2014 Newfoundland Circumnavigation
June 2 - June 12, 2014
© Dennis Minty
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ITINERARY
June 2 - June 12, 2014
aboard the Sea Adventurer
Towering icebergs drift south on
Arctic currents as wild birds soar
above bright blue waves, where
whales cavort in the glory of
springtime. Among the brightly painted
clapboard houses of tiny outports,
smiling faces greet curious travelers.
Newfoundlanders are famous for
sharing their unique culture with
visitors at legendary kitchen parties.
Visitors will soon find themselves
revelling in the warm welcome and
deep sense of community at every
stop.
History haunts the rugged shores
of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Basque whalers left 16th century
galleons on the bottom of Red Bay,
six hundred years after Vikings had
abandoned L’Anse aux Meadows.
Geology overwhelms the mightiest
works of man: the dramatic vistas
of Gros Morne National Park reveal
Precambrian cliffs and deep fjords
that formed as magma cooled amid
collisions of continental crusts.
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St. John’s, Newfoundland
Trinity Bay
Fogo Island
Notre Dame Bay
L’Anse aux Meadows
Gros Morne National Park
Nature and culture nestle together,
from the island of Miquelon—the
last outpost of France’s former North
American empire—to Fogo, where old
English and Irish dialects linger. In St.
John’s, one of Canada’s great cities
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Port aux Port Peninsula
South Coast
Miquelon, France
St. John’s, Newfoundland
surrounds one of the world’s great
harbours, and 500 years of history
beckons at both the beginning, and
ending of a trip that will live on forever
in memory!
2014 Newfoundland Circumnavigation
ITINERARY DETAILS
Day 1: St. John’s, Newfoundland
We meet in St. John’s, Newfoundland’s
historic, vibrant capital. Picturesque and
welcoming, it has been continuously
fished since 1498, allowing it to boast
the designation of North America’s
oldest European settlement. We join
our vessel, Sea Adventurer here.
Day 2: Trinity Bay
Now home to two small settlements,
Trinity and Heart’s Content, the Trinity
Bay area was once home to a much
larger, thriving population back in the
1700s and into the 1800s. The coastline
here is dotted with remnants of past
settlements and ghost towns, including
Ireland’s Eye, all of which make for
interesting landing sites.
Day 3: Fogo Island
Located 15km off Newfoundland’s
northeast coast, Fogo Island was
originally named ‘fuego’ or ‘fire’ by
the Portuguese, after fires set by
early fishermen were seen burning
on the island. A lucrative crab fishery
has since replaced the salmon and
cod fisheries that once supported the
outport communities of the island. Fogo
Island supports 11 communities, and a
landmark proclaimed by the Flat Earth
Society as one of the four corners of
the Earth.
Day 4: Notre Dame Bay
Notre Dame Bay was home to Native
cultures like the Dorset PalaeoEskimos and the Maritime Archaic
Indians,
The Portuguese explorer Gaspar CorteReal (c. 1450- c. 1502) sighted the bay,
followed in 1534 by Frenchman Jacques
Cartier (c. 1491-1557).
The French were the first to make
extensive use of the bay’s rich fish
resources, and from 1713 to 1783 the
area was part of a fishery preserve
known as the “French Shore.”
Day 5: L’Anse aux Meadows
We call in this morning at one
of the world’s most important
archaeological sites, North America’s
only authenticated Viking settlement,
L’Anse aux Meadows. Protected as
a National Historic Site by Parks
Canada, reconstructed buildings of the
earliest European settlement in North
America are found here. The site was
also used by Aboriginal people as
far back as 6000 years ago, creating
quite an interesting history in the area.
L’Anse aux Meadows is also listed as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Day 6: Gros Morne National Park
It has been said, “Gros Morne is to
geology what the Galapagos are to
biology.” Spectacular scenery including
Precambrian cliffs, deep inland fjords
and volcanic “pillow” rocks formed as
lava cooled underwater is just one of
the reasons we stop here year after
year. Highlights on this day include time
spent exploring the Tablelands, a 600m
(1900 ft) high plateau that forms one of
the world’s best examples of ancient
rock exposed from the earth’s interior,
and exploring the fjord by ship.
