2010 Antarctica Cruise

Antarctica

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November 21 - December 10 / December 9 - 19, 2010 aboard the M/V Polar Star

© Mike Beedell

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dventure Canada returns to the great Southern Ocean as the hemisphere blossoms from spring into summer. Each year, when the ice melts and breaks up, new and varied land­scapes of sculpted ice and snow are formed. Our departures are just a few weeks into the Antarctic season and we will experience it ahead of most travellers – the landscape will be fresher, whiter and bare fewer signs of human passage. This is Antarctica at her most photogenic. During this season we witness the nesting behaviour of various penguin species and may even observe the hatching of the Adélie chicks. Weddell seals haul out on the fast ice and Crabeater and Leopard seals can be seen on the remains of the winter sea ice. South Georgia’s beaches bustle with Fur seal activity while the sausage-like Elephant seal pups frolic in play­ful groups. With luck we’ll catch a late example of the beautifully synchronized soaring of two Light–mantled Sooty Albatross. In the Falklands, the spring wildflowers and rare orchids are in bloom, creating stunning photographic opportunities. It is also the prime season for birdlife and their courting behav­iour. Adventure Canada has two Antarctic sailings planned for 2010. We begin with Antarctica Uncut, a comprehensive 20-day exploration of the Antarctic Peninsula coupled with the remote islands of South Georgia and the Falklands. South Georgia, with its rich historical tapestry and huge concentrations of wildlife, is the jewel in Antarctica’s crown. The lifestyle in sub-Antarctic Falkland Islands resembles that of a small English or Scottish village and its communities are highly self-contained. On our 11-day Classic Antarctica, set foot on The Great White Continent and sail through its picturesque bays and ice-carved passages. Get up close and personal with penguins as we spend time in rookeries observing and photographing these delightful and entertaining animals. Witness spectacular tabular icebergs of impossible scale as they float by in shades of iridescent lavender and blue. It is no exaggeration to say that these programs are no ordinary adventures; people who visit these places describe it as not only a voyage of discovery but also a spiritual experience. Ushuaia & Beagle Channel At the very tip of South America, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world, and is the capital of Tierra del Fuego. Located on the shore of the Beagle Channel and surrounded by the Martial Mountains, it affords the simultaneous enjoyment of sea, mountains and forests. It is from Ushuaia we board the M/V Polar Star and set sail through this historic waterway for Antarctica.

South Shetlands Just over 120 km north of the Antarctic continent, these spectacular volcanic islands have steaming black sands and are strewn with the physical remains of the whaling era. Consisting of 11 major islands and several minor ones, totalling 3,687 km2 of land area, the South Shetlands were a focal point for sealers and explorers in the 19th and early 20th centuries.

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© Clayton Anderson

The islands, discovered by the British mariner William Smith in 1819, are claimed by Britain, Argentina, and Chile. Our visit to the South Shetlands will include Elephant Island and Deception Island.

west coast, where an estimated 100,000 pairs nest. Nine species of seabirds also breed on the island. The remains of the whaling station here are the most complete example of whaling history in the Antarctic.

Elephant Island Elephant Island is known as the over-wintering place of Shackleton’s men. After the loss of their ship Endurance, the twenty-eight brave souls found refuge on the bleak shores and were stranded for 135 days in 1916. Our expected landing site, Point Wild, is named after Shackleton’s second in command, Frank Wild, who supervised the twenty-one men stranded on the island while Shackleton and five others embarked on an epic rescue mission in a small open rowboat.

Antarctic Peninsula Claimed by Britain, Chile, and Argentina, the Antarctic Peninsula is a 1,300 km extension of Antarctica reaching toward the tip of South America. Ice-covered and mountainous, visitors are awed by the size of Antarctica’s endless landscape and the accessible wildlife. The towering peaks are considered an extension of the mighty Andean range that traverses the west coast of South America. Global warming is changing the face of Antarctica and the handful of research stations that dot the Peninsula are producing data that substantiates claims of irreversible climate change. We plan to visit the British historic site of Port Lockroy.

