OPERATIONS SUSPENDED – SHIP FOR SALE

POLAR STAR

She was built in Finland in 1969, and joined the Swedish Maritime Administration's fleet of icebreakers with the name Njord. She went through major rebuilding and modernisation in 1988, and served as a working icebreaker in the Baltic until Karlsen Shipping A/S bought her in April 2000, and renamed her Polar Star, after one of the veteran ships that had served Karlsen's Arctic Cruise program. She is the first icebreaker to be fully converted for expedition cruising. She takes 98 passengers in 46 cabins. She is classed and certified for world-wide international voyages. She has a comfortable dining hall, a large lecture room, a library and saloon bar both fitted with leather seats.

M/V POLAR STAR - ANTARCTIC TOURS

2010/11 Voyages available - please enquire

Please see the Specials on the 2010 Arctic Season on News & Specials page

Jo Meintjes has sailed on the Polar Star on three voyages and will be able to assist as the GSA in South Africa with any enquiries and reservations. Please book as far ahead as possible.

* Note: Prices quoted in US$ per passenger in cabin categories as described and are subject to availability and change.

FULL ITINERARIES & BROCHURES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

BOOKING INFO:

Singles travelling alone who wish to share a cabin can be matched with others who are looking for the same option, when available.

RE-POSITIONING PRICES INCLUDES:

Above re-positioning prices includes the sea voyage as set out in the detailed itinerary with accommodation on board in cabin category as booked with full board; all lectures on history, wildlife, geography, etc. on the journey, by naturalist guides; and the services of the expedition leader and assistant expedition leaders; all vessel operational costs, staff, Zodiac operations, port costs and pilotage but excluding all passenger related costs e.g. travel costs etc. Shore excursions may or may not be included. Information on this should be obtained from PSE Office prior to Booking.

Not included are also personal clothing, items of a personal nature and beverages other than coffee/tea and juice.

Personal medical and accident insurance is recommended. This is an individual responsibility.

ANTARCTICA PRICES INCLUDES:

Above price includes the sea voyage as set out in the detailed itinerary with accommodation on board in cabin category as booked with full board; all lectures on history, wildlife, geography, etc. on the journey, by naturalist guides; and the services of the expedition leader and assistant expedition leaders; all vessel operational costs, staff, Zodiac operations, port costs and pilotage but excluding all passenger related costs e.g. shore excursions on mainland South America, travel costs etc.

Not included are also personal clothing, items of a personal nature and beverages other than coffee/tea and juice.

Personal medical and accident insurance is recommended. This is an individual responsibility.

*Note: Prices quoted in US$ per passenger in cabin categories as described and are subject to change.

Discounts for children are: 15% discount for children aged 5-16 they must always share a cabin with a guardian/parent.

Reservations can be made with payment of $500 and balance payable 60 days before sailing. Complete a reservation form and forward it to Jo Meintjes Travel.