2/10/11
POLSKA ZEGLUGA MORSKA (Polish Steamship Company)
FREIGHTER PASSENGER SERVICE
TRANSATLANTIC VOYAGES
TO/FROM THE GREAT LAKES
CST 2022354-40
Cruise & Freighter Travel Association
For additional information and reservations, contact:
TravLtips Cruise & Freighter Travel Association
P.O. Box 580188 Flushing, New York, 11358
Toll Free in the U.S. and Canada: (800) 872-8584
E-mail: [email protected]
Passenger voyages aboard five modern ships of Polska Zegluga Morska
(PZM) of Szczecin, Poland, are available from April through November on
the very interesting route between Amsterdam (Port of IJmuiden), and the
Great Lakes. The round trip normally lasts about 45-70 days. The ships,
the IRMA, IRYDA, ISA, ISADORA and ISOLDA all built in 1999-2000,
are 35,000-ton geared bulk carriers built in Japan, and can accommodate
up to six (6) passengers each. The vessels’ officers and crew are Polish and
are experienced in navigating the Great Lakes and St Lawrence Seaway. A
deposit of 25% is required. Balance due 90 days prior to departure.
All cabins are equipped with wardrobe, sofa, desk and private facilities. The
lounge and dining saloon are shared with the ship’s officers. Fares include
accommodation, all meals and deviation insurance. Fares are per person in
U.S. dollars. Voyage duration varies according to cargo.
Please Note: Other vessels may be utilized in this service at any time.
2011 FARES
Embarkation Ports:
Type of Voyage
Approx. duration-days
Owners Cabin
(Two Lower Berths)
Per person for two
For sole occupancy
Double Cabin
(Upper/Lower Berths)
Per person for two
For sole occupancy
Single Cabin Port Taxes
Bank Transfer Fee
Full Round Voyage
Europe to Great Lakes
IJmuiden
IJmuiden to
Cleveland or Cleveland
Burns Harbor
Tramp
45/70
mv ISA, one of five modern ships serving the Great Lakes
Passengers can choose among three basic services:
1. Full Round Voyage boarding in Europe or North America.
2. Europe to Great Lakes Transatlantic Voyage from IJmuiden (semiliner)
3. Great Lakes to Europe Transatlantic Voyage (tramp).
IJmuiden to
Burns Harbor Great Lakes to Europe*
Semi-Liner
12/14
Burns Harbor or
other Lake port
Semi-Liner
Tramp
16/21
25/30
$6,300
$9,450
$1,675
$2,260
$1,905
$2,575
$2,370
$3,435
$5,995
$8,995
$1,560
$2,105
$1,790
$2,415
$2,250
$3,270
$5,995 $1,560
$285 $120
$25 $25
$1,790
$120
$25
$2,250
$120
$25
Round Voyage Fare: Based on $100
per day, fare refunded at $100 per
person per day pro rata for days below
60 and charged $100 per person per
day for days over 60. Owners Cabin
refund/charge is $100 per person
per day.
Europe to Great L akes: From
IJmuiden to Cleveland or Burns
Harbor.
Great Lakes port to Europe: Burns
Harbor or Lake Superior or other
Great Lakes port to first port in
Europe or North Africa (tramp
voyage ports are variable). Port of
disembarkation will not be known
until very close to actual sailing date.
*For an additional sum passengers
may stay on to IJmuiden.
Port Taxes: Are payable per person in
addition to the basic fare.
The Trans-Atlantic voyage from IJmuiden to Cleveland or Burns Harbor is classified as a “semi-liner” voyage as the ports usually remain the same for each voyage. However, the
number of days duration cannot be guaranteed and ports and sailing dates are subject to change. The Full Round Voyage and the Trans-Atlantic voyage from the Great Lakes to Europe
are classified as a “tramp” voyages as the European port is never known until close to sailing date and can include ports in the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Black Sea or the Baltic,
as well as Continental Europe. Passengers booking the eastbound voyage need to have a sense of adventure and the utmost flexibility. There is no guarantee that any particular port will
be called at on any particular voyage, and passengers need to be flexible with regard to their expectations. Ports of call could include any out of, but not restricted to the following:
Full Round Voyage: IJmuiden/Amsterdam (Netherlands), to Cleveland (Ohio), Burns Harbor (Indiana) and Thunder Bay (Ontario) or Duluth (Minnesota) or other Great Lakes
port to first discharge port in the Mediterranean, North Africa, the Black Sea, the Baltic Sea and/or Continental port to IJmuiden. Passengers may also book full round voyages from
Cleveland or Burns Harbor and return.
Europe to Great Lakes (semi-liner): IJmuiden/Amsterdam (Netherlands), to Cleveland (Ohio) and Burns Harbor (Indiana).
Great Lakes to Europe (tramp): Burns Harbor (Indiana) or Thunder Bay (Ontario) or Duluth (Minnesota) or other Great Lakes port to first discharge port in the Mediterranean,
North Africa, the Black Sea, the Baltic Sea and/or Continental port. Passengers must understand that this route and the ports could change at any time.
As the vessels carry no doctor, the maximum age is 79. Children under the age of six cannot be accepted, and children must be travelling with parents. A medical certificate is required
of all passengers aged 65 or above. All passengers other than U.S. and Canadian citizens (or in some cases residents) require a valid U.S. visa for voyages calling at US ports. All details
subject to change without notice. Depending on cargo requirements, other passenger-carrying vessels may be substituted from time to time.
One-Way Passengers Please Note: Proof of “Onward Passage” is an immigration requirement world-wide. Many nations have had this requirement for some time, but did not strictly
enforce it. Most nations are now enforcing it and it is expected all countries will do so. Therefore all one-way passengers must present such proof before tickets will be issued. Due
to increased security concerns, their related requirements and costs, TravLtips will not handle any freighter passage less than one full month from projected departure date.
Cancellation policy is subject to revision by the Shipping Company.
Cancellations must be received in writing. On cancellation up to 57 days before departure, loss of deposit. On cancellation of 56 to 29 days before departure, 30% of the total fare will
be charged. If withdrawal is declared between 28 and 15 days before departure, the carrier is entitled to charge 50% of the passage fare. If withdrawal is declared between 14 and 8
days before departure, the carrier is entitled to charge 70% of the passage fare. If the withdrawal is 7 days or less before departure, there will be a charge of 100% of the fare. Once the
voyage begins there will be no refund. Health/accident and emergency medical evacuation insurance is mandatory. Itinerary - including projected ports of embarkation/disembarkation - and sailing date are subject to change. Please be advised that PZM is a contract service (and not a scheduled one like the container lines) and that delays can occur. Cancellation
policy is subject to revision by the Shipping Company.
This flyer is not a promotional brochure nor is it an offer of space. All information contained on the flyer, including rates, is subject to change and correction. Space is always
based on current availability at time of booking.