2012 New Zealand: A Tale of Two Islands

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New Zealand February 14 -28, 2012

Aboard the Oceanic Discoverer



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New Zealand, nestled in the South Pacic, hides theuntold secrets of Aotearoa, land of the long whitecloud. Spouting geysers, bubbling thermal pools,

ords, glaciers, snow-capped mountains, rivers and sweepingstretches of white sandy beaches enshrine the country’s naturalheritage; forever protected in 14 national parks. Diverse

landforms, scenery, ora and fauna are found throughout thetwo islands, from the subtropical north to the temperate south.

e heart of New Zealand is its people, a blend of Maori andEuropean united in the name “Kiwi”, sharing their friendliness,

warmth and hospitality. Due to its long isolation from therest of the world and its island biogeography, the country hasextraordinary ora and fauna found nowhere else in the world.

From Christchurch at the edge of the at, agriculturally rich Canterbury Plains, to the high meadows of MtCook, and the aquamarine glacial central South Islandlakes of Queenstown, we’ll see some of New Zealand’shighlights before boarding our vessel, the Oceanic Discoverer .

Setting sail from Milford Sound, we’ll spend the next threedays venturing through the majestic ordland. is is a journey of discovery into New Zealand’s heart and soul. Our itinerary

follows the east coast of both the North and South Islands,aording many opportunities to explore the land, meet thepeople and interact with some of the unique native wildlife.

Join us once again as we discover the tale of two islands!



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Day 1: Christchurch & CanterburyPlains

Day 2: Mount Cook

Day 3: Milford Sound

Day 4: Doubtful Sound

Day 5: Dusky Sound

Day 6: Stewart Island

Day 7: Dunedin

Day 8: Akaroa

Day 9: KaikouraDay 10: Marlborough Sounds

Day 11: Queen Charlotte Sound

Day 12: Napier

Day 13: Gisborne

Day 14: White Island

Day 15: Auckland

“Our experience on this cruise

was one of the highlights of our

traveling lives.”

- Kelly & Betty, USA

• The rural communities of the New ZealandHeartland

• Mt. John Observatory under the southern stars

• See the Central Otago dry block mountains scene

of the 1860’s goldelds rush

• Queenstown on the shores of Lake Wakatipu,

framed by the Remarkable Mountains

• Experience the stunning Fjordland waterways

dotted with sheer cliffs and tumbling waterfalls

• Cruise the world’s largest mainland albatross

colony at Tairoa Heads

• An interactive visit with Yellow Eyed Penguin

- the world’s rarest

• Swim with one of the smallest and rarest dolphins

the Hector’s or New Zealand Dolphin

• Whale watching in scenic Kaikoura

• Explore the unique art deco architecture of

Napier and visit the “Pania of the Reef”

• A “Kiwi Tour” of the Hawke’s Bay Cape

Kidnappers Gannet Colony

• Tour the National Arboretum of New Zealand at

Eastwoodhill• Explore the active volcano on White Island

Our Intended Itinerary Highlights



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Built in 2005 the Oceanic Discoverer is a joy to travel on. Well designed she is comfortable and

sophisticated. The dining and lecture rooms boast full oor to ceiling windows allowing you to enjoy the

passing landscape while sailing. All 36 staterooms have an ocean view, en-suite facilities, settee, largewardrobe, desk, luggage storage, individual air-conditioning controls, and are serviced daily.

Oceanic Discoverer is equipped with the latest technology active stabilizers and is tted with state-of-the-art

safety and navigational equipment. She is the only Australian passenger ship registered with full SOLAS

compliance allowing opportunities to explore a multitude of international voyages. She is equipped with

Zodiacs and the Xplorer , a specially designed aluminium vessel used for the majority of our excursions.

This vessel has high horsepower engines and will accommodate all passengers at one time. The Xplorer will

be used for landings and for extensive exploration of rivers and tributaries. For your added convenience and

comfort, the Xplorer is equipped with an awning and toilet.

The Oceanic Discoverer

Category Amenities Prices

1 Main Deck , 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin , por thole window $8,995

2 Superior Main, 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin, two small windows $9,995

3 Promenade Deck , 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin, large picture window$11,595Waitlisted!

4Superior Promenade, 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin, large picturewindow.

$11,995

5 Bridge Deck , 2 lower berths, Junior King or twin, large picture window $12,495

Technical Specications:

Registry Australia

Gross Tonnage 1,838

Built 2005

Cruising Speed 14 knots

Crew 20

Length 63 m

Beam 13 m

Draft 3 m

Capacity 72 passengers

Electricity 220 V.

Rates are per person, per voyage based on double occupancy unless specied. Private singles available on our vessels in certain categories at 1.6 times the double occupancy rate.All prices cash/cheque discounted; rates based on US funds. See Terms & Conditions for rates when paying nal balance with a credit card.



