2013 Voyages with WWF and Zegrahm expeditions

2013 Voyages with W W F and
Z egr a h m E x pedit ions
Celebr at i ng 20 y e a rs of sm a ll -ship w ildlife cruises
Indonesia • A laska • Russia • Japan • Ecuador • Per u • Chile
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De a r W W F Member,
In an effort to produce fewer print brochures, we are pleased to provide you with this one mailing detailing all of
the voyages that WWF is offering in 2013 with Zegrahm Expeditions.
We have partnered with Zegrahm for 20 years now, taking members like you to see many important destinations
around the world. We are proud to have Zegrahm as a supporter of WWF’s work, ensuring that 10 percent of
your trip cost goes in support of our global conservation efforts.
Zegrahm hires outstanding naturalist guides who also make conservation a priority. So when you travel with
WWF and Zegrahm, you’re not only supporting the places WWF is working hard to protect, but you’re also
learning about species, ecosystems and climate change from experts.
We have hand-selected the following itineraries because of their important conservation focus:
•Best of Indonesia, Part I: Bali to Manado: Visit key cultural and natural sites at various coastal islets in the
Coral Triangle, including famed Komodo National Park.
•Best of Indonesia, Part II: Manado to Port Moresby: Snorkel and sail through important Indonesian
marine protected areas, including those in Bunaken and Raja Ampat.
•Wild Alaska and the Bering Sea: Witness the natural wonders of Alaska on an itinerary that showcases the
islands and coasts of the ecologically important Bering Sea.
•Best of the Russian Far East: During this expedition to Russia’s isolated far eastern region, watch for Steller’s
sea eagles, seals, sea lions, sea otters and pods of orcas and Minke whales cruising the sea.
•West Coast of South America: The Humboldt Current feeds the ocean off Ecuador, Peru and Chile with
abundant nutrients. That, in turn, attracts dolphins, whales, sea lions and unique sea birds.
We look forward to seeing you on board!
Sincerely,
Elissa Poma
Manager, WWF Travel
Call 888-WWF-TOUR (993-8687) for more information or to sign up.
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best of indonesia
Part I: February 23-March 12, 2013 | 18 Days
Part II: March 8-27, 2013 | 20 Days
We mailed a separate brochure some months ago detailing our two-part Best
of Indonesia voyage. This fantastic expedition is ideal for those still considering
their spring 2013 travels.
Part I begins in magical Bali – legendary for its landscapes, temples and
vibrant art scene. Snorkel or dive in the warm waters of the Flores Sea and step
ashore on Komodo Island to look for the world’s largest lizard, the Komodo
dragon. Spectacular underwater wonders await off Sulawesi’s coastal islands,
including Banggai. Search for black macaques and colorful birds in Tangkoko
Nature Reserve, and investigate the waters of Bunaken National Marine Park, a
World Heritage Site that is home to nearly 70 percent of all fish species recorded
in the western Indo-Pacific region. From $10,980 per person, double occupancy
Part II begins with Bunaken then moves to the fascinating cultural and
historical sites on Ternate Island. Explore the Raja Ampat Archipelago, which
has the world’s greatest biodiversity for a region of its size. Visit remote tribal
villages along MacCluer Gulf, and spend two exhilarating days in the Asmat,
where you’ll be greeted by elaborately decorated “warriors” paddling intricately
carved canoes. From $11,980 per person, double occupancy
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To see complete itineraries, visit worldwildlife.org or call
888-WWF-TOUR (993-8687).
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Wild Alask a a nd the Bering Sea
lived here millennia before the Europeans
arrived. (B,L,D)
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Home / Anchorage, Alaska
Arrive in Anchorage in time for a welcome
dinner. Anchorage Marriott Downtown (D)
Sunday, July 14
Geographic Harbor, Katmai National Park
Nearly hidden Geographic Harbor is
surrounded by magnificent volcanic scenery.
