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    July 23 - August 2, 2014 aboard the Sea Adventurer

    Our classic Arctic expedition begins by exploring Greenlands dramatic ords and dynamic maritime

    communities. The great iceord at Ilulissat, source of the majority of the icebergs in the North Atlantic, is

    one of many highlights along Greenlands spectacular western coastline.

    Across the Davis Strait in Nunavut, the Canadian Arctic experience begins in Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet).

    Opportunities for polar bear, whales, and muskox abound on Devon Island, while Prince Leopold Island

    is among Canadas best birding areas. Dundas Harbours abandoned RCMP and HBC posts offer a

    haunting glimpse into history. At Beechey Island, well pay our respects at the graves of three of Sir

    John Franklins men. And our departure point, Resolute Bay, memorializes the courage of the

    Inuit of Canadas Arctic.

    ArcticSafari

    From $3,995 USD per person

    For full pricing details see Page 56

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    Dennis Minty

    In remote Arctic waterways, weather, sea

    and ice conditions, and safety will determine our daily progress.

    Our itinerary may differ from the proposed one.

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    Cross the Arctic circle in one of the worlds longest ords

    Experience the height of Arctic summer and the midnight sun

    Seek encounters with the legendary wild animals of the North

    Deepen your understanding of Arctic history and culture

    H I G H L I G H T S Arctic Safari

    Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

    Day 2: Sisimiut Coast

    Day 3: Ilulissat

    Day 4: Karrat Fjord

    Day 5: Upernavik

    Day 6: At sea

    Day 7: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)

    Day 8: Devon Island

    Day 9: Prince Leopold IslandDay 10: Beechey Island

    Day 11: Resolute, Nunavut

    Charter ights are available

    for this expedition.

    Northbound

    July 23, 2014 from Toronto,

    Ontario to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.

    Early morning departure

    Southbound

    August 2, 2014 from Resolute, Nunavut

    to Ottawa, Ontario

    Evening arrival

    Roundtrip:$1,889 USD per person

    inclusive of taxes and fees.

    Pre and post hotel nights are

    available in Toronto and Ottawa

    on request.

    Overnight accommodation in

    Ottawa recommended.

    P R O P O S E D I T I N E R A R Y

    CANADA

    USA

    GREENLAND

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    EXPEDITIONS 37

    Y O U R S T A F F Arctic Safari

    AARON SPITZERHistorian

    Aaron is obsessed with

    the North. He has lived in

    Alaska, the Yukon, the

    Northwest Territories and Nunavut, working as

    a kayak guide, journalist and author of Lonely

    Planet guidebooks. In October 2013 he moved

    on after eight years as editor of Up Here, the

    magazine of Canadas North. During his tenure,

    Up Here received many awards, and was named

    the countrys best magazine in 2010. Aaron calls

    himself ACs un-naturalist, sharing his passion

    for Arctic history, politics and culture.

    JOHN HOUSTONCulturalist & Filmmaker

    Son of Inuit art pioneers

    James and Alma Houston,

    John spent his early years

    at Kinngait (Cape Dorset). After graduating from

    Yale in 1975, John returned to Bafn Island as Art

    Advisor to the Pangnirtung Cooperative. While

    mastering Inuktitut, he brought out four Inuit print

    collections. Johns six lms have all won national

    and international awards. His art gallery, now

    virtual, is in its 32nd year of showcasing Inuit art:

    http://www.houston-north-gallery.ns.ca

    BECKY KILABUKCulturalist

    Becky Kilabuk was raised

    in the shing community

    of Pangnirtung, Nunavut

    where she spoke only Inuktitut and become deeply

    immersed in her culture. She moved to the capital

    of Iqaluit for school and later to Ottawa, where

    she studied Inuit History. Becky became a master

    throat-singer, travelling the world to present this

    rare art form. She has performed for royalty,

    monks, and at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver.

    She has received two Jubilee medals from Queen

    Elizabeth II.

    TOM KOVACS

    Musician

    DANNY CATT

    Photographer &

    Naturalist

    MATTHEW SWAN

    Host

    LAMECH KADLOO

    Culturalist

    GEORGE SIRK

    Biologist

    MICHAEL SHEPPARD

    Naturalist

    DAVID BATHE

    Geologist

    DEANNA LEONARD

    Naturalist

    IPELLIE OOTOOVA

    Culturalist

    STEFAN KINDBERG

    Expedition Leader

    Please visit our website for a full listing of your staff and their biographies.

