Maritime Explorer: Islands of the Gulf
« Clipper Adventurer (AC)
| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type | |||||||||
| Cat 1 | Cat 2 | Cat 3 | Cat 4 | Cat 5 | Cat 6 | Cat 7 | Cat 8 | Cat 9 | Cat 10 | ||
| 8 | Sep 25 '10 |
$1,995 | $2,495 | $3,195 | $3,695 | $4,150 | $4,895 | $5,695 | $6,295 | $6,650 | $6,995 |
| $250 Environmental Discovery Fee | |||||||||||
| Destinations : Arctic, North America, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, Canada |
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Day 1 Corner Brook/Bay of Islands
Renouned for its breathtaking fall scenery and rugged landscape, the city of Corner Brook is the perfect starting point for your journey together. Nestled among the folded and faulted Long Range Mountains and at the head of the Bay of Islands, tour Newfoundland's second city and explore the encompassing area before boarding the Ocean Nova, your home for the next eight days. In the center of town, the mighty Humber River rushes to the bay. A company town, learn about the once bustling pulp and paper industry and natural environment that shaped this fine community.
Sailing from Corner Brook, enjoy a late afternoon cruise of the Bay of Islands. A picturesque collection of tiny scattered islands, the Bay of Islands, with its surrounding fiords, sawtooth bluffs and encompassing forests is a photographers dream. Join your fellow travellers on deck as youbreath in the salt air as you navigate the bay before entering the Gulf of the Saint Lawrence.
Day 2 Îles de la Madeleine
The Îles de la Madeleine are called "Menagoesenog" by the Mi'kmaq, meaning "islands brushed by the waves?". As you will come to realize, this name is fitting as you'll find that huge masses of water meet and encircle the archipelago's dozen islands. The Îles de la Madeleine are filled with a spectrum of colors, from the golden sand dunes that connect six of these islands (equaling over 300km of beach), to the green of rolling hills and the rich red hues of its famed sandstone cliffs. These cliffs are a photographer's delight with their unique columns, towers, funnels and sinkholes. Over 300 species of birds have made these islands their home - you'll have time to seek them out, and also keep your eyes peeled for the Gray and Harbour seals who frequent this area. Your time will be spent enjoying the natural landscape of the Islands and sampling the fine cuisine and artistry of the Québec Maritime people.
Day 3 Percé / Bonaventure Island
Today you'll encounter one of the most noted and important natural sites in Québec - Percé Rock (or Rocher Percé). This breathtaking limestone monolith towers 85m above the shoreline and is admired not only for its impressive size, but also for its color and beauty. As the name implies, this is the famed 'pierced' rock. Presently, only one arch remains, but there were once 4 arches - with the third arch eroding in 1845. This spectacle of nature has been the muse of many artists, writers, poets and photographers. In fact the whole region has provided inspiration for countless artists, including Canadian art icon, Doris McCarthy, whose Barachois series captures the charm of local landscape and nearby villages. You'll have plenty of time to invite inspiration, captured by paper, pen or lens. In the afternoon, venture to nearby Bonaventure Island. This tiny island spanning a mere 4.16 km2 faces the town of Percé. Explore the walking trails leading alongside cliffs, crevasses and beaches before visiting one of the most important gannet colonies in the world. You might even be able to spot playful puffins, diving cormorants and leaping murres!
Day 4 Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island - Canada's smallest province. Land on the Island's stunning North shore, and pay a visit to the Anne of Green Gables House, where you can experience the stimulus behind this classic Canadian story. Take in the autumn colors as you seek out some of the 200 bird species inhabiting the parkland. In the afternoon visit the birthplace of the Confederation and capital of PEI, historic Charlottetown. This pretty town of 32,000 residents is alive with music and the smells of harvest season. Your eyes will be captivated by the numerous displays of architectural heritage, a major source of income and pride for its residents.
Day 5 Chéticamp, Cape Breton
Chéticamp is a busy fishing village in Cape Breton with a thriving Acadian culture. Visitors will often hear the lively sounds of Acadian being spoken. Music has always been a very important component of Acadian life in Chéticamp, and echos local attachment to religion, language, culture, entertainment and history. During your visit your ears will not only be delighted with the sounds of traditional music, but you'll also have the opportunity to hike the Cabot Trail. Before departing, sample some local Acadian cuisine, such as fricot, chaird or tchaude and have the chance to visit Glenora Distillery - North America's only single-malt whisky distillery.
Day 6 Newfoundland's South Coast
Upon arrival on Newfoundland's South Coast, view the summer foliage beginning to turn crimson and gold. Here find the last of the true outport communities amid dramatic rock strewn cliffs and wild ocean. Though fewer in number now than at the peak of the cod fishery, the friendly residents are no less hospitable. You will be the guests of the townsfolk of Grey River. After an afternoon of hiking and cruising the beautiful Grey River Fiord, be treated to music and a dance at an authentic Newfoundland 'Kitchen Party.'
