PURE ARCTIC by David German

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Pack Ice - Midnight Sun, Spitsbergen, Polar Bears, Walruses, Great Explorer Amundson – Great White North – The Airship Norge – Italia – First to the North Pole – Retracing History – Close Encounters With Polar Bears – Tooth Walkers – Harbour Seals – Jagged Peaks – Flowing Glaciers – Zodiac Cruising Icebergs – Lectures on Wildlife and History – Cruising Above 80 Degrees – Bearded Seals – Arctic Flowers in Full Bloom – Hiking The World’s Oldest Rocks – Norwegian Hospitality – Longyearbyen – Svalbard Museum – Polar Oasis – Icebergs – Crunching Ice – Tranquil Fjords – Fast Ice – Polar Bears Hunting – Polar Bear Cubs – Reindeer – Monaco Glacier – Circumnavigation – Trapper Huts – Smoked Char – Stalking Bears – Walrus on ice – The Arctic Fox – High Arctic Air – 24 Hours of Day Light – Our Expedition Ship - Expert Leaders – Veteran Captain and Crew – Isolation – Walrusses on Land – Fin Whales – Ny Alesund Science Station – Amundson’s Expedition to the North Pole – Arctic Terns – Awklets – Northern Fulmars – Polar Bears on Pack Ice – Sleeping Bears – Bears Feeding on Seals – Wild Arctic – True Arctic – Amazing Cross Section of Animals – Traditional Trappers - Ice Ships – Great Food – Warm Spirits – Intrepid Friends – Expedition to the Far North – Great Awk – Humpback Whales – Beluga Whales – Storoya – Polar Pioneer – Polar Magic – Amazing Light – Unique Photography Opportunities – Small Groups – Experienced Crew and Lecture Team – Hand-Picked Guides – Best Time to Visit – 3000 Polar Bears – Russian Settlements – Cultural Experiences – Delicious Food – Great Fellow Travellers – Wine and Cheese – Comforts – Lectures – Walrus on Ice – Walrus in the Water – Bears on Land – Guided Tour of Longyearbyen – A Decade of Experience – Photography Seminars – Two – Three Landings Per Day – More Time on Shore – Cruising In the Ice – Cruising Isolated Fjords – Ringed Seals – Young Seals – Mother and Pup Walrus – Glacier Faces – Calving Ice – Blue Ice – Fathom Expeditions – Antarctica – High Arctic – Custom Polar Cruises – Trip Log – Expedition Cruising – Top and Bottom of the World – Polar Bears – Walrus – Seals – Reindeer – Polar Pioneer – Arctic Wilderness - 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PURE ARCTIC

- SVALBARD - 80 degrees North Dear friends and explorers, Images of Spitsbergen and Svalbard are fresh in my mind after another successful high Arctic season. Once again, we had curious polar bears beside our small ship and Zodiacs. The walrusses, or tooth walkers, never ceased to entertain us and the history of Arctic explorers seemed to come alive as we ventured to the northernmost islands and fjords in Europe. Our expeditions achieved numerous firsts with our guests while enjoying thrilling wildlife, ice and scenery in the pack ice and on these remote shores. Fathom Expeditions recognizes that a high Arctic cruise should be a life-changing experience. Using decades of polar experience, we plan comprehensive itineraries covering the very best landings and routes. The goal is to ensure the richest possible journey coupled with relaxation, adventure, learning and comfort onboard. To circumnavigate the polar archipelago of Svalbard means we will be immersed in 400 years of history culminating in Amundson’s successful North Pole flight. As we walk in these big footsteps, polar bears, walrusses and an endless parade of seabirds will acccompany us into stunning fjords and past enormous glaciers and Spitsbergen’s rugges peaks. The quiet nature that exists above 80 degrees North give this expedition a rare and special quality that can’t be found with on large ships or by land. I look forward to welcoming you onboard for this grand journey into the wild heart of the high Arctic.

