Kamchatka to Anadyr Cruise

Petropavlovsk - Kamchatsky. We embark the "Marina Tsvetaeva" in the afternoon and set sail, heading north to Cape Kozlova.

Cape Kozlova is a breeding site for seals. We are not allowed to land close to the seals in summer, but we can use our zodiacs to get close to the beach for a first-class view. Get your camera ready - some of the braver seals might approach the boats.
We also plan to land not far from the seals to visit a scientific station from where the colony is studied. The scientists place video cameras near the breeding site for closer observation of the seals. The scientists will explain what they have been able to discover about their wards. We plan to anchor at Kamenistaya Bay where the nearby rivers are rich in birdlife and have scenic waterfalls. The abundance of salmon in these rivers attract the huge Kamchatka Brown Bears. We hope to be lucky to catch some…with our camera lenses.

Crossing the Bering Sea. We spend the day visiting lectures and observing wildlife from the decks.

Ossora Village, Koryak Region. At Ossora we explore the cultural wealth of the Far East peoples. The Koryaks, dressed in traditional clothes of reindeer skin, decorated with fur and refined embroidery, welcome us with a typical folk performance. In the afternoon we leave the peninsula for Karaginsky Island. Its coastal waters are favoured by whales, giving us an excellent chance to see these huge and attractive animals. We will land on the western coast of the island in Lozhnykh Vestey Bay. On the beach there are many whale bones, the legacy of hunts. We also meet Koryak whale hunters who make their way here from the mainland peninsula. The island is covered with alder trees, mountain ashes, dwarf-pines and herbs.

We plan some landings at the following sites near Olyutorsky Bay:

- Yuzhnaya Glubokaya Bay and Cape Groznyi. These picturesque places are part of Kamchatka's natural Heritage.

- Lavrova Bay and Cape Govena, Tintikum Lagoon are the parts of the Koryaksky Nature Reserve, remarkable for its wildlife. On the southern coast of the Lagoon there are thermal springs, the water having a pungent odour emerging at +37°С.

We explore numerous bays and isles of Koryak Region:

- Cape Vitgenshteina, Kekur Vitgenshteina Island, Bogoslova Island - all famous for their dramatic landscapes and are protected areas.

- The scenic Anastasia Bay is named in honor of Anastasia Gek, the daughter of the famous Kamchatka explorer Fridolf Gek. Its coasts are home to Walrus, while Kamchatka Brown Bears are also frequent visitors.

- Dezhnev Bay. Inland there is tundra, while on the beaches are colonies of Walruses. Brown Bears often hunt close to the sea.

Cape Gavriila and Cape Navarin

Anadyr. We disembark the vessel in the port of the city.

- Group transfers between the airport and the ship;
- Luggage transfer between the airport and the ship;
- Voyage aboard the vessel "Marina Tsvetaeva" as indicated in the itinerary;
- All shore excursions and activities throughout the voyage by zodiacs (as included in planned group excursions);
- Program of lectures by noted naturalists and the service of an experienced guide;
- Four meals a day;
- Pre-departure materials and expedition log;
- All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program.

- All airfares;
- Passport and visa expenses (if required);
- Government arrival and departure taxes (if required);
- Meals and hotel accommodation ashore;
- Luggage, cancellation and personal insurance (which is strongly recommended);
- Excess luggage charges;
- Telecommunication services; laundry, bar charges aboard the vessel;
- Standard tips at the end of the voyage for stewards and other service personal aboard (at your discretion);
- Any optional excursions.

Length: 89.98 m
Beam: 17.20 m
Draft: 5.25 m
Tonnage: 4575 GRT
Cruising speed: 12 knots
Crew: 40
Passengers: 86 (up to 115)
Flag: Russian Federation

A deposit of 20% of the cabin rate is required to confirm a reservation with final payment due 60 days prior to departure. All prices and payments are in EURO and no other currencies can be accepted.

All requests for cancellation must be received in writing. Cancellations received 60 days prior to departure are fully refunded less an administrative fee of EUR 500 per person. Please note that within the 60 days limit all deposits and tariffs are forfeited.

For these and other reasons mentioned below, you are strongly encouraged to obtain trip cancellation insurance. Prices quoted are based on group participation, and no refunds will be made for any part of the program in which you choose not to participate, including any helicopter flying time (if applicable and which at the discretion of the captain and expedition leader may or may not be utilized). It is understood that refunds cannot be made to the passengers who do not complete the tour for any reason whatsoever. The Cruise Operator reserves the right to cancel any departure due to insufficient reservations up to eight weeks before the date of departure (Passenger may be offered alternative cruise dates.) The Cruise Operator also reserves the right to cancel any departure up until the date of that departure due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond the control of the Cruise Operator that prevent the operation of the tour. The Cruise Operator or its agents are not responsible for costs or penalties related to air transport or other services that are cancelled.

The Cruise Operator is not liable for failure to provide the services or accommodations offered to the extent that such services or accommodations cannot be provided due to force majeure or other circumstances beyond its control.

The itinerary described is subject to change at the discretion of the expedition leader or of the Cruise Operator. This is an expedition to a remote and scarcely populated part of the world, and we expressly reserve the right to change the itinerary, the date or place of departure due to weather conditions, availability of anchorages, political conditions and other factors beyond our control without consulting the participants. It is understood that such decisions will be made in the interests of all passengers aboard and with regard to the safety of the vessel. Participants have no right to any refund or other considerations in the event of these inevitable itinerary changes. Nothing in this brochure is meant to signify the use of any specific design or model of helicopter or of inflatable boat.

If a passenger misses any scheduled sailing of the vessel from any port or place, including any stopover, the Cruise Operator shall not be liable for any costs, expenses or damages incurred by the passenger as a result of his/her action and no refund of fare shall be granted.

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