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MEMBER DESCRIPTIONS Provisional Members Associate Members Full Members Abercrombie & Kent / Atholl Shipping Corporation An IAATO member since 1992, Abercrombie & Kent/Atholl Shipping Corporation of Oak Brook, charters the 'Explorer II' (formerly the M/S 'Minerva'), an ice-reinforced vessel carrying 198 passengers. The "Explorer II" is a luxurious vessel with cabin sizes ranging from 150 square feet to 350 sq. feet including suites with private balconies. The vessel carries a fleet of Zodiac landing craft and an experienced crew. All departures are accompanied by a team of naturalists and lecturers. Abercrombie & Kent, the parent company of Atholl Shipping Corporation, offers voyages to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands and South Georgia each season from November to March. Founded as a safari company in 1962, A&K serves over 100,000 travellers annually. www.abercrombiekent.com Adventure Associates Formed in 1973 by Managing Director, Dennis Collaton, Adventure Associates is an Australian pioneer in Antarctic cruising and one of Australia's most respected and long-established cruise charterers and tour operators. Joining IAATO in 1997 as an associate member, Adventure Associates has more than a decade of involvement with Antarctic expeditions, including organizing the first ever passenger expedition sailing from Australia to Commonwealth Bay aboard the 164-passenger Frontier Spirit in 1990/91. Since that time, Adventure Associates has worked closely with IAATO member Quark Expeditions as its Australian General Sales Agent, sponsoring numerous voyages each season aboard a variety of vessels, notably, icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov and ice-class vessels Bremen, Alla Tarasova, Professor Multanovskiy, Professor Molchanov, among others. Each season, the company operates one or two voyages from Tasmania to Macquarie Island and Antarctica's Ross Sea region, as well as several voyages in the Antarctic Peninsula region. Adventure Associates' staff and lecturers bring with them a wealth of experience and expertise gathered from countless Antarctic journeys. Over the years, they have educated and introduced many hundreds of passengers to the wonders of Antarctica. www.adventureassociates.com Adventure Network International Adventure Network International is the only private company in the world currently offering airborne travel into Antarctica. Operating an Ilyushin 76 from Punta Arenas in Chile to its base camp at Patriot Hills, it also has two Twin Otters and a Cessna 185 in the interior, a region seldom seen by anyone other than professional adventurers and members of scientific expeditions. Since 1985, Adventure Network International has supported every private expedition to this remote continent. We are justly proud of our unique flight operations in Antarctica and have many options for people wishing to visit the "Last Frontier", including mountain climbing on Vinson Massif in the Sentinel Range of the Ellsworth Mountains, and also in the Transantarctic Mountains; the Ellsworth Mountains Ski Safari which takes us through Horseshoe Valley to the Union Glacier and the base of the Ellsworth Mountains; private flights to the South Pole; a photo safari to the Dawson-Lambton Emperor Penguin rookery; the Antarctic Experience - a one-day package, our new Marathon to the South Pole and an exciting option called the Antarctic Odyssey which offers a little of everything including snow-mobiling, hiking, light climbing and a breathtaking flight in the local area. www.antarctic-logistics.com Antarctic Shipping S.A. has it's companies headquarters in the city of Santiago and the operational management in the city of Punta Arenas. From there we sail all our expeditions to the Antarctic with excellent cruising in icy conditions, equipped with modern systems. As operators and owners with the compromise of the central government. The administration of the Magellan Region and the Antarctic support of the Chilean army this allows us to guarantee outstanding levels of safety and satisfaction to our guest who will participate in our expeditions. www.antarctic.cl Antarctica XXI S.A. "Antactica XXI is the only company in the world that combines flying and cruising. We fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island (Antarctic Peninsula) in close to four hours and then sail in a ship during a six day and five night cruise round the Peninsula. The return to Punta Arenas is also done by aeroplane on the day of arrival at King George Island". www.antarcticaxxi.com Antarpply Antarctic Supply & Ocean Research Expeditions Antarpply s.a. is a new dedicated company with experienced operators and crew. Antarpply s.a. has a strong commitment to low-impact environmental tourism and a culture of giving something back to the communities it works with abroad. The head office is located in Ushuaia, Argentina, with a branch office in Buenos Aires. A variety of itineraries are offered every season from November to March, operating in the Antarctic Peninsula, Falkland Islands, Staten Island, Cape Horn and South Georgia, as well as most of the sub-Antarctic islands. Company staff can provide personal advice on ships, wildlife and itineraries because of their expreience in those regions. Antarpply s.a. operates the 50-passenger MV Ushuaia, formerly Researcher and Malcolm Baldridge, built as an oceanographic vessel for NOAA. NOAA operated the vessel for more then 20 years, conducting significant research. The vessel was since upgraded on navigation and