HOW TO BOOK:
To book an Antarctic Horizons voyage or to request further information, simply phone, fax, email or write to us, stating which trip you are interested in. We will inform you of availability and forward specific trip notes to you. Please read the booking conditions and return the completed booking form to our office.
Adelie penguin chicks on Paulet Island
HEALTH & FITNESS:
If you are in good health, enjoy exercise and adventure, you qualify for one or more of the optional adventure activities in Antarctica. Upon booking we will send you a medical assessment form to be completed by your doctor. This must be returned before participating in one of our more strenuous day trips. If you fail this medical, a full refund will be paid, providing you return the form not less than 90 days before the trip departure.
TRIP PAYMENT:
1. A deposit of US$1,300 per person to our office or your travel agent is required
to confirm a reservation.
2. The full payment owing is due 90 days prior to trip departure. All prices
and payments are in US dollars and no other currencies can be accepted.
TRIP INFORMATION:
Upon receipt of your booking form and deposit, we will mail you a detailed information
book, trip itinerary and travel details.
CANCELLATIONS:
In the unfortunate event you have to cancel your expedition, you must immediately
notify Antarctic Horizons in writing. Prior to 90 days from departure date,
a fee of USD$500 per person will be charged. Within 90 days of departure the
full cost of the cruise plus any airline cancellation fees that may be incurred
will be charged.
INSURANCE:
It is a condition of booking this tour that the passenger is fully insured for
the full duration of our programme including provisions for emergency evacuation
and trip cancellation. Travel insurance is available from our office upon request.
INCLUDED IN CRUISE PRICE:
- Accommodation aboard your expedition ship and access to all public areas.
- All meals throughout the voyage aboard the ship and lunch whilst ashore during our optional, adventure day trips.
- All shore excursions and activities including the use of the Zodiacs.
- All adventure activities if optional day trips have been elected.
- All special equiptment for adventre activities including cross-country skis, climbing equiptment etc, except for sleeping bag if camping.
- All briefings, lectures and leadership by our experienced expedition staff.
- Resident on-board medical officer.
- Comprehensive pre-departure information and Antarctic handbook.
- Transfers and baggage handling for ship embarkation and transfers from the ship to the centrally located port exit after disembarkation.
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the programme.
- Detailed post-expedition log.
NOT INCLUDED IN CRUISE PRICE:
- Airfare to and from Ushuaia, whether on a scheduled or special charter flight.
- Visa, passport, vaccination charges and airport departure taxes.
- Onshore meals not included in cruise itinerary.
- Any costs for laundry, post, personal clothing, excess baggage, medical expenses, beverage or bar, telecommunications, and any item of a personal nature.
- Any costs for personal travel insurance and emergency evacuation charges.
- Customary gratuity at the end of the voyage.
- Sleeping bag if camping in Antarctica option has been elected (available for hire).
Prices and itineraries of all cruises published in this brochure and separate insert sheet were correct at the time of printing. Quotes are based on cruise costs, exchange rates, and local taxes. In the event of any large fluctuations in prices up to the day of departure, Antarctic Horizons reserves the right to amend the stated prices, without notice.
Leopard seal on ice floe
CHANGES TO THE ITINERARY:
Due to the exploratory nature of our expeditions, it is possible that a route or itinerary change or the cancelling of an adventure activity may be necessary, whether for inclement weather, ice conditions, availability of anchorages, political restrictions, or for any reason beyond our control. Such decisions, if necessary will be made in the best interests and the safety of all passengers and crew aboard the ship. If such changes are required, it will always be at the discretion of the ship's captain and/or expedition leaders. No refund will be available in the event of any route or itinerary change.
POSTPONEMENT OR DELAY:
Antarctic Horizons will not be responsible for postponement or delay caused
by schedule changes, or cancelled or delayed flights at any point in your trip.
Every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience caused, but we are not
responsible for any additional costs that may be incurred.
SINGLE PASSENGERS:
All prices published are based on twin and triple share occupancy. If you are
a single traveller we will do our best to match you with other single passengers.
If you require a single cabin, standard twin cabins are available for single
occupancy at 1.5 times the share price.
ANTARCTIC HORIZONS
28 Banksia Av,
Engadine, NSW, 2233
Australia.
Consultant: Tel: 61 2 9953 4401
Administration: Tel: 61 02 9548 0222
Fax: 61 2 9548 0333
Lic No: 2TA4983
ABN: 99 085 397 397
Email: info@antarctichorizons.com.au
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