |
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Suite |
5930 |
EUR |
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Diving package |
625 |
EUR |
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Kayaking package
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560 |
EUR |
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Rates include |
Full board and shipboard
accommodation. All dives or
shore landings and
excursions by Zodiac
according to the daily
onboard program; Dive
compressor, tanks, weights
and belts (you need to bring
your own personal dive
gear); Leadership throughout
the voyage by our
experienced Expedition
Leader and Polar Dive
Master; All miscellaneous
service taxes and port
charges throughout the
program. |
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Rates do not include |
Your personal dive
equipment; Airfare & Airport
tax and arrival/departure
taxes; The customary
gratuity to the ship‘s crew;
Excess baggage; Pre-and post
voyage packages with air,.
Hotel are available upon
request. |
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General Notes |
All rates are quoted per
person in EURO, based on
twin occupancy. Please note
that all dates & rates are
subject to change. The
voyage will operate subject
to a minimum of 30
participants..
All cabins are smoke-free.
Emergency evacuation
insurance and dive insurance
is mandatory. |
Contact Dive Advice for details.
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Phototographers: Magnus Elander
(zodiac) Rinie van Meurs (bears)
Peter Szyszka (boat & mountains)
Goran Elhme (seal)
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Oceanwide Expeditions
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Oceanwide
Expeditions will take you to the Arctic and Antarctic
regions.
You can expect to see many of the
arctic creatures on these expeditions, including polar
bears, various species of whales, penguins, seals,
walrus and plenty of sea birds.
The
expedition ships are specially built for arctic
conditions and carry all the most updated technology to
safely navigate through the icy waters. You’ll be
ferried to land & sea destinations on Zodiacs and your
guides will always be searching for great photo sites
for you.
Oceanwide is a member of the
International Association of Antarctic Tour operators (IAATO),
a member organization founded in 1991 to advocate,
promote and practice safe and environmentally
responsible private sector travel to the Antarctic.
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THIS SITE IS IN DEVELOPMENT
We invite you to revisit the
site frequently for the latest additions. For further
information, while we are working on the site, you can contact:
Dominick Macan
DIVE ADVICE TRAVEL
Phone: +33 492 940
299 (from outside of France)
Phone: 04 92 94 02 99 (from France)
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