communication equipment, and cabins and rooms were refurbished. www.antarpply.com Aurora Expeditions An Australian adventure company that joined IAATO in 1995, Aurora Expeditions specializes in small group expedition-style travel to polar regions and to other wild and remote places. Aurora's 54-passenger ship, Polar Pioneer, operates 11-day to 20-day voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia and the Falklands. A pioneer adventure travel, Aurora offers mountain climbing, sea kayaking and scuba diving options on some voyages. Aurora's new 100-passenger helicoper-equipped ship, Svetaeva, offers voyages to the Ross Sea and East Antarctica, including the chance to visit Mawson's Hut at Commonwealth Bay. Expert polar naturalists and historians help to unlock the wonders of these special places. Aurora's owners, Greg Mortimer and Margaret Werner, are veterans of almost three decades of Antarctic research, private Antarctic mountaineering expeditions and polar travel. An Everest and K2 summiteer, Greg led a 1988 expedition manhauled sleds into the interior of Antarctica, making a first ascent of 4165-meter Mt. Minto. This expedition set the tone for Aurora, which Greg and Margaret founded in 1990. www.auroraexpeditions.com.au Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris, owned by Gail, Doug and Ted Cheeseman, has been leading trips all over the natural world since 1978. We are dedicated to saving wildlife and natural habitats and make a strong effort to educate others about this need. We have led nine trips to the Antarctic region since 1984, including five exclusive 25-day charters to the Falklands, So. Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula. We have chartered an entire beautiful Norwegian 92-passenger ice breaker, the "Polar Star", through Polar Star Expeditions for people who want maximum time in the field observing and photographing the marine mammals and birds. We have sixteen leaders for our 92 passengers on our Antarctic charter and request all our passengers to agree to a non-smoking policy. We are also leading an adventure to the Ross Sea with Heritage Expeditions in February, 2004. "Maximum time in the field" is our motto, so that our passengers have an incredible in-depth experience with wildlife. All of our leaders have two-way marine radios, so that they can monitor passenger's activities ashore to make sure that penguins, seals, and other wildlife are not disturbed. Antarctica requires constant monitoring and protection. www.cheesemans.com Clipper Cruise Line/New World Ship Management Company LLC/ New World Ship Management Company LLC/ Clipper Cruise Line Clipper, founded in 1982 and a member of IAATO from 1992 to 1995, rejoined the organization in 1997 upon their acquisition of the Clipper Adventurer, formerly the Alla Tarasova. The 122-passenger Clipper Adventurer underwent a multimillion-dollar conversion in 1998, with all-outside cabins and excellent made-to-order cuisine contributing to a very comfortable and intimate cruise experience. During the Antarctic summer season, the Clipper Adventurer offers voyages to Antarctica, the Falklands, and the South Georgia and South Orkney Islands. On all of Clipper's Antarctic voyages, a team of naturalists, geologists, historians and other experts enhance passengers' enjoyment through lectures, guided Zodiac expeditions, and walks onshore. The small passenger-to-naturalist ratio allows each traveler to fully appreciate Antarctica's natural wonders. Clipper, which operates three other small ships and is a subsidiary of INTRAV, has been named one of the top-ten cruise lines in the world for the past several years by readers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine. When not in Antarctica, the Clipper Adventurer offers voyages in the Mediterranean and Western Europe, Greenland and Arctic Canada, and along the east coast of North and South America. The Yorktown Clipper and Nantucket Clipper sail itineraries along the waterways of the Americas and the 128-passenger Clipper Odyssey offers luxury voyages in the Pacific, ranging from as far south as New Zealand to as far north as Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula, including the Spice Islands and Asia. Compagnie DES ILES DU PONANT The Compagnie Des Iles Du Ponant is a French Cruise Line ranking amongst France's finest cruising vessels and products. The Company owns three ships, Le Ponant, Le Levant and Le Diamant. It is considered as a Destination Cruise Operator with voyages all over the world including sensitive areas such as Canadian Arctic, Amazon River, Greenland, Spitzbergen and Antarctic Peninsula. More traditional cruises are also operated in Mediterranean Sea, Scandinavia, Caribbean, South America and Indian Ocean. The small passenger vessels allow each traveller to fully appreciate destinations, ports of call as well as shore excursions. The Compagnie Des Iles Du Ponant is proud to introduce Le Diamant cruising in Antarctic Peninsula to both North American and French markets. A team of naturalists and other experts in English and French accompanies each voyage. Le Diamant accommodates 226 passengers in 113 outside cabins, but only 198 passengers will travel to Antarctica to allow operations and landings in most remote places. Le Diamant offers two large lounges, a library, and a dining room that holds all passengers in one sitting with the finest cuisine at sea. In 2004, the Company will offer more than 70 itineraries to more than 150 destinations. www.ponant.com Crystal Cruises, Inc. Crystal Cruises' award-winning sister