Day 7: Port aux Port Peninsula
Our day ashore explores the coastline
and outports of Port Aux Port, an area
proudly supporting its francophone
connections.
Day 8-9: South Coast
The wild and windswept coast of
Southern Newfoundland is home to a
few remaining outport communities. We
will have time to hike the uninhabited
shoreline and visit one of the isolated
communities, still largely cut off from
mainstream travel.
ancestry. Wildlife is most abundant on this
island and its couterpart to the south, the
island of Langlade. The 8 mile sand dune
between the two islands is peppered with
over 500 shipwrecks
Day 10: Miquelon, France
On the northern side of the larger island,
the village of Miquelon is inhabited by 600
people, mostly of Basque and Acadian
Day 11: St. John’s, Newfoundland
Discover one of the oldest cities in North
America, a city unlike any other. Cradled
in a harbour carved from 500 million year
old rock and surrounded by hills running
down to the ocean, St. John’s is the most
easterly point in North America. St. John’s
has been vitally important for centuries
to explorers, adventurers, merchants,
soldiers, pirates, and all manner of
seafarers, who provided the foundation for
this thriving modern day city.
The 118-passenger
Sea Adventurer
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SEA ADVENTURER
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The 118-passenger Sea Adventurer is
among the few vessels in the world
specifically constructed for expedition
voyages to remote reaches. She has
advanced communications and navigation
equipment, and state-of-the-art Sperry
Gyrofin stabilizers.
Capacity:
Registry:
Overall Length:
Ice Class:
Draft:
Electricity:
Gross Tonnage:
Public areas:
Extensively renovated, Sea Adventurer is
a handsome vessel in the style of great
ocean liners: varnished wood, brass, and
wooden decks. Relax in the Main Lounge,
Clipper Club or Library/Card room and
keep trim in the Gymnasium; or shop for
souvenirs in the Gift Shop.
118 guests in 61 outside cabins.
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101m
A-1
4.72m
220 V.
4,376
Main Lounge, Bar, Clipper Club,
Library/Card room, Gymnasium
and Gift Shop
Meals:
Cabins:
An ice class rating of A-1 allows Sea
Adventurer to go to places larger cruise
ships can’t, and she does it in comfort and
style unsurpassed by other vessels her size.
International & Continental Cuisine
All cabins face outside with windows or portholes, individual
air controls, and have telephone with international and
internal calling.
Expedition Equipment:
Fleet of 10 Zodiacs, advanced communications and
navigation equipment, Sperry Gyrofin stabilizers
Special Features:
24-hour Doctor, laundry service, on-board and on-shore
photographer, on-board masseuse
SEA ADVENTURER
SEA ADVENTURER DECK PLAN
Open Deck
TREATMENT ROOM
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OBSERVATION
DECK
LIBRARY
Open Deck
Category
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Halway
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CLIPPER
CLUB
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302 300
DINNING
ROOM
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MAIN
LOUNGE
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307 305
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Halway
GIFT SHOP/
MASSAGE ROOM
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GYM
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RECEPTION
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ZODIAC
BOARDING
ROOM
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ZODIAC
BOARDING
ROOM
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STERN
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CABIN INFORMATION
CATEGORY 1
QUAD LOWER FORWARD
Four berth cabin, two upper berths and two lower
berths, bunk style, ladder for access to upper berths
Porthole window
Ensuite bathroom
Storage wardrobes
CATEGORY 4
DOUBLE
Two berth cabin, two lower berths
Porthole window
Ensuite bathroom
Storage wardrobes
CATEGORY 2
TRIPLE LOWER FORWARD
Three berth cabin, two lower berths and one upper
berth, bunk style, ladder for access to upper berth
Porthole window
Ensuite bathroom
Storage wardrobes
CATEGORY 5
MAIN DOUBLE
Two berth cabin, two lower berths
Porthole window
Writing desk
Ensuite bathroom
Storage wardrobes
CATEGORY 3
JUNIOR DOUBLE
Two berth cabin, two lower berths
Porthole window
Ensuite bathroom
Storage wardrobes
CATEGORY 6
DELUXE DOUBLE
Two berth cabin, two lower berths
Porthole or picture window
Select category 6
Writing desk
cabins can be
Ensuite bathroom
converted to triple.