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    2014 Arctic Safari

    Day 1: Kangerlussuaq, Greenland

    Lying at the head of the longest fjord in

    western Greenland, Kangerlussuaq has

    one of the most stable climates in the

    region though temperatures can range

    from -50C in the winter to as high as

    28C in summer. Kangerlussuaq, whichmeans The Big Fjord in Greenlandic, is

    appropriately named, as its 168km long

    and is the start of our voyage.

    Day 2: Sisimiut Coast, Greenland

    The west Greenland coastline is a rich

    mixture of shing communities, myriad

    islands and complex coastal waterways.

    We will be making an expedition stophere to explore the Greenlandic landscape

    Day 3: Ilulissat, Greenland

    Venturing 250km north of the Arctic

    Circle we nd the stunning coastal

    community of Ilulissat. Ilulissat translates

    literally into iceberg, and there couldnt

    be a more tting name. Our visit will

    include time in the colourful town anda chance to hike out to an elevated

    viewpoint where we can observe the great

    elds of ice. We will also cruise in our

    eet of zodiacs in the UNESCO World

    Heritage Site of the Ilulissat Icefjord.

    The Icefjord is where we nd the Sermeq

    Kujalleq Glacier, one of the most active

    and fastest moving in the world at 19m

    per day and calving more than 35 square

    kilometers of ice annually. The glacier has

    been the object of scientic attention for

    250 years and, because of its relative easeof accessibility, has signicantly added to

    the understanding of ice-cap glaciology,

    climate change and related geomorphic

    processes.

    Day 4: Karrat Fjord

    In Karrat Fjord we will cruise one of

    Greenlands most spectacular fjords.

    During ice breakup, narwhals and sealsuse the long leads created by high winds

    in this region to hunt the rich waters

    of the fjord. The cliffs within the fjord

    should give us good opportunities to see

    colonies of dovekies. Time spent on deck

    today should result in some good wildlife

    sightings, not to mention unbeatable

    photographic opportunities

    Day 5: Upernavik

    Upernavik or the spring place is

    populated by 1,100 people most of

    whom make their living in the shing

    industry this a few small sh processing

    plants line the harbor. Part of the

    population relies on polar bear hunting

    and sealing. Upernaviks location on the

    small island facing the open sea makes

    Upernavik unusual in comparison with

    other Greenlandic towns. Its location

    on the side of a hill provides a fantasticview of the Davis Strait. Of particular

    interest in the town is the cemetery. Here

    permanently frozen ground has forced

    the villagers to bury their dead in raised

    graves covered with rock and concrete.

    Just down the hill, near the Old Town

    Museum and church, youll nd the

    grave of Navarana Freuchen who died

    on the fth Thule expedition with KnudRasmussen.

    Day 6: At Sea

    We will have a full day of lectures and

    keep eyes on deck for marine life as we

    cross Davis Strait.

    Day 7: Mittimatalik (Pond Inlet)

    We will sail through Milne Inlet, anarwhal breeding ground, enroute to Pond

    Inlet. This bustling Arctic community is

    surrounded by one of the most beautiful

    landscapes in the Eastern Arctic. We will

    have a chance to explore the town, as

    I T I N E R A R Y D E T A I L S

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    well as take in a cultural presentation at the

    Nattinnak Centre.

    Day 8: Devon IslandThe largest uninhabited island in the world

    supports signicant concentrations of

    wildlife, including 26 species of seabirds and

    11 species of marine mammals. At Dundas

    Harbour we nd the lonely remains of an

    RCMP station dating from the 1920s. We

    have also spotted walrus, polar bear, muskox

    and caribou here. At nearby Croker Bay, we

    have a chance to Zodiac cruise though thisscenic bay and marvel at icebergs, freshly

    calved from the glacier at the head of the bay.