Cruise the area by Zodiac, watching for the
brown bears frequently seen digging for clams
along the beaches at low tide. (B,L,D)
Friday, July 12
Anchorage / Seward / Embark
Caledonian Sky
Tour the Alaska SeaLife Center and visit Exit
Glacier before embarking the Caledonian Sky
late this afternoon. The ship sets sail in the
evening. (B,L,D)
Monday & Tuesday, July 15 & 16
Semidi / Aghiyuk / Unga
Trace the length of the Alaska Peninsula. The
Semidi Islands are where we may find as many
as 2 ½ million birds. By Zodiac, explore the
shores of Aghiyuk Island, home to huge colonies of northern fulmars, common murres and
black-legged kittiwakes. And Unga’s multiple
bays offer excellent opportunities to spot sea
otters and birds and to botanize amid fields of
wildflowers and spongy tundra. (B,L,D daily)
Saturday, July 13
Kodiak Island
As the ship cruises past islands with steep
cliffs, watch for nesting puffins and cormorants. Board Zodiacs to explore, searching
for humpback, fin and sei whales. After
lunch, dock at the town of Kodiak, a bustling
port settled by Russian fur traders in 1784.
Visit the 1794 Holy Resurrection Russian
Orthodox Church and Erskine House, a
National Historic Landmark built in 1809.
Exhibits in the Alutiiq Museum detail the
history and culture of these native people who
Wednesday, July 17
Otter Cove, Unimak Island
Board Zodiacs and head for the largest
Aleutian island, Unimak, which is ringed by
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sandy beaches, carpeted in flowering tundra,
and crowned by the Shishaldin Volcano. This is
the only island in the Aleutians with a population of brown bears. (B,L,D)
Thursday, July 18
Baby Islands / Dutch Harbor, Unalaska Island
Cruise among the five tiny, volcanic Baby
Islands, which teem with puffins and whiskered
auklets. Passing the Fox Islands group of the
Aleutians, watch for minke whales, the smallest
baleen whale in the northern Pacific. Dutch
Harbor is the busiest fishing and processing
port in Alaska. Deckhands on purse seiners
mend their nets, and factory trawlers offload
tons of king crab and pollock. Stroll among
World War II relics of the U.S. Army, visit
the Museum of the Aleutians and the WWII
Historic Center, and view the oldest oniondomed Russian church in Alaska. (B,L,D)
Friday, July 19
St. George Island, Pribilof Islands
Due north in the Bering Sea lies the tiny
Pribilof Islands. These islands were discovered
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Pribilof, who found fur seals here by the thousands; the Russians later harvested them nearly
to extinction. Today, the northern fur seal is
protected and cannot be hunted commercially,
and the Pribilof breeding population numbers
more than 700,000. Bird colonies abound, with
some 225 species recorded on the islands.
Step ashore in the town of St. George whose
residents include about 150 people of Aleut and
Russian descent. (B,L,D)
Saturday, July 20
St. Paul Island
St. Paul is home to 800 Aleuts, the world’s
largest such community. Stroll through town,
then walk among a profusion of tundra wildflowers, watching for Arctic foxes often spotted
here. Zodiac excursions and walks to the edge
of the cliffs reveal birds by the thousands.
(B,L,D)
Sunday, July 21
St. Matthew & Hall Islands
Monday & Tuesday, July 22 & 23
International Date Line crossing /
Provideniya, Russia
Lose a day crossing the International Date
Line. On Tuesday, go ashore in Provideniya
at the southern limit of the Arctic ice pack.
Visit the regional museum and sail by Plover
Bay. Return to U.S. waters by crossing the
International Date Line again, gaining back the
day. (B,L,D)
Tuesday, July 23
Gambell, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska
A Siberian Yupik community hosts your visit to
St. Lawrence. The hardy locals on this windswept
pebbly spit subsist on the bounty of the sea.
Enjoy a performance of traditional dances or go
for a brisk hike to seek red-necked phalaropes,
long-tailed ducks, yellow and white wagtails,
and, possibly, rare emperor geese. (B,L,D)
Wednesday, July 24
Little Diomede / Arctic Circle
Little Diomede, an American island, lies three
nautical miles from its Russian counterpart,
Big Diomede. Permission pending, explore the
tiny Aleut village of Ignaluk, which relies on
subsistence hunting, fishing and egg gathering.
