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Travel with meteorologist Sven Sundgaard
Antarctica, January 14 - 21, 2025

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Space is limited.  Secure your spot today!  


BIO - Sven is an avid traveler and enjoys reporting on the environment, ecotourism, conservation, and climate change around the world.  He can be found sharing his meteorologist expertise on MN Public Radio. Follow Sven's adventures Instagram.  

Highlights:

  • Check the 7th, hardest-to-reach continent off your list.

  • Avoid spending days crossing the "Drake Shake" by flying to Antarctica.  Better use of your time.

  • Our expedition leaders only explore the polar regions. The guides and scientists are the best of the best.  

  • Our ship only holds 128 guests affording us two daily excursions.  Ships over 200 are limited to only one.

  • Fly over the Drake Passage and experience the fastest, most direct way to Antarctica.

  • Spot iconic Antarctic wildlife, such as penguins, seals, and whales.

  • Marvel at many of the Antarctic Peninsula highlights.

  • Enjoy presentations on wildlife, history, glaciology, and geology by our onboard polar experts.  And Sven!

  • Cruise in a Zodiac to get water-level views of icebergs, wildlife, and more.

  • Simply enjoy the journey.  No need to pack and unpack

Inclusive Package:

  • Traveling with Sven Sundgaard!  And celebrating his birthday onboard.

  • Group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the pre-expedition hotel on Day 1 (Jan 14, 2025). 

  • One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas with breakfast (Jan 14, 2025) 

  • A briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas, Jan 14, 2025

  • Pre-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the hotel to the airport, Jan 15, 2025

  • Flights to and from Antarctica

  • Post-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the hotel, Jan 20, 2025

  • One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas, with breakfast, Jan 20, 2025.

  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping

  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board 

  • All shore landings per the daily program

  • Experienced Expedition Leader

  • All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program

  • Formal and informal presentations by Sven, Expedition Team and special guests as scheduled

  • A photographic journal documenting the expedition

  • Waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landings

  • An official Antarctica parka to keep

  • Beer and wine during dinner; and coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock

  • All misc.service taxes and port charges throughout the program

  • All luggage handling aboard the ship

  • Emergency evacuation insurance $500,000 per person

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Pricing Per Person 

  

Four Easy Payments (Deposit, May 1, Jul, 1, Sep 1)  

  • Deluxe Veranda Stateroom 4 payments of $3,737 per person

  • Grand Veranda Stateroom 4 payments of $3,994 per person

  • Junior Suite Veranda: 4 payments of $5,224 per person

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*Pricing based on double occupancy.  Payment by check, Zelle or wire.  Credit card payments add 3.5% for bank fees.  Contact us for solo rates.  Rates and availability subject to change.  Other terms and conditions apply.

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The Best of Japan - Experience A Trip of A Lifetime

Travel with food and dining guru Stephanie March

Japan, March 23, 2025 (14 Nights)
 

Space is limited.  Secure your spot today!


BIO - When not out searching for the perfect bite or best Sazerac, Steph can be found sharing her love of food in Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, on her weekend radio show, Weekly Dish on MyTalk 107.1, her Friday morning Fox 9 segment, or at many other local food events around town. Check out Steph's latest foodie news in The Feed e-newsletter, and on Instagram.

Highlights:

  • Experience the best of Japan

  • Circumnavigate the entire country by small ship cruise

  • Immersive culinary experiences 

  • Private group tours to sample the unique tastes of Japan.  

  • Indulge in a luxury boutique hotel at sea (small ship cruise)

  • Simply enjoy the journey.  No need to pack and unpack

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Inclusive Package:​​

  • Travel with Stephanie March

  • Specialty dinner experience with Stephanie March

  • Day excursions designed by Stephanie March

  • Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping

  • Welcome & farewell receptions

  • All meals, snacks, soft drinks and juices on board 

  • Beverage package including house beer, wine and drinks

  • All shore landings per the daily program

  • Pique Travel host to assist while traveling

  • WhatsApp private group to share stories and photos 

  • Cruise and day excursion gratuities

  • All misc.service taxes and port charges 

  • All luggage handling aboard the ship

  • Emergency evacuation insurance $500,000 per person

  • Lost luggage insurance

Contact Us For Pricing: 

  

Four Easy Payments (Deposit, Mar 1, Jun 1, Sep 1)  

  • Ocean View Window: 4 payments of $2,837 per person

  • Veranda: 4 payments of $2,998 per person

  • Spa Suite:  Contact us for pricing

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*Pricing based on double occupancy.  Payment by check, Zelle or wire.  Credit card payments add 3.5% for bank fees.  Contact us for solo rates.  Rates and availability subject to change.  Other terms and conditions apply.

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Join us for an event with Steph on Thursday, Feb. 29th at Pique Travel.  Doors open at 7:00 CST. We'll be sampling some Japanese whiskies and presenting an informational session at 7:30 about Steph's trip in March 2025. RSVP Today!

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