    Day 9: Prince Leopold Island

    The tall cliffs of Prince Leopold Island are

    one of the top bird sites in the High Arctic

    both during the breeding and summering

    seasons. It is a breeding site for Thick-

    Billed Murre, Black-legged Kittiwake,

    Northern Fulmar, Glaucous Gull, andBlack Guillemot. It was beneath these tall

    cliffs, that Sir James Clark Ross, perhaps

    the greatest polar explorer of the 19th

    century, was based in 1848-49. Rosss

    1848-49 expedition in search of the Franklin

    expedition was not successful; they spent

    a frustrating winter locked by ice in Port

    Leopold on the northeast coast of Somerset

    Island and returned to England the followingsummer. It was also from this area that Sir

    John Ross (Jamess uncle) escaped in 1833

    after abandoning the Victory and spending

    four harrowing winters in the Arctic.

    Day 10: Beechey Island

    In 1845 Sir John Franklin took his expedition

    of 129 men in two ships into the Wellington

    Channel. Not a soul returned from thefateful expedition. It was two years before

    search parties were launched. Aside from the

    bodies of three souls buried here, only relics

    were found as clues to the disappearance.

    Until recently, the three graves had left no

    indication as to the fate of the rest of the

    British party. Such is the interest in this

    story, the Canadian government recently

    announced a new initiative to locate themissing Franklin vessels.

    Day 11: Resolute

    Arriving in Resolute this afternoon, we

    embark the Sea Adventurer and settle into

    our new home.

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    EXPEDITION COSTS INCLUDE:

    *Pre-departure materials *Special access permits, entry and park fees *Team of expeditionstaff *Applicable taxes *Educational program * Interactive workshops *Eveningentertainment *Guided activities *Sightseeing and community visits *All Shipboard Meals*All Zodiac excursions *Port fees

    EXPEDITION COST DOES NOT INCLUDE:

    *$250 Discovery fee *Commercial & Charter ights *Gratuities (suggested $15 USDper passenger, per day) *Personal expenses *Mandatory medical evacuation insurance*Additional expenses in the event of delays or itinerary changes *Possible fuel surcharges*Pre & post hotel accommodation *Optional excursions * Additional costs associated withpayments made by credit card. Please see credit card rates on the next page (57).

    2014 Expeditions and Berth Prices (USD) PRICES ARE CASH/CHEQUE DISCOUNTED, AND IN US DOLLARS

    Northwest PassageEast to West

    Northwest PassageWest to East

    $4,595

    $7,295

    $5,795

    $8,795

    $6,995

    $10,295

    Greenland &

    Wild Labrador

    $8,995 $9,995 $10,995Antarctica

    ArcticExplorer

    $7,595

    $10,995

    $8,795

    $12,595

    $9,295

    $13,295

    $10,295

    $14,495

    $10,795

    $14,995

    $11,795

    $15,995

    $12,795

    $16,995

    $11,695 $12,995 $13,995 $14,595 $15,995 $17,595 $19,995

    Discovery Fee $250$250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250

    $8,195 $9,695 $11,195 $11,895 $13,495 $14,195 $15,395 $15,895 $16,895 $17,895

    Date 2014 Nights

    Cabin Class Categories

    1 2 3

    ArcticSafari

    $3,995 $5,495 $6,995

    NewfoundlandCircumnavigation $3,995 $4,995 $5,995

    4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    $7,695 $9,095 $9,695 $10,895 $11,395 $12,395 $13,395

    Newfoundland& Wild Labrador

    $6,595 $7,595 $8,095 $8,995 $9,495 $10,195 $10,995

    SableIsland

    14

    13

    16

    20

    10

    10

    13

    8

    $3,595

    Charterights

    $1,889.00

    10 $10,895 $11,395 $12,395 $13,395$3,995 $5,495 $6,995 $7,695 $9,095 $9,695$1,941.00

    $2,258.00

    $2,076.00

    $1,130.00

    $4,595 $5,595 $6,195 $7,395 $7,895 $8,895 $9,395 $10,395 $11,395

    Aug 28 - Sep 11

    Aug 12 - Aug 28

    Sep 11 - Sep 24

    Oct 17 - Nov 6

    Aug 2 - Aug 12

    Jul 23 - Aug 2

    Jun 2 - Jun 12

    Jun 29 - July 12

    Jun 12 - Jun 20

    Jun 20 - Jun 28$2,695 $3,695 $4,695 $5,295 $6,495 $6,995 $7,995 $8,495 $9,495 $10,495

    $985.32

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    PRICING 81

    SAILING SOLO?