ships Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony rank among the world's finest cruising vessels. The newly-built, ultra-luxurious Crystal Serenity debuted in July 2003. For seven consecutive years the discerning readers of both Conde Nast Traveler and Travel + Leisure magazines have accorded Crystal Cruises the industry's most coveted ranking -- World's Best Large Cruise Line. The Six-Star ships provide the ideal environment for seeing the world in contemporary comfort and style. Very similar in layout, the sister ships share a refined approach to cruise ship design. Carrying 940 guests each, Crystal Harmony and Crystal Symphony are less than half the size of mass-market megaships. Yet, at 50,000 tons, they are large for luxury ships, by conscious design. Over the next two years the fleet will call in Europe, Alaska, Panama Canal, Mexico, Hawaii, Caribbean, South America, South Pacific, Asia, Australia, Canada and New England. In 2003, Crystal offers 70 world-wide sailings, ranging in length from seven to 104 days, to 107 destinations in 55 countries. In 2004, the line will offer 89 itineraries to 178 destinations in 56 countries. www.crystalcruises.com Elegant Cruises and Tours Elegant Cruises and Tours, Inc. Elegant Cruises & Tours, Inc., based in Port Washington, NY, provides deluxe expedition and culturally focused cruises aboard small ships and riverboats in Antarctica, South America and Europe. In 2003, the company purchased the popular Norwegian coastal vessel, Harald Jarl, converting it in a multi-million dollar renovation for ice-class expedition cruising for just 107 passengers. The company also operates the 61-passenger Adriatic cruiser M.V. Monet, and serves as general agent for the legendary tall ship Sea Cloud and five-star river cruisers River Cloud and River Cloud II. www.elegantcruises.com Fathom Expeditions Inc. Fathom Expeditions is a boutique operator of small ship expedition programs around the world (particularly Antarctica). Itineraries and activities emphasize hands-on experience, adventure and comfort along with research and education. The company is owned by expedition leaders who have led and programmed Antarctic and remote world trips for a variety of companies during the past six years. Projects have included month long overlands of South Georgia Island (1998), guiding IMAX film teams across the Antarctic (1999-2000), and expedition leading a variety of hiking, climbing, skiing and general tourist expeditions (1996-present). The company and its leaders are wholly devoted to the conservation and wise-use of the planet's last great wilderness regions. Expedition vessels are sub-chartered on a trip-by-trip basis to best reflect the needs of each custom program. Fathom Expeditions is a small, personalized exploration-oriented company inspired by the deeds of Sir Ernest Shackleton. www.fathomexpeditions.com G.A.P.Adventures is a world leader in the adventure travel industry offering small group adventures on all seven continents and beyond to more than 60,000 global travelers annually. The award-winning trips, which focus on culture, nature and active travel, are ideal for those with a sense of adventure - people who want to leave the beaten path and authentically immerse themselves in a local culture or environment to experience the real world in a sustainable manner. G.A.P Adventures is also the proud owner of the legendary polar expedition ship, the M/S Explorer. Demonstrating its ongoing cultural, social and economic commitment to responsible tourism, G.A.P Adventures established the Planeterra Foundation, as a way the company and its passengers can give back to the communities visited. For more information, please visit www.gapadventures.com | www.planeterra.org Golden Fleece Expeditions Golden Fleece Expeditions specialises in boat-based expeditions and adventure tourism in the Falklands Islands, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands, Cape Horn and Antarctic Peninsula region, and operates from the Falkland Islands with two vessels, the 51 foot steel schooner 'Damien II' and the 68 foot steel schooner 'Golden Fleece'. Both vessels are steel-hulled auxiliary schooners, fitted for carrying private and commercial expeditions in comfort and safety to remote locations. They have provided logistical support for numerous research programs, film productions and private cruises in the Southern Ocean, working under charter contract to organizations such as the British Antarctic Survey, Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, BBC TV Natural History Unit, National Geographic and other film and TV companies. With spacious and comfortable accommodations for up to 8 passengers and 3 crew, Golden Fleece is an ideally equipped base for wilderness leisure cruises, photographic expeditions, exploration in remote areas, coastal and marine wildlife surveys, oceanographic research, whale watching, cinema and television crews, trekking, mountaineering, surfing, diving, kayaking and skiing expeditions. www.horizon.co.fk/goldenfleecexp/ Hansa Kreuzfahrten GmbH operates the 3 star plus cruise shop MS DELPHIN. During the Antarctic voyages the DELPHIN accommodates up to 300 passengers. Zodiac landing crafts allow landings in even the most remote areas. The vessel sails from Ushuaia and Buenos Aires to the Antarctic Peninsula; some voyages include the Falkland Islands. The expeditions feature a team of experienced lectures and naturalists. Hansa Kreuzfahrten has hired Captain Heinz Aye as technical advisor and ice master. www.hansakreuzfahrten.de Hapag-Lloyd Cruises A member of IAATO since 