Passenger 1 Passenger 2

Full Name:(as on passport)

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Emergency Medical & EvacuationInsurance is mandatory for thisprogram.

I require emergency medical insurance I require Cancellation and Interruption insurance, please get me a quote

No, I do not require insurance, I will provide you with my policy information.

Participant(s) Signatures:(indicates agreement to Releaseand Terms and Conditions )

Passenger 1SIGNATURE REQUIRED

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Method of Payment for$1,000 deposit per personto hold space

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ping into the Zodiac from a small platform atwater level); (ii) the use of transportation or other services of owners, operators, or public carri-ers for whom Adventure Canada acts only asagent; (iii) passenger’s lack of proper traveldocumentation (such as visas, passports, etc.); (iv)any act, omission or event occurring during the timethat passengers are not aboard AC/EE/CP/LE/CB/PS carriers or conveyances; or (v) any act of war,insurrection, revolt or other civil uprising or military ac-tion occurring in the countries of origin, destination or passage, or changes caused by sickness, weather, strike,quarantine or other causes beyond the control of AC/EE/CP/LE/CB/PS. The undersigned hereby waives anyclaim it may have against Adventure Canada for anysuch damage, loss or injury. The passenger understandsand acknowledges the ticket in use by the carriers con-cerned (when issued) shall constitute the sole contract be-tween the transportation companies and the purchaser

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The undersigned passenger clearly understands thatthe liability of AC/EE/CP/LE/CB/PS is denitivelylimited as aforesaid. The undersigned passenger hascarefully read the terms and conditions set out herein aswell as the materials regarding the tour provided by AC/EE/CP/LE/CB/PS and is aware that such tour involvesthe risk of personal injury or death and damage or loss of property. In consideration of the benets to bederived from participation in the tour, the undersignedvoluntarily accepts all risk of personal injury or death andproperty damage or other loss arising from participationon the tour and hereby agrees that he/she and his/her dependents, heirs, executors and assigns, do re-lease and hold harmless Adventure Canada and itsemployees, ofcers, directors, trustees and representa-tives from any and all claims, including claims of negli-gence, illness, personal injury, death or property dam-age or loss, however caused, arising from or related to

this tour. The undersigned has read carefully this agree-ment, and will abide by the conditions set by AC/EE/CP/LE/CB/PS and in the terms and conditions hereof or elsewhere published. The undersigned afrms that he/she has not received or relied on any oral or written rep-resentation of Adventure Canada as a basis for execut-ing this Release.

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Release, Terms and Conditions

Please read this important information carefully. The delivery by the passenger of the deposit together with a signed copy of this document to AdventureCanada shall constitute the passenger’s consent and agreement to all of the provisions contained herein. Please note that fuel surcharges may be leviedto offset rising oil prices.

Payment Schedule and RatesA deposit of $1,000 USD per passenger is required to reserve a position for a tour. The balance of payment for the tour must be received by AdventureCanada at least 120 days prior to the scheduled departure date. Adventure Canada will only issue pre-departure boarding documents to a passenger once it has received full payment together with all required documents duly completed by the passenger. Tour fees quoted are based on (i) prices ineffect at the time of printing (December 2009) and as such are subject to change without notice prior to departure and (ii) group participation. Prices

are cash/cheque discounted, and in US dollars. Credit Card pricing is as follows: Ecuador and the Galapagos 2010 - C1$5,923, C2 $7,067, C3$7,795,C4 $8,315, C5 $9,043, C6 $9,875, C7 $11,019– Machu Picchu 2010: $2,803 – Ecuador and the Galapagos 2011 - C1 $6,131, C2 $7,275, C3$8,003, C4 $8,523, C5 $9,251, C6 $10,083, C7 $11,227 – Machu Picchu 2011: $3,011– Antarctica Uncut C1 $10,317, C2 $12,444, C3 $14,565,C4 $15,272, C5 $16,687, C6 $17,345, C7 $19,053– Classic Antarctica: C1 $5,808, C2 $6,958, C3 $8,107, C4 $8,492, C5 $9,261, C6 $9,719,C7 $10,566 Papua New Guinea: - C1 $9,552 C2 $10,380 C3 $10,753 C4 $11,107 C5 $12,059 – Trans Siberian Express: New Heritage, $9,043,Silver $12,787, Gold $15,907 – Greenland and Wild Labrador 2010: C1 $4,051, C2 $4,779, C3 $6,027, C4 $6,859, C5 $8,003, C6 $8,627, C7$9,355, C8 $9,979, C9 $10,603, C10 $11,123 – Maritime Explorer: C1 $2,075 C2 $2,595 C3 $3,323 C4 $3,843 C5 $4,316 C6 5,091 C7 $$5,923C8 $6,547 C9 $6,916 C10 $7,275 – Whales Ho!: Dominican Republic: - $5,039 – Assignments: Havana: $2,444, New Zeland: C1 $9,395, C2 $10,395, C3$12,059 C4 $12,475, C5 $12,995 . For wire transfers, passengers should note that the transferring nancial institution may charge a service fee, which shall be atthe passenger’s expense. Returned cheques, credit card changes and refunds are subject to a $25 USD fee. Adventure Canada is a member in goodstanding of the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (“TICO”) which administers the Ontario Travel Compensation Fund, a fund established by registeredtravel agents and travel wholesalers in Ontario to insure payments such as those made to Adventure Canada in connection herewith. For moreinformation on TICO, visit www.tico.on.ca .