    Single travellers not requiring private accommodation on shipboard

    programs can be matched with another single traveller at no extra

    charge. Single-occupancy cabins are also available at 1.6 times the

    regular cost. Please call us for pricing & availability.

    WE ARE FAMILY

    FRIENDLY

    Family is important!To promote multi-generational

    travel, we are offering a 30%

    discount to travellers under 30

    years of age. Please call us for

    details!

    DISCOVERY FEE

    Each area we visit has rich cultural experiences and wild treasuresto offer. As guests, we have made a point to source and supportlocal projects in the areas through which we travel. A contributionfrom each passenger, billed separately as the Discovery Fee,

    represents a portion of the money we donate to ensure thelongevity and success of educational, environmental and culturalinitiatives in these regions. Our Discovery Fee is $250 USD perperson for all Shipboard Expeditions.

    PRICING

    Rates are in US dollars, per person, per voyage based on doubleoccupancy. Discovery fee and charter and commercial airfareare not included in the Berth price. Single occupancy cabins areavailable in categories three through seven at 1.6 times the doubleoccupancy rate. Please call for availability.

    CURRENCYAlthough we are a Canadian company, most of our operating costsare paid in U.S. dollars. For this reason all tour prices are in U.S.dollars. We will accept Canadian dollars at our current exchangerate, please call for details. We are not responsible for bankexchange rates on credit card transactions.

    TOUR FARES

    Published prices are based on exchange rates and tariffs in effectat the time of printing (December 2013) and are subject to changewithout notice. Once the deposit has been received changes willnot be made to the base price. No refund will be given if costs are

    reduced. The company reserves the right to amend all or part ofany tour price for any reason including, without limi tation: increasedfuel costs, airfares, airport charges or increases in ground operatorservice fees. If the price increase is more than 7% (except increasesresulting from an increase in retail sales tax or Federal Goods andServices Tax or Harmonized Sales Tax) the customer has the rightto cancel the contract and obtain a full refund. Tour fees quoted arebased on group participation. Prices are cash/cheque discounted,and in US dollars.

    2014 CREDIT CARD PRICING IS AS FOLLOWS:

    Newfoundland Circumnavigation: C1 $4,155 C2 $5,195 C3

    $6,235 C4 $6,859 C5 $7,899 C6 $8,419 C7 $9,355 C8 $9,875C9 $10,603 C10 $11,435 Sable IslandC1 $2,803 C2 $3,843 C3$4,883 C4 $5,507 C5 $6,755 C6 $7,275 C7 $8,315 C8 $8,835 C9$9,875 C10 $10,915 Newfoundland & Wild LabradorC1 $3,739C2 $4,779 C3 $5,819 C4 $6,443 C5 $7,691 C6 $8,211 C7 $9,251C8 $9,771 C9 $10,811 C10 $11,851 Arctic Safari C1 $4,155 C2

    $5,715 C3 $7,275 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,459 C6 $10,083 C7 $11,331 C8$11,851 C9 $12,891 C10 $13,931 Arctic Explorer C1 $4,155 C2$5,715 C3 $7,275 C4 $8,003 C5 $9,459 C6 $10,083 C7 $11,331C8 $11,851 C9 $12,891 C10 $13,931 Northwest Passage (East

    to West) C1 $8,523 C2 $10,083 C3 $11,643 C4 $12,371 C5$14,035 C6 $14,763 C7 $16,011 C8 $16,531 C9 $17,571 C10$18,611 Northwest Passage (West to East)C1 $7,587 C2 $9,147C3 $10,707 C4 $11,435 C5 $13,099 C6 $13,827 C7 $15,075 C8$15,595 C9 $16,635 C10 $17,675 Greenland & Wild LabradorC1 $4,779 C2 $6,027 C3 $7,275 C4 $7,899 C5 $9,147 C6 $9,667C7 $10,707 C8 $11,227 C9 $12,267 C10 $13,307 AntarcticaC1 $9,355 C2 $10,395 C3 $11,435 C4 $12,163 C5 $13,515 C6$14,555 C7 $15,179 C8 $16,635 C9 $18,299 C10 $20,795