Thousands of least and crested auklets flock
around the slopes adjacent to the village. We
also cross the Arctic Circle at 66°33°N right
on the International Date Line—a feat few
adventurers can claim. (B,L,D)
Thursday, July 25
Nome / Disembark Caledonian Sky /
Anchorage / Home
With the discovery of gold in 1898, Nome’s
population swelled to nearly 20,000 miners.
Today’s town of 5,000 offers a peaceful contrast
to the lively legacy reflected in the colorful local
saloons. Disembark in Nome and transfer to the
airport for flights home. (B)
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Fascinating geological formations define the
deserted island of St. Matthew. Countless
numbers of thick-billed murres, black-legged
kittiwakes, fulmars and puffins call the cliffs
and columns their seasonal home. Enjoy a walk
through meadows of blooming pink and yellow
louseworts and blue Jacob’s ladder. You may see
Arctic foxes and endemic St. Matthew singing
voles scampering among the rocks. Walrus
have occasionally been spotted here, so keep a
lookout during Zodiac excursions. (B,L,D)
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Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Home / Anchorage, Alaska
Arrive in Anchorage in time for a welcome
dinner. Anchorage Marriott Downtown (D)
Thursday, July 25
Anchorage / Nome / Embark Caledonian Sky
After breakfast transfer to the airport for
your morning flight to Nome. Embark the
Caledonian Sky this evening. (B,L,D)
hike from the beach to a shallow coastal lagoon
where white-fronted bean geese, whooper
swans and shore birds nest. Anastasiya Bay is
a beachcomber’s dream, and walks inland take
you through prime habitat for nesting birds.
Also search nearby coves for walrus haul-outs.
(B,L,D daily)
Tuesday & Wednesday, July 30 & 31
Natalia & Glybokaya Bays
Friday & Saturday, July 26 & 27
International Date Line / Provideniya, Russia
On Friday, cross the International Date Line,
losing a day, and arrive in Russian waters.
Spend time on deck watching for such
seabirds as short-tailed shearwaters, northern
fulmars, Laysan albatross and fork-tailed
storm petrels. Go ashore in Provideniya at the
southern limit of the Arctic ice pack and tour
the regional museum. Also cruise by Plover
Bay. (B,L,D)
Go ashore in a remote nature reserve for a walk
surrounded by conical peaks, jagged cliffs,
waterfalls and tumbling streams. Look out for
nomadic herders who bring their reindeer to the
coast to drink seawater. For thousands of years,
reindeer have provided a dependable source of
food, hides for clothing and tent coverings, and
even sled-driven transport. (B,L,D daily)
Thursday, August 1
Verkhoturova / Ossora, Kamchatka
Explore the shores of Verkhoturova, watching
for walrus. Go ashore in Ossora to meet
residents dressed in traditional Koryak garments
made of reindeer skin and trimmed in embroidery and elaborate beadwork. Choose to visit the
museum or take a birding walk. (B,L,D)
Sunday & Monday, July 28 & 29
At sea / Dezneva & Anastasiya Bays
Following Sunday at sea, board Zodiacs for
a ride, keeping watch for gray whales. Step
ashore at Dezneva Bay and join naturalists for a
July 24 – August 13, 2013 | 21 Days
Friday, August 2
At Sea / Bering Island, Commander Islands
Attend lectures and watch for seabirds and
marine mammals as we cruise south. This
evening arrive at Commander Bay and make
a pilgrimage to Vitus Bering’s gravesite to
commemorate his voyages. In 1741 he became
the first European to discover the coast of
Alaska; shortly afterward, he was shipwrecked
here and died of scurvy. (B,L,D)
Saturday, August 3
Bering Island / Ariy Kamen /
Nikolskoye Village
Cruise along the northwest tip of Bering
Island to search for northern fur seals
and Steller’s sea lions hauled out on the
shores. Another Zodiac cruise reveals the
spectacular wildlife on tiny Ariy Kamen
Island, whose mossy-green rocky landscape
provides a habitat for vast numbers of birds,
including horned and tufted puffins, crested
and parakeet auklets, thick-billed murres,
red-legged kittiwakes and red-faced cormorants. In the afternoon, visit the village of
Nikolskoye. (B,L,D)
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Sunday, August 4
Kronotskiy State Biosphere Preserve
Spend the day exploring Kronotskiy State
Biosphere Preserve, the largest nature preserve
area in Russia. Nature walks reveal the
thermal activities the area is known for. Keep
an eye out for nesting birds, with a chance
to spot Kamchatka brown bears and Steller’s
