Charter Air Transportation

In conjunction with this expedition, you must purchase our charter air transportation (August 25-September 6: Ottawa to Resolute and Cambridge Bay to Edmonton, September 6-18: Edmonton to Cambridge Bay and Resolute to Ottawa). As of October 2007, the cost per person is approximately $1650. The final price will appear on your invoice at time of booking.

Akademik Ioffe

Aboard Akademik Ioffe

Scandinavian built for the Russian Academy of Science, this ship was designed to travel quietly, during hydro-acoustic research. The ship is exceptionally stable, yet maneuverable. External stabilizers and a built-in trimming system provide exceptional stability. Akademik Ioffe has an ice-strengthened hull and a cruising speed in open water of 14.5 knots.

110 Guests

All prices are per person.

Selected twin cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the published rate.

Learn more about the Arctic 2008 fuel surcharge.

Learn more about the Antarctic 2008/2009 fuel surcharge.

Date Days Cabin
    Triple Shared Facilities Twin Shared Facilities Twin Semi-Private Facilities Superior Superior Plus Suite Cook Suite Fuel Surcharge
Aug 25, 08
-Sep 06, 08
13$4,600$6,200$6,500$6,950$7,450$7,900$8,400$264
Sep 06, 08
-Sep 18, 08
13$4,200$5,600$5,950$6,400$6,800$7,200$7,600$264
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Rates Include

  • Shipboard accommodation from embarkation to disembarkation
  • All meals while aboard, including afternoon tea when at sea
  • Zodiac cruising per the daily program
  • Shore landings per the daily program
  • Formal and informal presentations by members of the Expedition Team
  • Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader, including shore landings and other activities.
  • Photographic Journal on DVD
  • Port charges

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