David German President, Fathom Expeditions

Our clients write... “For over twenty years, I have taken trips throughout the world on all 7 continents with many different first-class adventure travel companies. Fathom Expeditions’ Spirit of Shackleton expedition was the best planned and executed, and had the best leaders and lecturers of all my trips. In short, Fathom is the ‘gold standard’.” - Laura Flanders Massachusetts, USA “Our adventure with Fathom was extraordinary from beginning to end! Every meal was delicious; every lecture was interesting; every landing was more special than the last! The scenery took our breath away and every staff member made us feel like family. This was a dream-come-true journey and we are so glad we did it with Fathom Expeditions!” - John and Mindy Spicer Washington, USA

WHY FATHOM EXPEDITIONS? • Specialty Trips. Fathom Expeditions operates a small collection of custom-designed cruises annually in order to maximize quality, benefits and rewards for our valued guests. Voyages include 14 months of planning, additional time onshore, exclusive ships, special permits, 20% more landings, rare culinary events and astounding photo opportunities. Small ships, big trips. • Veteran Leaders. The Fathom guide team and owners have been leading Arctic and Antarctic cruises since 1995. Each custom itinerary showcases the very best from these years in the field. Onboard and onshore, you can expect an industry leading one to seven ratio of leaders to clients. • Knowledgeable Service. From the time of booking, direct contact with your expedition team solidifies new friendships and helps craft personal goals for all ages. • Conservation and Small Groups. We charter 25, 50 and 100-passenger ice ships to ensure low impact in sensitive environments, no waiting, a quiet nature experience and a strong expedition feel. Fathom donates 1% of gross revenues to conservation and to protect the places we visit.

A BOUTIQUE EXPEDITION COMPANY

A distant journey: In the spirit of the great Polar explorers, Fathom Expeditions journeys to the faraway corners of the earth. We utilize the comforts of modern-day expedition ships outfitted with superb technologies and amenities, and a fleet of Zodiac landing boats. Our expeditions balance wilderness and learning with superior itineraries and personalized service. What we believe: Fathom Expeditions is dedicated to providing exceptional value and the best quality in their custom expedition cruises. The company fosters a passion for the unexplored, a love of travel, a great respect for foreign cultures and a strong commitment to the environment.

Polar experts: Fathom’s veteran guide team is hand-picked to include some of the world’s top Spitsbergen experts. They bring an intimate knowledge of this polar oasis and its many faces. The team has lived or led Arctic voyages since 1996 and the custom itinerary reflects this deep experience with exceptional activities and numerous varied landings.

Your needs: You communicate directly with Fathom’s field staff prior to, during, and after your voyage. This close contact ensures all your needs are met by hands-on Spitsbergen experts. Detailed pre-departure materials complement the personal support. Understanding new experiences: A successful travel experience is as much about discovery as it is about relaxation, comfort and learning. We are very proud of our lecturers who offer world-class presentations and on-shore interpretive guiding. 2

A few of our guides for 2009

David German has explored Spitsbergen on dozens of occasions leading travellers of all ages and interests. He is a professional photographer, a Spitsbergen naturalist and a passionate conservationist. David ranks Spitsbergen at the top of his Polar favourites along with South Georgia. He enjoys retracing Amundson’s routes around the island. Dr. Deirdre Galbraith has explored Spitsbergen on land and by sea for numerous summers. She supported science expeditions during a month- long overlands in 2007. She has been expedition medical officer with Fathom in Antarctica and on Mount Everest. She hails from the Isle of Sky in Scotland and she is also a sub-polar botonist.

Dr. Robert Williams is an Arctic/Antarctic marine mammal scientist. When not managing wildlife studies off the British Columbia coast, Rob can be found championing the cause of whales at the International Whaling Commission meetings. He is co-author of an important paper on Southen Ocean whale populations and he heads our science/conservation projects.

