Early Bookings Save on Arctic Voyages

13 September 2005

For Immediate Release

EARLY BOOKINGS SAVE ON ARCTIC VOYAGES JULY ­ SEPTEMBER 2006

In announcing their Arctic Adventures expedition cruise program for 2006 aboard the icebreaker "Kapitan Khlebnikov", Adventure Associates is offering an Early Booking Discount of US$500 per person for all bookings made before 31st October 2005.

Adventure Associates' CEO, Mr. Stewart Campbell said, "Since 1990 we have pioneered the use of icebreakers to carry passengers deep in to the Arctic in safety and comfort. These five expedition cruises in Northern Russia, Canada and Greenland are an opportunity to experience these seldom visited, remote areas."

Expedition dates and starting per person rates are:

Russia's Far East & Wrangel Island: 6-19 July 2006: 14 days ­ from US$7,995

Northwest Passage ­ the Amundsen Route: 17 July - 4 August 2006: 19 days - from US$11,995.

Circumnavigation of Baffin Island: 2-17 August 2006: 16 days ­ from US$10,995

Tanquary Fjord, Ellesmere Island: 15-30 August 2006: 16 days ­ from US$10,995

High Arctic: Canada & Greenland: 28 August ­ 10 September 2006: 14 days ­ from US$8,495.

All cruise costs include pre and post cruise hotel accommodation in Anchorage, Alaska or Ottawa, Canada and charter flights from those cities to join the ship at the port of embarkation and return.

The Arctic comes alive for just a few short Northern Summer months each year with almost continuous daylight and a rich collection of wildlife. Polar bears, musk ox, walrus, seabirds and many types of whale are some of the species that take advantage of the brief abundance of food during this time. The region is also home to small numbers of isolated, Inuit communities. On some voyages passengers will visit these villages and talk with local artists to learn about their history and cultural traditions.

Russian icebreakers are considered to be among the best and most powerful in the world - and no other ship has navigated great expanses of polar waters than the "Kapitan Khlebnikov". Sailing with just 108 passengers in 54 first class, outside cabins and suites, the ship has a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Onboard helicopters and a fleet of zodiac landing craft ensure passengers get ashore efficiently, safely and as often as conditions allow.

A team of expedition staff - scientists, naturalists and historians - will provide a comprehensive program of lectures, informal briefings and discussions on everything from geography, geology and environmental concerns to ornithology, marine biology and the history of polar exploration.

For further information contact Adventure Associates on 1800 222 141, email on mail@adventureassociates.com or visit www.adventureassociates.com/arctic

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