1993. Based in Hamburg, Germany, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises operates two ice-strengthened ships in Antarctica: The five star 160-passenger Hanseatic" built in 1991 and the four star 150-passenger "Bremen" built in 1990. Both vessels were built for expedition cruising in remote areas, featuring an observation lounge, single-seating dining, bar and lounge, exercise center, sauna and swimming pool, library and lecture hall. On both ships is an open bridge policy. All cabins and suites are outside with close circuit television and minibar. The ships are rated 1A1 super the highest ice class for passenger ships, and have a sophisticated waste disposal system and a biological sewage plant. Expeditions feature a team of international lecturers and naturalists, and excursions by Zodiac landing craft. Both vessels sail from Ushuaia or Port Stanley to the Antarctic Peninsula, some including the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the Weddell Sea. www.hlkf.com Heritage Expeditions An IAATO member since 1993, Heritage Expeditions of New Zealand operates the 46 passenger ice reinforced research vessel Spirit of Enderbry. Founded in 1985 by Rodney Russ, a wildlife officer, Heritage Expeditions operates voyages to the isolated New Zealand and Australian Subantarctic Islands of Campbell, Macquarie, Aucklands, Bountys, Antipodes and Snares Island and further south into the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica. Each southern summer has a varied selection of voyages to these regions from a birding spectacular through all the Subantarctic Islands, indepth explorations of the Ross Sea, to shorter coastal New Zealand programmes. Expeditions are noted for their sense of camaraderie, experienced staff and sense of adventure in the expedition spirit. www.heritage-expeditions.com Holland America Line, Inc. Holland America is the cruise line for discerning explorers who want more from their vacation - more gracious service, more comfortable surroundings and personal space and more delightful ways to discover the world. Holland America has been delivering just that for 128 years, and continues to set the standard for today's premium cruising. One of the hallmarks of a Holland America cruise is the attentive service on the part of its famed staff. Passengers enjoy a level of service and caring that truly comes from the heart. Holland America's gracious stewards are never intrusive, but always at your service. With fewer guests on board, magnificent artwork, antiques and fresh flowers throughout the ship, guests benefit from a travel experience that is modern, fresh and appealing - in an ambiance that is timeless and refined. A Holland America cruise lets travelers discover the world's special places as actively as they wish. The line offers dozens of unique itineraries to diverse destinations-Europe, the Panama Canal, South America, Antarctica, Hawaii, Mexico, Canada and New England, Asia and the South Pacific - even a 100-Day Grand World Voyage. The company also offers year-round Caribbean cruises, and it is a leader in cruises and cruisetours to Alaska, having shown travelers though the Great Land for more than 50 years. Noted guest speakers featured in Holland America's Flagship Forum Lecture Series weave art, literature, politics and natural history into memorable portraits of people and places on many cruises. An extensive children's program, Club HAL, offers on-board activities, special menus and optional shore excursions just for kids. Plus, travelers can take advantage of a wide range of shore excursions to suit every interest level. Of course, a cruise wouldn't be a cruise without delicious cuisine, lavish entertainment and fun-filled activities. Holland America offers these amenities in abundance. From five-course meals in the elegant Dining Room to casual fare, from the Lido Restaurant and alternative dining in the Italian bistro, Holland America presents an almost-infinite variety of tastes and choices. Also on the menu: top-notch Broadway-style shows, intimate lounge acts, hit movies, casinos, Internet Centers, a fully equipped Fitness Center and more than 50 scheduled shipboard activities each day. Holland America's high-repeat passengers rating attests to its ability to deliver premium service. Last year, readers of Travel + Leisure named Holland America one of the "Highest-Rated Premium Cruise Lines" and the World Ocean & Cruise Liner Society voted it the "Best Overall CruiseValue" for the ninth consecutive year. Visit our web site or call 1-877-SAIL HAL or your travel agent. www.hollandamerica.com Hurtigruten Group ASA Hurtigruten Group ASA is one of Norway's largest domestic shipping companies, the operation of the Hurtigruten Group coastal express being one of its main activities. With Hurtigruten Group at the hub of its travel and tourism business, Hurtigruten Group ASA also operates hotels and travel agencies, passenger and goods transport, ferries, express boats, buses and goods vehicles, and is an integrated transport and transport services company. Hurtigruten Group ASA currently operates 12 express boat services in the county of Nordland and 11 ferry services. Hurtigruten Group ASA also owns 6 of the 11 Hurtigruten ships. The cargo company Nor-Cargo ASA is currently owned in equal parts by Hurtigruten Group ASA, and two other shipping companies. Nor-Cargo ASA has an annual turn-over of about NOK 3.6 billion and a staff of 1,700. Hurtigruten Group owns a number of terminal companies whose activities relate to cargo forwarding in Nor-Cargo's national and international