Deception Island Approximately 10,000 years ago, a violent volcanic eruption hollowed roughly 30 km³ of molten rock from Deception Island, creating the Port Foster caldera. Over fifty percent of the island is covered by permanent glaciers. We can expect sparse but exceptional flora, including at least eighteen species of moss or lichen that have not been recorded elsewhere in the Antarctic, two of which are endemic to the continent. The world’s largest colony of Chinstrap penguins is located at Baily Head, on the south-

Falkland Islands The Falklands are a concentrated group of more than 740 Islands, situated over 640 km off the south-eastern tip of South America and are a sanctuary for some of the world’s rarest and most spectacular wildlife. Enroute we may see Commerson’s and Dusky Dolphins, Pilot Whales, Humpback Whales, Killer Whales, and rare Southern Right Whales. Above the water

soar the magnificent Royal and Wandering Albatross with their immense, three-metre wingspans. Gliding effortlessly around the ship, one can understand why the mariners of old considered these birds magical and the bringers of the southern winds. Keep your eyes peeled for the variety of cormorants, fulmars, prions, and petrels that join them. The Falklands are home to over sixty breeding species of birds and our crossing will offer enjoyable bird-watching for both novices and serious birders alike. We will also pay a visit to the historic community of Stanley, chosen for its sheltered harbour and access to abundant fresh water and peat for fuel. This little-known archipelago remains one of the great natural wonders of the modern world — dominated by big skies, kilometres of pristine coastline, and spectacular wildlife. South Georgia There is nowhere, in any latitude, quite like South Georgia: magnificent mountain scenery, glaciers galore, a rugged coastline punctuated with castellated and tabular icebergs, a rich historical tapestry, and wildlife! Its unique position inside the Antarctic Convergence yet outside the limit of the yearly sea ice makes this island home to tens of millions of breeding penguins, seals, seabirds, and reindeer. Huge Elephant seals lounge on the sand, Fur seal pups race in and out of the glacial streams, Gentoo penguins nest in the tussock grass, albatross, petrels, skuas and gulls fly overhead, and King penguins from fuzzy little chicks to fattened adults can be seen in the hundreds of thousands. We plan to visit some of South Georgia’s abandoned whaling stations such as historic Grytviken: home to a whaling museum, Norwegian seaman’s church, and the graveyard where South Georgia’s most famous resident rests: great Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton.

Birding Argentina: Optional Pre-Tour An introduction to the riches of Argentina! We visit three areas – the famed pampas and productive wetlands south of Buenos Aires, the sand dunes and open beaches of Punta Rasa, and the flood plain and riverine forests of Entre Rios province. The Pampas are flat and fertile plains famous for not only gauchos but unique species such as Greater Rhea - South America’s version of the Ostrich, Southern Screamer - the flying Jumbo Jet, and a whole host of other interesting and captivating birds. Wetlands close to Buenos Aires support remarkable concentrations of swans, herons, egrets, rails and ducks, including the peculiar Black-headed Duck, the only duck in the world that breeds solely by laying its eggs in nests of other birds. The peninsula at Punta Rasa is a gathering area for thousands of waterbirds, including Chilean Flamingos. The plains and forests of Entre Rios support storks to spinetails, parakeets to plantcutters. We then fly to Ushuaia to join the Antarctic cruise.

Dates: November 17-21, 2010 December 5-9, 2010 Cost: $1,350 USD; based on double occupancy, single supp. $135 USD Max: 12 adventurers Fitness Level: Easy to moderate walking Tour Includes • All meals, from lunch Day 1 to lunch Day 5 • 4 nights accommodations • All ground transportation • Your guides Tour Cost Does Not include: • Transportation to/from Buenos Aires or Ushuaia • Group charter flights • Mandatory emergency medical insurance • Alcoholic beverages • Items of a personal nature • Any expenses incurred due to weather, delays etc.

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About your trip A photographer’s delight, we’ll visit immense penguin rookeries and beaches populated by Fur seals and massive Elephant seals. A highlight will be a cruise into the vast, sunken caldera at Deception Island, where we can explore an abandoned whaling station and perhaps take a quick dip in the waters at Pendulum Cove, before soaking in a natural geothermal “hot tub.”

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Your Proposed Itineraries: Antarctica Uncut November 21 - December 10, 2010 Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, welcome dinner Day 2: Terra del Fuego, embark M/V Polar Star Day 3: At Sea Day 4 & 5: Falkland Islands Day 6 & 7: At Sea Day 8 - 11: South Georgia Day 12 - 14: At Sea & Elephant Island Day 15: South Shetland Islands Day 16 & 17: Antarctic Peninsula Day 18 & 19: Drake Passage & Beagle Channel Day 20: Disembark Ushuaia / Flight Home (20 days / 19 nights)

Classic Antarctica December 9 - 19, 2010 Day 1: Arrival in Ushuaia, welcome dinner Day 2: Terra del Fuego, embark M/V Polar Star Day 3 & 4: Drake Passage Day 5-7: Antarctic Peninsula Day 8: South Shetland Islands Day 9 & 10: Drake Passage & Beagle Channel Day 11: Disembark Ushuaia / Flight Home (11 days / 10 nights)