Rob Reader is a veteran Polar historian having visited the Arctic on over 3 dozen occasions. His intimate knowledge of Spitsbergen history and his incredible story-telling abilities makes him an excellent travelling companion and guide. Rob and his wife recently opened The Explorer’s Cafe where he spins tales in the off-season. Elizabeth Schaefer first journeyed to Spitsbergen in 2006 with the Fathom Expeditions’ team and this will be her third season with us. “Lizabee” hails from the western U.S. where she is a certified guide on Mt . Whitney. Elizabeth manages Zodiac and shipboard operations and guides our Norway Fjords extension and walks and hikes on the voyages. The Expedition Team includes additional lecturers and guides covering various Arctic disciplines. These specialists will lead activities for all ages and abilities during shore landings and on the ship.

circumnavigation of high arctic spitsbergen Flights And Meeting The Ship Our expedition departs from the the outpost town of Longyearbyen (accessed via Oslo, Norway). Flights on Scandinavian Airlines fly direct to Longyearbyen (LYR). Please contact our office to reserve space on the correct flights. Our travel partners can easily assist with international flights, transfers and exceptional hotels along the way. Travel insurance is a very important part of any expedition cruise and Fathom Expeditions has policy information and options for both Canadian and U.S. citizens.

High Arctic Spitsbergen is a spectacular, isolated archipelago of sheer cliffs, tumbling glaciers and long, finger fjords. Located 500 miles from the North Pole, Spitsbergen is the perfect home to over 3000 polar bears. It has lured explorers into its enticing waters for centuries and, in 2009, our ship, Polar Pioneer, will again carry us, in complete comfort, through this glaciated world. Our goal will be to locate polar bears, walrusses, seals and whales in their natural environments. We will spend unhurried time hiking and walking ashore, cruising through the pack ice and reliving polar history and exploration.

bears and their prey - bearded and ringed seals. On daily shore landings, we visit historic huts, hike to towering glaciers and observe rare wildlife. King eiders and puffins will be our companions on this special cruise to the top of the world. Our ice-rated ship, M/V Ushuaia, has a long list of firsts around these islands. She carries just 80 guests in full comfort and her experienced and capable crew perfectly complement the Fathom team. With superb lecture, dining and observation facilities to accompany her ice-hull and powerful bow thruster, she is perfectly suited for polar cruising.

Our travels take place in the height of the summer when wildflowers are in full bloom and the sun shines 24 hours a day. Fast ice remains in the fjords bringing together 3

Insurance and emergency evacuation policies are detailed in the Terms and Conditions page of this brochure (Page 12). Please take the time to read these terms in full so you understand the terms that apply to your travel arrangements