    PAYMENT POLICY

    A deposit of $1,000 USD per person is required upon booking to

    confrm participation. Adventure Canada strongly advises allpassengers to obtain trip cancellation insurance at the time

    of deposit. The balance of the payment is required 120 daysprior to your departure date. The Company reserves the right tocancel reservations if payments are not received in time. Prices arecash/cheque discounted, if you wish to pay by credit card pleaserefer to our credit card pricing. Please make cheques payable to:

    ADVENTURE CANADA. Please review our Cancellation & RefundPolicy for a full outline of our cancellation terms.

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    BAGPIPERS!

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    bagpipes, bring them

    along and ask

    about our

    bagpipers rebate!

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    HOW TO REGISTER

    To register for an Adventure Canada expedition each

    participant must complete the registration form and returnalong with a $1000 USD deposit. THE REGISTRATIONFORM IS DOUBLE SIDED AND YOUR SIGNATURE

    IS REQUIRED ON BOTH SIDES. By returning the

    registration form and deposit you are acknowledging and

    agreeing to the Terms and Conditions and release required

    for participation on any Adventure Canada excursion. All

    cheques must be made out to: Adventure Canada. Full

    payment by credit card is subject to credit card pricing.

    ITINERARIES

    Weather, ice and government regulations may require

    changes to be made to the itineraries and/or the cancellation

    of certain shore excursions. Every attempt, within the limits

    of law, time and safety, will be made to adhere to theitineraries described. There may be a planned alternate

    for your route, please inquire at the time of booking. In the

    event of changes, passengers are not entitled to any refund

    or other compensation. Expedition fees are based on group

    participation. Should you choose not to take part in any

    activity or make use of services provided, no refund will begiven. Vessels and dates are subject to change.

    SINGLE TRAVELLERS

    On shipboard expeditions travellers willing to share their

    accommodations will be guaranteed the double occupancy

    rate even if a roommate is not available. Single travellers

    who wish to guarantee single accommodations may do soat 1.6 times the published rate in categories 3-7, subjectto availability.

    PRE-DEPARTURE INFORMATION

    Prior to your tour we will send you a pre-departure packageincluding a statement of account, log in details to access

    your online prole, a booklet describing life aboard theship, reading list, packing suggestions and other useful

    travel tips.

    ONLINE PROFILE

    Adventure Canada collects personal information from

    our passengers via a secure online account. You will berequired to provide select medical and personal information

    and acknowledgement of select liabilities. Online accounts

    are set up by booking reservation. This means that all

    passengers on a given reservation will have access to eachothers information. You will be asked to acknowledge this

    process on our reservation form by checking off the box

    I/we agree that all passenger details will be viewable by

    all persons on this registration/reservation. If you prefer

    to have individual access to the online account please do

    not check this box on the reservation form and advise yourAdventure Specialist by calling or communicating your

    request by email. If you prefer to provide your personal

    information to Adventure Canada by mail or fax please

    contact us and we will send you paper copies. We ask that

    your personal information be completed at your earliestconvenience, but at least 120 days prior to departure. Youwill not receive your nal documents until these forms arecompleted and submitted.

    INSURANCE

    Adventure Canada strongly advises all passengers to obtain

    travel insurance at the time of deposit. If you have not yetpurchased your commercial airfare you may increase your

    insurance coverage afterwards. By not purchasing coverage

    at the time of booking you are not fully covered. Adventure

    Canadas cancellation terms apply to all passengers.

    Emergency Medical and Evacuation Insurance is required

    for participation in all Adventure Canada expeditions.

    PASSPORTS & VISAS

    PASSPORTS ARE MANDATORY. Participants areresponsible for obtaining personal Visas, passports and

    inoculations if required at their own expense.

