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Antarctic Peninsula

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HIGH ARCTIC DIVE & PHOTOGRAPHY EXPEDITION 2008

After embarking the ship in Longyearbyen, the capital of Spitsbergen (Svalbard) we will sail to the remote regions of the High Arctic, to experience the wildlife and extreme environment of the Polar Regions. We will take our time to explore the best dive sites which depends on drift-ice, visibility and presence of wildlife. When we sail further north and east we will encounter more ice floes with resting seals and have more chances to see Walruses and the King of the Arctic. The presence of Polar bears and Walruses in Spitsbergen keep our guides alert with rifles at all times and we maintain the highest level of safety in combination with quality diving and great landings for the best photographic opportunities.

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PRIVATE ARCTIC DIVING EXPEDITION 2008 & 2009

OUR SHIPS

Modern, ice-strengthened research vessels, ideally suited to expedition cruising in polar areas. Accommodation and on-board-life is cosy and comfortable and most cabins have private facilities. The public areas include a dining room which also act as lecture room, a bar with reference books, a doctors cabin and a sauna. The best viewing places on board for spotting wildlife are the bridge and the open-deck areas. Costa Rica Dive supplies a large dive-container and dive room to store your dive equipment, and warm your drysuit and BC. We have four large Zodiacs dedicated to the dive operation and one dedicated for the non-divers to make landings ashore and zodiac cruising.

The M/S Stockholm is a classic vessel built in 1953 at Finnboda shipyard in Stockholm for the Swedish National Maritime Administration. In 1999 she was totally refitted and started her career as a comfortable and ice-strengthened passenger ship. The Stockholm carries a maximum of 12 passengers in outside twin cabins, all with private facilities. She is a marvellous piece of maritime history with beautiful brass details and oregon pine decks and is loved by many. With a party of 12 on board it is like travelling on a private yacht and it offers an entirely different experience and perspective to that of a larger and more conventional vessel. The ship is ideal for private dive groups that wish to explore the Spitsbergen archipelago underwater.
Only available per group of 12 persons.

NOTES:

Expedition style travelling – we do not take a trip, a trip takes us..
Costa Rica Dive takes you to remote polar regions where very few travellers have been. We need to adjust our routes in progress to take best advantage of weather and ice conditions—which can vary unpredictably from day to day. We are always ready to alter plans accordingly to take advantage of wildlife sightings and other one-of-a-kind opportunities.

Rates include:

• Full board and shipboard accommodation in your choice of cabin occupancy and category;
• All dives or shore landings and excursions by Zodiac according to the daily onboard program;
• Dive compressor, tanks, weights and belts (you need to bring your own personal dive gear);
• Leadership throughout the voyage by our experienced Expedition Leader and Polar Dive Master;
• All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program;

Rates do not include:
Your personal dive equipment • Airfare & Airport tax and arrival/departure taxes • The customary gratuity to the ship‘s crew • Excess baggage • Pre-and post voyage packages with air, hotel are available upon request.

Rates are per person based on twin occupancy. Single cabins are available at 1,7 rate. All cabins are smoke-free. Emergency evacuation insurance and dive insurance is mandatory.

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