Fathom Expeditions - Arctic Wilderness - Pack Ice - Midnight Sun, Spitsbergen, Polar Bears, Walruses, Great Explorer Amundson – Great White North – The Airship Norge – Italia – First to the North Pole – Retracing History – Close Encounters With Polar Bears – Tooth Walkers – Harbour Seals – Jagged Peaks – Flowing Glaciers – Zodiac Cruising Icebergs – Lectures on Wildlife and History – Cruising Above 80 Degrees – Bearded Seals – Arctic Flowers in Full Bloom – Hiking The World’s Oldest Rocks – Norwegian Hospitality – Longyearbyen – Svalbard Museum – Polar Oasis – Icebergs – Crunching Ice – Tranquil Fjords – Fast Ice – Polar Bears Hunting – Polar Bear Cubs – Reindeer – Monaco Glacier – Circumnavigation – Trapper Huts – Smoked Char – Stalking Bears – Walrus on ice – The Arctic Fox – High Arctic Air – 24 Hours of Day Light – Our Expedition Ship - Expert Leaders – Veteran Captain and Crew – Isolation – Walrusses on Land – Fin Whales – Ny Alesund Science Station – Amundson’s Expedition to the North Pole – Arctic Terns – Awklets – Northern Fulmars – Polar Bears on Pack Ice – Sleeping Bears – Bears Feeding on Seals – Wild Arctic – True Arctic – Amazing Cross Section of Animals – Traditional Trappers - Ice Ships – Great Food – Warm Spirits – Intrepid Friends – Expedition to the Far North – Great Awk – Humpback Whales – Beluga Whales – Storoya – Polar Pioneer – Polar Magic – Amazing Light – Unique Photography Opportunities – Small Groups – Experienced Crew and Lecture Team – Hand-Picked Guides – Best Time to Visit – 3000 Polar Bears – Russian Settlements – Cultural Experiences – Delicious Food – Great Fellow Travellers – Wine and Cheese – Comforts – Lectures – Walrus on Ice – Walrus in the Water – Bears on Land – Guided Tour of Longyearbyen – A Decade of Experience – Photography Seminars – Two – Three Landings Per Day – More Time on Shore – Cruising In the Ice – Cruising Isolated Fjords – Ringed Seals – Young Seals – Mother and Pup Walrus – Glacier Faces – Calving Ice – Blue Ice – Fathom Expeditions – Antarctica – High Arctic – Custom Polar Cruises – Trip Log – Expedition Cruising – Top and Bottom of the World – Polar Bears – Walrus – Seals – Reindeer – Polar Pioneer – Arctic Wilderness - Pack Ice - Midnight Sun, Spitsbergen, Polar Bears, Walruses, Great Explorer Amundson – Great White North – The Airship Norge – Italia – First to the North Pole – Retracing History – Close Encounters With Polar Bears – Tooth Walkers – Harbour Seals – Jagged Peaks – Flowing Glaciers – Zodiac Cruising Icebergs – Lectures on Wildlife and History – Cruising Above 80 Degrees – Bearded Seals – Arctic Flowers in Full Bloom – Hiking The World’s Oldest Rocks – Norwegian Hospitality – Longyearbyen – Svalbard Museum – Polar Oasis – Icebergs – Crunching Ice – Tranquil Fjords – Fast Ice – Polar Bears Hunting – Polar Bear Cubs – Reindeer – Monaco Glacier – Circumnavigation – Trapper Huts – Smoked Char – Stalking Bears – Walrus on ice – The Arctic Fox – High Arctic Air – 24 Hours of Day Light – Our Expedition Ship - Expert Leaders – Veteran Captain and Crew – Isolation – Walrusses on Land – Fin Whales – Ny Alesund Science Station – Amundson’s Expedition to the North Pole – Arctic Terns – Awklets – Northern Fulmars – Polar Bears on Pack Ice – Sleeping Bears – Bears Feeding on Seals – Wild Arctic – True Arctic – Amazing Cross Section of Animals – Traditional Trappers - Ice Ships – Great Food – Warm Spirits – Intrepid Friends – Expedition to the Far North – Great Awk – Humpback Whales – Beluga Whales – Storoya – Polar Pioneer – Polar Magic – Amazing Light – Unique Photography Opportunities – Small Groups – Experienced Crew and Lecture Team – Hand-Picked Guides – Best Time to Visit – 3000 Polar Bears – Russian Settlements – Cultural Experiences – Delicious Food – Great Fellow Travellers – Wine and Cheese – Comforts – Lectures – Walrus on Ice – Walrus in the Water – Bears on Land – Guided Tour of Longyearbyen – A Decade of Experience – Photography Seminars – Two – Three Landings Per Day – More Time on Shore – Cruising In the Ice – Cruising Isolated Fjords – Ringed Seals – Young Seals – Mother and Pup Walrus – Glacier Faces – Calving Ice – Blue Ice – Fathom Expeditions – Antarctica – High Arctic – Custom Polar Cruises – Trip Log – Expedition Cruising – Top and Bottom of the World – Polar Bears – Walrus – Seals – Reindeer – Arctic Wilderness - Pack Ice - Midnight Sun, Spitsbergen, Polar Bears, Walruses, Great Explorer Amundson – Great White North – The Airship Norge – Italia – First to the North Pole – Retracing History – Close Encounters With Polar Bears – Tooth Walkers – Harbour Seals – Jagged Peaks – Flowing Glaciers – Zodiac Cruising Icebergs – Lectures on Wildlife and History – Cruising Above 80 Degrees – Bearded Seals – Arctic Flowers in Full Bloom – Hiking The World’s Oldest Rocks – Norwegian Hospitality – Longyearbyen – Svalbard Museum – Polar Oasis – Icebergs – Crunching Ice – Tranquil Fjords – Fast Ice – Polar Bears Hunting – Polar Bear Cubs – Reindeer – Monaco Glacier – Circumnavigation – Trapper Huts – Smoked Char – Stalking Bears – Walrus on ice – The Arctic Fox – High Arctic Air – 24 Hours of Day Light – Our Expedition Ship - Expert Leaders – Veteran Captain and Crew – Isolation – Walrusses on Land – Fin Whales – Ny Alesund Science Station – Amundson’s Expedition to the North Pole – Arctic Terns – Awklets – Northern Fulmars – Polar Bears on Pack Ice – Sleeping Bears – Bears Feeding on Seals – Wild Arctic – True Arctic – Amazing Cross Section of Animals – Traditional Trappers - Ice Ships – Great Food – Warm Spirits – Intrepid Friends – Expedition to the Far North – Great Awk – Humpback Whales – Beluga Whales – Storoya – Polar Pioneer – Polar Magic – Amazing Light – Unique Photography Opportunities – Small Groups – Experienced Crew and Lecture Team – Hand-Picked Guides – Best Time to Visit – 3000 Polar Bears – Russian Settlements – Cultural Experiences – Delicious Food – Great Fellow Travellers – Wine and Cheese – Comforts – Lectures – Walrus on Ice – Walrus in the Water – Bears on Land – Guided Tour of Longyearbyen – A Decade of Experience – Photography Seminars – Two – Three Landings Per Day – More Time on Shore – Cruising In the Ice – Cruising Isolated Fjords – Ringed Seals – Young Seals – Mother and Pup Walrus – Glacier Faces – Calving Ice – Blue Ice – Fathom Expeditions – Antarctica – High Arctic – Custom Polar Cruises – Trip Log – Expedition Cruising – Top and Bottom of the World – Polar Bears – Walrus – Seals – Reindeer – Polar Pioneer – Arctic Wilderness - Pack Ice - Midnight Sun, Spitsbergen, Polar Bears, Walruses, Great Explorer Amundson – Great White North – The Airship Norge – Italia – First to the North Pole – Retracing History – Close Encounters With Polar Bears – Tooth Walkers – Harbour Seals – Jagged Peaks – Flowing Glaciers – Zodiac Cruising Icebergs – Lectures on Wildlife and History – Cruising Above 80 Degrees – Bearded Seals – Arctic Flowers in Full Bloom – Hiking The World’s Oldest Rocks – Norwegian Hospitality – Longyearbyen – Svalbard Museum – Polar Oasis – Icebergs – Crunching Ice – Tranquil Fjords – Fast Ice – Polar Bears Hunting – Polar Bear Cubs – Reindeer – Monaco Glacier – Circumnavigation – Trapper Huts – Smoked Char – Stalking Bears – Walrus on ice – The Arctic Fox – High Arctic Air – 24 Hours of Day Light – Our Expedition Ship - Expert Leaders – Veteran Captain and Crew – Isolation – Walrusses on Land – Fin Whales – Ny Alesund Science Station – Amundson’s Expedition to the North Pole – Arctic Terns – Awklets – Northern Fulmars – Polar Bears on Pack Ice – Sleeping Bears – Bears Feeding on Seals – Wild Arctic – True Arctic – Amazing Cross Section of Animals – Traditional Trappers - Ice Ships – Great Food – Warm Spirits – Intrepid Friends – Expedition to the Far North – Great Awk – Humpback Whales – Beluga Whales – Storoya – Polar Pioneer – Polar Magic – Amazing Light – Unique Photography Opportunities – Small Groups – Experienced Crew and