Storage wardrobes
SEA ADVENTURER
CATEGORY 7
SUPERIOR DOUBLE
Two berth cabin, two lower berths
Picture window
Select category 7
Writing desk
cabins can be
Ensuite bathroom
converted to triple.
Storage wardrobes
CATEGORY 9
SUITE
Two berth cabin, two lower berths
Picture window
Sitting area with sofa
Writing desk
Ensuite bathroom
Storage wardrobes
CATEGORY 8
SUPERIOR DOUBLE PLUS
Two berth cabin, two lower berths
Picture window
Select category 8
Writing desk
cabins can be
Ensuite bathroom
converted to triple.
Storage wardrobes
CATEGORY 10
OWNERS SUITE
two berth cabin, two lower berths
Picture window
Sitting area with sofa
Writing desk
Ensuite bathroom - shower and bathtub
Storage wardrobes
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THE SMALL SHIP CRUISING
DIFFERENCE
ships. It’s in these areas where nature
and culture are at their best.
Adventure Canada is celebrating 25
years of adventure, taking our treasured
adventurers to the best of the natural
world using the comfort of small ships
specifically designed for expedition
travel to faraway places. Here are
some reasons why we love small ship
expedition cruising so much:
2) Small Groups: With small ships
come small groups, fast transfers to
and from shore, and only the best seats
in the house! This means more time to
experience the destination. It also means
flexible itineraries and being able to
launch a Zodiac in minutes if something
interesting is spotted, or to stay longer
admiring a pod of whales, for example.
1) Up-Close Encounters: Because of their
small turning radius and maneuverability,
small ships can access narrow rivers,
secluded coves and navigate through ice
and remote places inaccessible to bigger
3) Like-Minded Travelling Companions:
Of course everyone has different
reasons for travelling. However over the
years we’ve found one common element
Main Lounge
among our guests: a thirst for knowledge
and authentic experience. Many of our
guests form life-long friendships (and
even some marriages), and our trips
are often the site of reunions for people
from all over the world.
4) On-Board Experience: In addition
to a full on-board presentation and
entertainment schedule, we offer a
combination of lively shipboard activities.
Our guests choose what elements of
the program they want to participate in
(or not) and we always provide several
options.
Clipper Club
SEA ADVENTURER
5) Authenticity: Forget casinos, multiple
bars and formal dinners. Small ship
cruising is about experiencing the
destination up-close with the help of
experienced naturalists, historians,
photographers and expedition leaders.
And with Adventure Canada, there’s
always a strong emphasis on fun!
SEA ADVENTURER:
HOME AWAY FROM HOME
Adventure Canada has been sailing
aboard the Sea Adventurer for four
seasons now, and each summer when
we first step on the gangway, it’s like
coming home. We’re welcomed by
the ship crew’s friendly and familiar
faces—the seamen helping board
the Zodiacs, the friendly hotel staff
who greet us each morning and of
course our wonderful Captain. With
every expedition we take, a tight-knit
shipboard community is formed among
the maximum 200 guests and crew.
The relaxed, casual feeling on-board,
coupled with open meal seating plans,
ample deck space and the open bridge
policy breeds a strong camaraderie
not only between the passengers and
staff, but with the ship’s crew as well.
This type of travel will change your
perspective and form many long-lasting
friendships.
Dining Room
LIFE ON-BOARD
Travelling with Adventure Canada is
unlike any other travel experience. Our
onboard programming makes us unique,
and keeps our guests coming back!
Our expeditions are educational with
knowledgeable staff and engaging
presentations. But we’re equally proud
of our fun events such as our trivia
nights, evening concerts, sing-a-longs,
theme dinners and dances! We strongly
believe having fun is contagious.