    ACTIVITY LEVEL

    Adventure Canada expeditions are intended for people in

    reasonably good health. Zodiaccruises and transfer timescan be lengthy. There are no elevators on board ship, and

    you must be able to climb stairs between decks. You must

    also be able to climb the external gangway stairs to transferbetween the ship and theZodiacs. Our guides and ship crew

    are available to assist you in and out of the Zodiacs, both on

    shore and at the gangway. Adventure Canada expeditions

    may involve extensive walking in variable weather over

    sometimes sandy or uneven terrain. Wherever possible

    on shore excursions, we break into smaller, guided groupsaccording to interest and physical ability. This may mean

    one small group going off on a strenuous, two hour hike on

    steep terrain, while another explores the area in and around

    the landing beach, keeping to relatively level terrain andshort distances. Generally speaking, once a few people are

    ready to return to the ship, the Zodiacsare usually availableto take you back at the time of your choosing.

    ZODIACCRAFT

    Zodiacs are the favoured means of transportation in

    the Arctic for all our expeditions and, indeed, wherever

    shallow waters and beaches ring the shoreline. Theyare stable, versatile craft which cruise at an approximate

    speed of four knots, and in windy weather can make forrather splashy rides. We therefore recommend wearing

    wet weather gear for Zodiac transfers. Life preserversare absolutely compulsory. Zodiaclandings will generally

    entail disembarking onto rocky or gravelly beaches. Thebeach landings may be wet, meaning that there may be

    some spray en route to shore, and that you may have tostep into water up to 25 cm/10 inches deep. Rubber bootsare highly recommended.

    MEDICAL FACILITIES

    This expedition is intended for persons in good health.

    Passengers who are not t for long trips for any reason,including disability, heart or other health conditions, are

    advised not to join the tour. Should any such condition

    become apparent, we reserve the right to decline

    embarkation. Our vessel is not equipped to handle seriousmedical conditions. Medical and Emergency Evacuation

    insurance is mandatory and may be purchased through

    Adventure Canada at the time of booking. All passengersmust carry a minimum of $75,000 USD per personemergency medical and evacuation coverage. This may

    not cover the full cost of a medical emergency. Additionalexpenses are the full responsibility of the passenger

    A ships doctor will be in attendance in the ships small

    medical clinic on most cruises to administer to passengers

    basic health needs. If you require specic medications,please ensure that you bring a supply adequate to lastyou for the duration of the journey. Any applicable fee for

    medical services rendered or medicines supplied will be

    debited from your account.

    GRATUITIES

    Our ships crew work hard to please and tips are heartilyappreciated. In fairness to all of those who work together

    to make your cruise enjoyable, tips are collected at the end

    of the voyage and distributed equitably among the crew.

    Although we leave tip amounts to your discretion, in the

    past many passengers have asked for a recommended

    amount. We suggest a rate of $15USD per day, perpassenger, as a kind and generous offering. Gratuities will

    be automatically added to your shipboard account, you may

    advise the purser onboard of you would like to increase or

    decrease the tip amount. Adventure Canada staff does not

    accept tips.

    Important Information

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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 signedcopy of this document to Adventure Canada (AC) Eagle Eye Tours (EET), shall constitute the passengers consentand agreement to all of the provisions contained herein. (Signature required on both sides)

    CANCELLATION & REFUND POLICY

    All requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Upon Adventure Canada receiving a written notice ofcancellation at least 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a full refund of itstour fees, less an administrative penalty of $500 per person. If a written notice of cancellation is received by AdventureCanada between 91 and 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a refundof 35% of its tour fees. Please note that within the 90-day limit, all fees, deposits and tariffs received by AdventureCanada are forfeited. For these and other reasons mentioned below, passengers are strongly advised to obtain tripcancellation insurance at the time of deposit. No refunds shall be made to passengers who do not participate in anypart of, or otherwise do not complete, the tour for any reason whatsoever.

    DELAYS

    In the event of a delay, passengers will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated therewith, including,without limitation, any additional food, lodging or transportation costs resulting from such delay. We recommend youobtain full travel insurance coverage and purchase refundable air tickets.

    BAGGAGE

    Baggage is solely at the passengers risk and expense. Baggage is limited to a maximum weight of 20 KG for allexcursions involving an Adventure Canada charter ight. Also, commercial airline luggage allowance is typically two

    pieces per passenger and one piece of carry-on luggage, subject to weight restrictions, but please check with yourairline for current standards. Excess baggage is not permitted on charter ights. Any excess baggage charges for

    commercial ights are the responsibility of the passenger.