network. Hurtigruten Group ASA also holds the majority of the shares in Ofotens Bilruter AS, which is a combined bus and road haulage company located in Narvik. In Bergen, Hurtigruten Group ASA runs the Neptun and Strand hotels. Furthermore, Haalogaland Reisebureau AS in Bodo is a wholly owned subsidiary engaged in travel agency business from 5 branches in Nordland and Troms. Kystopplevelser AS organises and operates package tours. Hurtigruten is being sold through agents world wide, and along with TFDS, Hurtigruten Group owns the general agents in England and the USA, along with Germany. In one year Hurtigruten transports approximately 500.000 passengers, 55.000 of these are "cruise tourist", buying a package for Bergen - Kirkenes - Bergen, an 11 day trip. www.hurtigruten.com Lindblad Expeditions Lindblad Expeditions has been operating ship and land expeditions since 1979, and joined IAATO in 1997. The company offers Antarctic voyages between November and February, aboard the Endeavour (formerly the Caledonian Star). Lindblad Expeditions owns and operates five expedition ships, and has travel programs to many parts of the world. Key destinations in addition to Antarctica include the Galapagos, Baja California, Southeast Alaska, the Norwegian Arctic and British Isles. A team of naturalists and other experts accompanies each journey. The Endeavour accommodates 110 passengers in 62 outside cabins, each with lower berths and private facilities. There is a lounge, library, and a dining room that holds all passengers in one sitting. Zodiac landing craft permit landings in even the most remote areas. The ship is fully stabilized. Some of Lindblad Expeditions' Antarctic itineraries include the Falkland Islands, and some also incorporate South Georgia and the South Orkneys Islands. www.expeditions.com Ocean Expeditions Offers safe, comfortable and flexible travel for small groups of people to remote regions on 'Australis', fully equipped 22metre [75 foot] steel hulled motor yacht, owned and skippered by Australian, Roger Wallis. For 20 years Roger owned and operated a fishing trawler in Bass Strait, Victoria, Australia. Since he was 15 years old, he has owned numerous ocean-going sailing vessels - 'AUSTRALIS' is the fourth ocean going cruising yacht that has been specially purchased and fitted out for adventure sailing and expedition support for polar and global operations. 'AUSTRALIS', with its aft wheelhouse, is set up for luxury cruising and is fully equipped to support expeditions, film crews, mountaineers, skiers, snowboarders, artists, birdwatchers, divers and adventurers of all types. She is also perfect for more laid-back sailing cruises. She carries a comprehensive range of safety, operational and navigational equipment. An 180hp Gardner diesel engine powers the vessel and she is equipped with 2 zodiac tenders with outboards. She sails beautifully and her powerful engine pushes her along at 9+ knots. In addition to all the luxuries of a spacious, well appointed cruising vessel, she has large storage areas for equipment and a workshop. She carries 10 passengers and 2 crew. Past clients that have traveled on numerous voyages to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia Island, the Falklands, Cape Horn and in the Chilean Channels/Tierra Del Fuego with Roger, include the Australian Antarctic Division, mountain and ski guides from Australia, the USA and NZ, wildlife enthusiasts, scientists and researchers, film crews from various countries, sea kayak expeditioners, environmentalists, commercial photographers and dozens of individuals who have joined him for wilderness leisure cruising - many return to experience another 'once in a life time' adventure! www.ocean-expeditions Oceanwide Expeditions Oceanwide Expeditions, the foremost experts in Polar expedition travel offer small-group cruises to the largely untouched Polar areas. After more than 10 years experience Oceanwide Expeditions has unparalleled knowledge and has become the experts in the design and management of wildlife voyages on board small expedition cruise vessels. The Grigoriy Mikheev is managed by Oceanwide Expeditions' own Marine Department and regularly refurbished to ensure up-to-date expedition cruising passenger accommodation. The comfortable Russian ex-research vessel has a capacity of 46 passengers. The ship offers a high level of comfort and service with spacious, well furnished outside twin and triple cabins mostly with private facilities, restaurant also acting as lecture rooms, international cuisine, cosy bar, small infirmarie and sauna. The carefully chosen small expedition vessel creates incredibly varied experiences and strong bonds between fellow passengers and staff during their unforgettable voyages to the top and bottom of the earth. The size of the ship allows lots of flexibility to visit ideal spots to experience all the wildlife and natural surroundings. During the Southern summer months November to March the Grigoriy Mikheev explore the South Atlantic Islands and Antarctica. The voyages include the Antarctic Peninsula & South Shetland Islands, Falklands (Malvinas), South Georgia & the South Orkney Islands. The Atlantic Odyssey leaving Ushuaia in mid March includes seldom visited jewels such as Tristan da Cunha, St. Helena, Ascension Island and the Cape Verde Islands. www.oceanwide-expeditions.com Orion Expedition Cruises Sarina Bratton, Managing Director of OEC has been in the cruise business since 1979 having worked with Holland America Line, Cunard Line (Vice President Asia Pacific), Founder and Managing Director of