Our resource staff members are expert
in their respective fields, but we value
their people skills just as highly; they’re
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all engaging, approachable and fun
loving.
On average we hold three to four
presentations a day in addition to our
planned excursions. Professional staff
members host a variety of workshops,
from photography seminars to print
making to Inuktitut lessons.
Our close relationships with local people
in the regions we visit have a powerful
effect on our passengers. We travel
with local Inuit guides when in the Arctic,
Ecuadorians when in Galapagos and
Newfoundlanders when on the Rock.
We are grateful to work alongside so
many talented individuals and have them
invite us into their home territory. The
interaction doesn’t end with our onboard
guides; we also invite community
members onboard the ship to give us
an introduction to their home and enjoy
time with us.
In 2013 we will be aboard the Sea
Adventurer, a wonderful ship designed
for passenger comfort. The hardworking
crew greatly enriches our onboard
experience. From the Captain and his
officers, to the engine team, to the
stewards who service your cabin, our
crew understand expedition travel, and
give their all to make your adventure
perfect.
2014 Expeditions and Berth Prices (USD)
PRICES ARE CASH/CHEQUE DISCOUNTED, AND IN US DOLLARS
Cabin Class Categories
Date 2014
Nights
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Newfoundland
Circumnavigation
Jun 2 - Jun 12
10
$3,995
$4,995
$5,995
$6,595
$7,595
$8,095
$8,995
$9,495
$10,195
$10,995
Sable
Island
Jun 12 - Jun 20
Jun 20 - Jun 28
8
$2,695
$3,695
$4,695
$5,295
$6,495
$6,995
$7,995
$8,495
$9,495
$10,495
Newfoundland &
Wild Labrador
Jun 29 - July 12
13
$3,595
$4,595
$5,595
$6,195
$7,395
$7,895
$8,895
$9,395
$10,395
$11,395
Jul 23 - Aug 2
10
$3,995
$5,495
$6,995
$7,695
$9,095
$9,695
$10,895
$11,395
$12,395
$13,395
Aug 2 - Aug 12
10
$3,995
$5,495
$6,995
$7,695
$9,095
$9,695
$10,895
$11,395
$12,395
$13,395
Northwest Passage
East to West
Aug 12 - Aug 28
16
$8,195
$9,695
$11,195
$11,895
$13,495
$14,195
$15,395
$15,895
$16,895
$17,895
Northwest Passage
West to East
Aug 28 - Sep 11
14
$7,295
$8,795
$10,295
$10,995
$12,595
$13,295
$14,495
$14,995
$15,995
$16,995
Greenland &
Wild Labrador
Sep 11 - Sep 24
13
$4,595
$5,795
$6,995
$7,595
$8,795
$9,295
$10,295
$10,795
$11,795
$12,795
Antarctica
Oct 17 - Nov 6
20
$8,995
$9,995
$10,995
$11,695
$12,995
$13,995
$14,595
$15,995
$17,595
$19,995
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
Arctic
Safari
Arctic
Explorer
Discovery Fee
DISCOVERY FEE
Each area we visit has rich cultural experiences and wild treasures to offer. As guests,
we have made a point to source and support local projects in the areas through which
we travel. A contribution from each passenger, billed separately as the Discovery
Fee, represents a portion of the money we donate to ensure the longevity and
success of educational, environmental and cultural initiatives in these regions. Our
Discovery Fee is $250 USD per person for all Shipboard Expeditions.
PRICING
Rates above are in US dollars, per person, per voyage based on double occupancy.
Discovery fee and charter and commercial airfare is not included in the Berth price.
Single occupancy cabins are available in categories three through seven at 1.6 times
the double occupancy rate. Please call for availability.
CURRENCY
Although we are a Canadian company, most of our operating costs are paid in U.S.
dollars. For this reason all tour prices are in U.S. dollars. We will accept Canadian
dollars at our current exchange rate if paid in full at the time of booking. We are not
responsible for bank exchange rates on credit card transactions.