At Paradise Bay, sprinkled with spectacular icebergs, we’ll observe Gentoo and Chinstrap penguins. A cruise through the narrow Errera Channel, with impressive glaciers rising high on either side, will lead us to an archipelago of icy islands harbouring penguin Due to the nature of expedition travel, this is rookeries, and myriad seabirds. The South Shetlands have the our planned itinerary and actual execution is highest concentration of scientific bases in the region, and study dependant on weather, ice and IAATO ship the great diversity of species here. Adélie, Gentoo, Chinstrap, scheduler limitations. and Macaroni penguins all breed here. We have the chance to see Fur seals, wallowing Elephant seals and Weddell, crabeater and predatory Leopard seals. Killer, Humpback, Fin, Minke, and Sei whales are routinely found in the water around the islands. Many seabirds nest or feed here, including the migratory Arctic Tern and the beautiful, all-white Snow Petrel. The islands flourish with moss beds, lichen covered rocks, Antarctica’s two species of vascular plants, and stunning scenery. On the Peninsula we can expect to see a wide variety of birdlife – penguin rookeries, Kelp Gulls, Cape Petrels, Snowy Sheathbills and Antarctic Terns. Daily shore excursions, Zodiac cruises and hikes allow us to experience the magic of awe-inspiring scenery of snow, ice, water and mountains, we’ll be on the lookout for Weddell, Crabeater and Leopard seals; Orcas, Humpback and Minke whales.

The M/V Polar Star

The M/V Polar Star was built in Finland in 1969 and joined the Swedish Maritime Administration’s fleet of icebreakers with the name Njord. Having served faithfully as an icebreaker for many years, she was purchased and refitted for passenger travel in 2000 - the only icebreaker specifically converted in this manner. The M/V Polar Star is a safe and comfortable ice class vessel – certified for worldwide international voyages and complying with all SOLAS, ISM, ISPS and MARPOL regulations for safety and environment. Category

Technical Specifications: Registry Barbados Gross Tonnage 4,998 Ice Class 1A Length 86.5 m Built 1969 - Finland

Refurbished Beam Draft Capacity

2000 21.2 m 9.85 m 100 passengers

Amenities

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Triple Forward, 1 upper 2 lower berths, shared facilities, porthole window.

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Double Lower Deck, 2 lower berths, shared facilities, porthole window.

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Junior Double, two lower berths, private facilities, large window with partially obstructed view

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Double, two lower berths, private facilities, large window.

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Superior, double bed, couch, private facilities, large window.

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Junior Suite, midship, double bed, couch, private facilities, large window.

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Suite, separate sitting area, double bed or two singles, private facilities, picture window.

Coming Attractions South Baffin Art

One of our favourite trips, our South Baffin Art program begins in Kinngait (Cape Dorset). Highlights include visits to archaeological sites, community exploration and get-togethers with artists and elders of this internationally acclaimed art centre. Kenojuak may come for tea – Kananginak may share a story in stone or we may visit some emerging artists and view their cutting edge work. The second half of our adventure takes us to Pangnirtung – one of the most picturesque communities in the eastern Arctic. Well known for its tapestries, prints and powerfully expressive sculpture, we visit the Uqqurmiut Centre and enjoy demonstrations by local artists. We may also journey with our Inuit hosts by boat up the fjord and picnic at the mouth of Auyuittuq Pass. • July 8 - 13, 2010

• $3,195 USD + GST

Newfoundland Circumnavigation

We return to Canada’s most colourful and animated province: Newfoundland and Labrador! Cradled in a harbor carved from granite, we begin our journey in lively St. John’s where the vibrant streets and attractive waterfront brimming with cafes, restaurants and boutiques, do not disappoint. Outside of the bustling capital we enter another world, one of friendly communities and remote outports. These tight knit settlements are the custodians of Newfoundland and Labrador tradition. The openness and hospitality of our hosts enhance our experience as we find ourselves in a private kitchen party, community celebration or schoolhouse. • October 2 - 10, 2010



• From $3,495 USD

Exclusive Masters Access 2010

Let us be your ticket to golf ’s most prestigious (and impossible-to-get-into) event. Spend the final day of the Masters walking alongside the best golfers in the world as they pursue the coveted green jacket, then celebrate victory in the shelter of our VIP Hospitality suite. Retire to the luxurious Ritz-Carlton Reynolds Plantation to re-live the highlights over a nightcap and cigar, then spend two days playing the best collection of resort courses in America. Includes Masters Patrons badge, two rounds on the Reynolds Plantation with carts & green fees and all transfers by air-conditioned coach and a police escort into Augusta. Limited availability – book early to avoid disappointment. • April 10 - 13, 2010