Norwegian Capricorn Line. Bratton pioneered the environmentally sensitive Great Barrier Reef itineraries for Crown Monarch and Norwegian Star, introducing improved environmental management controls whilst the ships were in this region. Bratton is the former Deputy Chair of the Australian Maritime Safety Authority who is the body responsible for Australia's Environmental Management Plan and Disaster Recovery. Whatever image the word 'cruise' evokes for you, we invite you to put it aside as it is unlikely to do justice to the Orion experience. We promise you something unique, not merely a cruise but an expedition, a voyage to places where you will feel more of an explorer than a tourist. Sail with us and you will discover the hidden treasures of Australasia: on voyages from 7 to 20 nights, you can experience the enchantment and staggering beauty of places like Arnhem Land and Antarctica and cultures as diverse as those found in the Tiwi Islands and East Timor. Orion is a new vessel, custom built for voyages of exploration, and considerably smaller than conventional cruise ships. She is small enough to allow us to explore ports inaccessible to others (of our 70 ports of call only 10 are accessible to large ships) yet big enough to offer world-class facilities. Accommodating no more than 106 guests, she is more like a private mega-yacht than a typical cruise ship. That is also reflected in the onboard ambience, for not only do we go to out of the way places, we go out of our way to give you an exclusive, five-star experience. As with most decisions in life, you can tread the well-trodden path or carve a new one. We have chosen the latter...and we would be delighted to have you join us on a voyage to some of the most wonderful but rarely seen places on earth. www.orioncruises.com.au Pelagic Expeditions Pelagic Expeditions LTD markets and manages the original 54 foot Pelagic built in 1987 and the more recent 74 foot Pelagic Australis. Both boats are heavy duty lifting keel and rudder designs that offer comfortable accommodation for either tourists as well as providing logistic support for mountaineers, skiers, divers and documentary film makers. After two seasons on private expeditions in the far south, Skip Novak decided to begin chartering Pelagic in 1990 and was one of a handful of the pioneers of the area who began to operate small sailing vessels commercially. Still very much in service, the original Pelagic only runs whole boat charters and caters mainly to mountaineers and other set groups. She can take up to 6 guests and sails with two professional crew. In 2003, Pelagic Australis, was launched as the only purpose built expedition sailing vessel that currently exists in the south. Bigger volume, faster (she motors at 9.5 and can sail at 11 to 12 knots) and fully internet capable, she is built from aluminium. Certified by DNV in Norway (Det Norske Veritas), she also carries a RCD (Recreational Craft Directive) certificate - CE marking and a UK MCA (Marine Coastguard Agency) certificate for carrying up to 12 commercial passengers. She is British flagged and obtains her Antarctic Permit form the Antarctic division of the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Generally, she sails with eight exclusive tourist guests or up to ten expedition members with three professional crew. Pelagic Expeditions has a fully operational on shore office managed by Skip Novak and an assistant so communications and contractual arrangements with clients are efficient. Cruising and expedition venues include the Antarctic Peninsula, the island of South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, Tierra del Fuego and Cape Horn, and also the coasts of Argentina and Chile. Pelagic Australis also has two seasons experience in the far north having visited Spitsbergen, Greenland and Arctic Canada, and is available with long term planning for northern voyages on a custom, full season basis. Pelagic Expeditions was the first sailing vessel to join IAATO in ?? (1997) www.pelagic.co.uk Peregrine Shipping Peregrine Adventures is an Australian-owned company, operating small group adventures to all seven continents. Peregrine has been in existence for 23 years and offers a range of treks in the Himalaya, camping and lodge-based safaris in Africa, small group tours to South East Asia, South America and the Middle East, as well as expeditions to Antarctica. Voyages start from Ushuaia, Argentina and include calls at Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia. Peter Deilmann Reederei GmbH & Co. KG was funded in 1972 and is owner and operator of actually ten (10) luxury River Cruise Ships, navigating on all famous rivers in Europe. The Flagship of the company is the MV Deutschland. The Deutschland was built in 1998 as a luxury five star (superior) ship, designed for 520 Passengers in single-and twin cabins. The interior equipment of the ship corresponds with the highest standards. (two swimming pools, complete hospital including a dialysis station, fitness center, full equipped wellness and SPA area, bars, lounges, exercise center, cinema / theater, an extensive library, a sophisticated waste disposal system and a biological sewage plant. Four Zodiac landing crafts are kept on board for accompanied excursions and landings around the world although the Antarctic voyages are planned for cruise only. Short visits to the Antarctic Peninsula are intended over the next few years. The ship offers an extensive children’s-program and professional entertainment. Our lecture staff (scientists and politicians) will provide a comprehensive educational program in all areas we visit. For further information you are invited to visit our web site at www.deilmann-dreuzfahrten.de plantours & Partner GmbH plantours & Partner GmbH have been operating ship expeditions since 1989. The company operates one 3 star plus cruise ship - MS VISTAMAR built in 1988 in Valencia. The Antarctic experienced Captain Raimund Kruger has been sailing to Antarctic since 1991.