Day 7 Saint Pierre & Miquelon
Welcome to France! During your visit to the tiny islands of Saint-Piere & Miquelon, experience the mixing of French, Basque, Breton and Normand cultures that make up this tiny part of the French Republic. Your morning will be spent in quaint St. Pierre where you have the opportunity to stroll the cobbled streets, photograph the colorful houses, enjoy a sampling of French wine & cheese and enjoy a traditional french pastry. At lunch weigh anchor and strike out to the wild east coast of Miquelon, where you will explore the Grand Barachois Lagoon. Here find sandy knolls or buttereaux and lovely beaches. The ecosystem is home to a large variety of bird species, and autumn is the perfect to time to view the migrating birds northern migrating species as they feed before continuing their journey south. Ducks, geese and seals are also often found in the barachois.
Day 8 Cape St. Mary's & St. John's
Today enjoy your last transfer from the Clipper Adventurer as you begin to make your way to St. John's via Cape St. Mary's. Established as an ecological reserve in 1983, Cape St. Mary's is one of the best and most accessible places in the world to see nesting seabirds. During the breeding season, it is home to over 66,000 birds - including the Northern gannet, black-legged kittiwake, common murre, thick-billed murre, razorbills, black guillemot, double-crested cormorant, great cormorant, and Northern fulmar. Even more spectacular is that these birds can be viewed as close as 10 metres away! After your visit to Cape St. Mary's board coach buses for a short ride to St. John's. This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the journey thus far. Upon arrival find yourselves standing on the most easterly tip of North America, gazing over the vast expanse of ocean and rugged coastline. Because of its rich history, St. John's abounds with historic sites. One that is a must see is the Cabot Tower at Signal Hill National Historic Site, St. John's most visible landmark. It is here that you'll bid each other farewell before catching your commercial flights home.
Deposit & Payment
Initial deposit is $1100, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover. Alternatively, you can send a check to our Missoula, Montana, office or register online at: http://www.alvoyages.com/four-ways/
Final payment is due 130 days prior to departure, and most travelers will pay the final balance with a check, money order, or bank transfer. You can also pay the final balance by credit card, but please note there is a 3% convenience fee assessed to all credit card-not-present final payments.
Booking last minute? No problem! Please contact one of our trip planners, and we can get you on your way if booking less than 130 days prior to departure.
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Cancellation Policy
| Days Prior to departure | Fee |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more | $600 per person |
| 91-119 days | 70% |
| Less than 90 days | 100% |
Clipper Adventurer (AC)
- Ship Highlights
- Passengers : 110
Adventurer is a handsome expedition vessel reminiscent of the days of the great ocean liners, with lots of varnished wood and brass. She sails on a wide variety of cruises — in Europe, the Canadian Arctic, the U.S., South America, and Antarctica.
Built in 1975 as the Alla Tarasova in the former Yugoslavia, the 122-passenger M/S Adventurer underwent a $13-million conversion in 1998 in Scandinavia. The new features include: 61 comfortable, all-outside cabins, with lower beds, private bathroom facilities, and individual temperature controls to offer the most comfortable Antarctica tours possible. The window-lined dining room seats all passengers at leisurely single seatings, where superb American and Continental cuisine is served by the friendly staff. There are two lounges — the Main Lounge and Bar on Promenade Deck, seating 130 passengers; and the Clipper Club, also on Promenade Deck, seating 45 passengers. There’s also a library/card room, a small workout room, a gift shop, and a hair salon.
Unique to the Adventurer is a spacious, covered promenade with a beautiful wooden deck (varnished Oregon pine) where passengers can view the seascapes during their Antarctica travels. There’s also plenty of open deck space on the Boat Deck and Sun Deck, while an observation platform located forward below the Bridge is ideal for wildlife viewing.
The Adventurer is an oceangoing vessel equipped with an ice-strengthened hull (A-1 ice class) ideally suited for cruises in such remote environments that Antarctica tours can offer, but supremely comfortable anywhere she sails. A fleet of Zodiac landing craft provides access to areas where no infrastructure exists. The vessel is equipped with state-of-the-art satellite navigation and communication equipment including telephone, fax, and e-mail.
The Captain and his officers maintain an open bridge to give passengers an opportunity to observe and ask questions. An experienced cruise staff, physician, and on board lecturers accompany all voyages to enhance the passengers’ enjoyment of the places visited.
- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy. Request the Twin Share Program where you are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.
-Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate. The supplement for a suite is 2 times the shared rate.
-Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate. The supplement for a suite is 2 times the shared rate.
| Cabins | |
|---|---|
| Cat 1 Quad Lower Forward, 2 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole window, 150 sq. ft. | |
| Cat 2 Triple Lower Deck, 1 upper 2 lower berths, private facilities, porthole window, 150 sq. ft. | |
 | Cat 3 Junior Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window, 120 sq. ft |
| Cat 4 Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window, 125 sq. ft. | |
| Cat 5 Main Double, two lower berths, shower, porthole window, 155 sq. ft. | |
 | Cat 6 Deluxe Double, shower, midship, two lower berths, double window, 125 sq. ft. |
 | Cat 7 Superior Double, two lower berths, shower, picture window, double window, 130 sq.ft. |
| Cat 8 Junior Suite, two lower berths, bath or shower, sitting area, triple window, 160 sq. ft. | |
 | Cat 9 Suite, two lower beds, bath with shower, two double windows, mini-refrigerator, sitting area, 215 sq. ft. |
| Cat 10 Owner’s Suite, two lower berths, shower/ bathtub, two double windows, mini-refrigerator and microwave, 268 sq ft. | |