sea eagles. (B,L,D)
Monday, August 5
Petropavlovsk
Dating to 1740, Petropavlovsk is one of the
oldest towns in the Russian Far East. Enjoy a
city tour and a dog mushing demonstration
today. (B,L,D)
Tuesday–Friday, August 6–9
Kuril Islands
Saturday, August 10
Tyuleniy Island
“Tyuleniy” means “seal” in Russian. The
hundreds of northern fur seals and Steller’s sea
lions that cover the beaches easily explain why
the island is so named. Watch bulls defending
their harems, males sparring and pups cavorting
in the water. Birds fill whatever space the seals
and sea lions leave unclaimed. Thousands of
common murres and kittiwakes cover the cliffs
and fly overhead. Other bird species include
crested auklets, Siberian rubythroats and Pallas’
warblers, with possible sightings of red-necked
stints and narcissus flycatchers. (B,L,D)
Sunday, August 11
Korsakov, Sakhalin Island /
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Set off for an overland visit to Sakhalin Island’s
capital, Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Founded as a
small Russian settlement in the 1880s, the
city became a Japanese prefect capital in 1905
then returned to Russia after WWII. Visit
the Russian Orthodox church, the Regional
Museum (which is housed in an impressive
former Japanese mansion) and the bustling
market. Enjoy a performance of traditional
Cossack song and dance from a group dressed
in colorful costumes. Alternatively, join your
ornithologist for a day of birding in the southern
part of the island. (B,L,D)
Monday, August 12
Otaru, Japan
Arrive in Otaru and enjoy a tour of the historic
and photogenic Canal Zone and a glass factory.
Created by a sea reclamation project in 1914,
the canal is lined with original stone shipping
warehouses mixed with modern shops and
restaurants. Birders can set out for an exploration of the surrounding foothills to search for
Japanese pygmy-woodpeckers and blue-andwhite flycatchers. (B,L,D)
Tuesday, August 13
Otaru / Disembark Caledonian Sky /
Sapporo / Home
Disembark and transfer to the Sapporo airport
for your independent flight homeward. Cross
the International Date Line, arriving the same
day. (B)
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The Kuril Archipelago stretches 700 nautical
miles between Kamchatka and Japan.
Cruise among the 56 Kuril Islands, with
the daily schedule of landings dependent
on weather and tides. Activities will include
visits to an abandoned Japanese military
camp on Shumshu Island, Atlasova Island
to see the highest peak of the Kurils and the
bird-covered dramatic headlands of Chirpoy
Island. (B,L,D daily)
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Tuesday & Wednesday, October 8 & 9, 2013
Home / Quito, Ecuador
Fly on your own to Quito. Situated at 9,350
feet, Quito is nestled in a valley surrounded
by magnificent snow-capped volcanoes. After
Wednesday morning at leisure and lunch at
the hotel, tour old colonial Quito, with its
Spanish-style cathedral, palace, cobblestone
streets and spacious plazas. Return to the
hotel for a welcome dinner. JW Marriott
Hotel Quito (B,L,D Wednesday)
Thursday, October 10
Quito / Guayaquil / Salinas / Embark
Sea Adventurer
Board your flight to Guayaquíl and enjoy
an introductory tour of Ecuador’s largest
city and main port, including the old
district of Las Peñas and the restored
Malecón Riverfront neighborhood. After
lunch, board the Sea Adventurer. (B,L,D)
Friday, October 11
At Sea
Join your ornithologist Peter Harrison on
deck as you cruise along the coast toward
Peru. The cold waters of the Humboldt
Current, rich in dissolved nutrients, support
one of the richest oceanic environments in
the world. The abundant sea life, in turn,
attracts a multitude of birds including
albatross, shearwaters, petrels, cormorants
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and gulls. You may also spot dolphins and
humpback whales. (B,L,D)
Saturday & Sunday, October 12 & 13
Salaverry, Peru / Chan Chán /
Hormigas de Afuera
Disembark Saturday in Salaverry and drive to
Chan Chán, a World Heritage Site. Explore
the ruins of this former imperial headquarters
of the Chimú Empire (1000-1470), with the
remains of palaces, temples, dwellings and
burial mounds, many sculpted with ornate
decorative figures. The nearby Sun and
Moon temples are South America’s largest
pre-Columbian pyramids. On Sunday, visit
the tiny islands of Hormigas de Afuera,
known for their abundant wildlife, including
Peruvian boobies and southern sea lions.