30 UNDER 30 SPECIAL!
Family is important! In order to promote multi-generational
travel, we are offering a 30% discount to travellers under
30 years of age. Please call us for details!
TOUR FARES
Published prices are based on exchange rates and tariffs in effect at the time of
printing (March 2013) and are subject to change without notice. Once the deposit has
been received changes will not be made to the base price. No refund will be given if
costs are reduced. The company reserves the right to amend all or part of any tour
price for any reason including, without limitation: increased fuel costs, airfares, airport
charges or increases in ground operator service fees. Tour fees quoted are based
on group participation. Prices are cash/cheque discounted, and in US dollars. 2014
Credit Card Pricing is as follows: Newfoundland Circumnavigation: C1 $4,155
C2 $5,195 C3 $6,235 C4 $6,859 C5 $7,899 C6 $8,419 C7 $9,355 C8 $9,875 C9
$10,603 C10 $11,435 Sable Island C1 $2,803 C2 $3,843 C3 $4,883 C4 $5,507 C5
$6,755 C6 $7,275 C7 $8,315 C8 $8,835 C9 $9,875 C10 $10,915 Newfoundland &
Wild Labrador C1 $3,739 C2 $4,779 C3 $5,819 C4 $6,443 C5 $7,691 C6 $8,211 C7
$9,251 C8 $9,771 C9 $10,811 C10 $11,851 Arctic Safari C1 $4,155 C2 $5,715 C3
$7,275 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,459 C6 $10,083 C7 $11,331 C8 $11,851 C9 $12,891 C10
$13,931 Arctic Explorer C1 $4,155 C2 $5,715 C3 $7,275 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,459 C6
$10,083 C7 $11,331 C8 $11,851 C9 $12,891 C10 $13,931 Northwest Passage (East
to West) C1 $8,523 C2 $10,083 C3 $11,643 C4 $12,371 C5 $14,035 C6 $14,763 C7
$16,011 C8 $16,531 C9 $17,571 C10 $18,611 Northwest Passage (West to East) C1
$7,587 C2 $9,147 C3 $10,707 C4 $11,435 C5 $13,099 C6 $13,827 C7 $15,075 C8
$15,595 C9 $16,635 C10 $17,675 Greenland & Wild Labrador C1 $4,779 C2 $6,027
SAILING SOLO?
C3 $7,275 C4 $7,899 C5 $9,147 C6 $9,667 C7 $10,707 C8 $11,227 C9 $12,267 C10
$13,307 Antarctica C1 $9,355 C2 $10,395 C3 $11,435 C4 $12,163 C5 $13,515 C6
$14,555 C7 $15,179 C8 $16,635 C9 $18,299 C10 $20,795
PAYMENT POLICY
A deposit of $1,000 USD per person is required upon booking to confirm participation.
Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain trip cancellation
insurance at the time of deposit. The balance of the payment is required 120 days
prior to your departure date. The Company reserves the right to cancel reservations
if payments are not received in time. Prices are cash/cheque discounted, if you wish
to pay by credit card please refer to our credit card pricing. Please make cheques
payable to: ADVENTURE CANADA. Please review our Cancellation & Refund Policy
for a full outline of our cancellation terms.
2014 CHARTER FLIGHTS
Adventure Canada arranges charter flights for select departures which all guests will
be booked on - this cost is not reflected in the berth price. If one does not wish to
be booked on the charter flight, please advise your Adventure Specialist at the time
of booking. Charter flight prices will be available by January 2014 - please budget
between $1800-$2000 USD per person.