• $5,750 USD

Peruvian Journey

Experience the best of Peru in comfort and style. This adventure is designed to give you a taste of Peru’s diverse landscape and people. Mountains, desserts, canyons, great bodies of waters and jungle will all be a part of your adventure. In the great city of Cusco we examine Incan and colonial architecture, celebrated museums, and grand squares before heading to Lake Titicaca, sacred to modern, Incan and pre-Incan peoples alike. Time will be spent in the colonial city of Arequipa, known affectionately as the white city, ahead of our time in the Colca Canyon. Our journey will end at the Madre de Dios River in the Amazon Basin, where we will enjoy the best of soft adventure; jungle hikes, river outings, canopy excursions, bird watching and plant study. • November 5 - 16, 2010 / April 15 - 26, 2011

• TBD

All rates are in USD. Prices are cash/cheque discounted; please find credit card prices on the back cover.

2009/2010/2011 Rates Voyage

Pearls of Polynesia

Gems of the South Pacific

Ecuador & Galápagos Islands 2010

Ecuador & Galápagos Islands 2011

Antarctica Uncut

Classic Antarctica

Dates

Oct 18 - 31, 2009

Nov 13 - 29, 2009

Oct 21 - Nov 1, 2010

Mar 31 - Apr 11, 2011

Nov 21 - Dec 10, 2010

Dec 9 - 19, 2010

1

$9,980

$9,780

$5,695

$5,895

$9,920

$5,585

2

$10,480

$10,280

$6,795

$6,995

$11,965

$6,690

Category

3

$10,980

$10,780

$7,495

$7,695

$14,005

$7,795

4

$11,480

$11,380

$7,995

$8,195

$14,685

$8,165

5

$11,980

$11,980

$8,695

$8,895

$16,045

$8,905

6

$12,880

$12,780

$9,495

$9,695

$16,678

$9,345

7

$15,980

$15,780

$10,595

$10,795

$18,320

$10,160

Voyage

High Arctic Adventure

Into the Northwest Passage

Heart of the Arctic

Atlantic Arts Float

Dates

Aug 9 - 21, 2009

Aug 21 - Sep. 1, 2009

Sep 16 - 26, 2009

Sep 26 - Oct. 6, 2009

1

$4,395

$4,395 +GST

$3,695

$2,595

2

$5,195

$5,295 +GST

$4,295

$3,695

3

$6,195

$6,495 +GST

$5,395

$4,795

4

$7,195

$7,495 +GST

$6,395

$5,495

5

$8,295

$8,695 +GST

$7,495

$6,295

6

$9,250

$9,695 +GST

$8,395

$6,995

7

$9,595

$9,895 +GST

$8,895

$7,995

8

$9,995

$10,395 +GST

$9,395

$8,795

9

$10,395

$10,995 +GST

$9,895

$9,195

10

$10,995

$11,495 +GST

$10,195

$9,695

Category

Discovery Fund

$250

$200

Adventure

Dates

Price

Trinidad & Tobago

Nov 20 - 30, 2009 / Nov 19 - 29, 2010

$3,450 / $3,550

Yukon Quest

Feb 15 - 22, 2010

$2,995 + GST

Africa by Private Air

May 15 - 25, 2010

$9,995

Santa Fe: 400 Years

Aug 23 - 30, 2010

$2,495

Machu Picchu

Nov 1 - 6, 2010 / Apr 11 - 16, 2011

$2,695 / $2,895

Birding the Andes

Oct 17 ­- 21, 2010 / Mar 27 - 31, 2011

$995

Birding Argentina

Nov 17 - 21, 2010 / Dec 5 - 9, 2010

$1,350

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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 shall constitute the passenger’s consent and agreement to all of the provisions contained herein. Please note that fuel surcharges may be levied to offset rising oil prices. Payment Schedule and Rates A deposit of $1,000 USD per passenger is required to reserve a position for a tour. The balance of payment for the tour must be received by Adventure Canada at least 120 days prior to the scheduled departure date. Adventure Canada will only issue pre-departure boarding documents to a passenger once it has received full payment together with all required documents duly completed by the passenger. Tour fees quoted are based on (i) prices in effect at the time of printing (June 2009) and as such are subject to change without notice prior to departure and (ii) group participation. Prices are cash/cheque discounted, and in US dollars. Credit Card pricing is as follows: Pearls of Polynesia: C1 $10,379, C2 $10,899, C3 $11,419, C4 $11,939, C5 $12,459, C6 $13,395, C7 $16,619, Gems of the South Pacific: C1 $10,171, C2 $10,691, C3 $11,211, C4 $11,835, C5 $12,459, C6 $13,291, C7 $16,411 – Ecuador & Galápagos Islands 2010: C1 $5,923, C2 $7,069, C3 $7,795, C4 $8,315, C5 $9,043, C6 $9,875, C7 $11,019.