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21st Whale Research Expedition
2010


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Cost and Conditions of Participation


The cost for 5 nights/ 6 days participation each week is:
  • $1950 Australian dollars per person, if you are eligible to join under
    The Oceania Project Internship Program (Approx. US$1794*).

  • $1450 Australian dollars per person, if you are eligible to join under
    The Oceania Project Youth Internship Program (Approx. US$1334*).

    *NOTE: Cost in currency other than Australian Dollars
    subject to bank exchange rate at time payment is lodged.

Costs Include

  • 5 nights / 6 days (Sunday to Friday) accommodation & food on Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer'.

    IMPORTANT NOTE: If you participate for multiple weeks, accommodation & food aboard 'Moon Dancer' between trips is included. Cabins have double beds and accommodation is on a shared basis. Swags are available for sleeping out on the foredeck or at other sleeping locations on the vessel.

Costs Do Not Include

  • Any transportation or accommodation costs to and from the
    Expedition departure point.
  • Insurance for personal medical expense or loss of personal items.

Payment

  • A deposit of $550 per person is required to confirm registration.
  • The balance is payable 90 days prior to boarding date.

Cancellation Fees

An administration fee of $200 will be charged on any deposited registration cancelled prior to 90 days before joining, thereafter cancellation fees will be charged as follows:
  • 90-60 days prior to joining............................................. 20%
  • 60 days or less prior to joining....................................... 40%
  • 30 day or less prior to joining......................................... 80%
  • Failure to join or complete the expedition....................... 100%

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: No refund will be made for non-operational days due to weather and/or operational requirements, or if participants choose not to complete the Expedition for any reason.

Departure Information

  • The joining/departure point for the Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer' is Urangan Boat Harbour, Hervey Bay, Queensland, Australia.

  • Boarding time is 0730 on the Sunday morning, departure time is 0800.

  • Hervey Bay can be reached by road, rail or air from Brisbane, Australia.

  • Download the joining information which covers:
    • Daily tasks.
    • What you need to bring.
    • How to get to Hervey Bay.
    • Where to find the Expedition vessel 'Moon Dancer'.
    • Contact Information.

  • Please read the joining information thoroughly prior to boarding.


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