(B,L,D daily)
Monday & Tuesday, October 14 & 15
Pisco / Paracas National Reserve
(Optional Nazca Lines Excursion)
Disembark in Pisco and transfer to Paracas
National Reserve which protects a variety
of marine habitats and tropical desert. After
seeking out the area’s resident wildlife, visit
Tambo Colorado, a well-preserved Inca
village that was likely built at the end of the
15th century. Or choose an optional flight to
view the Nazca Lines, a World Heritage Site.
These enormous geoglyphs, animal-motif
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remnants of a pre-Incan civilization, are etched
into the desert surface and can only be fully
appreciated from the air. Tuesday is spent at sea.
(B,L,D daily)
Wednesday, October 16
Arica, Chile
Dock in the colorful town of Arica. Visit a
handicrafts market, then enjoy a drive through
the scenic Azapa Valley, a fertile oasis framed
by hills where ancient geoglyphs can be found.
Birders search for the rare Chilean woodstar, an
endemic hummingbird. The afternoon is free to
explore Arica on your own. (B,L,D)
Thursday, October 17
Arica / Lauca National Park
Journey inland for a full-day exploration of
Lauca National Park, a Global Biosphere
Reserve. Situated high in the Andes at 14,000
feet above sea level, Lauca is one of South
America’s most spectacular parks. Lauca has
an abundance of wildlife including vicuñas,
guanacos, viscachas and Andean flamingos.
Stop at a photogenic highland village with
gleaming whitewashed walls and thatched
roofs offset by deep blue skies. (B,L,D)
Friday & Saturday, October 18 & 19
Iquique / Atacama Desert / Antofagasta
Sunday, October 20
Isla Pan De Azúcar
This rugged island, a protected reserve, is home
to the largest breeding colony of Humboldt
penguins in Chile. From Zodiacs, watch the
birds diving, swimming and feeding. You may
also spot marine otters, South American sea
lions, pelicans and Peruvian boobies. (B,L,D)
Tuesday & Wednesday, October 22 & 23
At Sea / Isla Mocha
Following Tuesday at sea, arrive at Isla
Mocha, which supports a lush, temperate rain
forest of southern beech, fuschias and large
arrayan trees. Explore the rocky coastline and
continue inland to a lovely forest trail. Birders
search for black-faced ibis, southern lapwings
and the pink-footed shearwaters that breed
here. (B,L,D daily)
Thursday & Friday, October 24 & 25
Valdivia / Chiloé Island
Valdivia is a provincial capital with a European
ambiance; tour a fortress, botanical garden and
chocolate factory. Later, cruise the Río Cruces
estuary to search for black-necked swans,
snowy-crowned terns and Chiloé wigeons. The
next day takes you to Chiloé, whose churches
are a World Heritage Site, and the seaside
community of Dalcahue. (B,L,D daily)
Monday, October 21
Islotes Pajaros / Coquimbo / La Serena
Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27
Puerto Montt / Disembark
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Via Zodiac, explore Islotes Pajaros, home
to red-legged cormorants, boobies and
other seabirds and a major sea lion rookery.