Single travellers not requiring private accommodation on shipboard programs can be
matched with another single traveller at no extra charge. Single-occupancy cabins are
also available at 1.6 times the regular cost. Please call us for pricing & availability
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Important Information
HOW TO REGISTER
To register for an Adventure Canada expedition each
participant must complete the registration form and return
along with a $1000 USD deposit. THE REGISTRATION
FORM IS DOUBLE SIDED AND YOUR SIGNATURE IS
REQUIRED ON BOTH SIDES. By returning the registration
form and deposit you are acknowledging and agreeing to the
Terms and Conditions and release required for participation
on any Adventure Canada excursion. All cheques must be
made out to: Adventure Canada. Full payment by credit
card is subject to credit card pricing.
all persons on this registration/reservation’. If you prefer
to have individual access to the online account please do
not check this box on the reservation form and advise your
Adventure Specialist by calling or communicating your
request by email. If you prefer to provide your personal
information to Adventure Canada by mail or fax please
contact us and we will send you paper copies. We ask that
your personal information be completed at your earliest
convenience, but at least 120 days prior to departure. You
will not receive your final documents until these forms are
completed and submitted.
shallow waters and beaches ring the shoreline. They
are stable, versatile craft which cruise at an approximate
speed of four knots, and in windy weather can make for
rather splashy rides. We therefore recommend wearing
wet weather gear for Zodiac transfers. Life preservers
are absolutely compulsory. Zodiac landings will generally
entail disembarking onto rocky or gravelly beaches. The
beach landings may be wet, meaning that there may be
some spray en route to shore, and that you may have to
step into water up to 25 cm/10 inches deep. Rubber boots
are highly recommended.
ITINERARIES
Weather, ice and government regulations may require
changes to be made to the itineraries and/or the cancellation
of certain shore excursions. Every attempt, within the limits
of law, time and safety, will be made to adhere to the
itineraries described. There may be a planned alternate
for your route, please inquire at the time of booking. In the
event of changes, passengers are not entitled to any refund
or other compensation. Expedition fees are based on group
participation. Should you choose not to take part in any
activity or make use of services provided, no refund will be
given. Vessels and dates are subject to change.
INSURANCE
Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain
travel insurance at the time of deposit. If you have not yet
purchased your commercial airfare you may increase your
insurance coverage afterwards. By not purchasing coverage
at the time of booking you are not fully covered. Adventure
Canada’s cancellation terms apply to all passengers.
Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance is required
for participation in all Adventure Canada expeditions.
MEDICAL FACILITIES
This expedition is intended for persons in good health.
Passengers who are not fit for long trips for any reason,
including disability, heart or other health conditions, are
advised not to join the tour. Should any such condition
become apparent, we reserve the right to decline
embarkation. Our vessel is not equipped to handle serious
medical conditions. Medical and Emergency Evacuation
insurance is mandatory and may be purchased through
Adventure Canada at the time of booking. All passengers
must carry a minimum of $75,000 USD per person
emergency medical and evacuation coverage. This may
not cover the full cost of a medical emergency. Additional
expenses are the full responsibility of the passenger
SINGLE TRAVELLERS
On shipboard expeditions travellers willing to share their
accommodations will be guaranteed the double occupancy
rate even if a roommate is not available. Single travellers
who wish to guarantee single accommodations may do so
at 1.6 times the published rate in categories 3-7, subject
to availability.
PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION
Prior to your tour we will send you a pre-departure package
including a statement of account, log in details to access
your online profile, a booklet describing life aboard the
ship, reading list, packing suggestions and other useful
travel tips.
ONLINE PROFILE
Adventure Canada collects personal information from
our passengers via a secure online account. You will be
required to provide select medical and personal information
and acknowledgement of select liabilities. Online accounts
are set up by booking reservation. This means that all
passengers on a given reservation will have access to each
others information. You will be asked to acknowledge this
process on our reservation form by checking off the box
‘I/we agree that all passenger details will be viewable by
PASSPORTS & VISAS
PASSPORTS ARE MANDATORY. Participants are
responsible for obtaining personal Visas, passports and
inoculations if required at their own expense.
ACTIVITY LEVEL
Adventure Canada expeditions are intended for people in
reasonably good health. Zodiac cruises and transfer times
can be lengthy. There are no elevators on board ship, and
you must be able to climb stairs between decks. You must
also be able to climb the external gangway stairs to transfer
between the ship and the zodiacs. Our guides and ship crew
are available to assist you in and out of the Zodiacs, both on
shore and at the gangway. Adventure Canada expeditions
may involve extensive walking in variable weather over
sometimes hilly, uneven terrain. Wherever possible on
shore excursions, we break into smaller, guided groups
according to interest and physical ability. This may mean
one small group going off on a strenuous, two hour hike on
steep terrain, while another explores the area in and around
the landing beach, keeping to relatively level terrain and
short distances. Generally speaking, once a few people are
ready to return to the ship, the Zodiacs are usually available
to take you back at the time of your choosing.