    INSURANCE

    Due to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating, passengers should have in place priorto departure, comprehensive insurance coverage including without limitation medical, emergency evacuation, tripcancellation and interruption, accident and baggage insurance. Emergency medical and evacuation coverage ismandatory for trip participation and policy documentation will be required. Any losses sustained by the undersignedpassenger as a result of its failing to obtain proper insurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger.For full coverage, including cancellation coverage prior to departure, passengers are strongly recommended to obtaininsurance 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 photoswhich include you to be used, please let us know in advance. We may also celebrate your birthday or special event,let us know if you would like to abstain.

    ITINERARY

    The itineraries/programs described are subject to change at the discretion of the ships master. These are expeditionsto remote parts of the world. Adventure Canada, 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 andfor any reason whatsoever including but not limited to weather and sea conditions, availability of anchorages, forcemajeure, political conditions and other factors beyond our control and without allowance or refund and with any andall extra costs resulting there from paid by the passengers. Adventure Canada, 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 withoutfurther obligation on the part of Adventure Canada, including, but not limited to the payment of interest accruedthereon. Decisions to alter then itinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all passengersaboard the vessel. Adventure Canada, 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 Sea Adventurer. Adventure Canadas registration serves as thePassage Contract Ticket, which is the standard passenger contract and liability waiver of the vessel mentionedherein. 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

    RELEASE

    The undersigned hereby agrees with these terms and conditions and further agrees that Adventure Canada shallhave no liability or responsibility whatsoever for damages to or loss of property, or injury which may be sustainedby reason of, or while engaged on, any Adventure Canada tour, whether due to Adventure Canada (AC), Eagle Eye(EET), ownership, maintenance, use, operation or control of any manner of conveyance used in carrying out the tour;(ii) the use of transportation or other services of owners, operators, or public carriers for whom AC/EET acts only asagent; (iii) passengers lack of proper travel documentation (such as visas, passports, etc.); (iv) any act, omission orevent occurring during the time that passengers are not aboard AC/EET carriers or conveyances; or (v) any act of war,insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or military action occurring in the countries of origin, destination or passage,or changes caused by sickness, weather, strike, quarantine or other causes beyond the control of AC/EET. Theundersigned hereby waives any claim it may have against Adventure Canada for any such damage, loss or injury. Thepassenger understands and acknowledges the ticket in use by the carriers concerned (when issued) shall constitutethe sole contract between the transportation companies and the purchaser of these tours and/or passage. AdventureCanada of Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (Ontario Registration No. 0400 1400) acts only as agent for all servicesdescribed herein. AC/EET and its sponsoring organizations do not assume any responsibility or liability whatsoeverfor any claims, damages, expenses or other nancial loss related to the operation of this tour. All legal questions and

    actions against Adventure Canada must be brought in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, and by its acceptance hereofthe passenger waives any right to bring an action in any other forum.

    The passenger hereby certies that he/she does not have a mental, physical or other condition or disability that

    would create a hazard for him/herself or other passengers. The passenger agrees to honestly complete the personalinformation request from AC/EET via our website or by requesting paper copies, prior to departure. AdventureCanada reserves the right to request further information from your physician. The undersigned passenger clearlyunderstands that the liability of AC/EET is denitively limited as aforesaid. The undersigned passenger has carefully

    read the terms and conditions set out herein as well as the materials regarding the tour provided by AC/EET and isaware that such tour involves the risk of personal injury or death and damage or loss of property. In consideration ofthe benets to be derived from participation in the tour, the undersigned voluntarily accepts all risk of personal injury

    or death and property damage or other loss arising from participation on the tour and hereby agrees that he/she andhis/her dependents, heirs, executors and assigns, do release and hold harmless AC/EET and its employees, ofcers,

    directors, trustees and representatives from any and all claims, including claims of negligence, illness, personalinjury, death or property damage or loss, however caused, arising from or related to this tour. The undersignedhas read carefully this agreement, and will abide by the conditions set by AC/EET and in the terms and conditions

    hereof or elsewhere published. The undersigned afrms that he/she has not received or relied on any oral or written

    representation of Adventure Canada as a basis for executing this Release.

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