From Coquimbo, a short drive will take
you to La Serena for its stunning views, the
La Recova market and the archaeological
museum. (B,L,D)
Birders will head out early for a final excursion
to search for the recently discovered, and not
yet officially named, “Puerto Montt storm
petrel.” After breakfast, disembark and go on a
sightseeing tour of Puerto Montt. After lunch in
Puerto Varas, proceed to the airport for flights
home, arriving in the U.S. Sunday. (B,L)
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From Iquique, board a short flight to Calama,
then drive to Hosteria San Pedro de Atacama,
your base while exploring the Atacama Desert.
In the town of Lasana, view an ancient fortress
and explore the pre-Columbian ruins of Pukara
de Quitor. In San Pedro de Atacama, see
2,300-year-old mummies at the archaeological
museum. Visit the Valley of the Moon, an eerily
beautiful landscape of eroded salt mountains
and distant volcanoes. The next day includes an
early morning stop at Lake Chaxa, where three
species of flamingos may be seen feeding in the
briny waters. Cross the Tropic of Capricorn en
route to Antofagasta, where you embark the Sea
Adventurer for dinner. (B,L,D daily)
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Standard Suite
414
416
250
Promenade Deck
418
252
254
420
256
422
258
424
260
426
262
Elevator
428
Zodiac
Boarding
Room
432
Gym
Promenade Deck
425
427
Galley
431
WC
434
433Dining Room
Hair
Dresser
Promenade
Deck
Castle Deck
Promenade Deck
The all-suite 100-passenger Caledonian
Sky is a spacious, yet intimate, expedition
vessel. Refurbished in 2012, her beautifully designed public spaces include
a single seating dining room, a large
lounge with piano, elegant bar, enclosed
panoramic viewing deck, library and
gym. Outside decks feature a rear sun
deck and the promenade deck is available
to all travelers for wildlife and seabird
viewing. All suites have an ocean view
and feature a sitting room, en suite
bathroom, flat screen television, spacious
wardrobes and dressing table. Wireless
internet access is available throughout the
ship, for a fee. For excursions ashore, the
Caledonian Sky carries a fleet of Zodiacs.
Balconies
329
332
330
340
334
342
331
339
333
Open
341
344
Bridge
343
506 346
335
505 345
508 348
336
338
Balconies
Deck
Se a A dv en t ur er Deck Pl a n
510
512
Elevator
Reception
Elevator
Bar
Lounge
507 347
509
511
Buffet
Lido
Deck
Bridge
Deck Deck
Caledonian
Promenade Deck
Promenade Deck
Zodiac
Boarding
Room
BOAT DECK
Promenade Deck
415
418
416
414
424
417
423
426
419
425
428
421
427
420
Promenade Deck
422
Gym
Elevator
432
Zodiac
Boarding
Room
431
434
WC
433
Hair
Dresser
Promenade Deck
Promenade Deck
SUITE
CATEGORY 6
OWNER’S SUITE
Promenade Deck
Promenade Deck
Balconies
505
510
508
506
Open
Deck
507
512
Bridge
509
Elevator
511
Buffet
Lido
Deck
Bridge Deck
CATEGORY 5
CATEGORY 6
Balconies
Zodiac
Boarding
Room
MAIN Deck
Zodiac
Boarding
Room
CATEGORY 3
CATEGORY 4
A Deck
CATEGORY 1
CATEGORY 2
The Sea Adventurer is the ideal vessel for
exploring rugged natural environments
in the utmost comfort and safety. The
vessel is outfitted with state-of-the-art
satellite navigation and communication equipment as well as a fleet of
Zodiac landing craft, allowing guests
to land anywhere nature or curiosity
dictates. Each cabin features an ocean
view, individually controlled heat/air
conditioner, an in-room music system
and en suite bathroom. Guests will find
a dining room, lounge, library, gift shop,
infirmary staffed by a registered physician, laundry and small gym onboard
the vessel.