Fathom Expeditions presents

CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF HIGH ARCTIC SPITSBERGEN JULY 3-13, 2009

Trip Snapshots • Witnessing polar bears in their natural environment. • Hiking isolated islands at the very top of the world. • Discovering the abandoned stations and legacy of science around Spitsbergen. • Navigating through the Arctic pack ice. • Landing on the Northernmost islands in Europe. • Sharing stories over wonderful wines, fruits and cheeses.

Walk, hike, explore and photograph the wildlife and wonders of high Arctic Spitsbergen. Circumnavigate the Polar oasis of Svalbard. Day 1: Oslo - Longyearbyen Meet at the airport hotel in Oslo for a one night stay prior to flying into the outpost town of Longyearbyen (78°13′N 15°33′E) under the midnight sun. Transfer to the Svalbard Museum overlooking Icefjorden (Ice Fjord). Flights not included. Days 2-11: Circumnavigation of Svalbard. We plan to complete two landings per day as we sail around Svalbard. Sample landing are featured below. Smeerenburg Glacier and Norske Island On the Northerwest corner of Spitsbergen, we cruise along stunning glaciers, hike untrodden peaks for amazing views and walk the lonely beaches encountering auks, eider ducks and whaling station remains. Here, we often see Polar Bears. Seven Islands Today we attempt to reach the Northern-most island in Europe. The Seven Islands include astounding bird colo-

nies, terrific walks, towering cliffs and inspiring history. To the North lies the massive blanket of winter ice which stretches to the North Pole. Here, our odds of finding polar bears are great and Polar Pioneer and our Zodiacs cruise the floes with ease. If conditions allow, we venture out for a walk on the pack ice or a short Polar swim. Hinlopen Strait Hinlopen’s waters are especially nutritious and harbour large concentrations of seabirds noted when we visit a colony of 600,000 guillemots. Our ship is skillful at navigating the towering icebergs and the shifting pack ice for landings. Landing to walk and hike take place on Spitsbergen and Nordauslandet Barentsburg An amazing cultural visit to explore this communist-era Russian coal mine. View the mine, learn of the history of this outpost and meet the local Russians. Danes Island and Ny Alesund Two of the most courageous attempts to reach the North Pole started from these islands. We explore the sites, which are littered with remnants from the heroic era. As our 5

• Photographing curious bears when they approach our ship. • Watching glaciers calve huge blocks into the bays. • Enjoying an outdoor BBQ surrounded by pristine beauty. • Observing walrusses as they battle back for dominance.

CIRCUMNAVIGATION OF HIGH ARCTIC SPITSBERGEN JULY 3-13, 2009 - SAMPLE ITINERARY continued...

Trip Snapshots • Sailing into beautiful isolated fjords in search of polar bears. • Watching walrus feeding and resting on land and on the ice. • Cruising in a Zodiac past a fantasia of icebergs. • Looking into the blue heart of a glacial crevasse. • Photographing enormous colonies of rare seabirds. Nordaustlandet We cruise along the world’s third largest icecap stretching down to the sea where it forms a long glacier front intersected by hundreds of melt-waterfalls. Fast ice often forms a shelf along the sea for bearded seals, walrusses, ringed seals and bears. The waterfalls are amazing and whales are often seen along the fast ice edge.

Day 11: Longyearbyen - Oslo Transfer to the airport for our flights back to Oslo, Norway and home. Important Note: Itineraries are subject to change due to ice, wind or weather conditions. This is a sample itinerary.

Zordragonfjorden Deep inside these fjords, bearded seals lounge on ice flows and minke whales can be spotted cruising the surface. We sail directly into the fast ice and “freeze” the ship for an Arctic BBQ. Later, walks and hikes are offered to an enormous glacier and to dramatic bird cliffs. We keep a constant lookout for resident polar bears.

• Wandering beaches brimming with history and artefacts. • Sending postcards to loved ones from the end of the earth. • Watching curious bearded seals swim under your Zodiac.

Arctic Polar Convergence Fin, Humpback and Minke whales are often seen feeding off Nordaustlandet, where Storöya Isolated Storöya lies above 80 degrees North and, when ice conditions allow, is a superb place too see polar bears stalking walrus pups and raiding bird colonies. During outings, we can search for recently discovered “sea monster” fossils. Borebukta At Borebukta, we hope to encounter Arctic fox, reindeer and walruses during our walks and hikes. Later, we toast our successes with a grand Captain’s Dinner.

• Venturing inland for amazing views of Spitsbergen’s scenery.

PLEASE NOTE: The above is a sample itinerary. Our cruise is an expedition voyage that is subject to wind, weather and ice. The itinerary may change without notice. 7