– Ecuador & Galápagos Islands 2011: C1 $6,131, C2 $7,275, C3 $8,003, C4 $8,529, C5 $9,251, C6 $10,083, C7 $11,227 – Antarctica Uncut C1 $10,317, C2 $12,444, C3 $14,565, C4 $15,272, C5 $16,687, C6 $17,345, C7 $19,053– Classic Antarctica C1 $5,808, C2 $6,958, C3 $8,107, C4 $8,492, C5 $9,261, C6 $9,719, C7 $10,566 – High Arctic Adventure: C1 $4,571, C2 $5,403, C3 $6,443, C4 $7,483, C5 $8,627, C6 $9,620, C7 $9, 979, C8 $10,395, C9 $10,811, C10 $11,435 – Into the Northwest Passage: C1 $4,571 + GST, C2 $5,507 + GST, C3 $6,755 + GST, C4 $7,795 + GST, C5 $9,043 + GST, C6 $10,083 + GST, C7 $10,395 + GST, C8 $10,811 + GST, C9 $11,435 + GST, C10 $11,955 + GST – Heart of the Arctic: C1 $3,843, C2 $4,467, C3 $5,611, C4 $6,651, C5 $7,795, C6 $8,731, C7 $9,251, C8 $9,771, C9 $10,291, C10 $10,603 – Atlantic Arts Float:C1 $2,699, C2 $3,843, C3 $4,987, C4 $5,715. C5 $6,547, C6 $7,275, C7 $8,315, C8 $9,147, C9 $9,563, C10 $10,083. Trinidad & Tobago 2009 $3,588 – Trinidad & Tobago 2010 $3,692, Yukon Quest $3,115 + GST, Africa $10,395, Santa Fe $2,595, Machu Picchu 2010 $2,803, Machu Picchu 2011 $3,011, Birding the Andes 2010 & 2011 $1,035, Birding Argentina $1,404. For wire transfers, passengers should note that the transferring financial institution may charge a service fee, which shall be at the passenger’s expense. Returned cheques, credit card changes and refunds are subject to a $25 USD fee. Adventure Canada is a member in good standing of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (“TICO”) which administers the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund, a fund established by registered travel agents and travel wholesalers in Ontario to insure payments such as those made to Adventure Canada in connection herewith. For more information on TICO, visit www.tico.on.ca . Cancellations and Refunds 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. 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 all costs and expenses associated therewith, including, without limitation, any additional food, lodging or transportation costs resulting from such delay.

Baggage Baggage is solely at the passenger’s risk and expense. Baggage is limited to a maximum weight of 20 KG in most cases. Also, 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. Land-Based Group Size and Trip Costs In keeping with our philosophy of small group travel, most of our land based programs operate with 10 - 30 participants. If we do not get the required number of people and cancel a tour, you will be notified as soon as possible. In the event of a cancellation, all deposits and tariffs paid will be returned to the passenger in full with no further obligation on the part of Adventure Canada (AC) and Eagle-Eye Tours (EE). Single rooms, if available, will be provided on request for an additional fee as outlined in program literature. For participants travelling alone, but wishing to share, AC will arrange for a room if possible. If a roommate is not available, a single supplement will be charged. 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 evacuation, trip cancellation, 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 passengers are 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 onboard, let us know if you would like to abstain. Itinerary The itineraries/programs described is subject to change at the discretion of the ship’s master. These are expeditions to remote parts of the world. AC, EE, ZE, PS 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 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. AC, EE, ZE, PS 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 AC, EE, ZE, PS including, but not limited to the payment of interest accrued thereon. Decisions to alter the itinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all passengers aboard the vessel. AC, EE, ZE, PS 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 Cessna Grand Caravan, Clipper Adventurer, Clipper Odyssey, M/V Polar Star and MS Islander. Prior to boarding the vessels, passengers will receive a Passage Contract Ticket, which is the standard passenger contract and liability waiver of the vessels 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. Passage Contract Tickets may be obtained from Adventure Canada on written request.