Zodiac
Boarding
Room
Zo
Boa
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Know Before You Go
Combine Wild Alaska and Best of the Russian Far East
and save 5% off the brochure rate for both voyages!
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alask a a nd
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COMBINED
SAVINGS
Standard Suite $11,980$14,980$1,348
Superior Suite $13,680$17,280$1,548
For most activities, a relatively moderate level of exertion is required. You
will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs for excursions ashore; staff
and crew members will be on hand to assist. Many of the landings will
be “wet” and require that you wear waterproof, knee-high boots (Alaska
and Russian Far East only). Ashore, you must be able to walk moderate
distances, unaided, over occasionally rough and often slippery terrain.
We’ve designed our shore excursions to accommodate both those who
enjoy gentle strolls and those who prefer more active hikes. Flexibility is
a must, as itineraries are subject to change, and landings may be tidal or
weather dependent.
Inclusions: All gratuities; accommodations in our hotels and on board the ship
as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival
and departure transfers on group dates; services of the expedition staff, including
lectures, briefings, slide/film shows; all group activities and excursions; and
landing and port fees.
Exclusions: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and
departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/
or visa fees; accident/baggage/trip cancellation insurance; items of a personal
nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, e-mail/Internet/fax/
telephone charges; anything else not specifically mentioned as included.
Premium Suite$14,880$18,880$1,688
Air Fare: Please Note; air fare is not included in the price of these voyages.
Please contact Zegrahm’s in-house Air Department at 800-628-8747 or
206-285-4000 for fare quotes, reservations or other air-related questions.
Premium Deck Suite$16,580$21,280$1,893
T er ms & Condit ions
Corner Deck Suite $17,780$22,280$2,003
Deluxe Balcony Suite$19,280$24,980$2,213
SINGLE / STANDARD SUITE
$14,980$18,780$1,688
SINGLE / SUPERIOR SUITE$16,980$21,580$1,928
Reservations: A deposit of 25% of your
voyage cost by category per person along with
a completed and signed Waiver of Liability,
will confirm your reservation. The balance is
due upon receipt of invoice, about 120 days
prior to departure. Airfare is due at the time of
ticketing. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars
and must be paid in U.S. dollars.
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
Cancellation must be received in writing at
WWF by email, postal mail, or fax. At the
time we receive your written cancellation, the
following per-person penalties will apply:
•120 days or more prior to departure:
$750 per person
•60 through 119 days prior to departure:
50% of expedition fare
•1 through 59 days prior to departure:
100% of expedition fare
© Jenny Kemp
Once the expedition has departed, there will
be no refunds for any unused portions of the
trip. This policy also applies to any independent travel arrangements made in conjunction
with this program. Cancellation could result
in the loss of 100% of your tour cost.
WEST COAST OF SOUTH A MERICA
CATEGORY 1 $11,980
CATEGORY 6 $19,780
CATEGORY 2 $13,380
SUITE$23,880
CATEGORY 3 $14,480
OWNER’S SUITE$25,280
CATEGORY 4 $16,080
SINGLE / CAT 2 $16,780
CATEGORY 5 $17,880
SINGLE / CAT 4 $19,980
Optional Nazca Lines Excursion: $195 per person.
Limited singles are available at the special single rates listed above.
Additional singles may be available at 1.6 times the share rate. All rates are per
person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries
are subject to change.
Trip Cancellation and Interruption
Insurance: We strongly advise that all
travelers purchase trip cancellation and
interruption insurance as coverage against a
covered unforeseen emergency that may force
you to cancel or leave an expedition while it
is in progress. A brochure describing coverage
will be sent to you upon receipt of your
reservation. Exclusions for preexisting medical
conditions may be waived with the prompt
purchase of travel insurance.
Medical Information: Participants should
be in good general health. Members with
medical problems and dietary restrictions
should disclose these to WWF well before
departure.
Currency Fluctuation & Fuel Cost
Increases: In order to keep rates as low as
possible, an allowance to cover possible
increases from currency fluctuations or fuel
costs is not built into this trip cost. Therefore,
as currencies do fluctuate around the world
and as fuel-cost increases may occur, it may
be necessary to initiate a minor rate surcharge
at any time before departure if there are
exceptional cost increases beyond our tour
operator’s control.