athom Expeditions - Arctic Wilderness - Pack Ice - Midnight Sun, Spitsbergen, Polar Bears, Walruses, Great Explorer Amundson – Great White North – The Airship Norge – Italia – First o the North Pole – Retracing History – Close Encounters With Polar Bears – Tooth Walkers – Harbour Seals – Jagged Peaks – Flowing Glaciers – Zodiac Cruising Icebergs – Lectures on Wildlife and History – Cruising Above 80 Degrees – Bearded Seals – Arctic Flowers in Full Bloom – Hiking The World’s Oldest Rocks – Norwegian Hospitality – Longyearbyen – valbard Museum – Polar Oasis – Icebergs – Crunching Ice – Tranquil Fjords – Fast Ice – Polar Bears Hunting – Polar Bear Cubs – Reindeer – Monaco Glacier – Circumnavigation – rapper Huts – Smoked Char – Stalking Bears – Walrus on ice – The Arctic Fox – High Arctic Air – 24 Hours of Day Light – Our Expedition Ship - Expert Leaders – Veteran Captain and Crew – Isolation – Walrusses on Land – Fin Whales – Ny Alesund Science Station – Amundson’s Expedition to the North Pole – Arctic Terns – Awklets – Northern Fulmars – Polar Bears on Pack Ice – Sleeping Bears – Bears Feeding on Seals – Wild Arctic – True Arctic – Amazing Cross Section of Animals – Traditional Trappers - Ice Ships – Great Food – Warm Spirits Intrepid Friends – Expedition to the Far North – Great Awk – Humpback Whales – Beluga Whales – Storoya – Polar Pioneer – Polar Magic – Amazing Light – Unique Photography Opportunities – Small Groups – Experienced Crew and Lecture Team – Hand-Picked Guides – Best Time to Visit – 3000 Polar Bears – Russian Settlements – Cultural Experiences – Delicious Food – Great Fellow Travellers – Wine and Cheese – Comforts – Lectures – Walrus on Ice – Walrus in the Water – Bears on Land – Guided Tour of Longyearbyen – A Decade of Experience – Photography Seminars – Two – Three Landings Per Day – More Time on Shore – Cruising In the Ice – Cruising Isolated Fjords – Ringed Seals – Young Seals – Mother nd Pup Walrus – Glacier Faces – Calving Ice – Blue Ice – Fathom Expeditions – Antarctica – High Arctic – Custom Polar Cruises – Trip Log – Expedition Cruising – Top and Bottom of he World – Polar Bears – Walrus – Seals – Reindeer – Polar Pioneer – Arctic Wilderness - 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• FATHOM EXPEDITIONS PRESENTS •

THE 45-PASSENGER SHIP - POLAR PIONEER

VOYAGE PRICES

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Over the past ten years, we have led Arctic and Antarctic voyages on a dozen expedition ships covering the full range of sizes and styles. The Polar Pioneer is a true Spitsbergen “local” and one of our favourites by far. We are thrilled to be operating this custom trip on such an accomplished passenger vessel with such an experienced Captain and crew. Affectionately called “The Shuley”, She has achieved numerous expedition firsts and her ice-rating allows us to venture safely into areas with fast ice and icebergs. The Polar Pioneer was built at the famed shipyards of Finland in 1986 for scientific expeditions. In 1994, She started her career as a passenger ship and has been cruising Arctic and Antarctic waters every summer since. She carries a maximum of 45 passengers in outside-facing twin and superior cabins. An ice-strengthened polar ship, Polar Pioneer is very well appointed and provides loads of deck space and an open bridge policy. The fleet of Zodiac landing boats ensures superb wildlife viewing opportunities on otherwise inaccessible coastlines. We led our first trip onboard her in 1996 and she is one of our favourite ice-ships. All cabins include a desk and ample storage space. Public areas feature two dining rooms (one sitting), an observation lounge and bar, a lecture room with modern multimedia equipment, a changing room and a small infirmary. The expert captain, officers and crew are highly experienced around Spitsbergen. They have a great love and passion for this natural world. Fathom’s hand-picked team of international leaders and lecturers are all veteran Arctic experts, enthusiastic, helpful and dedicated. Our guest chefs prepare excellent cuisine daily including many local specialties. The “Polar Bar” is well-stocked with carefully selected wines and spirits for celebrations at the end of the day.

