Deep Ocean Expeditions

Visas
Visas are not required for visitors from the US, all Commonwealth countries and most European countries.However all visitors must hold a valid passport and possess an onward air or sea ticket.

Cruise Price
Prices quoted in US Dollars on a per person share basis. Single occupancy 1.4 times twin rate except for the

Suite that is unavailable as a single. Airfare is not included.

Deck 3 Twin with shared bath
US $4300.00
Deck 4/5 Twin with bath
US $5100.00
Deck 5 Superior
US $5400.00 (one cabin only)
Deck 5 Suite
US $5800.00 (one cabin only)

Cabin Categories

Cabins on Deck 3 have a porthole and two lower berths with shared facilities.
Cabins on Decks 4 & 5 have windows, upper and lower berths and private facilities.
The Suite and Superior cabins have windows, lower berths, a sitting area and private facilities.

Included in the cruise cost:

All meals, services of expedition staff and access to normal facilities on board Akademik Shokalskiy.
Any miscellaneous taxes and port charges incurred throughout the cruise.
One hotel night including breakfast prior to embarkation and one hotel night including breakfast after disembarkation in Port Vila.
Transfers from the airport in Port Vila to the hotel on arrival and from the hotel to the airport on departure if traveling with the group.

Not Included in Cruise Cost:

Airfares to and from the ports of embarkation/disembarkation. Any meals or arrangements before or after the voyage not specified above.
Dive equipment such as regulators, computers, weight belts (weights are available on board), wet suits, flippers, masks, buoyancy compensators -- All items must be brought by each individual.
Personal insurance or medical costs.
Items of a personal nature such as drinks, communications, etc. Gratuities to ship's crew.
Overweight baggage charges. Any visas required to travel to countries visited on this itinerary. Airport arrival/departure or government taxes.

DOE Vanuatu Brochure (PDF)