ZODIAC CRAFT
Zodiacs are the favoured means of transportation in
the Arctic for all our expeditions and, indeed, wherever
A ship’s doctor will be in attendance in the ship’s small
medical clinic on most cruises to administer to passengers’
basic health needs. If you require specific medications,
please ensure that you bring a supply adequate to last
you for the duration of the journey. Any applicable fee for
medical services rendered or medicines supplied will be
debited from your account.
GRATUITIES
Our staff try hard to please and tips are heartily appreciated.
In fairness to all of those who work together to make your
cruise enjoyable, tips are collected at the end of the voyage
and distributed equitably among the crew. Although we leave
tip amounts to your discretion, in the past many passengers
have asked for a recommended amount. We suggest a rate
of $15USD per day, per passenger, as a kind and generous
offering. Tips will be automatically added to your shipboard
account, you may advise the purser onboard of you would
like to increase or decrease the tip amount.
RELEASE, TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Please read this important information carefully. The delivery by the
passenger of the deposit together with a signed copy of this document
to Adventure Canada (AC) Eagle Eye Tours (EE), Routes to Learning
(RTL) shall constitute the passenger’s consent and agreement to all
of the provisions contained herein. (Signature required on both sides)
CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY
All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Upon
Adventure Canada receiving a written notice of cancellation at least
120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall
receive a full refund of its tour fees, less an administrative penalty
of $500 per person. If a written notice of cancellation is received by
Adventure Canada between 91 and 120 days prior to the scheduled
date of departure, the passenger shall receive a refund of 35% of its
tour fees. Please note that within the 90-day limit, all fees, deposits
and tariffs received by Adventure Canada are forfeited. For these and
other reasons mentioned below, passengers are strongly advised to
obtain trip cancellation insurance at the time of deposit. No refunds
shall be made to passengers who do not participate in any part of, or
otherwise do not complete, the tour for any reason whatsoever.
DELAYS
In the event of a delay, passengers will be responsible for all costs
and expenses associated therewith, including, without limitation, any
additional food, lodging or transportation costs resulting from such
delay. We recommend you obtain full travel insurance coverage and
purchase refundable air tickets.
BAGGAGE
Baggage is solely at the passenger’s risk and expense. Baggage is
limited to a maximum weight of 20 KG for all excursions involving an
Adventure Canada charter flight. Also, commercial airline luggage
allowance is typically two pieces per passenger and one piece of
carry-on luggage, subject to weight restrictions, but please check with
your airline for current standards. Excess baggage is not permitted on
charter flights. Any excess baggage charges for commercial flights are
the responsibility of the passenger.
INSURANCE
Due to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating,
passengers should have in place prior to departure, comprehensive
insurance coverage including without limitation medical, emergency
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
evacuation, trip cancellation and interruption, accident and baggage
insurance. Emergency medical and evacuation coverage is mandatory
for trip participation and policy documentation will be required. Any
losses sustained by the undersigned passenger as a result of its failing
to obtain proper insurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility
of the passenger. For full coverage, including cancellation coverage
prior to departure, passengers are strongly recommended to obtain
insurance at the time of deposit.
IMAGES AND PRIVACY
On these trips we take many photos, some of which we use for
promotional purposes. If you would not like photos which include you
to be used, please let us know in advance. We may also celebrate
your birthday or special event, let us know if you would like to abstain.