11 Days- July 3 - 13, 2009 All prices are in US dollars per person based on double occupancy.

Triple Share Cabin...................................$5,595 Shared Facilities

Twin Share Cabin.....................................$5,995 Shared Facilities

Twin Private Cabin...................................$6,495 Private Facilities

Mini-Suite Cabin.......................................$6,995 Private Facilities

Amundson Suite......................................$7,495 Private Facilities

• For a single supplement rate, please call our office at 1-800-621-0176. • Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas and never on shore.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS Please read the terms in their entirety - it is important to understand the conditions that apply to your travel arrangements. YOUR EXPEDITION INCLUDES: Personalized pre-trip support, a comprehensive pre-departure kit, one night at the SAS Radisson Airport Hotel in Oslo, local transfers in Longyearbyen, all meals and ten nights onboard Polar Pioneer,, an experienced trip leader and a veteran guide team, an extensive lecture program, all shore excursions and activities by Zodiac,, all landing fees and port taxes, access to museums and historical sites, a detailed post-expedition log. NOT INCLUDED: Flights to Longyearbyen, airport and arrival/departure taxes, passport and visa expenses, travel insurance, gratuities, excess baggage charges, personal expenses such as bar, laundry and phone charges. RESERVATIONS: To confirm your place on this Fathom Expeditions’ program, an advance payment of 25% of the expedition fee is required at the time of reservation and is payable by VISA, Mastercard or cheque. All rates are quoted in U.S. dollars. FINAL PAYMENT: Due no later than 90 days prior to departure and is payable by cheque, money order or wire transfer. CANCELLATION POLICY: Notice of cancellation must be received in writing by Fathom Expeditions. At the time we receive your cancellation, the following penalties will apply : 120 days or more prior to departure, a full refund less a cancellation fee of 50% of your deposit will be made. Per person charges for cancellations received less than 120 days prior to departure are as follows: 119-90 days prior to departure, 25% of the expedition cost, 89 or fewer days prior to departure, 100% of the expedition cost. We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance at the time of booking to protect your travel investment, as this policy is strictly adhered to. SHARE POLICY: Accommodations on all Fathom Expeditions’ programs are based on double occupancy unless otherwise stated. If you are travelling alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned to you wherever possible. If it is not possible to pair you with a roommate, you may be asked to pay a single supplement fee for the hotel in Longyearbyen only. Single supplement is 1.8 x the double rate. CURRENCY AND FUEL COST FLUCTUATIONS: In order to keep our rates as low as possible, we do not build into the price any allowance to cover possible increases from currency fluctuation and fuel cost increases. Therefore, as currencies and fuel costs do fluctuate constantly around the world, it may be necessary for us to raise the trip cost at any time before departure if there are exceptional cost increases beyond our control. ITINERARY AND TRIP DELAY: Itineraries are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change. Fathom Expeditions reserves the right to change the program dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or an itinerary changed due to bad weather, ice, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, sickness, or other contingency for which Fathom Expeditions cannot make provisions, the cost of delays or changes is not included. INSURANCE: No insurance is included in the expedition trip cost. We recommend travel insurance to protect your travel investment. A comprehensive travel insurance policy should cover trip cancellation for medical reasons, trip delay, medical expenses, accidental death, lost baggage, and medical evacuation. Medical coverage should include a minimum of US$ 25,000 for health and US$ 25,000 for evacuation. Your local travel agent can provide options or contact info@fathomexpeditions.com for recommendations. SMOKING: Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas but never on shorE. RESPONSIBILITY: Certain other provisions concerning, among other things, limitations of the company ’s liability for loss of property, injury, illness or death during the voyage will be provided to all guests prior to final payment, and to prospective guests upon request. INTERNATIONAL AIR AND STOPOVERS: Flights are not included in the trip price. If you wish to do an extension to Oslo, Stockholm, Paris or another region of Europe, we would be delighted to advise based on our experiences throughout the area. Our travel partner, K. Benn Travel, has decades of experience with travel to Europe.

Fathom Expeditions Inc.

416 Moore Avenue, Suite 204 Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4G 1C9 Toll free 1 800 621-0176 Tel 416 646-2688 Fax 416 646-2701 info@fathomexpeditions.com www.fathomexpeditions.com

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Custom Polar Cruises Since 1995 Fathom Expeditions, Ontario Corporation No. 1468909, is the operator for this expedition trip. All brochure images were taken on previous expeditions by staff members and guests. Special thanks to David and Paul German and Marcelo Gurruchaga.