Cancellations and RefundsAll requests for cancellations must be received in writing. Upon Adventure Canada receiving a written notice of cancellation at least 120 days prior tothe scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receive a full refund of its tour fees, less an administrative penalty of $500 per person. If a writtennotice of cancellation is received by Adventure Canada between 91 and 120 days prior to the scheduled date of departure, the passenger shall receivea refund of 35% of its tour fees. Please note that within the 90-day limit, all fees, deposi ts and tariffs received by Adventure Canada are forfeited.For these and other reasons mentioned below, passengers are strongly advised to obtain trip cancellation insurance. No refunds shall be made topassengers who do not participate in any part of, or otherwise do not complete, the tour for any reason whatsoever.

DelaysIn the event of a delay, passengers will be responsible for all costs and expenses associated therewith, including, without limitation, any additional food,lodging or transportation costs resulting from such delay.

Baggage

Baggage is solely at the passenger’s risk and expense. Baggage is limited to a maximum weight of 20 KG in most cases. Also, airline luggageallowance is typically two pieces per passenger and one piece of carry-on luggage, subject to weight restrictions, but please check with your airline for current standards. Excess baggage is not permitted on charter ights. Any excess baggage charges for commercial ights are the responsibility of thepassenger.

Land-Based Group Size and Trip CostsIn keeping with our philosophy of small group travel, most of our land based programs operate with 10 - 30 participants. If we do not get therequired number of people and cancel a tour, you will be notied as soon as possible. In the event of a cancellation, all deposits and tariffspaid will be returned to the passenger in full with no further obligation on the part of Adventure Canada (AC), Eagle-Eye Tours (EE). Singlerooms, if available, will be provided on request for an additional fee as outlined in program literature. For participants travelling alone, butwishing to share, AC will arrange for a room if possible. If a roommate is not available, a single supplement will be charged.

InsuranceDue to the nature of the tour in which the passenger will be participating, passengers should have in place prior to departure comprehensive insurancecoverage including without limitation medical, emergency evacuation, trip cancellation, accident and baggage insurance. Emergency medical andevacuation coverage is mandatory for trip participation and policy documentation will be required. Any losses sustained by the undersigned passenger as a result of its failing to obtain proper insurance coverage shall be the sole responsibility of the passenger. For full coverage passengers arerecommended to obtain insurance at the time of deposit.

Images and PrivacyOn these trips we take many photos, some of which we use for promotional purposes. If you would not like photos which include you to be used, pleaselet us know in advance. We may also celebrate your birthday onboard, let us know if you would like to abstain.

Itinerary The itineraries/programs described are subject to change at the discretion of the ship’s master. These are expeditions to remote parts of the world. AC,reserves the exclusive right, in its sole discretion, to alter or omit any part of the itinerary or change any reservation, staff member, feature and/or meansof conveyance without notice and for any reason whatsoever including but not limited to weather conditions, availability of anchorages, force majeure,political conditions and other factors beyond our control and without allowance or refund and with any and all extra costs resulting there from paid bythe passengers. AC, expressly reserves the right to cancel, without prior notice to the passengers, any tour prior to departure, in which case tour feeswill be refunded without further obligation on the part of AC, including, but not limited to the payment of interest accrued thereon. Decisions to alter theitinerary/program as aforesaid shall be made in the best interest of all passengers aboard the vessel. AC, expressly reserves the right in its sole discretionto cancel the reservation of, or remove from the tour, any passenger at any time.

Additional DocumentationAdventure Canada is a sub-charterer of the Clipper Adventurer, Ocean Nova, Polar Star, MS Islander, Oceanic Discoverer and Sun Dancer 2. Prior to boarding the vessels, passengers will receive a Passage Contract Ticket, which is the standard passenger contract and liability waiver of the vesselsmentioned herein. Passengers are encouraged to read this document upon receipt. In accepting this Passage Contract Ticket, passengers agree to bebound by its terms and conditions.

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