Prices & What's Included

The expedition participation fee is US $55,000

Included:
The fee includes all accommodation and meals on board the RV Akademik Keldysh.

The onboard food and comfort will be of a high standard and the ship's normal amenities will provide pleasant diversions throughout the expedition. But most importantly, the fee includes participation as an observer on three distinct Mir submersible scientific dives to three different hydrothermal vent sites. The actual vent locations for each participant's dives will be decided on a "first come, first choice" basis but will be subject to final confirmation by Dr. Sagalevitch as the head of the expedition.

Not Included:
However the fee does NOT INCLUDE any air tickets to or from the Azores, or internally within the Azores; hotels or meals ashore before or after the expedition; any on board accounts of a personal nature such as wines or alcoholic beverages, communication costs, personal laundry or personal tips; excess baggage charges.

Please note that all participants will be met by an expedition staff member at Ponta Delgado airport on Sao Miguel Island in the Azores and transported to Keldysh. The vessel will depart Ponta Delgado the evening of June 13th. The expedition will end in Pico Island, Azores on July 13th. Please review the detailed itinerary below.

Hydrothermal Vents (PDF)