( MS VISTAMAR accommodates 280 passengers in outside and inside cabins.) There are two lounges, library, exercise center, sauna and swimming pool and a dining room that holds all passengers in one sitting. Zodiac landing crafts permit landings in even most remote areas. MS VISTAMAR has a sophisticated waste disposal system, the expeditions feature a team of lecturers and naturalists. The vessel sails from Ushuaia and Punta Arenas to the Antarctic Peninsula, with some voyages that include the Falkland Islands. www.plantours-partner.de Polar Cruises Expeditions, Inc. recently changed our business name to Polar Cruises, to more appropriately define our specialty. Operating since 1996, Polar Cruises is a world leader in Antarctica travel. Since 1991, we have participated in small ship voyages to Antarctica as Expedition Leaders, Naturalists, Program and Operations Managers. We pioneered the first climbing trip along the Antarctic Peninsula from an expedition ship and discovered new landing sites that are now visited by many of the ships. Our staff experiences first-hand the ships and trips represented on our website. We are uniquely qualified to help you plan your Antarctica journey. Polar Cruises / Expeditions, Inc. is a Full Member of IAATO. We promote only IAATO member companies because we support safe, environmentally responsible tourism to Antarctica. Our goal is simple -- work closely with our clients and use our knowledge and expertise to help each one select the right adventure -- one that fits their individual needs and interests. Check out our website and then give us a call at: 888-484-2244 or 01-541-330-2454 from outside USA/Canada. www.PolarCruises.com www.PolarCruises.com Polar Star Expeditions A/S The owners of the MV Polar Star and Polar Star Expeditions, Karlsen Shipping, was founded by the Karlsen family more than 100 years ago. Our past is built on the sea and our ships sail worldwide, safety is our highest priority and the pride of the company is our recently converted expedition cruise vessel the MV Polar Star. MV Polar Star, a converted icebreaker, is ideal for Antarctic expedition cruises. It is among the very best of the world's ice-class vessels. Our modern and safe expedition icebreaker, with state-of-the-art systems, will bring you to Antarctic destinations with exciting itineraries and a complement of Captain, crew and Expedition Staff that are leaders in the industry. We explore nature's most breathtaking wonders up close and our voyages offer magnificent wildlife on a journey that is spirited with adventure. The MV Polar Star is large enough to voyage to remote areas in comfort and small enough to enter out of the way destinations that other vessels can only sail by. Carrying no more than 105 passengers, the intimate ship has been fully refurbished and offers many amenities such as our large panoramic observation lounge, social bar, library, dining room, infirmary and well-equipped gymnasium. Polar Star Expeditions is committed to creating meaningful and memorable cruise expeditions to remote destinations - alive with the energy and power of untouched nature. www.polarstarexpeditions.com Princess Cruises One of the best-known names in North American cruising, Princess Cruises is a global cruise and tour company. Part of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK), its current fleet of 11 ships sail on approximately 150 different itineraries around the globe, calling at more than 260 ports on all seven continents. Four additional ships will be introduced by 2006, giving Princess one of the most modern fleets in the industry. The line began in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico and has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than 800,000 passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line. The cruise line was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when its ships were cast in a starring role on a new television show called The Love Boat. The weekly series was an instant hit and both the company name and its "seawitch" logo have remained synonymous with cruising ever since. Today, the line is particularly noted for its emphasis on Personal Choice Cruising, enabling passengers to enjoy a wide range of facilities, amenities and services, but maintaining a sense of "big ship choice with small ship feel." Princess passengers particularly enjoy an abundance of staterooms with private balconies and the line's own Personal Choice Dining, offering a choice between traditional and restaurant-style dining options. Additional information on Princess' worldwide itineraries is available through a professional travel agent, by calling 1-800 PRINCESS, or by visiting the company's website. www.Princesscruises.com Quark Expeditions A member of IAATO since 1992, Quark Expeditions based in Darien, Connecticut has developed and operated pioneering voyages aboard icebreakers to the Arctic and Antarctica. These include the first voyages to the Emperor Penguin Colonies of the Weddell Sea and Ross Sea, and the first ever Full Circumnavigation of Antarctica. All Quark Expeditions' vessels carry zodiac landing craft and, in addition, their icebreakers