ITINERARY
The itineraries/programs described are subject to change at the
discretion of the ship’s master. These are expeditions to remote parts
of the world. Adventure Canada, reserves the exclusive right, in its
sole discretion, to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change
any reservation, staff member, feature and/or means of conveyance
without notice and for any reason whatsoever including but not limited
to weather and sea conditions, availability of anchorages, force
majeure, political conditions and other factors beyond our control and
without allowance or refund and with any and all extra costs resulting
there from paid by the passengers. Adventure Canada, expressly
reserves the right to cancel, without prior notice to the passengers, any
tour prior to departure, in which case tour fees will be refunded without
further obligation on the part of Adventure Canada, including, but not
limited to the payment of interest accrued thereon. Decisions to alter
then itinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest
of all passengers aboard the vessel. Adventure Canada, expressly
reserves the right in its sole discretion to cancel the reservation of, or
remove from the tour, any passenger at any time.
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION
Adventure Canada is a sub-charterer of the Sea Adventurer. Adventure
Canada’s registration serves as the Passage Contract Ticket, which
is the standard passenger contract and liability waiver of the vessel
mentioned herein. Passengers are encouraged to read this document
upon receipt. In accepting this Passage Contract Ticket, passengers
agree to be bound by its terms and conditions
RELEASE
The undersigned hereby agrees with these terms and conditions
and further agrees that Adventure Canada shall have no liability or
responsibility whatsoever for damages to or loss of property, or
injury which may be sustained by reason of, or while engaged on,
any Adventure Canada tour, whether due to Adventure Canada (AC),
Eagle Eye (EE), Routes to Learning(RTL) ownership, maintenance,
SIGNATURE REQUIRED
use, operation or control of any manner of conveyance used in
carrying out the tour; (ii) the use of transportation or other services
of owners, operators, or public carriers for whom AC/EE/RTL acts
only as agent; (iii) passenger’s lack of proper travel documentation
(such as visas, passports, etc.); (iv) any act, omission or event
occurring during the time that passengers are not aboard AC/EE/
RTL carriers or conveyances; or (v) any act of war, insurrection, revolt
or other civil uprising or military action occurring in the countries of
origin, destination or passage, or changes caused by sickness,
weather, strike, quarantine or other causes beyond the control of
AC/EE/RTL. The undersigned hereby waives any claim it may have
against Adventure Canada for any such damage, loss or injury. The
passenger understands and acknowledges the ticket in use by the
carriers concerned (when issued) shall constitute the sole contract
between the transportation companies and the purchaser of these
tours and/or passage. Adventure Canada of Mississauga, Ontario,
Canada (Ontario Registration No. 0400 1400) acts only as agent
for all services described herein. AC/EE/RTL and its sponsoring
organizations do not assume any responsibility or liability whatsoever
for any claims, damages, expenses or other financial loss related
to the operation of this tour. All legal questions and actions against
Adventure Canada must be brought in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada,
and by its acceptance hereof the passenger waives any right to bring
an action in any other forum.
The passenger hereby certifies that he/she does not have a mental,
physical or other condition or disability that would create a hazard for
him/herself or other passengers. The passenger agrees to honestly
complete the personal information request from AC/EE/RTL via our
website or by requesting paper copies, prior to departure. Adventure
Canada reserves the right to request further information from your
physician. The undersigned passenger clearly understands that
the liability of AC/EE/RTL is definitively limited as aforesaid. The
undersigned passenger has carefully read the terms and conditions
set out herein as well as the materials regarding the tour provided by
AC/EE/RTL and is aware that such tour involves the risk of personal
injury or death and damage or loss of property. In consideration of the
benefits to be derived from participation in the tour, the undersigned
voluntarily accepts all risk of personal injury or death and property
damage or other loss arising from participation on the tour and hereby
agrees that he/she and his/her dependents, heirs, executors and
assigns, do release and hold harmless AC/EE/RTL and its employees,
officers, directors, trustees and representatives from any and all
claims, including claims of negligence, illness, personal injury, death
or property damage or loss, however caused, arising from or related
to this tour. The undersigned has read carefully this agreement, and
will abide by the conditions set by AC/EE/RTL and in the terms and
conditions hereof or elsewhere published. The undersigned affirms that
he/she has not received or relied on any oral or written representation
of Adventure Canada as a basis for executing this Release.
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