Understandings & Responsibilities: In
order to offer wildlife-oriented travel experiences to its members, World Wildlife Fund
(WWF) has arranged for an independent
Tour Operator(s) to organize this tour and
procure carriage, accommodations, and other
tour services from other parties. WWF serves
only to assist in making necessary travel
arrangements and in no way represents, or acts
as agent for, transportation carriers, hotels, or
any other suppliers of services connected with
this tour. Travel and services are subject only
to the terms and conditions under which such
accommodations, services, and transportation
are offered or provided, and WWF and its
employees accept no responsibility or liability
therefore. WWF and the Tour Operator(s)
accept no responsibility for any damage, loss,
accident, injury, delay, or other irregularity
which may be caused by the defect of any
vehicle or the negligence or default of any
company or person engaged in carrying out or
performing any of the services involved in this
tour. Nor do WWF or the Tour Operator(s)
accept responsibility for losses or expenses due
to sickness, weather, strikes, political unrest,
wars, or other such causes. Any such losses or
expenses must be borne by the participant,
since tour rates provide for arrangements
only for the time stated. WWF and the Tour
Operator(s) reserve the right to make changes
in the published itinerary whenever, in their
judgment, conditions warrant, or if they deem
it necessary for the comfort, convenience,
or the safety of the tour. They reserve the
right to withdraw without penalty any tour
announced. WWF and the Tour Operator(s)
also reserve the right to decline to accept any
person as a member of the tour, or to require
any participant to withdraw from the tour,
at any time, if such action is determined by
the appropriate staff member to be in the
best interest of the health, safety, and general
welfare of the tour group or the individual
participant. Under such circumstances, no
refund will be made. Baggage and personal
effects are solely the responsibility of the
owners at all times. Dates, schedules,
program details, and costs, given in good
faith, based on information available and in
force in August 2012, are subject to change
and revision. As a condition to acceptance
of enrollment, please read, agree to, and sign
the Waiver of Liability that will be sent upon
registration.
Ten percent of your tour cost goes to support
WWF’s global conservation efforts.
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From the freezing polar regions to the warm waters of the tropics, oceans contain the greatest
diversity of life on Earth. And their natural resources provide a major source of protein for
billions of people. WWF works around the world to protect oceans and the variety of species
and communities that depend on them.
Sustainable Fisheries
© Michael Moore
Through collaboration with a variety of partners we strive to transform fisheries so that they
are sustainable, have minimal impact and can provide food and livelihoods for years to come.
We work with the fisheries industry to reduce bycatch of marine turtles, cetaceans and sharks
and help develop and promote new technologies and gear. WWF continues to promote
stronger enforcement against illegal fishing and destructive fishing.
Responsibly Farmed Seafood
Adapting to Climate Change
WWF works with local communities, governments and others to help wildlife and people
in coastal communities successfully adapt to and prepare for the impacts of climate change.
We address water scarcity by collecting rainwater and promoting drought-resistant crops. In
coastal areas we focus on mangrove restoration to buffer shorelines from storm erosion. We
try to protect coral reefs in order to build their resilience against bleaching events.
Responsible Oil and Gas Development
WWF advocates for responsible development in areas where oil and gas may occur, particularly in sensitive areas such as the Bering Sea. If development does transpire, we want to
ensure it is done as safely and responsibly as possible. Within targeted oil development sites,
we identify areas in need of protection, such as those important for wildlife, indigenous
people and communities.
Learn more about our work at worldwildlife.org.
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Founded in 1961,
WWF is the world’s
leading conservation
organization. Our
vision is to build
a future in which people live in
harmony with nature. When you
travel with WWF on one of our
spectacular voyages, you support
our global conservation efforts
around the world.
WWF is committed to leading the farmed seafood industry toward efficiency and environmental sustainability. We are on the forefront of spreading awareness among producers and
retailers about the importance of responsible practices.