generally carry helicopters for ice reconnaissance and passenger excursions. Quark Expeditions offers a comprehensive series of Antarctic voyages including unique icebreaker expeditions to the Ross Sea and East Antarctica, as well as shorter Antarctic Peninsula voyages, some of which include the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. The company operates Russian vessels refurbished for passenger use and ideally suited for expedition cruising, including the 100 passenger icebreaker, Kapitan Khlebnikov, and the ice reinforced vessels, Professor Multanovskiy, Professor Molchanov and Orlova. All cabins are outside and public areas include lounge, bar, library, infirmary, and dining room (s). www.quarkexpeditions.com Rederij Bark EUROPA B.V. The company is operating only one sailing vessel, a Tall Ship, the three-mast bark EUROPA. The EUROPA was bulit in 1911 as light vessel with masts to sail back to the harbor in case of bad weather. In 1994 a Dutch man bought the ship and restored her as a bark (three-mast rigged ship). Since 12 years a professional crew plus trainees of all ages and nationalities sail the bark EUROPA over the world seas in the best seafaring tradition. The atmosphere on board reflects an adventurous maritime history. Below deck there is an accommodation with a hopital, mess room, a library and comfortable cabins. On deck there is a deckhouse with bar. The hull is extremely heavily constructed. EUROPA is an ideally equipped base to explore the wilderness of Antarctica. The EUROPA has operated three seasons to the Antarctic Peninsula in 2000/2001, 2002/2003 and 2004/2005. Mostly sailing 21-day voyages from Ushuaia (Argentina). The ship has also sailed two times to South Georgia. After the Antarctic season the ship sails back to the Northern hemisphere to participate in Tall Ship Race and mairtime events in European and American harbors. www.barkeuropa.com ResidenSea Our ship, The World, of ResidenSea is the only resort community circumnavigating the globe, offering the choice of owning a home or enjoying a unique vacation experience at sea. Available for private purchase and for vacation rental are a number of studio, two- and three-bedroom residences aboard The World. Also available for pre-purchase are new one-bedroom apartments.This strikingly beautiful ship - elegant and intimate - promises gracious and personal service in a warm, inviting ambience much like that of a private yacht, seaside villa or exclusive country club. Residents and guests are offered the flexibility of embarking and disembarking in ports of their choice. For vacationing guests, stays are booked at daily fares inclusive of dining and beverages. The World began its pioneering odyssey in March 2002 on an ever-winding world voyage, featuring multiple day calls in ports that give guests and residents the time to experience all the sights, sounds and flavors of the world's most exciting destinations. Further information can be found at ResidenSea's website at www.residensea.com Saga Shipping Company Ltd. "Saga Shipping Company Ltd. is part of the Saga Group of companies which provide services and holidays to people over 50 in the UK. Saga Shipping own and operate the Saga Rose (Ex Sagafjord) and Saga Ruby (Ex Caronia). Until November 2004 the Saga Pearl has been on charter. Saga Rose visits Antarctica for three days each year as part of her annual World Cruise." www.saga.co.uk Thika Travel Thika Travel is a niche tour operator, fully aimed at creating tailormade holidays for the discerning traveler. Our destinations mirror our quest for the extraordinary, where the experience is synonymous to exclusivity and dictates the contents of the trips rather than luxury or star ratings. We cater for all safaris in East and Southern Africa, for trips to the Pearls of the Indian Ocean (Seychelles, Mauritius, Reunion Island, Zanzibar, Pemba and Mafia), journeys into the best of Latin America and since 1996 into Antarctica. Thika started chartering her own vessels to Antarctica in 2004. Thika Travel has a separate fully fletched incentive division that aims at the above quality destinations but can - upon clients' request - serve almost all destinations. www.thikatravel.com Travel Dynamics International TDI is one of the leading operators of high-caliber educational programs aboard small cruise ships. Offering customized voyages guided by distinguished scholars and experts, Travel Dynamics International caters to the traveler with a keen intellectual interest in history, culture, and nature. Founded on the belief that traveling and learning about the world and its many cultures enriches individuals and society as a whole, TDI excels at voyages to places that offer a historic and cultural environment. Its fleet of small, elegant yacht-like ships includes Callisto, Corinthian, and Orion. www.TravelDynamicsInternational.com Zegrahm Expeditions A founding member of IAATO, Zegrahm Expeditions, Inc. was established in 1990 by a handful of experienced expedition leaders, explorers and naturalists out to offer the most intriguing adventures in the world, whether by land or sea. Since its inception, Zegrahm has led a host of select adventures worldwide, including many pioneering expeditions to Antarctica. Its naturalist leaders, who combined have led over 500 polar expeditions, are experts in the history, wildlife and geology of Antarctica; featured guest lecturers offer insights into everything from the lore of Sir Ernest Shackleton to environmental challenges facing us today. www.zeco.com

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